The m30 engine bay thread.

[kylelauffer]

may i ask what harness and computer did most of you guys use? and what modifacations did it take to make the car start?
beautiful swaps! i like them all! clean or dirty!

[Rennsport]

what are you turbo guys using for exhaust manifolds? if any of you wouldn't mind pm'ing me your specs that would be greatly appreciated.

I'll get some engine bay shots up soon.

[E30SPDFRK]

^I like that one.
Looks 100% stock. :)

Haha thanks, that's what I was going for. I'm thinking about polishing the intake and valve cover now though...

I need to get one of the upper hoses that others are running, mine looks like poop with all the hose clamps on there.

Anyone using the e34 coolant resevoir?

I was in my last car. It looks pretty good up there, but you had to modify it a bunch and cut the underside of the hood to make it fit. Plus you cant run m42 firewall covers or a strut bar with it.

[Jean]

e32/e34 tank, using e32/e34 535i hoses with the exception of the front right radiator hose (e28 535i). Connected to the heater core as well.

But I'll be switching to an e30 325i overflow tank soon, I don't like how cramped it is with the e32/e34 tank.

[Jb325is]

I am using one and I believe Joe Funk used one on one of his cars as well. I can post some pictures if you're interested.

Yes, pics would be great. Are you running the heater core as well using the e34 hose? e34 overflow hose as well?

[e30_kid89]

Um, build thread?!

Still running the m10 box? Looks great!

Never was, only using the 260/6.

[wildstoats]

Anyone using the e34 coolant resevoir?

I am using one and I believe Joe Funk used one on one of his cars as well. I can post some pictures if you're interested.

[JoeMadoo]

You need to comeout to one of the SoCal meets and show this beast off!!!

Sounds like a plan. Hopefully I will have an upgraded turbo and less zip-ties by then.

[Jb325is]

Anyone using the e34 coolant resevoir?

[e30polak]

Still have quite a few things to adjust.

Need to see/ride in this! :twisted:

You need to comeout to one of the SoCal meets and show this beast off!!! :hitler:

[ldsbeaker]

Yes, definitely. Tell us about your dizzy delete!

edit: Mine's not done yet. (sigh)

[Doughnut]

Wow haven't bn on r3v for awhile, I must contribute!!!!

Um, build thread?!

Still running the m10 box? Looks great!

[e30_kid89]

Wow haven't bn on r3v for awhile, I must contribute!!!!

[Doughnut]

Still have quite a few things to adjust.

Cable ties?

Haha, looking great as always! keep em' coming - happy new year people!

[Acheron]

Wow awesome swaps. Finally decided this would be the swap I would do (from M10). After seeing these swaps and also the turbo'd ones I have even more motivation! Awesome job guys!