E36 to E30: What can be swapped?

[3Twenty5]

Hey guy's is there a link that we can go to on this complete swap???
I'm thinking about doing the E36 to E30 swap.


HELP>>>>>>>>

^huh?

[iwantspeed]

center console can be swapped
ebrake handle
shift knob
shift lever
e36 m3 seats(vaders)
temp sensor(solder it in)
///m oil cap
sunroof switch
steering rack with tierods
motor
trans
driveshaft(328 with some mods)

[DeMelloe59]

Hey guy's is there a link that we can go to on this complete swap???
I'm thinking about doing the E36 to E30 swap.


HELP>>>>>>>>

[Gadea]

mmhhhh....what about sway bars?

[borrihong]

i believe you can only convert the Z3 or the 3-Ti e-36's for the rear five lug

[HellzMindPlaya]

When you swap using e36 stuff it is generally accepted that you should use e36 M3 stuff, and then that it needs to be 96+... regular 325i struts and knuckles will give you a tire that is no where close to center in the front wheel well, that and the spring diameter of e36 325i struts is very big compared to e36 M3 springs and e30 springs (which are the same size)(use e30 springs)...

For more info check out the 5 lug swap in the suspension section... This topic is the best in my opinion

[bobmartin]

what about a 318Ti wreck? Engine, gearbox, of course. rear 5lug and front struts, rack. Interior?

[M42Power]

I believe it shortens your turning radius a bit and that´s it.
Also, trying to resume list of what cannot be swapped, I came up with this, not sure if it´s a complete list or if 100% accurate:
windshield or any other glass
doors, hood, trunk
body panels, fenders
bumpers
side mirrors
wheels (unless you complete the 5-lug swap, duh..)
headlights, fog lights, tail lights
headliner, dash, glove box, rear seats, center console, door panels
instrument cluster, OBC
all engine related parts (unless you went 24V) with possible exceptions being accesories such as A/C, power steering, alternator, spark plugs and wires, fuel injectors
I´m sure I´m missing something.

E36 rack is also more direct than e30 rack, less turns

[Gadea]

How much of an improvement is a standard e36 rack?

I believe it shortens your turning radius a bit and that´s it.
Also, trying to resume list of what cannot be swapped, I came up with this, not sure if it´s a complete list or if 100% accurate:
windshield or any other glass
doors, hood, trunk
body panels, fenders
bumpers
side mirrors
wheels (unless you complete the 5-lug swap, duh..)
headlights, fog lights, tail lights
headliner, dash, glove box, rear seats, center console, door panels
instrument cluster, OBC
all engine related parts (unless you went 24V) with possible exceptions being accesories such as A/C, power steering, alternator, spark plugs and wires, fuel injectors
I´m sure I´m missing something.

[jutny]

do the subframes swap? Front, rear or both? Maybe with a little creativity?

[619E30]

If you were to do the 5-lug conversion, would you use e30 or e36 springs?

[jdizzleM]

can the e36 m3 4spoke steering wheel be swaped on an e30 with air bag?

[Cyrix2k]

Sorry if i sound like a noob... does the e36 have tilt steering? and if so, can the steering column be used in the e30???

iirc, early e36s have tilt and it was later removed for safety reasons. I don't know if it swaps.

[1craze30]

318ti rear diff

[KillaCam]

without a tilt steering wheel it isn't a race car....you dont see indie500 cars with tilt
lol but it would be nice tho