CorvallisBMW, what is easier, retrofit my m10 ac comp with a different bracket on the engine or convert to r134
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I don't know what's involved with the m10, as I started with an m20. My guess is that the lines might be a bit too short as the m30 will put the AC compressor further towards the front of the car compared to the m10.
Retrofitting to r134a isn't hard, but it has nothing to do with engine swaps. The same amount of work is involved no matter what engine you have, as the engine is irrelevant to the type of refrigerant used.
Leave the compressor hooked up until you get the m30 in, and see if it can reach the bracket with the stock hoses. If it doesn't reach, you'll have to open the whole system anyway and swap in m20 hoses, at which point you can also convert to r134a if you want to.
Originally posted by Benjamin_Button View PostIt's possible to run ac with m30 swap? Interest suddenly piqued.
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I ran A/C no problem.
Had to extend the Low side hose as it was too short. (Original motor was an m40)///Monstrosity. (OO≡≡[][]≡≡OO)
Aside from showing yourself to be offensive, lacking experience and ignorant in the ways of business, you're also illiterate and imprudent. Beyond that, your sense of liability is severely impaired.
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Originally posted by SketchyRex View PostCorvallisBMW, what is easier, retrofit my m10 ac comp with a different bracket on the engine or convert to r134sigpic
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Weird, I had to bang in my wall a good ~.75in in some spots to get my motor to fit my '92 325ic with the garagistic mounts. mine was the early b35 block, IDK if that makes a difference. I slotted the top support on my stock rad and it practically touches the dizzy.Originally posted by Japandrew73I'm not going to be "cutting up" the subframe, I'm going to be notching it
'79 323i Arktisblau Euro
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Originally posted by hotdish View PostWeird, I had to bang in my wall a good ~.75in in some spots to get my motor to fit my '92 325ic with the garagistic mounts. mine was the early b35 block, IDK if that makes a difference. I slotted the top support on my stock rad and it practically touches the dizzy.
Used stock m20 rubber mounts.
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Originally posted by glnr13 View Posti have an 89/90 e34 motor and an 84 m10 build. definitely needed massaging at the firewall but as they say, your mileage may vary. position 3 garagistic.
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