M30B35 and Manual box

[Andy the aussie]

I have an restoration project coming my way for xmas

very excited

my plan is to get myself a m30 b35 and a manual box to go in it so im currently shopping for those

here the add for something i went to look at yesterday;

"BMW E32 E34 7/1988 M30B35 ENGINE as new. Bored out to 3.6L. Naturally, new pistons, rings etc. Only 16,000 Klms since total rebuild. Runs as smooth as. Starts first time every time. Hear running next 7 days. Work done on the engine can be verified.


Comes with all engine components including alternator, A/C compressor, wiring harness and ECU, exhaust manifold, ICV, water pump, fan, fan clutch, inlet manifold, fuel injectors, MAF, starter motor, power steering pump etc."

anyone got any thought or advise or if that sounds good or bad ?

im not sure about the bored out part....

and next question,

which gearbox options am i looking for and what are they out of ?

Thanks

Andy

 

[teahead]

Get a compression and leak down test on the engine. How much?

 

[teahead]

Search for getrag 265. Tons of information

 

[Andy the aussie]

Get a compression and leak down test on the engine. How much?

yeah thats the plan before i hand over any cash

 

[Andy the aussie]

Search for getrag 265. Tons of information

I figured 265 was gunna be the answer.... any other options ?

 

[sfdon]

The 5 speed is the answer
265 is OD or CR
Adam has them up by Surfers

 

[Gazz]

I have a 265 / 5, plus the correct bell housing to mate up to the M30. Where are you located in Oz?

If that engine checks out and all the ancillaries are in good working order then it's a good buy.

 

[Andy the aussie]

I have a 265 / 5, plus the correct bell housing to mate up to the M30. Where are you located in Oz?

If that engine checks out and all the ancillaries are in good working order then it's a good buy.

Hey Gazz , Im in Perth....

 

[matthewp]

You won't have to change the engine mounts on that motor. Interesting there's no mention of any head work done. I would go the overdrive gear box.

 

[Gazz]

You may be able to contract Aussie CSi over there for advice. He's on this forum.

Correction - I have a Getrag 265 / 6 over drive 5 speed with the all important mechanical speedo drive.

A 265 / 5 is a different box.

Keep it in mind.

 

[Andy the aussie]

You may be able to contract Aussie CSi over there for advice. He's on this forum.

Correction - I have a Getrag 265 / 6 over drive 5 speed with the all important mechanical speedo drive.

A 265 / 5 is a different box.

Keep it in mind.

Thanks Gazz, how much you looking for for the box/bellhousing

 

[Andy the aussie]

The 5 speed is the answer
265 is OD or CR
Adam has them up by Surfers

Thanks SFDON

who is Adam ?

 

[Gazz]

Addam Smith at BMWrecking
Unit 2/19 Industrial Avenue Ashmore
4214 Gold Coast, Queensland
(07) 5564 9511

Addam can a little disorganized at times. He's always busy. Check his Facebook site - full of 5 star testimonials.

Re my box and bell housing - $2750 plus delivery. It's a good one.

 

[Andy the aussie]

cheers for info guys... one M30B35 in my possession, next step is to get the car !

 

[sfdon]

It is ever so critical to insert a stud into that block if you change to an earlier oil canister.

 

[Andy the aussie]

It is ever so critical to insert a stud into that block if you change to an earlier oil canister.

thanks, Ill be checking and double checking before messing with any of that....

trying to consider plans and options for this coupe and my question is this, when i go to have this m30b35 ready to go into my coupe I see three intake options, and the benefit of each as...

1. stick with the fuel injection system - easy/smooth/reliable
2. triple webers - because everyone loves side draughts for the look and sound
3. the current twin zenith setup - not sure that this one is actually an option... - for orignality looking engine bay

any opinions on for's and against's ?

 

[sfdon]

I vote for #1

 

[teahead]

#1 also. Using the banana intake type reduces need to change brake boosters and have a more period/correct (tarantula intake kinda ugly IMHO) look.

 

[sfdon]

Tarantula??
Most excellent!!

 

[Gazz]

Not sure about twin Zeniths on a B35 - will that work?

If you go with triple Webers I have the inlet manifolds you will need. Importantly, they have been port matched for a B35 head.