E32/E34 v8/v12 airboxes

[Jean]

Anyone here tried fitting one of these? They are smaller in size vs. the super long e32/e34 b34 boxes.

The 750i has two, and I am thinking one is probably going to be enough for a single 6.

[Jonsku]

Here's how the V8 one sits in E30 bay. Needs a bit modifying and won't fit with other engines..

[Jean]

Thank you! I am going to look more at the v12 box, it's smaller and the angle for the inlet is different vs the v8 box.

[RickSloan]

the e32 box just looks so nice, i am having trouble fitting it tho!

interested to see how this plays out

[LowR3V'in]

e32 m30?
Mine just dropped right in. How are you having trouble?

[Jean]

I have one of those, it's a TIGHT fit. Looks like you don't have an AFM...?

[E30SPDFRK]

I cut some fins off the fender side of mine and it fit right in no problem.

[RickSloan]

yea, the no afm seems to pull it away from the shock tower and makes it fit better. Im gonna cut the fins off

[Jean]

So, do you guys with e32/e34 m30b35 boxes just let the box 'dangle' there? I just replaced the e30 ignition coil with the e32/e34 coil as it takes up less space. Tried fitting the airbox with a new elbow and I guess it fits, but it butts against the radiator. Do you guys secure it in place or just let it sit?

[E30SPDFRK]

I let mine sit there, it doesn't have very much room to move. I put my coil on the stick out thing on the strut tower that the overflow used to sit on.

[kronus]

So does the e28 box not fit, or what?

[Jean]

Don't have one to test, it looks smaller (and ugly lol).

[kronus]

Don't have one to test, it looks smaller (and ugly lol).

But you get to keep your window washer tank! I'll need to check clearance on it once I get more than 2 hours of contiguous free time...

[Jean]

What window washer tank? Shit... I hope they don't fail me on that haha.

[Jean]

Well, I stuffed it (e32/e34 box) in there with a new intake boot, I still don't like how it fits. Took it for a drive and right away noticed lack of torque in the higher revs..... could barely spin 2nd to 3rd. Reason was the e32 inlet was 1/2" or less away from the black e30 headlight cover. Had to modify it (cut a section out of it) and all is good now.