E30 M30 SWAP writeup.

[hammertime]

Hey Frank, this swap DIY is a lifesaver. I've got a question: Ive got an 87 325is, got an m30b35 swap from an e34 535i. Do you know if I need to do anything specific with the o2 sensor? Can is running a bit rich and spitting some fuel, fuel/ignition is good.

[Jean]

bump for noobs

[josan88200022]

E30 to M30 engine mounts

Would you happen to know where I can get a position 3 used set?
John

[DaBrix79]

Excellent write-up !!

[Jean]

Bump to the top for n00bs.

[Garageaholic]

Starting New Thread....

[LowR3V'in]

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

[browntown]

sign me up, paypal is loaded. thanks

[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]

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

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

Anyone save the pictures?

[PFCRayB]

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

[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]

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

[ldsbeaker]

Whoa. THAT is a neat trick.

[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