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  • brandone46m3
    Noobie
    • Jun 2013
    • 15
    #1

    Yes another swap question

    Guys sorry but I'm asking, just bought a 86 red E30 coupe and also 1998 328i for complete swap, thought I was getting a 1998 M from the pics he sent but when it was finally delivered today its a 328i with M badges, steering wheel ect... still im not upset. Here goes the questions 1) how hard of a swap is this? 2) will all of the suspension fit the E30 chassis? springs will be changed. 3) which headers do you guys recommend and muffler? this e30 is going to be a complete strip down and re-born, car will be a DD but with track ability.
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    • accident
      R3V OG
      • Sep 2008
      • 7303
      #2
      You can use the front suspension, but the rear suspension is 5 link and won't work with an E30.

      Originally posted by ROLLingKING
      i have a bronzit and plan on making it look sweet.
      Originally posted by slammin.e28
      Moral of this story?

      If you drive your e30 on stairs, you're gonna have a bad time.

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        • emmanuel.dlc
          Advanced Member
          • Jun 2011
          • 144
          #3
          ship me that m52 and ill ship my full m50 swap with harness and headers and all plug and play and ready to run :)

          Sent from my SGH-T769 using Tapatalk

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            • brandone46m3
              Noobie
              • Jun 2013
              • 15
              #4
              swap

              Originally posted by accident
              You can use the front suspension, but the rear suspension is 5 link and won't work with an E30.
              does the diff work?

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                • nyChris
                  Grease Monkey
                  • Apr 2012
                  • 395
                  #5
                  Originally posted by brandone46m3
                  does the diff work?
                  No, the case is entirely different. Engine, transmission, driveshaft, and front suspension will.

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                    • accident
                      R3V OG
                      • Sep 2008
                      • 7303
                      #6
                      Pretty much just forget about everything rear end related.

                      Originally posted by ROLLingKING
                      i have a bronzit and plan on making it look sweet.
                      Originally posted by slammin.e28
                      Moral of this story?

                      If you drive your e30 on stairs, you're gonna have a bad time.

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                        • brandone46m3
                          Noobie
                          • Jun 2013
                          • 15
                          #7
                          swap

                          well the diff issue sucks but O well, thanks guys for the replies. The biggest challenge I face is the wiring it scares the hell out of me, someone has to make a harness. Saturday I will have pics of the 2 cars

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                            • brandone46m3
                              Noobie
                              • Jun 2013
                              • 15
                              #8
                              swap

                              Originally posted by nyChris
                              No, the case is entirely different. Engine, transmission, driveshaft, and front suspension will.
                              Is it worth it to use the front suspension from the e36 or just go aftermarket?

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                                • frankie591
                                  E30 Addict
                                  • Feb 2012
                                  • 545
                                  #9
                                  Originally posted by brandone46m3
                                  Is it worth it to use the front suspension from the e36 or just go aftermarket?
                                  What exactly is wrong with e30 suspension that you'd need to swap in e36 stuff?

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                                    • nando
                                      Moderator
                                      • Nov 2003
                                      • 34827
                                      #10
                                      the rear suspension will not fit.

                                      all you will get is an extra lug nut. not worth it IMO.
                                      Build thread

                                      Bimmerlabs

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                                        • Roysneon
                                          R3V Elite
                                          • Apr 2010
                                          • 4505
                                          #11
                                          See my sig for most of the parts you'll need. Where are you in NS? PM me for my phone # and I can help you out, I've done a couple 24v swaps and figured a few things out by trial and error.
                                          For all things 24v, check out Markert Motorworks!
                                          Originally posted by mbonanni
                                          I hate modded emtree, I hate modded cawrz, I hate jdm, I hate swag, I hate stanceyolokids, I hate bags (on cars), I hate stuff that is slowz, I hate tires.

                                          I am a pursit now.

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                                            • brandone46m3
                                              Noobie
                                              • Jun 2013
                                              • 15
                                              #12
                                              swap

                                              Originally posted by frankie591
                                              What exactly is wrong with e30 suspension that you'd need to swap in e36 stuff?
                                              not really sure, bought the car without even seeing it LOL, I know it drives and I get it on this Saturday, just figured it would be an improvement.

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                                                • brandone46m3
                                                  Noobie
                                                  • Jun 2013
                                                  • 15
                                                  #13
                                                  Originally posted by Roysneon
                                                  See my sig for most of the parts you'll need. Where are you in NS? PM me for my phone # and I can help you out, I've done a couple 24v swaps and figured a few things out by trial and error.
                                                  hey I'm in Halifax, sambro my #is 902-809-1043 and thanks

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                                                    • brandone46m3
                                                      Noobie
                                                      • Jun 2013
                                                      • 15
                                                      #14
                                                      swap

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                                                        • brandone46m3
                                                          Noobie
                                                          • Jun 2013
                                                          • 15
                                                          #15
                                                          swap

                                                          off topic but here is my baby lol

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