M30 swap

[bataangpinoy]

i cant find the e28 535i ps pump. id rather drive around without it until i find one, i cant be stuck

[wildstoats]

are you keeping the PS system? i want to delete mine to same weight and simplify the swap a little bit.

IMO it's just as easy to keep the power steering. Just adjust the hard lines a bit and everything bolts up just like stock.

[bataangpinoy]

are you keeping the PS system? i want to delete mine to same weight and simplify the swap a little bit.

[boostdog]

any updates?

[1987E30project]

Aw man, should've got the z3 rack! Oh well, I was fooled into thinking the '95 m3 was the best option too and it's currently installed on my car haha.

Anyway good work keep it up!

Couldn't beat the price $80 :D and it is one of the best mods I think. That and the short shift kit and M30 engine should make the car great.

[1987E30project]

Will that mount give you enough room for the downpipe?
Looks really close in that picture.

The front down pipe has enough space but the one in the rear is very close to the firewall. Worse case I will have to use the BFH and create some space.

[LowR3V'in]

Will that mount give you enough room for the downpipe?
Looks really close in that picture.

[dnova89]

Aw man, should've got the z3 rack! Oh well, I was fooled into thinking the '95 m3 was the best option too and it's currently installed on my car haha.

Anyway good work keep it up!

[JoeMadoo]

Very clean, i like it

[1987E30project]

June 11th update

Swap is moving forward. Installed a new clutch slave cylinder.


And a short shifter with all new bushings. It feels really nice. Not notchy at all.


I'm also finishing the lines to the steering rack and reservoir. I was able to get a 95 M3 rack so there is going to be some modifications to be made to the lines.

[bataangpinoy]

updates?

[castros]

nice plan, good luck.

[1987E30project]

Nice swap man, put a miller MAF kit man worth every penny. If you want more info hit me up.

I will be doing that but first I want to get it running perfectly.

[castros]

Nice swap man, put a miller MAF kit man worth every penny. If you want more info hit me up.

[CorvallisBMW]

Good to hear! do work!