what else i need i need for the m30 swap.

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  • xxx-Lost-Soul-xxx
    E30 Mastermind
    • Apr 2008
    • 1953

    #1

    what else i need i need for the m30 swap.

    I got the shell.

    and ill be picking up a 89 635 motor this week.
    Along with a E32 oil pan.

    Waiting for Mr funk to get back about the Motor mounts,and driveshaft.

    What harness/ecu/headers do i need???????

    Im looking for a Tranny as we speak.

  • kronus
    R3V OG
    • Apr 2008
    • 13000

    #2
    E32 headers
    You can use a late-model e30 harness, or the harness out of the 635. Use the ECU that's in the 635.

    You can use the getrag 265, 260/5, and 260/6.
    cars beep boop

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    • JuanPabloBongto
      Grease Monkey
      • Mar 2008
      • 375

      #3

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      • EN318isPDX
        R3V Elite
        • Oct 2007
        • 4373

        #4

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        • Farbin Kaiber
          Lil' Puppet
          • Jul 2007
          • 29502

          #5
          Can you use the trans you have?

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          • RickSloan
            R3VLimited
            • Feb 2008
            • 2401

            #6
            use the 635 harness and ecu its easiest,
            what year is the shell???
            e32 headers will fit best with an existing e30 exhaust, you'll still need to do some cutting and welding.
            you'll need an e28 535 rad

            i think before i go any further you need to go do alot of reading...

            you really should search a bit cause this stuff has been cover tons and tons of times!

            Need Illustration or Design work? www.robbiebyerly.com

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            • Farbin Kaiber
              Lil' Puppet
              • Jul 2007
              • 29502

              #7
              Shell is an 85.

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              • RickSloan
                R3VLimited
                • Feb 2008
                • 2401

                #8
                ok well as far as the wiring if you use the 635 harness i should be able to give you a sheet wire for wire. That year had the b34 right?

                Need Illustration or Design work? www.robbiebyerly.com

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                • euroshark
                  No R3VLimiter
                  • Apr 2006
                  • 3491

                  #9
                  I have E32 manifolds and downpipes if anyone wants a set.
                  '88 528e /// '88 M5 /// '89 951 /// '98 E430 /// '02 M5

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                  • RickSloan
                    R3VLimited
                    • Feb 2008
                    • 2401

                    #10
                    wish i would have gone that route... exhaust has been a struggle to say the least...

                    Need Illustration or Design work? www.robbiebyerly.com

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                    • Mastrcruse
                      R3V Elite
                      • Sep 2005
                      • 5340

                      #11
                      I have the radiator if you'd like $60 shipped..if you need it still of course

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                      • JuanPabloBongto
                        Grease Monkey
                        • Mar 2008
                        • 375

                        #12
                        Originally posted by euroshark
                        I have E32 manifolds and downpipes if anyone wants a set.
                        PM'd.... interested.

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                        • xxx-Lost-Soul-xxx
                          E30 Mastermind
                          • Apr 2008
                          • 1953

                          #13
                          great site thanks
                          Last edited by xxx-Lost-Soul-xxx; 01-19-2009, 08:04 PM.

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                          • e30_kid89
                            E30 Addict
                            • Apr 2006
                            • 489

                            #14
                            I have an extra 260 from an 535 i'm looking to unload, but shipping would kill the deal.

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                            • euroshark
                              No R3VLimiter
                              • Apr 2006
                              • 3491

                              #15
                              If you weren't in Canada it would only cost about $65 with UPS ground to ship a transmission. I shipped a 4HP22 for a little more than that and it was 110lbs!

                              Edit: If you decide to ship let me know, I need a transmission for a 335i I'm building for a friend.
                              Last edited by euroshark; 01-20-2009, 08:26 AM.
                              '88 528e /// '88 M5 /// '89 951 /// '98 E430 /// '02 M5

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