questions about an M30...

[Funkmasta]

The manual radiator is superceded these days, I believe. They both have the same fitment, and the Auto radiator won't inhibit cooling much

[AlpineBlanco80]

back to the radiator, e28 535 right, manual or auto, there are two parts numbers...

thanx

[Funkmasta]

dont mean to thread jack, but

joe, I'm using 2 1/4 dual pipes from the bottom of the downpipe back, no x pipe, thru 2 thrush glass pacs, and possibly a thrush muffler. So far without the muffler i think it sounds really really good! But i have a couple questions.

1. will it matter that i dont have an X pipe? Cause i am getting no raspy noise, and it seems to run fine

2. where do i put the O2 if i have no X pipe? Do i run 2 and splice them together?

any input would be awesome and i think it will be good for others to see as well, as far as options are concerned

TIA

on and on a side note, drove it again tonight... couple hours ago... smile hasn't gone away yet...

I think you would be better off fabbing a quick Xpipe to get an accurate reading for the O2... could be a good question for the exhaust section whether or not you can get an accurate reading from a single pipe.

[Doughnut]

sure pm me... alsp we dont have smog.:p

Geee, wish someone would hold my hand through my m30 swap

[bimmer_E30]

Dude, it will not even be close, and I'm not kidding. I will PM you a couple options that I have available. Do you have to smog where you live?

-Joe

sure pm me... alsp we dont have smog.:p

[RickSloan]

It is a rewarding swap, for sure!

If you don't know what you're doing for exhaust, I used an Mroadster muffler (drivers side) and 3/4 gutted it. It sounds rad. :)

dont mean to thread jack, but

joe, I'm using 2 1/4 dual pipes from the bottom of the downpipe back, no x pipe, thru 2 thrush glass pacs, and possibly a thrush muffler. So far without the muffler i think it sounds really really good! But i have a couple questions.

1. will it matter that i dont have an X pipe? Cause i am getting no raspy noise, and it seems to run fine

2. where do i put the O2 if i have no X pipe? Do i run 2 and splice them together?

any input would be awesome and i think it will be good for others to see as well, as far as options are concerned

TIA

on and on a side note, drove it again tonight... couple hours ago... smile hasn't gone away yet...

[Funkmasta]

lol. So my e30 will kick his e34 ass?? Btw pm me about that m30.

Dude, it will not even be close, and I'm not kidding. I will PM you a couple options that I have available. Do you have to smog where you live?

-Joe

[bimmer_E30]

There will be no comparison.

lol. So my e30 will kick his e34 ass?? Btw pm me about that m30.

[Funkmasta]

my freind has a 535i (E34) with 250,000 miles and it runs like a champ. so i hope my e30 will kick his ass when i am done.

There will be no comparison.

[Funkmasta]

Funk your making this swap to easy! now everyone is going to be able to do it ;)

It is a rewarding swap, for sure!

If you don't know what you're doing for exhaust, I used an Mroadster muffler (drivers side) and 3/4 gutted it. It sounds rad. :)

[RickSloan]

Funk your making this swap to easy! now everyone is going to be able to do it ;)

[Funkmasta]

If you havent already bought that, I have a better package... seriously.

[bimmer_E30]

nah, you need all parts out of a 535i, including radiator, and trans. Depending on what year and model your eta is, you may be able to use your factory driveshaft and shift linkage...

the problem is i can't find a beat up e28 535i for sale... i am using this M30 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-U...spagenameZWDVW and i am going with extended warranty , the guy said that he could offer a 5sp swap , and every single thing i need for the swap... its gonna be around 2000$ and i am pretty sure i wont regret doing the M30 swap. my freind has a 535i (E34) with 250,000 miles and it runs like a champ. so i hope my e30 will kick his ass when i am done.

btw my car is a 325e 1985.:)

[Funkmasta]

finally got to drive mine today after working out some cooling issues... and yes it was worth every minute

ooooooooh yeah. 8)

[Funkmasta]

ok i found a 528e manual radiator and manual trans ... both look good. but i dont know about the miles ... would this work with my 325e??? i am getting a M30B35 soon. also my freind told me that i can use my eta trans??? also what about the wiring harness???

nah, you need all parts out of a 535i, including radiator, and trans. Depending on what year and model your eta is, you may be able to use your factory driveshaft and shift linkage...