Apr 16, 20 by robert bowen taken from bmw 3series e30 performance guide 19821994 by robert bowenthere are two main reasons to swap transmissions in an e30. Use the complete fuel injection and engine management system from the 325i or 8990 525i. In aftermarket modifications that are inspired by custom versions of alpina and ac schnitzer, the longstroke eta engine block is often combined with a 325i head to a socalled 327i that combines the high lowrev torque of the eta with the toprange power of the 325i. For the 1988 model year, the eta cars got a refresh from the factory. E30 parts classifieds the ultimate bmw forum for news. For the 8688 eta carsthis was a piece of cake because the c101 connector fuse box was the circular typesame as all i cars. Urgent sale bmw e36 for sale reposting due to time wasters car is neat jus did complete engine on the car car needs minor work 2 b done car starts but it needs a new fuel pump cz it is cutting off licence 1 year back dat is all that needs 2 b done price r20 000 neg onco or swap for what you have all the pics are on da add so dont msg askin 4. The new wave bmw 6 series e63 and f can be ordered with a big size v8, so its a natural evolution for the oldschool bmw e24 to put a very big v8 engine in one of them too, right.
Pulleys drive accessories essential to vehicle operation. Used bmw for swap for sale in south africa gumtree cars. In a bmw e30 doing the conversion to a hub of five lugs has several advantages. Everything in this thread head, accessories, dme actually, 2 of them a 153 and a 380, now, hoses, radiator, a vert fsb, cluster, spare motronic harness, radiator, plug wires, cap, rotor, alternator, throttle body, maf, intake manifold, exhaust manifold, a pair of 5.
Realoem, vin decoder, bmw, parts catalog, etk, aftermarket. If your head came from a 323i and you a gonna stick it on a pre 387 eta, it will work. Dohc swap basics you can use any m50, s50, m52, or s52 for this swap. Not technically a swap persay, moreso a hybrid of the m20b27 2. The cylinder head is assembled with the engine block. The s38 b38 was bmws ultimate evolution of their traditional bigsix motor. If you have a head from a 325i, it should best go on a post 387 engine, aka, super eta. As time passes bmw improve the existing software of the modules. Bmw parts catalog etk contains detailed information on spare parts for cars manufactured by bmw since 1928. We are glad to welcome the real fans of bmw cars who got captured by them. For comparisons sake, here is a picture of a 528es automatic transmission wiring harness.
Use the 325i head with a good threeangle valve job. It has less oil journals going to the cam, single valve springs, and smaller combustion chambers designed fro flat top pistons. This is a bmw headup display hud retrofit kit for many of the current and generation and even some of the last generation bmw models. I just didnt take enough pictures for that and if you need step by step instructions you might want to reconsider doing an engine swap. Realoem, vin decoder, bmw, parts catalog, etk, aftermarket accessories. Easily the coolest and most exciting oem bmw retrofit kit of all time. Oct 04, 2010 not technically a swap persay, moreso a hybrid of the m20b27 2. Otherwise its a whole lot more parts to swap a normal eta, harness, a lot more sensors etc. This software tells the car certain factors that are important for the correct operation of your bmw. I appreciate every helpful bit of information i can get. All the wires are new the cap and rotor are new and the spark plugs to. Bradley denton last revision 3052009 what is the m30b35. The e30 sump fits straight to an eta block but you need 25 longer bolts because an alloy sump is thicker than a pressed steel one. We are not responsible for any data inconsistency and possible inconvenience caused.
I decided to break the parts by type coolant, fuel injection, cylinder head, etc, but also by necessity. These are all cheap mods to a small block chevy motor. The l98 was free i can change the comp ratio and ad a better lift cam,and do some head work for more hp. The bmw v8 and v10 swaps, while impressive, are difficult and the power advantage is not as great as the complexity of the swap. You will, of course, still need the super eta or e34 harness. I dunno what head you are referring to and what eta block. Our goal, our theory, for this build was to install this motor into an e28 as bmw would have done it.
Oldschool bmw e24 6series with big v8 engine drive. I completed it in 1989 and it was first seen at the combined eastwest us mini meet that year. May 20, 2009 thats all i do is the super eta and 325i, the e2i swap refers to the super eta. Part numbers, descriptions, prices and applicability information have been obtained from public sources on the internet. Right off the bat, a chip and a lsd rear diff will make the biggest difference. Since an engine swap requires so much time and work, it does not make sense to swap in an engine that is only slightly more powerful than the e30 engines, such as the m50b25 and 28. All modern bmw vehicles have multiple electronic modules, all these modules have software. On one hand there is a bigger market of rims in 5x120 than in the 4x100 that comes as standard and on the other hand the brakes size is increased. It was delivered in late production 8789 e24 635csis, all 198892 e32 735ils and all 198893 e34 535is. Lowers compression so it is sometimes a good candidate for a turbo setup. This performance chip is made specifically for the 731 or 885 head on the b27 2. I have over 16 years of experience, i take pride on quality services from diagnostics to services, and minor to major car repairs at exceptional and affordable price. Youll end up with a lower compression ratio, but it will flow much better and have a much more aggressive cam.
