bmw 350i

[bmwmike]

I know theres a few sites with guys that put the v12 in a e30. Does anyone know of the sites or more info? Anyone know what the v12 weighs compared to the stock 6? I know the v12 is aluminum block and heads. Also can a 6 speed getrag from the 540's be connected to the v12? I did some searching but havent found too much..

[bkelsey86]

not to crap on your idea but the v12 from the 850 and 750 was a horrible engine.....alot of maintenace and not alot of power from a very large engine. You'd be better off with the v8's

[bmwmike]

I realize the 4.4 is a great engine, and an easier swap, I was just looking for some more information on doing the V12 swap. Also the 330 HP from a very restricted car with 3 catalytic converters could be opened up, not to mention 360 ft lbs of tq. Ive looked into the 4.4 swap quite a bit in the past and just became interested when I saw one of these v12 e30's. Either way Im just looking for more info..

[DEV0 E30]

I know there is some info @ e30.de.

Google translated :::

One very mean looking car.

[Bimmerfanatik]

I realize the 4.4 is a great engine, and an easier swap, I was just looking for some more information on doing the V12 swap. Also the 330 HP from a very restricted car with 3 catalytic converters could be opened up, not to mention 360 ft lbs of tq. Ive looked into the 4.4 swap quite a bit in the past and just became interested when I saw one of these v12 e30's. Either way Im just looking for more info..

There's some swap cars and info on e30.de. Also, search this board and others for "V12 swap" - you definitely aren't the first to ask, so there are other posts that can help you :)

One word of advice though - with such a large engine in such a small car, be prepared to have to pull the motor or remove quite a bit of parts to do even the simplest of tasks - like change the spark plugs :) There just isn't enough room to do things as you could in a 7er. But hey, good luck if you decide to try it, I'll certainly applause any effort like that!

[bmwmike]

thanks, I just think its a really unique swap. I mean the v8 certainly is too, and the 4.4 is sweet, I owned a 540 with one and that was one of my favorite cars. It sounded nice, but a V12 would have an incredibly unique sound. Ive checked out e30.de a bit, but does anyone know what site that black v12 e30 with black wheels was?

[bmwmike]

wait just found it, in case anyone lands on this in the future searching, here are some good sites or pages with V12 E30's

http://www.schwarzone.de/e30/fotost/f00017/f00017.htm

http://e30.de/ (scroll down on the right it says e30 350

http://slave.e-edukacja.pl/~darcoe28/e30/index.html

[bimmerlover]

not to crap on your idea but the v12 from the 850 and 750 was a horrible engine.....alot of maintenace and not alot of power from a very large engine. You'd be better off with the v8's

I completely agree. I used to dream of owning an 850..
Now I NEVER will. They look frickin' awesome.. and that's the ONLY positive thing I can think of to say about them.
My dad has two that i've both worked on and driven.. they suck.

[88325isboy]

try to change the spark plugs when the V12 is in a E30 hahah u have to pull the motor out to do any thing to it. not a very good idea to do it stick with the V8.