e30 converted to 3.5 M30 engine

[MeanStreak]

Originally posted by 535i+Jun 24 2005, 02:42 PM-->QUOTE (535i @ Jun 24 2005, 02:42 PM)

 

[535i]

Originally posted by MTek1318+Jun 24 2005, 02:36 AM-->QUOTE (MTek1318 @ Jun 24 2005, 02:36 AM)

Originally posted by 535i@Jun 24 2005, 02:42 PM

 

[MeanStreak]

Originally posted by 535i+Jun 24 2005, 03:47 PM-->QUOTE (535i @ Jun 24 2005, 03:47 PM)

Originally posted by MTek1318@Jun 24 2005, 02:36 AM

Originally posted by 535i@Jun 24 2005, 02:42 PM

 

[535i]

Originally posted by MTek1318+Jun 24 2005, 03:16 AM-->QUOTE (MTek1318 @ Jun 24 2005, 03:16 AM)

Originally posted by 535i@Jun 24 2005, 03:47 PM

Originally posted by MTek1318@Jun 24 2005, 02:36 AM

Originally posted by 535i@Jun 24 2005, 02:42 PM

 

[MeanStreak]

Originally posted by 535i+Jun 24 2005, 04:52 PM-->QUOTE (535i @ Jun 24 2005, 04:52 PM)

Originally posted by MTek1318@Jun 24 2005, 03:16 AM

Originally posted by 535i@Jun 24 2005, 03:47 PM

Originally posted by MTek1318@Jun 24 2005, 02:36 AM

Originally posted by 535i@Jun 24 2005, 02:42 PM

 

[Zoggee]

Thanks to Chris Cab... :wink: he oso ordered Racing Dynamics Valve Cover for me ...free..!!!!!

Yes... :wink: we are twin ma...me an 535i. :nyehehe:

 

[Jipster]

Instead of M30 conversion how about this:

Swap your M20Bxx with a - "......2.8-liter Z3 aluminum block (52 pounds lighter), an aluminum flywheel, aluminum Z3 tubular lightweight exhaust manifold, and the M coupe (smaller) A/C compressor (or just ditch the AC altogether). This combination yields the same weight as an S14 engine from an E30 M3...."

The person who suggested the above was a mr. stuart mchenry...sort of an E30 forum sifu in the states ...his dad pete mchenry of precision performance in winston-salem, N.C USA is supposedly one of THE gurus of BMW engine swaps....

I suppose the nikasil problem is a bummer but wouldnt somthing like this give at least high 190+ bhp and 200+lb ft in STOCK form..... a bit of work on the intake (I have read here and elsewhere some intake swap is a possible upgrade*) + some mild cam + ECU + etc etc should up the power and torque to well over 200+ range.....

M52 is definitely a more modern and sophisticated altenrative to M30 and in the above suggested form will even be in four pot weight range..... have your cake and eat it too??

*shrick intake gives 14bhp increase apparently

 

[Chris Cab]

Originally posted by Zoggee@Jun 22 2005, 12:26 PM
with permission from Chris...here's power kit.

Thanks man....but do you have a pic of the forged crank? in or out of the box?

In these pics you can't see it....well except for the very top edge.

 

[525iBoy]

OK.. this has little to do with thread BUT I just HAVE to ask Chris .. Who is the chick on the top left of your post? I suspect she is (please excuse me for saying this enjoying a good ride of the non-vehicular type!!!

 

[Chris Cab]

good guess