M30 swap

[1987E30project]

I really like this car. M30 just seems so fitting for it. Good work! Glad to see it all buttoned up.

Thanks! If everything goes according to plan it'll have a 3.46 by this weekend :p

[1987E30project]

You were able to make e32 downpipes fit? How difficult was it?

Yes they fit. The muffler guy did a very good job and routed everything so nothing is hitting the car. He had a pipe bending machine so he made a few custom bends.

[csermonet47]

I really like this car. M30 just seems so fitting for it. Good work! Glad to see it all buttoned up.

[CorvallisBMW]

You were able to make e32 downpipes fit? How difficult was it?

[1987E30project]

Exhaust video M30

Mind posting an exhaust sound video? What is the exhaust setup? Muffler, resinater, etc.?

Here's the video I made. Camera is not so good but only one I have working. Exhaust is made E32 downpipes, E32 california cat to 2.5 single tubing, round magnaflow stainless muffler, apexi muffler. Goal was to have a quiet system with no resonating in the car. Perfect for me.

[Jean]

Yes!! The car passed the BAR referee inspection. It took 2 1/2 hours but I got the sticker. Two hours of the inspection was spent by the referee looking for information that specifies that the engine is 3.5 liters not 3.4 go figure. I think he just gave up and figured out BMW rounded up the numbers (which I tried to explain) But anyway it passed. :D

Congrats! I still remember getting my sticker, Although it only took 30 minutes tops! :)

[tfritz]

bump for exhaust vid and setup info! :)

[1987E30project]

Mind posting an exhaust sound video? What is the exhaust setup? Muffler, resinater, etc.?

I'll try tomorrow. Stay tuned

[tfritz]

Mind posting an exhaust sound video? What is the exhaust setup? Muffler, resinater, etc.?

[1987E30project]

M30 swap is California smog legal now!

Yes!! The car passed the BAR referee inspection. It took 2 1/2 hours but I got the sticker. Two hours of the inspection was spent by the referee looking for information that specifies that the engine is 3.5 liters not 3.4 go figure. I think he just gave up and figured out BMW rounded up the numbers (which I tried to explain) But anyway it passed. :D

[1987E30project]

What exact hoses and connectors did you use? Where did you place t- connectors, etc.? Was the lower radiator hose long enough? Any detailed pics of your setup? If you look in my thread you'll see that I used two radiator hoses. Check my post #145

Also how did you secure your air filter box or is it just sitting there? Just sitting there. There is some vibration coming out of the engine and I think it might be the airbox hitting the engine bay somehow. Not sure.

Can't recall if you are running a chip or anything to boost power? No boost. Just a lightened flywheel

Well beside all that how is it driving?

It can hold its own with most cars. Right now I need to find the source of a few rattles and noises but I'm liking it.

[Bearmw]

What exact hoses and connectors did you use? Where did you place t- connectors, etc.? Was the lower radiator hose long enough? Any detailed pics of your setup?

Also how did you secure your air filter box or is it just sitting there?

Can't recall if you are running a chip or anything to boost power?

Well beside all that how is it driving?

[1987E30project]

Yes it is working. Actually today was the first drive with the new engine and it is a different car. Need to look into a 3.46 LSD cause first gear is short.
Pantless if you have any questions let me know I'm in Fremont.

[Pantless Spency]

is this thingy running?
i'm not to far from fresno, and i'm looking to do the exact same thing :)
swap an m30b35 into my m20b27 carrying eta.

[1987E30project]

M30 exhaust finished

Some pictures of the exhaust installed today. I forgot my camera so cell phone pictures will have to do. Electric fan works so swap is DONE