M5 enigne in a 325iS?

[Karan327GUG]

im doing this as we speak

http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=6382&highlight=project+e30+m5

cant wait to get it done

[GaryE30]

They're pretty looking!

DROOL!

[nando]

I've always wanted to do a V8 swap from a late 540 (alusil block). Something about having a genuine BMW V8 in an E30 just tickles me the right way..

[windnsea00]

Go LS1 or LS2 with a T56. :)

[glenn s62]

i've transplanted an e39 m5 engine and box into an e30.
quite an easy swap really, no hammering of the bulkhead needed.
electrics were the hardest part.

[Garageaholic]

i've transplanted an e39 m5 engine and box into an e30.
quite an easy swap really, no hammering of the bulkhead needed.
electrics were the hardest part.

Didnt' you have to relocate the brake booster? master cylinder to the front of the car?

[glenn s62]

Didnt' you have to relocate the brake booster? master cylinder to the front of the car?

no, i moved them up above the brake pedal, then made a direct link to it

[SchnellerVert]

This one is for sale currently



Search ebay comes with a two axle trailer at 15k.

[StereoInstaller1]

But Glenn, those are on the wrong side of the car!

Luke

Damn fine work, BTW.

[glenn s62]

But Glenn, those are on the wrong side of the car!

Luke

Damn fine work, BTW.

that's because we drive on the right side of the car and you drive on the wrong side:giggle:

[StereoInstaller1]

Sorry, that is because we kicked your asses a couple of hundred years ago so freeking hard that you were too confused to see what side of the road you were SUPPOSED to be on...not my fault!

I say buck the trend, man...
Luke

[E30/M30]

Lighten up dude, he was only joking

[glenn s62]

thank's andy, nice to see you here, and a few other zoners.
luke, i thought by adding the smilie, you would take the comment as it was intended,ie humourusly, as was your comment

But Glenn, those are on the wrong side of the car!

[EUfemia18]

[quote=e30Matt]www.fuckinggoogleit.com


Hah nice

[conrod]

i've transplanted an e39 m5 engine and box into an e30.
quite an easy swap really, no hammering of the bulkhead needed.
electrics were the hardest part.

I was looking at this conversion a while back, when you say the electrics were the hardest part, did you sort them yourself, or get someone to do it for you? Did you use the "fly by wire" throttle, and what other electrical components (such as EWS etc) did you have to retrofit from the M5, or was it simply a case of running some wires to the engine harness connector? I have an E36 M3 Evo motor and box I am going to fit, although the s62 conversion still really appeals to me.Thanks in advance, Conrad