750il V12 Swap?

[TexasTerp]

I just had a random thought while looking through craigslist. Would it be possible to swap the v12 engine from a 90 750il into an e30? Is there even enough space to possibly house the monster engine? I found a good running and clean 750il for dirt cheap with a 4spd auto and think it would be crazy to swap the engine into my 325iS shell (when I'm done parting the iS). I'm thinking of trying to pull a 5spd manual from a later model. I'm not concerned about power, more in the novelty of having a v12 e30, so I'm well aware there are easier ways to get the 296/332 power output.

[RickSloan]

go to the m30/other swap section, this topic was actually covered this week. There is a good thread and alot of information from euroshark and a couple others. Also links to thread and write ups about this being done.

[TDE30]

Search around, it's been done. It's not an easy swap, but I think it fits in the engine bay with some modification to the firewall. If you are serious about doing the swap, I know a guy who is extremely well-versed on BMW V12's, I could give you his contact information if you'd like. He works on the motors, but I distinctly remember him telling me that there is nothing cheap on any V12 motor.

As far as the transmission goes, I am not sure what 5/6-speed would bolt right up to that M70. The only manual transmission that came attached to the M70 was the Getrag S6S 560G, from what little I know about that transmission, I can only imagine what prices are for a used/rebuilt one.

Edit: I have heard some people saying that the Getrag S6S 420G (the one found in M60/M62-powered cars) will swap to an M70. Not confirmed, but it's sure as hell cheaper than the 560G.

[vlad]

welcome to the internet


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[boom-monkey]

N73 or bust .

[shmutzigE30]

holy shit. thats insane

[TexasTerp]

That looks great! that's exactly what I'm interested in with the engine bay! I'd definitely like to try and put it in an m3 body. I found a relatively good condition 750 for 1200. probably can get it for 900. Interior is in really good condition. I'm thinking part the car and throw the engine and electronics into a e30 frame.

[TDE30]

Heh, parting out any E32 probably won't be easy. A few parts might be compatable with E34's, but for the most part there will likely be few parts sold (unless bimmer_e30 still has his POS E32.)

If you have the resources to make it happen, there is a good bit of knowledge on here.

[Raxe]

[euroshark]

If you buy that E32 I will buy the complete trailing arms with the brakes... PM me.

[homegrone30]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6UZ81c3MxI same car

[asuj158]

holy mother of god... THATS INSANE

[jaye30]

how much hp is that lol

[AndrewBird]

how much hp is that lol

A bajillion.

[e30esque]

Actually its not even that much. The v12 seems too fragile in stock form to make big power. I think that guy is making around 350-400 whp.