M30 5spd

[Doughnut]

So much new sexy parts!

[JoeMadoo]

its hammer time!

[Jean]

Yay for new parts :)


Head, oil pan and valve cover gaskets:


Various engine gaskets



Exhaust & intake manifold gaskets, exhaust studs and nuts



Head bolts, timing and oil chains and tensioners



Intake parts, hoses



Oil sender o-ring, oil pan and tensioner washer, oil pressure switch, t-stat o-ring



Crank and cam seals





Water pump, t-stat, cap and rotor are next.

[asubimmer]

the m30 is bullet proof, easy, and you have power all thru the rev's instead of just when vtac kicks in ;)

you do realize that vanos is for TQ right? Its only for the lower RPM's to help in-town cruising.

[euroshark]

LOL!! I used to average like 27 in my 533i and I usually do 23 to 24 in my 535is. My 6er with the B35 (now header equipped!) usually gets around 16 or 17 but I drive that thing like a maniac.

[RickSloan]

16.7 MPG... but i drive like an ass with 3.73 lsd

[LowR3V'in]

Mutty, the M30 weighs about 315lbs. Call me crazy but I think I remember seeing higher numbers than that for the S52s because of all the heavy valvetrain stuff...

Edit: A quick google search showed a weight of 160kg (roughly 352lbs) for the M52. I don't know how accurate that is or if its including the accessories, but if its true then it definitely leaves the M30 standing as the lighter of the two engines.

Hold on.
Is there something that makes the M52 special or is
that the same thing as the M50 in terms of weight?

[LowR3V'in]

I get about the same mileage as my turbo m20 with the b35.
Not horrible, but can only imagine when it gets boosted. :( lol


Could of gone m50, but the torque of the m30 won me over
F- vanos, and fuel economy. :P

[mutty]

but as far as the 24v vs. m30 its a matter of a more modern motor that the hype is about... people dont want to "downgrade"...

the m30 is bullet proof, easy, and you have power all thru the rev's instead of just when vtac kicks in ;)

i <3 my M30!

and im b34... could only imagine b35...[/quote]
Yes you are right about being bulletproof and having power through the entire rpm range; but is it not the essence of the swap, plus getting it done on the cheap? I envy you guys. Moreso because the m30b35+265 is at the shop where my swap was/is done.

[Jean]

M30 vs M/S5X are apples and oranges. Each one has it's positives and negatives IMHO.

I like the simplicity of the m30, it's like a huge m10 and I just like how "period correct" it would be in the e30 chassis.

Took the alternator out and had it bench tested, hows 14.26 volts. I'll do the same with the starter in the next few days.

[RickSloan]

i'll let you know MPG tonight for the b34 swap and i was doing burnouts this morning...

but as far as the 24v vs. m30 its a matter of a more modern motor that the hype is about... people dont want to "downgrade"...

the m30 is bullet proof, easy, and you have power all thru the rev's instead of just when vtac kicks in ;)

i <3 my M30!

and im b34... could only imagine b35...

[mutty]

Mutty, the M30 weighs about 315lbs. Call me crazy but I think I remember seeing higher numbers than that for the S52s because of all the heavy valvetrain stuff...

Edit: A quick google search showed a weight of 160kg (roughly 352lbs) for the M52. I don't know how accurate that is or if its including the accessories, but if its true then it definitely leaves the M30 standing as the lighter of the two engines.

If you are correct ,shark, why is this craze about the 24v swap? Is it just hype? The numders seem to be in the m30b35 favour. Now I am wondering if I wasted all my savings on an s52/6-speed swap. Somebody need to a weight/whp/wtq/mileage comparison on these swap.I am literally begging my mechanic to hold onto this motor for me. What is your mpg Euroshark/Jean?

[Jean]

I wish I had a scale then I can measure m52 vs m30 long blocks + accessories to compare since they both are on engine stands...

[euroshark]

Mutty, the M30 weighs about 315lbs. Call me crazy but I think I remember seeing higher numbers than that for the S52s because of all the heavy valvetrain stuff...

Edit: A quick google search showed a weight of 160kg (roughly 352lbs) for the M52. I don't know how accurate that is or if its including the accessories, but if its true then it definitely leaves the M30 standing as the lighter of the two engines.

[chadthestampede]

e24/e28 radiator and e28 535i g260/6 tranny have arrived. Engine mounts / flywheel have not yet arrived. I went with a used oem radiator (po said it's only 2 years old) as it was only $55 shipped. Tranny has sensors attached to it, I don't remember if there is anything I need to do with those etc.

Good deal on the radiator, I think I paid 80 or so for mine.

Also, as long as you're using b35 electronics you shouldn't need the flywheel sensors in the tranny, I just have the plugs hanging around in my engine bay. I don't know if I would take them out unless you want a big hole where they would have gone.