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DISCUSSION => Swaps, Turbos, Buildups => Topic started by: MikeEC on November 05, 2012, 03:22:40 PM
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im new on here an need pointing in right direction.
ive got two e30 318i my 1st one with m10 engine an my 2nd one witch ive got because in great codition (not rotten like my old one)
my dads got a e36 318is now will the enging swap into the e30
ive looked round and found bit hear an ther
nothing very well detailed so can any one help ?
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Are both your e30's M10 models? You're looking at a lot of work to do this, but it's possible. IMHO I'd stick with the M10 and add a turbo, I'll bet it's easier. If you're serious, I'd locate an e30 M42 parts car before you start.
I just sent a late-model e30 wiring harness off to a guy doing the same thing - check out Irish44j's rally conversion here. (http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=224191)
As far as mounting the motor...the M44 block is the same as the M42, so you'd need M42 motor mounts and arms. Front subframe is the same between all e30 models. Grab his steering rack while you're at it...the e36 rack is quicker than the e30 unit, only needs some spacers.
Tranny is the same basic G240 unit, but the earlier gearbox from the M10 uses a smaller pilot bearing. You'd need the M42 version.
You'll have to swap out the DISA intake manifold as I've heard it won't clear the hood. The e30 mani is the ticket. You'll need the M42 exhaust front to back.
Electrically, you're in for a real headache. The early e30 wiring is somewhat different than the later model. Worse, the engine harness uses the early square plug - you'll need a later round plug (C101 connector). You'd need to convert to a COP kit or figure a mount for the coils.
You might be able to adapt the radiator, but the later unit has an integrated expansion tank and slightly different plumbing.
The list goes on a bit, doesn't it? Not for the faint of heart, but do-able with determination...
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a couple years ago,i'm swaped m44 too my e30 316.all works takes 3 days.
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my old D reg is m10 good engine was going to turbo it but an got every to do it
my new ones H reg with a m40
reason ithinking of droping the m44 in is because the e36 is shot an engines good an i wanna bring the h reg up on power but not to much just want it for daily use.
curently driving a e36 328i to from work just stupid on fuel
hence the e30 be beter for stop an go jorneys
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a couple years ago,i'm swaped m44 too my e30 316.all works takes 3 days.
What did you do for the EWS?
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conect him. its easy.