The m30 engine bay thread.

[e30_kid89]

Um, build thread?!

Still running the m10 box? Looks great!

Never was, only using the 260/6.

[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?

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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!

[Jean]

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!

e32/e34 b35 harness or e30 harness with some wires extended.

keep this thread clean as you have already started another thread on this. you once again need to provide more information before we can help you.

[yert315]

cleaned the bay up a bit - aside from the dirt. Intake isn't the optimal setup for flow but it works.

Added spark plug wire covers and cap cover. I like it a lot. 'Twas a pain to get all the wires to fit nicely. Also have an ammo box for the ecu and relays
Before:


After:

[george graves]

Interesting ammo box idea. You know what? It doesn't look out of place really! Nice little hack!

[Alpina]

Many very nice engine here and some extremely clean..

i just have from my BT

[LowR3V'in]

Why the in bay ecu?
Good idea on the ammo box.

[LowR3V'in]

Sorry, had to quote these pics!!!!!

[Jean]

That's not an e30 bay though..way more room.

[BDK]

I'd give my left nut for that Alpina VC....

[browntown]

I can't live without my windshield squirters. I don't know why all you guys get rid of it. I don't even have a m30 yet, and I've already ordered a wisher washer tank to sit in that back corner.