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Hi again. Im interested, after reviewing with my mechanic he asked: - what bellhousing on Toyota box.. how is it mated to M30? - what's history of engine itself, what work done ? - what boost level? Dyno? - Head gasket and head bolts upgraded? - how is clutch activated, hydraulic? BMW or Toyota setup?

I had an m54 E39 wagon auto and I found the body weight totally mismatched to the engine. Definitely diesel but this V8 would be even better. Fuel economy sucked on the M54b30 pulling that weight too.

Lol, I did that afterwards (and are hardly conclusive anyhow!), usually I do it first but I assumed from everything I read as it was from the position of "e28's use intank + external" pumps! I'll look into putting a fuel wiring bulkhead seal in and running my own wires. Given I want to increase the power, its going to have to get a performance intank upgrade at some point regardless.

For anyone else that comes across this, its worth noting that NOT ALL E28's even have the intank fuel pump. My 525i M30 does not. Ive gone off and ordered a nice Aeromotive unit to replace/upgrade (and remove external) something that isnt even there or wired to be there. https://e28goodies.com/intank-pump-zip-tie-fix/

Thanks. How is the boost controlled? Presume mechanical boost controller, does the MS monitor AFR and adjust accordingly should boost be turned up/down? All Anchillaries included.. so power steering pump? Alternator? AC? What model did the M30B35 come out of? There is a difference in the mounting points apparently (early vs late e34 vs e28).

What turbo is it exactly? Any HP estimate? Any reason this wouldn't fit an E28 around the exhaust manifold area?

Yeah I dont disagree actually, to a point, it was my original plan too. I just couldnt justify total cost of the V8 plus gearbox being the same as a handbuilt M engine. But, you have given me food for thought, I'll check ebay again for the 5 speed V8 ZF.

I think you misunderstood my point. It was about relative ratios of budget to parts. I never said the 420g was comparable to anything. I just said it was expensive and in the engine conversion game I'd end up with a V8 manual yes, but my primary aim was not to manualify an e28. There are tons of people with getrags on s50's with zero problems, first hand feedback. Fwiw I've had a 420g before and a 560g, they were fine, no better or worse in terms of feel than any other manual shifter. It's just a functional part. Unlike an engine, which is all character. A rare S50 plus gearbox is "more valuable" to me than an fairly regular old M62 and gearbox but the total price is similar due to the used aftermarket pricing on the gearbox. I'm not sure what you mean by a ZF on the M62.. there is a very rare old 5speed ZF from the 3.5litre M60? Not super appealing but not usually available anyway??

Yep, this is what I was thinking too, I have no problem with a Getrag, Im not looking to race, just cruise. Already have the clutch and guibo for a Getrag, just waiting on the rest!

For a bare gearbox? Well around about $500 maybe? I see a lot of people listing gearboxes for months on end on TM for all sorts of random numbers.. I think these were ok priced IMO but don't appear to have been snatched up: Here was one for $700ish, that seemingly didnt sell: https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/bmw/gear-boxes/listing-2638733212.htm?archive=1&archive=1 Or the complete package (gearbox, driveshaft, shifter, pedals, clutch, flywheel etc) for $1600 odd. Not an amazingly good price, but not terrible for the lot if its all usable. Still didnt sell though. https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/bmw/gear-boxes/listing-2653280107.htm?archive=1 If I pay for importing one Id at least get a pick of the litter. Anyhow, this is about $3k manual gearboxes, which is just not worth it IMO. Or, if this takes much longer to source, just call it quits and I'll put it on export container as is and buy one in Ireland/EU for EUR300 when I take the car back there.

I couldnt find one (of the oddly several available for import or here etc) for less than something like $3k landed. $3k for gearbox to mate for a $1k engine (M62) didnt make sense to me. The engine:gearbox price spend is just all wrong, I'd rather spend say $4k for the S50B30 on TM and like <$500 for a gearbox.

FWIW I paid $4k for a one owner E28 last year. Original wheels (and tyre in the boot!), seats, suspension etc. Spent.. at least that replacing everything since.

Im thinking the lack of and outrageous expensive of the Getrag 420g has killed my V8 plans for the E28. So instead looking at the way more popular 6 cylinder options: M50, M52, M54, S50 etc. Anyone know of a gearbox for sale to suit? EDIT: And an engine? Also if I do the M50/2/4 etc route I will need the E34 M50 oil pan, dip stick and pickup to fit in an E28.

I'm interested in case that sale falls through!

I'll take the clutch, pressure plate and guibo for asking!

If it ends up at an auction/bidding I'd be seriously tempted as a donor car for my e28. Found a place selling sensor simulator harness to allow the N52 work in any chassis, the pinnacle of NA 6 pot engine design from BMW.

Anti scrape detail, polish and phone camera makes it looks in much better condition than it is. Going for that fake BMW Advert look.

The 3.0TDI is a very standard and basic VW engine. I had the V10TDI Twin Turbo 5.0 version in Ireland. It required specific VW Master Technician to work on from a servicing POV.. officially anyhow. Mine was remapped to 350BHP, 650ft/lbs (1000NM?) torque. Great, great car, but very heavy (on fuel and in weight, 2400kg!!). I'd have that one or the W12 Petrol version in my future noah's ark garage.

Picked up and gone, thanks for the beer!

Ah, I may have misunderstood and over complicated things for myself, found this: With this glossary: So.. this isnt a "new" car and therefore doesnt need the Certificate of Conformity at all!

I want to put one into the e28! Not sure if the N52 and M54 share engine mounts?

Well BMW in the UK were no use! Ill try BMW Ireland (and the import authority people) and failing that will have to take my chances with one of those pay for COC places..

I dont have personal experience of the 330e (but do of the I8 which is a similar hybrid) Autocar in the UK rate them highly, even on long range trips. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/bmw/3-series/first-drives/2016-bmw-330e-iperformance-sport-review Its worth noting that all of these hybrids regen when braking or coasting down hill, its not like on a long range trip you are only on combustion. Also "long range motorway driving" in NZ is kinda like extra urban driving everywhere else due to low speed and bends and hills and traffic. I think the 330e would be great here. The closing statement from Autocar is interesting:

My E28 when down in Blenheim recently: https://imgur.com/gallery/ckEK61W

There are a ton of things regarding importing into Ireland, espeically from outside the EU. One new rule thats came in since I was there is the requirement for a European Certificate of Conformity (incidentially I think NZ had/have such a requirement for some imports too). Since it was a UK car originally I emailed the UK BMW email that deals with this ([email protected]), I heard it takes them weeks to reply though. I can manually create a CoC on the Irish revenue site for the car.. but its like a hardcore 10 page document with really obscure trade agreement and manufaturing specific detail. Way more data is required than I would be able to get. There are services you can pay (EUR160 a pop) to make one for you, but rather see what BMW say first. Aside from this, Ireland is mostly concerned with paying VAT and Customs, which if I care enough I can be exempt from as a returning citizen and also Vehicle Import Tax (VRT), which again I can get an exemption for but in this case its only EUR200 as the car is so old. Ive paid EUR10k before for newer things, its a % of the current value! I don't think there is the rust paranoia and other odd import inspections NZ has as Ireland has a more robust (and annoying) annual Vehicle Inspection, they dont tend to freak out about safety at the border point. They certainly wont be moving the car around the dock repeatedly at my cost and then gassing it like my E31 had to do when imported here!