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The certification threshold seems to always be changing even different rules from when I did mine but yes currently you technically do.

1 hour ago, leightonf said:

Was there a reason for using the E36 starter, alternator and power steering? Are they different mounting from M40 stuff or just newer?

Either starter would work I think but the belts are different. Serpentine on e36 and vbelt on E30, so you would have to make sure all your pulleys match the style you go with.

This is some of the documentation I have found, dug up from https://bmw-grouparchiv.de/. Seems to show that unladen weight does include a driver (68kg) and Luggage (7kg). If any one has similar info for a NZ new car that would be great. Even the new cars have the same weights applied https://www.bmw.co.nz/en/all-models/m-series/m3-sedan/2017/technical-data.html#tab-0

I have found the COP guide I used http://bmwz3diys.weebly.com/coil-on-plug-conversion.html

6 minutes ago, Olaf said:

I'm interested in doing coil-over conversion on M42 also.  Have you found a source for the coil mounting plate?  Ideally someone's open-sourced the file so we could both get one milled up?

I may have a spare cop plate. I had two made when mine was done, it's not the prettiest but works fine. I Also have pdf of the dimensions  

The Disa system is pretty simple but yeah still controlled by the ECU, this link should give you more info https://carchat.org/articles/1394-bmw-m42-engine-technical-information-e36

My exhaust manifold was from someone on the e30zone forum. There should be plenty of intakes around as the USA has plenty of E30 m42s. For me it just seemed easier to use the whole e36 engine as is.

Here is my thread from a few years ago. 

I would probably suggest using the loom and ecu from the donor car if you end up using a e36 engine. E36 engines have knock sensors and disa which wouldn't work with an E30 ecu.

Yes e36 intake manifold works fine. You might want to make a support bracket to hold it up from below as the E30 arms don't have the brackets to support it like in the e36

When I did my swap exhaust manifolds could be found relatively cheap.

I would find a late e36 m42 engine as they had the revised timing chain/guide system.

I have seen diffs with R tags before from z3s. They seem to be small case clutch type lsd. Ratio will be 4.44.

2 hours ago, icasak said:

I'm looking at rego PW4922, looks like it might have been well taken care of in the past. Is this the one you're thinking of? 

PW4922 is my old car I sold it in Jan this year. It was a great car I owned it from early 2015, the body is in good shape for the km's and no rust. If the other car is https://www.trademe.co.nz/2329094065  I would take PW4922 hands down. If you have any other questions about it feel free to PM me.

2 hours ago, Jacko said:

370mm, pretty decent condition. Whats it worth? 

99% sure that's a 385mm 

I don't think that car is worth 6k. The Km's are not legitimate have a look at car jam, hasn't moved from 1996 to 2016. You can tell by the seats it's done a lot more  than 114000. The painted bumpers is also wrong. 

Hi, I am looking for an e36 manual conversion kit preferably a g220 6 cylinder kit.

I'm in Auckland but willing to Travel/Ship if needed.

Cheers 

There is a spreadsheet here which I found helpful when making my decision https://www.transport.govt.nz/land/road-user-charges-ruc-and-petrol-excise-duty-ped/light-petrol-vs-diesel/ 

Basically the more km's you do per year the better off you are. 

I purchased a e91 320d a few months ago and so far has been great. I have an early model with the m47 which means no dpf to worry about. It takes a little while to get used to the lower power band but to me it feels like driving a car with a much bigger engine. 

Probably just using someone else's trademe by the looks. Phone number leads here https://www.samuellloydcars.com/

It appears to be in UK according to this ad https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sydney-city/cars-vans-utes/bmw-z3m-coupe/1210628992

Seems a little fishy "Sam" on Gumtree "Anthony" on Trademe. 

Thanks for the heads up. Just ordered a clutch and flywheel kit for my 320d only $690 delivered. Would be easy twice that in nz

According to this it looks like you may have the second https://forum.bmwland.ru/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=16898

BS52 = 330Ci CONVERTIBLE CHASSIS RANGE - EH85000 - EH89999

Here is a link to my e30 m42 project thread http://bimmersport.co.nz/topic/57079-e30-m42-swap/. Yeah 318ti's are still basically worthless. If you have any questions let me know. 

If you haven't already seen my thread have a look, It should cover most of the general stuff. I would try and find an M40 manual conversion first it will make it much easier, then just find and m42 from an auto.

I used the 318is manifold as I knew it would fit 100% like OEM, I have also heard that that the M44 will fit but I have never seen photos of it installed.

This is the guide I used for COP http://bmwz3diys.weebly.com/coil-on-plug-conversion.html, I may also have a spare COP bracket for cheap.

Your stock diff will work but RPMs will be higher, the ratio you need will depend on the gearbox you go with, a 4.1 is  good with a E30 m40 gearbox. AFM to MAF is not going to happen unless you go aftermarket ECU. Most M40 flywheels are already single mass and will install without modification.

I would look for a crashed car from turners or manheim. Even running a driving 318ti's are worth bugger all.

I have read in the past that some,  or all m20s from e34 don't have the holes drilled for e30 engine mounts. I would be very interested in buying  if you can confirm the correct holes are there. 

Here is where my dip stick tube ended up, was just a bit of trial and error really. From memory I don't remember worrying about those black and white plugs. 

From memory the ones crossed out are only required if you have a overhead check panel, usually only found in 6 cylinder cars. 

Looking for a Hartge spoiler part number 51475. I know its probably a  long shot but its the final piece to complete my kit. 

Edit: For e30

I ended up using a mix of e30 m40 hoses and the 318ti hoses. I cant remember exactly  but some required trimming. 

They ecu you need is plug and play but it's probably just easier to buy a chip from eBay for less than $40. I have heard from a few people that a m44 manifold bolts on and clears the steering linkage without modification so that may be an easier option.