Slammin's 535iT...the double D.

[LJ851]

I approve.

[slammin.e28]

Doing it all by feel. Only thing I'm going to need a hand with will be the wiring, but found all that at bmwe34.net.

Of course, I'm not doing just a manual swap.

List of parts, feel free to add to it:

M30B35 w/harness attached to G260/6 & e28 M5 FW & clutch (currently in my e28 535i)
M30 engine mount arms.
Manual trans cross brace, late style
Clutch pedal box
Driveshaft
Manual shifter assembly (have one from a M20 car, so I don't know if it'll work, but I'll try it. I can weld, or I have a few e28 ones to dick with)
Manual shifter console

Red is things I still need, but we're getting there.

I'll re-gear later, with an 3.64 LSD. For now I'll leave it 3.91 for the quickness of this swap, plus when I get the turbo motor built, I don't want to have to re-gear again.

[EyExR]

Cool! I plan on doing a manual swap on mine as well. Pics of the swap would be great. Or what write-ups (if any) are you referring to?

[slammin.e28]

LOL, got my pedal and shifter assemblys in today.....



Apparently they couldn't get the steering column off so they sent the entire thing.

Anyone need an upper steering column, lol?

[slammin.e28]

Nice! I really like that it's a slick top. I'm not sure if I'd miss my sunroof, but I haven't had mine in the summer yet...
Also, 535tit lol.

:nice::nice:

I put a lot of thought into that, lol.

[Conki]

Nice! I really like that it's a slick top. I'm not sure if I'd miss my sunroof, but I haven't had mine in the summer yet...
Also, 535tit lol.

[Swanny]

Thats the thought on the e39 after i get the e30 back together (2.7i build). Should we get a touring cruise set up?

[slammin.e28]

M60./6 is awesome in a touring. My friend has one.

[Vtec?lol]

Bloody awesome mate!

I've been on the hunt for weeks and all that's really decent down south is this Lachs 530it with a m60b40 and 6spd swap. Looks killer.

[slammin.e28]

Now , that will haul some groceries !!

Longgggg ways off, lol. hopefully this trans will hold out until then. Have good leads on everything but a 535i driveshaft and a manual pedal box (had one but sold it to Buttchuggs a few months ago, DOOP!)


So, I'll spill:

I'm building it from a M30B34. Plans are o-ring the block, B35 head, and a friend has a Cartech turbo kit ready to bolt on. I'll gradually upgrade, but I figure this is the best way for a newb in FI to get something going. Plus it'll be a DD, so I don't want something nuts.

Until then, it's just going to stay a beat old e34. No upgrades until I get it running like I want it.

[AndrewBird]

I'm thinking S54 ix is in my car's (dream) future.

[LJ851]

535tit/5 ;)

Now , that will haul some groceries !!

[spanish pants]

Another one joins us, excellent (read in Monty Burns voice while rubbing hands)

[AndrewBird]

Welcome to the club!

[slammin.e28]

I really don't know lol. I got some from eBay that you have to reuse the "L" end. They were cheap though lol. I'll do the glass struts later. They look like a small bitch.