m30b35 engine into an e36

[fr3ckl3]

I was wondering dose anyone out there have an input on the bmw e36 and putting the older engine from a 535i in it.
i have baught the engine and im taking on the challenge of fitting it into my bmw.
the exhaust and engine mounts are the last of my worries I will do them no problem.
any other input would be great thanks

[VMZ]

Sump will need to be modified but the rest fits.

Keep us posted with your swap!

[Raima]

If it's going to be street legal, check the road authorities if putting an older engine into a car is allowed and what are the requirements in doing so.

[fr3ckl3]

street legal ha ha good joke lol
na going 2 have it as a track car might take it out for a spin every now and again when its done but wont be testing it..

i got my engine a few days ago and the basterd replaced the clutch on me wit a shit 1 all the bolts were open didnt notice it when i was there tho..

i have a few different ideas for my mounts so that i wont have 2 modify the sump..

ill get cracked into it this weekend strip all the extras off the engine and try get these mounts mocked up..
ill put pictures up when i figure out how to do so..

[Raima]

What was the original engine in the E36?

[fr3ckl3]

there was a 1.9is m44 engine in it stripped that and the box and everything out a few weeks ago.. just tidying up the m30 engine at the moment waiting till i get me welder sorted till i can make these mounts..

[fr3ckl3]

also i know it seems like a stupid idea to put an older engine in a newer car but if it hasnt been tried i wanna try it ya know..
if any1 can find any info on the internet about any1 that has done this yet send it on cause i cant find it ha ha porb not such a good thing but sure ill get it done anyway

[VMZ]

I don't think it's a stupid idea at all. I'm all for doing something different and especially like doing things that people tell me it can't be done.

Alpina, Hartage, a few individuals and apparently even BMW have put a M30B35 into an E30.

I have seen it talked about for a E36 before but I don't think it went anywhere.
People bashed the idea because it's a SOHC instead of DOHC like the M/S 50/52 and makes less power than a S50B30.

[fr3ckl3]

yeah i no thats y im doing it and i like the engine..
yeah the e30s can be done much easier cause the firewall is further back than the e36..
ya need a 6 series sump for the e30s tho..
i got my engine out of an e34
1 thing i was very curious about was would the oil pump from the m50 or any of the newer straight 6 engines fit into mine? cause if it dose it will be a much much handier for me to get the engine in..
any info much appriciated

[fr3ckl3]

i believe i have my sump problem sorted havent gone to the toruble of trying it yet but it seems like a pretty good idea..
im going to take the sump off and take the lifter off and turn the sump around and get a longer lifter to pick the oil up at the back of the sump..
if this works wit no clearance issues of the oil pump thenim going 2 get another sump thats cracked or broken and weld the gearbox mounts on to it if this all works..
not 100% if it will or not but sure its worth trying