Author Topic: E36 M42 to e30 (Read 2328 times)

CrusherCurtis · « **on:** June 05, 2009, 09:04:37 AM »

What will I need to do to put an 1992 e36 m42 into my 1991 e30 318i. I've been trying to do some research and it seams the only thing I might need to change is the intake manifold. Is this true? Is there any thing else?

colin86325 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 05, 2009, 11:36:24 AM »

The oil pans, intake manifold, and headers must come from an E30.

Hodge · « **Reply #2 on:** June 05, 2009, 05:57:29 PM »

Don't forget that the E36 M42 has knock sensors, and the E30 DME does not have control for those. I believe the motor mount arms are different as well. The M42 sits pretty low in the E36.

LocostM3 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 07, 2009, 06:23:54 AM »

Hi, guys I am new on here but this is a project that I am just finishing off myself, I have an M42 from a '94 E36, have fitted the Sump from the M40 that was in the car prior to this, spliced the harness in and have it running, as mine is a RHD E30 I am having to use the E30 318is exhaust manifold.

I plan on doing a write up in the near future, but please feel free to ask questions