Blunttech / Classic Daily S85 V10 E30 M3 Swap

[E30NJ]

That's like that guy in Germany that did that swap too!

[jakeb]

So the subframe and oil pan want to live in the same spot. So what do we do....cut the oil pan? Move the subframe? Or a little of both? The plan is to go with modified subframe and cut oil pan.

First step is to build a jig to hold the subframe so once it's cut up it will still be in the same spot.
Made with 2.5" angle (might be a little over kill but I don't want anything to move)


Locating the steering rack. The rack MIGHT get moved forward slightly to allow for less cutting of the oil pan. That is why there are two locations. One about 3/4" forward.


Just random jig pics




Time to cut the subframe apart.




Back in the jig...


Next step is to bolt the subframe to the car and see where things start lining up. Also need to find some fittings for the steering rack as I want to move some of the lines to the front to give more room.

[Ray Smoodiver]

Bro, your dog smiles a lot :D

Many smile, such happy, wow husky.

there's a link to my build thread on page 5

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[glenn-b]

Build thread. Now.

there's a link to my build thread on page 5

[giantkeeper]

Build thread. Now.

Bro, your dog smiles a lot :D

[Ray Smoodiver]

coming along nicely there guys.

Build thread. Now.

[nrubenstein]

Interesting. I grant that it's sitting way low in these pictures, but is it just me, or does the S85 actually seem quite a lot more compact than the S62?

[glenn-b]

coming along nicely there guys.

[blunttech]

Damn guys, this is coming along nicely. Will it be done in time for vintage fest this year? I'd love to see it in person

you mean Chicago Vintage right?? yes itll be there

[Cletonius]

Damn guys, this is coming along nicely. Will it be done in time for vintage fest this year? I'd love to see it in person

[gtdragon980]

This swap is just nuts. I would not have the balls or deep enough pockets to tackle something like this! Well, I've never even done a swap to begin with so :P

Good Luck, can't wait to see it completed!!

[slammin.e28]

20.00 shipped right?

$18 shipped, duh.

[blunttech]

I'm hoping used S65s are a little more plentiful in 5 years. Since the S65 and S85 are so similar, I'm glad to see you're doing the hard work and I hope there's a $20 build tutorial that comes out of all this.

20.00 shipped right?

[hopefule30owner]

I'm hoping used S65s are a little more plentiful in 5 years. Since the S65 and S85 are so similar, I'm glad to see you're doing the hard work and I hope there's a $20 build tutorial that comes out of all this.

[accident]

Yes.