Slammin_e28's M60 swap. Annual update.

[dirty30]

What part of VA are you in? I just looked at that CL ad and was contemplating buying a spare. Looks like you beat me to it!

[slammin.e28]

Don't sweat it... the replies will come. That was a good find and the 5 speed setup will work just fine. There's a lot of info in the sub-forum on cooling, clutch setup for the 5 speed and more. Welcome to the V side, Lol!

Garey

Thanks dude! I've been following your swap here and on e30t. Love it!

Im glad to see alot of work gets done at work.

It is called "work".

Can't wait 'till after Vintage to start accumulating parts....

Going today to pick up the engine.

[InuFaye]

Im glad to see alot of work gets done at work.

[bmwmech1]

Don't sweat it... the replies will come. That was a good find and the 5 speed setup will work just fine. There's a lot of info in the sub-forum on cooling, clutch setup for the 5 speed and more. Welcome to the V side, Lol!

Garey

[slammin.e28]

I have a 5 speed tranny for that engine...

Seriously? PM incoming....

[mkoneod]

I have a 5 speed tranny for that engine...

[slammin.e28]

Parts:

-M60B40 $500

-G240 6sp trans w/new guibo, shifter support, lever, etc $600

-E39 540 exhaust manifolds $0.00

-E39 VAC Motorsports single mass, lightweight flywheel w/M5 clutch kit $466.67

-404 ECU $39.95

-Top end reseal kit 11 12 1 736 906 $150

-Trans mounts OEM $6.84 ea

-Engine mounts OEM $40.68 ea

-Radiator, e28 $0.00

Parts Needed:

-Waterpump and ancillary engine parts (tensioners, etc...)

-Shitload of fabwork.

[slammin.e28]

Engine tear down:
6/5/2011

[slammin.e28]

So. Today at work I was searching C'list for a M30B35 to throw in the sedan (1991 325i). Searched for "BMW engine" as my area sucks when it comes to finding BMW parts on C'list, so I've learned to search broad, and sift through the rabble.

About 9:03am:

First thing to pop up was an add for a 1995 BMW V8.

My eyes widened...

Price: $500

Eyes wider....

Mileage: 130k.

Bam!

12:02pm, called the guy.

6:05pm arrived at his house to look at the engine.
It's an alusil. Was in his 1995 540i 6 speed until he totaled doing some spirited driving. He was the second owner of the car and had taken immaculate care of it, as was evident by the condition of his e36 and wife's e30 verts. 6sp transmission and FW were already sold. Just had the engine and some misc e34 parts. Engine comes with chipped ECU, Turner Motorsports IIRC.




This is where I shall document my swap over the Summer. Having just been kinda thrown into this, I'm still learning about the V8 swap, so bear with me. Got a looooong way to go, but being rid of that pesky M20 will be totally worth it.