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    Honda Kswap (K-Series Engine) into BMW E30 Thread

    Honda Kswap (K-Series Engine) into BMW E30 Thread


    While I am going a different direction --- I figured I'd gather the information I found and post it here for others to use.

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    Hey all gathering information for a possible future Kswap into an E30, figured I'd throw together a thread to put information here for myself to revert back to and for others too.

    Feel free to post your resources below and I'll edit this main post for ease to refer back to.

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    Media / Links / Guides / Resources


    Youtube Video of Touge Factory / TFWORKS Swapped Car: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnaFIcsZJTk

    Youtube Video of Garagistic Build: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UT9xT1lz7Y8



    Installation Guide via KPower: KPower E30 Installation Guide - July 2021

    Install Guide Page (May be helpful for AC, see KMiata AC Guide): https://kpower.industries/pages/installation-guides

    Kpower Blog Post: http://https://kpower.industries/blo...ackage-is-here


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    Honda K Engine Sourcing:

    - Ebay
    - Honda Engine Sites?
    - Other?




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    Swap Kits

    Firstly, options for kits. The two most well-known are obviously KPOWER and TFWORKS.

    Links:

    KPOWER = https://kpower.industries/collection...0-swap-package

    Touge Factory / TF WORKS Phase 1 Kit = https://www.tf-works.com/tf-works-bm...p-kit-phase-1/

    Touge Factory / TF WORKS Phase 2 Kit = https://www.tf-works.com/tf-works-bm...p-kit-phase-2/



    Neither company's kit is complete, still need additional parts and solutions.

    Other companies are making mounts and options, but currently listing mostly-complete kits. More to be added.


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    Additional Parts Needed

    ECU / TUNING

    - Hondata KPRO4 - via KPOWER --- https://kpower.industries/products/h...pr_seq=uniform



    FUEL DELIVERY


    EXHAUST

    - Headers --- For Naturally Aspirated E30s --- KPOWER Headers: https://kpower.industries/collection...ng-tube-header




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    Optional Accessories

    POWER STEERING --- (Confirmed) --- If using KPOWER kit, you can run either AC or Power Steering in factory location for K24a2, not both.



    AIR CONDITIONING --- (Confirmed) --- If using KPOWER kit, you can run either AC or Power Steering in factory location for K24a2, not both.


    FOR RUNNING BOTH AC AND POWER STEERING:



    The current method is acquiring either a Volvo or Toyota MR2 Electric Steering Pump, and running AC Compressor in the factory location.




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    More to be added.
    Last edited by DEV0 E30; 09-15-2022, 01:52 PM.
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    Tag... I picked up a touring with hopes of K swapping for a reliable, somewhat fuel efficient, and light/fun road trip wagon. Currently the only thing holding my back is the removal of the firewall sound deadening which could deter from a comfy cruiser (also planned on OEM bushings all around).

    For AC and PS, you may want the volvo electric power steering pump

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      #3
      Originally posted by eternal24k View Post
      Tag... I picked up a touring with hopes of K swapping for a reliable, somewhat fuel efficient, and light/fun road trip wagon. Currently the only thing holding my back is the removal of the firewall sound deadening which could deter from a comfy cruiser (also planned on OEM bushings all around).

      For AC and PS, you may want the volvo electric power steering pump
      We have pretty much the exact same idea.

      Yes, definitely going to be doing electric power steering, either volvo or mr2 parts most likely.
      Project Thread | Instagram | Phoenix, Arizona Events Thread

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        #4
        I've been more interested in this swap lately. Was eying an LS for a while but a K-series just seems like it matches the spirit/soul of the car. Appreciate the writeup and congrats on the wagon! Thing is dope.

        91 318is | 97 FZJ80

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