The following pages detail the installation of the M30 3.5L engine into the e30 chassis. The designation "M30" refers to BMW's "Big Six" engines, those that were installed in the 5-, 6- and 7-Series. True to the motto, "Nothing can make up for displacement ..." the "Big Six" is put into the small 3-Series.  The result is an amazingly powerful driving experience.

Contents

1.0    M30 Generations
2.0    Donor Car
3.0    Estimated Costs
4.0    Passing Inspection TÜV/DEKRA **                                                                                                    5.0    Preparations                                                                                                                               6.0    Engine Positions
7.0    Motor Mount Brackets
8.0    Oil Pan and Oil Pump
9.0    Radiator and Cooling System
10.0  Steering Rack
11.0  Transmission and Shift Linkage
12.0  Driveshaft
13.0  Oil Cooler
14.0  Engine Compartment
15.0  Exhaust
16.0  Electrical  Connections                                                                                                                17.0  Differential
18.0  Brakes
 

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tino@e30.de (Germany)

noel@e30.de (US)

**Available in German Only.  Please see your state's regulations regarding engine conversions