M62B44 1991 318is Swap

[slammin.e28]

Just keep it simple and use the e34 stuff. Everything. Brackets, linkage, booster, master cyl, reservoir.

You're car has an airbag, so the Wilwood stuff would require swapping of the entire steering column for a non-airbag unit. That's what I'm doing. I don't like the e34 setup.

[smalcol]

I don't understand what you mean by "turn around the E30 booster"?

You need the bracket and whole linkage system from the E34. I used the E34 bracket and linkage, but modified the bracket to use my original booster and MC.(From my E3) Is that what you mean?

[CMart]

I guess I am failing to see why I can't just turn around the E30 booster and mount it with brackets. If I can make it fit and it worked on the car before why won't it work now?

I am out looking for a E34 V8 one I can part. I take it I need the booster, reservoir, bracket, and as many lines as I can get?

[slammin.e28]

Also, does anyone have a part #?

bmwfans.info

E34 530/540i -> brakes

But really you're better off buying the setup from someone parting a car. It's not just the booster. There's a lot more to it.

....or just go with the Wilwood setup.

[garagistic]

On your driveshaft question: We make our 6 speed driveshaft front piece is 20.5", back half is stock with our mounts.

[CMart]

Also, does anyone have a part #?

[CMart]

Ahhh I just looked up the E34 - it is stock that way.

I was thinking you could turn around the E30 or E39 and accomplish the same thing.

[LoneWolf]

Why does the E34 work, but not the E30 or E39?

No room.

The v8 is way wider so the brake booster no longer fits onto the firewall. With the e34 set up it is relocated forward and out of the way.

[CMart]

Why does the E34 work, but not the E30 or E39?

[slammin.e28]

For the brake part of this can you use the E30 booster? I see most people use the E34. If not the E30 how about the E39?

No.

Have to use the e34 v8 setup behind the headlight (ugly) or go boosterless with the Wilwood/Tilton setup under the dash.

Wilwood setup is $$$, but well worth it IMO. Both are about the same amount of work, especially in an airbag car (have to swap steering column for Wilwood).

[CMart]

For the brake part of this can you use the E30 booster? I see most people use the E34. If not the E30 how about the E39?

[CMart]

Yeah, if a mod could fix the title it would be appreciated. NEVERMIND I found it in the advanced settings.

I originally bought a 2000+ 540i, but that was parted out. I am using a 1998 now so it is the M62B44.

[Jean]

ugh m62tu can go to hell.....it's not the block itself, but its all the other shit all over it...starting with water cooled alt, and finishing with vanos and extra sensors as mentioned above.

and timing that bitch, what a pain, even with the right tools. vs m60 or m62b44 non vanos.

[CMart]

I have new driveshafts from the e30 and e39 and a local place that can modify them cheap. I just need to know his much to shorten it.

[garagistic]

I have the garagistic mounts.

Actually measuring is probably the best route though.

We also make custom drive shafts for the both 5 and 6 speed conversions if you need them. Comes with everything you need to bolt right up. Fully balanced, brand new center support bearing etc.