Jan 31, 2022 · From a pile of parts and an empty shell to one-of-a-kind, M3-powered outlaw. If you've been paying attention, it should come as no surprise that we love a nicely completed engine swap.

Mar 2, 2021 · This 1973 BMW 3.0CS (E9) was sold on Bring a Trailer for $75,000. The car is powered by a 3.5 L M30B35 inline-six from a… Read More » 1973 BMW 3.0CS with a M30B35 Inline-Six

Sep 17, 2023 · You will want the low down torque of the m30 engine, and it’s one of the most durable and easy to work on all around good engines. It’s a bit heavy and that’s the only negative I see. I’d recommend you look into the b35 swap and a move to motronic 1.3.

Jul 12, 2023 · Drive this car and you'll love it. A 430hp V8 is a very strong argument in limitless Germany. Those wheels by the way are inspired by the side vents of the e9 CS for the BMW Z8. I wanna DRIVE!

Aug 14, 2006 · Swap in the steering column with paddles. These engines really fill the E46 engine bay. Will it fit around the E9 brake booster? Steering box?

Sep 20, 2017 · e9 When MKO V8 in Wörth an der Isar, Germany joined the classic styling of a BMW 3.0 CS with M5 performance they created the ultimate driving experience. Under the hood sits a 4.9 L S62B50 V8 from a M5 E39 that produces 431 horsepower (321.4 kW) and 369 lb-ft (499.7 Nm) of torque.

Dec 31, 2020 · This 1973 BMW 3.0CS (E9) was sold on Bring a Trailer for $75,000. The car is powered by a 3.5 L M30B35 inline-six from a 1988 BMW 635CSi (E24). The motor was rebuilt with a polished crank, forged rods, 10.5:1 pistons, and upgraded camshaft.

Apr 26, 2011 · I am looking to convert my e9 race car to the e28 front set-up as I have already done to the rear. And reading the several comments here that suggest it's a bolt-in sounded great. But the guru says otherwise.

Feb 3, 2025 · Here’s a guide with the top five engines (and what they originally were fitted in) that you can swap into your classic BMW – or anything really, but the classic handling, suspension, and style...

May 7, 2022 · Spring has sprung and I have begun prepping for the M30B35 swap. I'll try and capture the process I follow in this post. As this is the 2nd time I am taking the engine out, I don't believe there are any secrets; pretty straight forward mechanics.