M30 swap

[1987E30project]

Yes. I was just looking at the ETM for the 735i and the injectors are wired in threes. 1,2 and 3 fire from ECU port 14. 4,5 and 6 from 15. So since the M30 firing order is = 1 5 3 6 2 4, with 1 being the closest to the radiator then it should be easy to figure out the plugging order.

[H325EY]

What length did you make selector rod and shifter arm

[1987E30project]

M30 swap

What length did you make selector rod and shifter arm

Sorry I just saw your post. I didn't have to do anything to the selector rod. It fitted just perfect.

[E30 Beast]

How does ur shifter sit inside the car my slector rod was too long

[1987E30project]

How does ur shifter sit inside the car my slector rod was too long

The shifter is a from a short shift but it sits a little lower than stock. Funny thing is when I first started the car after the swap and put it in reverse the guibo kept hitting the selector and popping it out of the shifter. So after several times of doing this and me putting it back into place I got under the car. I had put the selector rod upside down . I flip it and now it works perfect.

[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

[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]

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.

[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]

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.

[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

[tfritz]

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

[1987E30project]

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

I'll try tomorrow. Stay tuned

[tfritz]

bump for exhaust vid and setup info! :)

[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! :)