From Boost to Reliable. M62b44 Swap!

[jpod999]

Hah- good point dude

[delamaize]

Get to reading. You might start with these:

• http://garagistic.com/index.php?page...6x-into-an-e30
• http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/i...ine_Swap_-_M6x
• http://www.rtsauto.com/e30-bmw-m62-v8-swap-3/

AND

buy Frank's swap guide here: https://macalent.com/products

OR

read through the threads in this V8 swap section.

There isn't just one way to do a 32V swap so get to reading and decide how you want to do it.

There, Fixed it.

Seriously, Buy Frank's swap guide.

[jpod999]

1989 325i want to put a 2000 740i motor with 1995 530i transmission what do i need have both cars help with a list of parts from both cars please this is my first swap.

Get to reading. You might start with these:

• http://garagistic.com/index.php?page...6x-into-an-e30
• http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/i...ine_Swap_-_M6x
• http://www.rtsauto.com/e30-bmw-m62-v8-swap-3/

OR

buy Frank's swap guide here: https://macalent.com/products

OR

read through the threads in this V8 swap section.

There isn't just one way to do a 32V swap so get to reading and decide how you want to do it.

[warshark]

1989 325i want to put a 2000 740i motor with 1995 530i transmission what do i need have both cars help with a list of parts from both cars please this is my first swap.

[MrBurgundy]

Wow, that car is drop dead gorgeous with the new wheels.

[erynapolean777]

Got some new wheels, brakes, and meat for the v8!

What does the car feel like with 17 inch rims? Not sure If i should go with 16 inch rims or 17 inch rims. I want to beef up the brakes a bit so i may have to go the 17" route

[flyboyx]

Hit the local dyno.

20170716_092819 by Zachary Murray, on Flickr

20170716_094511 by Zachary Murray, on Flickr

252whp/289wtq on a hot day. A good baseline before the m60b44 goes in.

ah man!!!!! finally someone is going to dyno a franken v8!!!!


:bow::bow::bow::bow::bow::bow::bow::bow::bow::bow: :bow::bow::bow::bow::bow::bow::bow::bow::bow::bow: :bow:


a bazillion thank yous!

[agent]

Nice!

[Zacm829]

Hit the local dyno.

20170716_092819 by Zachary Murray, on Flickr

20170716_094511 by Zachary Murray, on Flickr

252whp/289wtq on a hot day. A good baseline before the m60b44 goes in.

[I-San-Juu]

My favorite part...its a sedan!

Thing is beautiful...

[Zacm829]

Got some new wheels, brakes, and meat for the v8!

[Zacm829]

Sounds great!

Thanks. You'll be hearing it again real soon!;D

[agent]

Sounds great!

[Zacm829]

Looks like I missed a few questions from before.

Maybe I missed it but how was the wiring? did you just join the c101 and x20 connectors?

We basically followed the sticky at the top of the v8 section

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=246108

Still need to work out a few kinks as I still have a CEL and batt light on.

How were the tires? Did you rub much?

Tires did really well, very sticky once warmed up. The car really does not need anything bigger so I'm not going to be splicing in the fender flares. We did have a little tire rub but nothing another pass with the fender roller wouldn't remedy.



Bonus video footage!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCAeKVnPTtk

[Zacm829]

Here is a mostly comprehensive list of what I spent on the swap. This does not include the oil cooler setup I added later or any other parts that weren't swap related.

jpg swap totals by Zachary Murray, on Flickr