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  • ilovemybmw
    Noobie
    • Dec 2011
    • 33

    #1

    my first m30 swap

    Yo what up I'm Reshard and I'm doing my first m30 swap. And I'm new to the forum and just need some advice on some things. Now I have been doing a lot of reading about the swap. Now where can I find some good motor mounts for my swap.I know that I can use any transmission from the 5,6 or 7 series but which would be the best choice. I got motor from the local salvage yard for 185$ with the complete wire harness.I to clean the motor up a lot what would be the best choice of degreaser to clean. I do have some heavy duty degreaser. I still getting all the parts for the swap. I'm having my first kid so I want to take my time with this swap so first I just give the motor a good cleaning and do a full inspection from top to bottom. Any advice on how to give a thorough cleaning will be appreciated.:)
    Last edited by ilovemybmw; 12-30-2011, 10:23 PM.
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  • ilovemybmw
    Noobie
    • Dec 2011
    • 33

    #2
    :Dhe some pic of the motor Click image for larger version

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    • Jean
      Moderator
      • Aug 2006
      • 18228

      #3
      Take stuff off, clean everything, install new gaskets/hoses. Order a top end gasket kit.
      Mtech1 v8 build thread - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=413205



      OEM v8 manual chip or dme - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho....php?p=4938827

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      • ilovemybmw
        Noobie
        • Dec 2011
        • 33

        #4
        here the wire harness
        Attached Files
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        • LJ851
          R3V OG
          • Nov 2010
          • 7918

          #5
          Looks like a b35, PM Otis (good & tight) here on r3v, he makes mounts.

          Lorin


          Originally posted by slammin.e28
          The M30 is God's engine.

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          • ilovemybmw
            Noobie
            • Dec 2011
            • 33

            #6
            Just need to know what size bolt to put the motor on the engine stand. I didn't get the trannie bolt if u can help thanks bro
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            • ilovemybmw
              Noobie
              • Dec 2011
              • 33

              #7
              I just seen his car on youtube that thing is a beast thats what I want to do.
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              • ilovemybmw
                Noobie
                • Dec 2011
                • 33

                #8
                Can any one can tell what size bolts I need to put my motor on the engine stand.So I can start my clean up on the motor. thanks
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                • emil e30
                  Member
                  • Dec 2010
                  • 54

                  #9
                  Originally posted by ilovemybmw
                  Can any one can tell what size bolts I need to put my motor on the engine stand.So I can start my clean up on the motor. thanks

                  i drill it to 10mm......e30.de mounts have 100 mm holes also..:D

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                  • ilovemybmw
                    Noobie
                    • Dec 2011
                    • 33

                    #10
                    I don't want drill it out. I just need to know what size the tranny bell houseing bolts if some one can i been search A LOT and i cant find any thing thanks
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                    • Killacortes
                      E30 Mastermind
                      • May 2010
                      • 1937

                      #11
                      Go on realoem.com and you'll find what your looking for. Good choice on the m30 swap btw I wish I woulda went that route in the beginning
                      Originally posted by blunttech
                      r3v does not fuck around. First you get banned, then they shoot you

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                      • Grand525
                        E30 Addict
                        • Dec 2011
                        • 491

                        #12
                        Grade 5 or Grade 8 metric bolts and washers:

                        1 @ M8x70
                        2 @ M8X35
                        3 @ M10x75
                        1 @ M10x35-8.8
                        3 @ M8x50
                        1 @ M8x60

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                        • ilovemybmw
                          Noobie
                          • Dec 2011
                          • 33

                          #13
                          thank bro for the info
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                          • ilovemybmw
                            Noobie
                            • Dec 2011
                            • 33

                            #14
                            I just got some fuel injectors today from a friend. heres a pic of how they look. today. Im goin to start some cleaning up on the motor.:p
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                            • Grand525
                              E30 Addict
                              • Dec 2011
                              • 491

                              #15
                              Did you swap the stock discharge with 4 pintle injectors?

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