e38 swap?

[peytonracer4]

what do you guys think about this? i wasn't sure which section to put it in.
i'm assuming it could be done but how easily compared to an e36 motor is it to swap. and is there even a manual trans to match up with this motor? if not then it's not worth it to me

thanks

[Acehye559]

I'm sure it's possible but your most likely going to need to convert it to obd1. Especially the newer e38's have more sensors, I believe abs/traction will be an issue and the it has an electronic throttle not a cable. I'm not too sure but from what I remember those are some stuff to look into before starting anything. As for tranny, iirc e34 530i m60b30 manual transmission would work and the 6 speed that comes with most e34s and e39s.

[Vivek]

Are you talking about an m62b44 (not sure if that's actually the correct name) from an e38? If so then yes, there are manual trannys that you can use. I think this is an m60b40:

[peytonracer4]

it's the m60b40 specifically.
so the m60b30 would be beefy enough to handle the extra power in the b40?

and would this be worth it over an m50/m52 swap? i'm assuming i'd need to fabricate my own mounts for everything versus the m5x engines where i could use e36 engine arms. is this correct?

[surebimmer]

http://300mm.de/

[trackjunkie21]

v8 swap section right next to this section. you can't miss it.