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1. I was expecting to make an adapter for the mount to fit the e28, not a biggie in the scheme of things I thought. 2. engine has been sold so sorting adapter and wiring loom adaptation is not going to happen by me now. 3, Yes, basically another engine less head and ECU. Sorry, it has been snapped up by the M30 engine buyer. 4. I have had the e28e auto over 12 years now, mainly towing, all over NZ. Nearing the 300k mark, no breakdowns, very reliable and a real pleasure to drive.It has great torque as you will know for a 2.7L motor. Before me someone had built a substantial towing frame which extends towards the front of the car well before certs were the norm.WOF inspections haven't raised any comments thus far. Hoping for another 10 years I reckon. Cheers

Brent or others maybe the best to answer this, but had I been putting the M30B35 into my e28 I would have used/made up an adapter plate for this engine.

See previous post saying it is an M30B35 gleaned from Brents info and further research.

Following on from Brent's post : ( block has 34 6K B and eng #40370236 on it) and I read somewhere that a BMW text on the valve cover and 35 on intake manifold confirms to me that this is indeed a M30B35 . (An M30B34 has bmw roundel on valve cover and on intake manifold 32/34= less performance spec all over.)

Sold the e30 conversion big 6, now can move this one and take better pics. Also hope to add 'long block' and other pieces of M30 in the shed (no head though-gone) foe a comprehensive spares package..

If you are still interested in purchasing the 'auto' M30B35 and pick up with/shipping is delayed please txt 0204200254 toconfirm.

Cool. Appreciate tapping into your fund of knowledge Brent. Pity they don't have BMW questions on 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire'... I'd be asking you to be on my 'Phone a friend' list if and when I get invited on..

I haven't had time to follow through on codes on these engines (Found numbers, thanks to Brent, of bmw world fame) this engine has eng#:42154566 & eng code: 34 FKB ( auto eng code 34 6KB). All B35 are 3400 odd cc so letters narrow what spec they are I guess. This engine has the Gargastic e30 engine mounts. Have to check the auto.( if any are attached). From late this afternoon I'm away most of the next 2 weeks, from a computer, so won't catch up on things till the 15th march. The auto, from what I have gleaned, should splice into the e28 loom ok, either using e28 one or the auto I believe. Cheers

A request from a South Islander seeking a Big 6. Only interested in selling complete package at this stage. Have another Big six which was a spare to this one on here and TM at the moment too. If these don't sell on this 'selling cycle' I will be picking some parts off this to fit the other to our e28 525e whose engine 350k kms on and is our tow vehicle and couldn't think of a better use. Taken would be ECU the & headers at this stage. See pics: If interested or have queries PM me/ txts sorry have to confirm! N.B.I am taking a ute to Dunedin crossing over Wgtn-Picton Tues 5th March;ChCh Wed 6th; Dunedin Thurs 7th. So from near Marton, on the SH1, to Dunedin I could offer shipping for a Koha (Need to know by Tue 8 a.m. as I will have to drive to town collect a pallet, load onto pallet using some old tie downs, which will need replacing, also need either three sturdy blokes to off-load or have a hoist available at destination. I have a tight schedule to maintain.) This engine package on here for : $1200

Yeah, haven't managed to get my M3 out of the Akld grid locked traffic, to date, to get it across that tiny bridge to head north and let rip on the diminishing bituman roading.

Yeah, American Muscle cars now flooding in too, so people have more choices here. 10-20% of top earners have the ability to control the markets and diversify where they spread their spending money. Big shed, under climate control, on a rural land banked block with infinite vehicle numbers stashed brings a better yield than money in the bank in most cases. The CGT (if it gets past the post) and GST (not easily collected) will increase the demand for 'collectable' motor vehicles ( what ever the definition of 'collectable' is these days.) The e30 M3 does have a finite number worldwide and it's origin, history, reputation and desirability of having an ultimate period car is a definite target for the collectors.

Did he think that was a fair price? I wonder how many e30 M3's there are in NZ. Japanese M3's imports certainly have been pumped into NZ too, a supply for the demand perhaps. For any sale to occur there has to be a willing seller and a willing buyer coming to an agreement. The 3x e30 M3 I notice on TM all are asking $125k with a lot of interest and none of selling very fast.

Noticing several e30 m3's coming through Trade Me recently with asking price tags well over $100K. Have there been any e30 M3's sold over the last year or so in NZ? I was England a couple of years ago and saw price tags over NZ$200k even those showing the patina of time and age.. I follow a couple of the sites in the US and our pricing seems similar to them. Is it our lack of people or do people with the money not buying?

This engine and header was fitted into an e30 M30B35.

I live in the Northern Manawatu. Could be selling these off if other parts get sold to make it worthwhile .

Thanks Brent for clarifying the different engines. I also have an M30 block how do I identify whether it is B34 or B35 or is it just the internals that are different? It has 171------- in front of the engine number. Is 171 a code? have have noticed 171 on another engine I used once, forgotten origin of that one though. Cheers

I think the googling inference is maybe saying if you have an M30B34 208bhp one its a lot of work changing to an M30B35 218bhp and not worth the expense and time. They made M30B#$ and M30B35 for different markets I believe. If I'm wrong someone will correct this, I am sure.Cheers

I have two e28 528e's one with 300k km's; but have one other project consuming all the spare cash and time I have presently, but with all that torque and supposed 218bhp on tap would make an excellent towing car...

Thanks for your interest MS. It is an M30B35 which were made from 1968 -1992 in various configurations. Apparently there have been many examples that have covered over 500,000kms reported. It is likely to be a 1990's version being in the e34. I believe it came out of an e34 535i and was under the 200,000. It has a the loom, PS, AC, Air meter. It has clean exterior and still has oil in it I try to remember to turn it over every now and then. Just needs an ECU tomake it go i.e. an 0 261 200 179 one. I do have a complete M30B35 too on TM which came out of a running car too, a plug - in- and-go for an e30 conversion. cheers

Thanks guys for your collective and valued words of wisdom and reason. Some of us live behind our own dung-heaps and can't see the other side. 'It is what it is', I'll leave it for another keeper to decide then. I've included another picture or four of the car which could be an option a prospective purchaser may prefer too.

Thanks for your response. I am in a quandary currently about whether I remove the roll-cage now and put headlining and carpeting back in to make it a four seater and more suited to cruising - what do you reckon?

Thanks Rob for your interest. Yeah, on the political front older cars are likely to be worthy buys if the CG report is enacted upon. Cheers

This dual purpose e30 has undertaken a somewhat 'transgender' change over the Christmas break from being a drive/race-to-and-from-motorsport-events vehicle to a more a road/cruise friendly vehicle. Hopefully the pictures relay what is being offered for sale here. This vehicle now has re-upholstered front seats. NB Sparco Race seats have been removed. There are new rear ones which could be fitted with the removal of the rear roll cage, reasonably straight forward operation. Has current rego and wof As it is now, it has a sale Price of $12,000 Any query or enquiry please PM and txt. We have regular interrupted telecommunications Txt 0204200254

Bought as a spare engine for race car. Race car now sold. Selling price $600 Free delivery along SH1 Palm Nth-Akld What you see on pallet and ready to go.

See this was sold on Turners live auction today. Not sure exactly but around $450- 475 mark plus Turners $280 fees I believe. Shame it had been de-reg'd though as it looked easily repairable with some paint being most of the cost I would think. Wondering if anyone on this forum bought it?