3.5 engine in my E36 coupe!

[MrTuttle]

hello,

i'm trying to fit a 3.5 lump from a E34 535 into my E36 coupe (originally in 318!).

i am having trouble with the sump (it hits the steering rack!), and engine mounts (they're about 3 inches in front of the subframe rubbers!).

i was wondering if anyone out there could help me or knows of someone who has tried a similar conversion?

any advice would be appreciated!!!

cheers, chris

[Andycapps]

Well As far as the Motor Mounts..sounds like you'll have to get some custom ones. If you know how to weld and fabricate a little bit, just make some. What part of the Sump is hitting the rack? You'll likely have to get another oil pan or customize the one you have.

[MrTuttle]

the sump is mounted the front of the engine (as you might know!!) and is just fractionally too large, its about 1 inch out. i was planning to "trim" the sump a little but wasn't sure if there was another way round it. did they ever make a 3.5 E36?

cheers

[Andycapps]

No they didnt make an E36 3.5. I saw an article on somebody that put a 4.0 V8 in a E36 and they had to trim the sump to make it work. DO what you gotta do. Let me know how that works out, I'd thought about doing a swap. Why'd you decide to put a 3.5 in it anyways?

[MrTuttle]

my coupe is actually a partially prepared rally car. i've had a bit of engine trouble with it. i managed to get my hands on a running 535 and fancied the challenge!

well thanks for your help, i'l let u know what modifications have to be done!!