M44 in an e30? e21?

[E30 Wagen]

How easily does the M44 from later e36's mount onto the e30 subframe?

[roguetoaster]

Just based on simple guessing I would imagine it would be a cinch. Engine arms might be different, but otherwise the fitment should be easy. RealOEM would probably confirm that.

Of course the question would be why M44, unless you want forced induction?

[Wanganstyle]

Swap to m42 front sump oil pan; then install. Adapting wiring should be quite easy considering how easy a e36 6 cylinder swap is to handle

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[E30 Wagen]

Any more thoughts on this? What about fitting one in an e21?

[wazzu70]

Its no different than what it takes to fit an M42. Use whatever pan the swap uses (e30 front sump/e36 rear sump) and use the E30 manifold if the E36 does not fit.