Frank's E30 M60 V8 Swap Build Thread

[dude8383]

Yeah, I'm going to work to get a couple videos and final pics this weekend.

Patiently waiting :mrgreen:

[fronton]

Nice work. How does the weight distribution feel? More importantly, does it accelerate as quickly as you hoped?

[Garageaholic]

The car feels amazing. Weight distribution in the turns is very close to stock. Then again, I have the engine as far back as possible, just about touching the firewall.

The acceleration is amazing and can burn rubber in 3rd gear. Once you get this thing in the power band, it has unstoppable acceleration. I have a 6spd, so I have a slightly taller gear than say, JGood has. ( I have 3.15).

I have yet to drive it with my latest upgrades. That will come this weekend, as will final pics and videos.

[Jean]

Very nice! I like how your car looks basically stock, minus the 340 badge :)

What size/model tires are you running that it spins 3rd? I wonder how usable 225/235 size would be in 1-3 gears under hard acceleration.

[Garageaholic]

Let's not say "spin". haha. I get them to chirp pretty nicely with my 225/45/16 BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW-2 tires.

[iamsam]

This makes me happy. Now did you want some lessons on how to record video with a common digital camera?

;)

[Garageaholic]

I think I got it covered. I'll make it worth y'all time. Be patient.

[Garageaholic]

Just finished installing some new bushings courtesy of RevShift!

M60 Guibo comparisons


M60 Motor Mounts compared to stock:

[iamsam]

^^ bad ass. I'll have to spring for a set of those motor mounts. Make sure to report on any increase in NVH.

[F34R]

Nice engine mounts Frank, wonder where you got that idea from ;)

Still awaiting a ride in this beast!

[KatFish]

I've witnessed this beast in action, and was even privileged to go for a ride in it!

The ride was both smooth and comfortable with the added ability to give you whiplash, stopping or going. The exhaust note reminded me of a more refined corvette smooth and crisp. On one of my favorite local handling roads "twist run" it seemed to handle better than my stock 325is.

Frank does superb work, hoping to see him with it at the local drag strip in the near future.

[iamsam]

Have we gotten videos yet?

[elguapo84]

Strongly considering doing the M60 swap to my '89. Will definitely be picking your brain when the time comes (along with all the other M60 swap gurus here)

Can't wait to see a video!

[silence]

Cool car...

[Deathtoll]

This is a pretty cool one of a kinder, I'm with everyone else waiting for videos and stuff. This is truly an awesome ride.