Thats all i do is the super eta and 325i, the e2i swap refers to the super eta. Check out all bmw 325i e30 for swap at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from r 23 500. Ive been coordinating my swap with one that was done on an e28 528e a few years ago, and let me tell you that this harness is at least 3 times the size of the harness in an eta. These pictures are of the very first bmw k twincam head converted mini. But the earlier pre 86 cars have a rectangular c101 connector which has to be modified i converted it to a circular connector and added 23 more wires for the check engine light and m3 oil temperature sender. Obdi conversion part water temp sensor wiring adaptor the tms water temp sensor wiring adaptor is needed when you are upgrading to obdi 19921995 components on a 3. Feb 26, 2009 beware when doign this people im in the middle of it and the support arm for the gearstick is either the wrong part unlikely but possible or the gearbox is from a 325e checked pns and 325e is the only e30 with a different part number for the support arm, i didnt even think we ever had 325es in europe. E30 parts classifieds bimmerforums the ultimate bmw forum. Since an engine swap requires so much time and work, it does not make sense to swap in an engine that is only slightly more powerful.
Another option might be to start with the engine from an 87 thru 91 325i or 8990 525i. The 731 e head is designed for fuel efficiency, which is why your redline is 5k instead of 7k in an i or is car. I have a fully functional cap on my car, and i now have a spare. Removing the hoodbonnet gives a lot of extra space so lets start with that. The early b27 regular eta bottom end will work fine with the 885 head. Im stuck i have tested everything and still no luck. The engine configuration is a thick cored 850 block offset bored to 68mm, stroked with a 998 crank. How much performance depends on how much youre willing to spend. While this combo will work with a stock 325i camshaft, a schrick cam with longer duration and higher lift will fully capitalize on the bottom endhead combination. You are perfectly right to enter our online catalogue of bmw parts for any reason you have. E36 products kassel performance bmw engine software. Bmw parts and cars buy sell swap trade australia public. E30 engine swap options rts your total bmw enthusiast.
This included a newer bosch motronic version with adaptive idle control, a 325i head casting with the larger valves, ports, revised combustion chambers and water jacket, new pistons to fit the 2. This swap was a little more involved, mainly the electrical but, ill save that story for another day. The completed displacement is 1071cc by pure accident its not. Depending on the condition of your s50 head you could use that and you will want to double check that a s50 head is compatible with a 2. I hear those are better for the conversion than the 8487 etas. These cars had low revving, low hp, hi torque engines in conjuntion with tall gearing for good gas mileage and driveability. Owners have asked for it for years and bmw finally listened and made it happen. You can also use the 325e crank and rods, and make a stroker engine. The only thing i have found that it will not do is register the battery. The kp sender utilizes the throttle body heater port in the head and is plug and play with a kassel performance engine swap harness. Telling me to say screw it and swap a motor is not helpful.
While it is possible to build a pretty hot e motor, it is costly to do so. This isnt meant to be a step by step instructional on how to remove the engine. Building a bmw m20 6cylinder highperformance engine. Building a bmw m20 6cylinder highperformance engine 325e. Bmw oem hud headsup display retrofit kit euroactive. The second generation 3 series provided a thrilling driving experience that used the best technology available. Bmw firmware software update full vehicle revtronic. There were e30 325e models in the states, we only had 525e models here in sa, so lucky not too many eta heads around. Ready to drop in as a replacement unit or for a swap. I found an 89 325i the same week with a blown engine, the eta engine has a new residence.
Yoshi and viets auto to manual swap guide e30 performance. Trying to summarize super eta seta stroker build info. I still need a new head gasket, head bolts, and a vc gasket. Bmw e30 transmission swap automatic to manual rts your. If your goal is to boost, you may be able to swap a 2. Its a word that comes up time and time again in the car modifying world, and not just in relation to techfest japanese rally nutters. In order to continuously guarantee the functionality of bmw adapter cables and snapin adapters, bmw offers firmware updates for these accessory products. May 06, 2010 bmw e30 vintage aftermarket wheel showdown and how they compare. Thats true because the 88 325s and 528es already have the 325i cylinder head though it retains the eta cam and single valve springs, motronic 1. I have an 85 325e and i bought a complete 88 325is motor to do the stroker swap. The full list appears below, but essentially this amazing oem kit will allow you to add a very sophisticated and dynamic hud to the dashboard of your bmw that either didnt have it or couldnt have it if it. The obd2 cylinder heads typically only had one temp sensor, and subsequently an additional sensor needs to be added for the e30 temperature gauge in the cluster. The bmw e28 is the second generation of bmw 5 series executive cars, which was produced from 1981 to 1988 and replaced the e12 5 series the e28 was initially produced with straightfour and straightsix petrol engines until 1983, when the 524td model became the first bmw car to be powered by a.
Ats 7058, bbs cast rz320, bbs forged rg003, oem bmw 15. If i am doing the normal timing belt service, i would do the hoses. I had that budgeted before i decided to do the head swap, so why would that change. Whether you need to install a stock original equipment pulley during a repair, or improve engine performance and. It was the largest stock offering, with the latest head design, and most hot rodding done to it. You can also use the e30 transmissions getrag 240 or 260, both 5speed or any e36 transmission getrag 250 5speed, zf 320 5speed, euro 6speed. From programing ecus to rest adaptions using bmw software. This is all hearsay, i havent had the occasion to swap a head on my super etas. Bmw e30 m52 s52 obd2 cylinder head engine swap temp sender. I have everything completer but my fuel pump is not turning on all the relays are good. This is a bmw head up display hud retrofit kit for many of the current and generation and even some of the last generation bmw models. Obdi conversion part water temp sensor wiring adaptor.
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