So I just purchased my e30 last week and I was pretty set on a 24v swap till I started reading through this thread and pondering how cool it would be to have a v8 in such a light car. The video of JGood's four door is what planted the seed honestly. I've never done anything this extreme but I'm committed to it. I'm going to pick up my e34 530i tomorrow.
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please, please PLEASE don't swap a V8 3.0L engine. So much work for such little gain.Recent Rebranding!!
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Originally posted by dirty30 View PostDon't get a 530 unless its just for the trans/ engine harness. Hold out for a decent B40.
Originally posted by robiniscool View Posti agree if you want the extra horses ;)
Originally posted by FrankM E30 View Postplease, please PLEASE don't swap a V8 3.0L engine. So much work for such little gain.
Thanks for all the input. This forum is way more helpful and friendlier than others I'm a member on. I'm ready to do this swap even though I know it will present some obstacles like anytime you have a car as a hobby. Pics of the donor:
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Originally posted by robiniscool View Posttell me about it, i have a m60b30 full engine with tranny, m62b44 full engine and m60b40 heads... i try not to think how much i've spent sometimes
I definitely agree with this. It's costly, but the performance helps balance it out. I was going to go the b30 route, but a v8 swap is a hell of a lot of work. Best go big if you're gonna put in the effort.
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Originally posted by bmw325csi View PostThats too nice of a e34 to part out. Why not sell it and get what you really want.
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Originally posted by Vtec?lol View PostYeah, That car is too nice to part out plus it's the wrong engine to do it with.
Junkyards are plentiful of 740i's with blown autos. Take the engine for three then find an e34/32 to get the booster stuff and 5speed. More work but it's worth it to keep the 53oi as a daily.
Originally posted by MonkeyMan View PostI dare you to post this in the 5 series forum with pics of that super clean E34 and your plans to tear it apart
Im in the military so when I leave the UK I can only take one car w/o having to pay to ship it. A RHD e30 with a BMW V8 would be awesome to take back but tearing apart such a clean e34 to accomplish it has me stuck now. Crap
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I would do the unselfish thing and sell off one of your cars to someone who will take care of and appreciate it.. there should be plenty of crashed donor cars with good engines that would satisfy your urge to tear something apart..
I know what the military life is like - sometimes it feels like you have money burning a hole in your pocket because your room and meals are paid for and you don't spend very much dough day to day, but believe me, it's the perfect opportunity to save up for something you can truly appreciate later...
my .02Make the bastard chase you.
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