C-Mart Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 I have been looking to start a new project for a while and after tossing around several ideas I finally decided on one. I missed out on a really good deal on a E30 roller two weeks ago, but picked this up last week: http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2891/13340090413_64168d1ecd.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7126/13340172933_514b0f9536.jpg http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3754/13340174343_572b546bac.jpg http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3747/13340102403_69b0e53118.jpg 2000 540i with a 6 speed. Rear end collision and the body is rough in places, but the motor ran great, compression checked out, and the tranny shifted perfectly. M5 swapped interior that I should be able to sell for a good amount of what I paid for the whole car. Coilovers, rims, etc. Now I just need to find a clean E30 and get to wrenching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangsn95gt Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Drove by this the other day and thought "Man, thats a clean E30" http://www.drivenauto.com/details.cfm?searchvkid=1679207 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Mart Posted March 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Drove by this the other day and thought "Man, thats a clean E30" http://www.drivenauto.com/details.cfm?searchvkid=1679207 This is clean. I am looking for one without that giant chrome bumper. Likely a 1988-1991 2 door manual 325is. White, red, gunmetal, or black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Are you going to parts with those seats? If so lmk id be interested in them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Mart Posted March 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Are you going to parts with those seats? If so lmk id be interested in them Seats (Corbeau F1X Pros I believe) will be sold along with the sliders, VAC E39 adapters, and harnesses. I will actually be in Columbus in 2 weeks as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewtoys Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 That will be fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Seats (Corbeau F1X Pros I believe) will be sold along with the sliders, VAC E39 adapters, and harnesses. I will actually be in Columbus in 2 weeks as well. can you pm me a price when you get it sorted? I do not need the adapters or harness if that helps im looking to put them in my trans am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Mart Posted March 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 PM'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssFo Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 Not being a dick here, but if you're going to all the trouble why not an LS motor swap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Mart Posted March 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 Good question. This swap is cheaper and the car is worth more once completed. The BMW scene likes keeping things in the family from what I have seen. I plan on enjoying this car over the summer and selling in the fall/next spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Mart Posted April 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Seats sold, but everything else is still in there. Does anybody need any E39 parts? I will be in Columbus this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Sick idea, can't wait to see completed product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 Looking forward to seeing it come together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryBMW Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 Seats sold, but everything else is still in there. Does anybody need any E39 parts? I will be in Columbus this weekend. I do! I will be PM'ing shortly Thanks, Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Mart Posted May 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Picked up an E30 this weekend. 1991 318is 2 door 5 speed. Now I have to decide if I want to take on the headache of using the M62TUB44 that I already have (wiring nightmare) or go the non-TU M62 or M60 route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ec_E92 Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 :fuckyeah:This is going to be good For wiring, do you plan to keep BMW immobilizer system or flash DME to bypass and use other security measures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Mart Posted October 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 :fuckyeah:This is going to be good For wiring, do you plan to keep BMW immobilizer system or flash DME to bypass and use other security measures? I have the full running car so just wire in the EWS to the DME. Little update. The 2000 I bought is a M62TUB44 - this means nothing to most and nothing to me when I bought it. I then learned that these motors (mid way through 99+) are wired to everything and love limp mode. So I parted out the 2000 and bought a 1998 (M62B44). I plan on working a lot on this over the next three weeks. Here they are as they currently sit. E30 is pretty well torn apart including the interior so I can wire everything in. The E39 needs the motor/trans pulled which I should get to this weekend. I have most of the parts needed. Motors/trans mounts etc. Still need to shorten the driveshaft and wire. image Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Mart Posted October 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Progress image image image Goal is to have the motor fire up by next Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Impressive - wish I knew enough to tackle a project like this. I have been battling putting power steering on my daughter's 66 pickup for a week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Mart Posted December 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 No pictures, but finally figured out my motor mount problem which was stopping me from moving forward. Now I can make the exhaust manifolds (tight fit), get the driveshaft shortened, start on the booster relocation, and wiring. I also decided to make the radiator support removable which will be another undertaking, but worth it with how big the motor and trans are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubar231 Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Cant wait to see the finished product. Are you using a 400hp V8 from a M5 or just the regular V8 in the 5 series? Also, since you sold the other car, will you still be swapping in a 6 speed or just using the 5 speed that came with the red one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Mart Posted December 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Cant wait to see the finished product. Are you using a 400hp V8 from a M5 or just the regular V8 in the 5 series? Also, since you sold the other car, will you still be swapping in a 6 speed or just using the 5 speed that came with the red one. 300hp/300tq from the 5 series. My original plan was to build this then try my hands at a m5 motor but I'll decide once this one is on the road. The transmissions are the same between the two donor cars so it will still be the 6 speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShowHBK Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Looks awesome! Best of luck on your project man. please keep posting pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwohio Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Subscribed. Good luck with the project. Liking it so far. Some nice torque #'s on the M62 4.4....this thing will scoot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dafunk13 Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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