cars.
Originally Posted by bullyd
ive been offered an 89 530i with a manual box will i be able to use this 'box and flywheel etc on my 535 for a manual conversion? and a question to anyone whos done it, is it a hard conversion? daemon
cars.
Originally Posted by bullyd
Nope. not compatible- ASSUMING you're talking about an M60 (V8) 530i???.
EDIT: If it's an M30 530i I6, then it should be a direct swap...
It's not that hard to do the auto to manual swap- but it's ALOT easier if you have access to the 5 speed parts car so you can be assured of getting all the little bits + pieces that make the swap soooo much easier.
Bret.
Last edited by Rigmaster; 03-20-2006 at 04:13 PM. Reason: I've got to stop being so US-centric... :)
did they make a v8 530 in 89?Originally Posted by Rigmaster
anyways 'box ive been offered is still in shell, he had headgasket go so he decided to break the car, hes sold lights interior doors etc but still has engine 'box suspension and wheels so ill be trailering the whole thing
.Originally Posted by Rigmaster
what electrics are involved please?