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For a manual conversion it's a matter of joining a waiting list (4 v8 conversions in the queue at the moment @ $4750 for a base conversion). Can do secondhand auto with a reco TC for $2500 installed. Includes new filter and fresh lifetime oil.

Hi All, I am going to, well like the title says, pull the M60b30 out and drop in a M60b40. I have googled my little digits off, and it's not that uncommon, well it's pretty uncommon here only because we don't have a lot of 5 speed 3 litre v8's around. Some swaps have been good, some not so good, none of them cheap. I want to keep my 5 speed manual, so I have a few issues there. Many have done all sorts of things with flywheels, pressure plates and clutches, mine will be no different I guess. However I am wanting to get a custom flywheel made as I have found that in theory at least it may be cheaper, than going aftermarket. Oh for those that don't know, the reason I am changing the flywheel at all, it that the B30 has done over 300k, I am guessing that the flywheel has done its dash, I don't hate the oem dualmass, but it is going to go. I have heard the B30 stuff wont last long behind the B40, and even if it does, wear will be accelerated due mainly to the increase in torque so for some assurance I may as well change it now. There are no aftermarket B30 clutches, clutch kits etc. So I am working on a cunning plan, gleaned from many hours on the internet. To be fair the engine has yet to be pulled, and only then will I really know what I am up against. The reason for this thread is that I have not been totally happy with the info I have seen thus far. It's like no one has been really happy with whatever action they have taken, in terms of really nutting out what you need, don't need and should not do. Most of the info is from the UK where they like to transplant the v8 5 speeds into the E30, which is even more work than what I am hopping to do that's for sure. It may help someone in future. I will update this as best I can

As above steering rack from a 97' Z3 1.9L 2.7 turns lock to lock in great condition good upgrade to E30 or E36 easy to do swap and transforms the steering feel of the car. Bought for my E30 but have decided to go another way with the car so no longer needed. Just want what i paid for it so $460 owns it 021 332145 if anyone is interested. Can ship nation wide if needed.

Cheers for the reply, that is insane value!! What sort of wait is on that list? Even for the auto box change is amazing price... Legend Ray

When I puled out the motor and gearbox of the Isuzu I had an electric winch on my balcony and used the remote to control the winch wile I was guiding the motor

haha nice work i remember doing v8 swaps have done one by dropping it in the the top with the auto gearbox attached was a pig of a job the other one was done through the top with box off 1st last one was done by lowering the subframe etc

I drive past your place quite a bit, and I always thought...ahaaa, another bmw dude who must like the E34. Its good to know beer as a currency amongst men should always be encouraged when and where possible. Awesome stuff.

or just buy my 3L e36 coupe i have now and just repaint it or cover it in vinyl

I think the cabin noise sounds awful and it just doesn't (to me) look like an M car anymore.

Nice work! Well worth the effort with that colour.