E30 M30 SWAP writeup.

[ldsbeaker]

Yeah, it motivates me to:
1) do my swap already
2) take pictures of EVERYTHING.

I'm pretty sure I have everything, just need to document the hell out of it for you guys.
I'm building a new subframe, and will just drop the whole front assembly from the car, transfer the struts to the new subframe, and drop the car on there and bolt/wire it up!

[Jean]

Here is my thread with lots of pictures / documentation as well :

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=124604&page=2

Building a new subframe? OR just using another stock subframe to install everything on?

I also lowered the car onto the new engine/tranny attached to the subframe etc...way easier.

[ldsbeaker]

Here is my thread with lots of pictures / documentation as well :

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=124604&page=2

Building a new subframe? OR just using another stock subframe to install everything on?

Sorry, yes. another stock subframe. But I have a small part of me that wants to get it reinforced. I've already had a rear subframe redone with the toe/camber kit, might as well make them match, huh? Maybe not.

p.s. Thanks for posting your thread, too.

[funcrew]

Even more so now that Jared Squires site no longer exists.

Should be available for a long time on the wayback machine:

http://web.archive.org/web/200805030...m30/index.html

[ldsbeaker]

Whoa. THAT is a neat trick.

[PFCRayB]

im in the planing stage for this swap, i have a 91 318i with the m42, where do i look up the wiring part?

[wildstoats]

im in the planing stage for this swap, i have a 91 318i with the m42, where do i look up the wiring part?

B34 or B35? B34 means cutting and converting the wiring. If you have more questions I suggest making your own thread.

[PFCRayB]

i did make my own thread and got no response, the motor is a b35

[browntown]

Should be available for a long time on the wayback machine:

http://web.archive.org/web/200805030...m30/index.html

Anyone save the pictures?

[Garageaholic]

Guys,

I've decided to make my own writeup, which is more comprehensive than the one posted here. It has much more information relative to the electrical system and cooling system woes.

So far, it's 45 pages long. It includes schematics, pictures, references to websites, part numbers...etc.

It's going to be a *.pdf format and will be mailed via CD.

There are so many different ways to skin a cat, so this is the way that I did the swap, so let's not be too critical of a "better" way to do it.

I plan to sell a CD of the following:
1. E30-M30 swap complete writeup
2. *.pdf of actual electonic troubleshooting manual of YOUR model E30
3. *.pdf of actual electronic troubleshooting manual of the M30 car from which you are swapping

Seems like the demand is there. I'll always be on the forums (and please call if needed) for additional support.

Rev - (dash) of the E30-M30 swap CD including all above will cost $10 and can be paid via paypal.

I'll publish the announcement by this weekend.

[browntown]

sign me up, paypal is loaded. thanks

[LowR3V'in]

I can also post a write up too, from my swap, if interested?
Somebody make a sticky dammit!

[Garageaholic]

Starting New Thread....

[Jean]

Bump to the top for n00bs.

[DaBrix79]

Excellent write-up !!