Engine And Gearbox Questions

[Bmw Rick]

I have a 1996 e36 bemmer coupe i was wonder whats the biggest beemer engine you could get under the bonnet with out chopping things about.Also is the 535 manual gearbox the same size in length as the one that bolts to the m44 box

[Guest DazH]

S52 is the biggest which is a 3.2ltr I6.

Transmissions look like they have the same bolts/holes but length, I dunno.

http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=CD72&mospid=47439&btnr=23_0116&hg=23&fg=05

http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=DE12&mospid=47547&btnr=23_0121&hg=23&fg=05

[Bmw Rick]

Does all the beemer gear boxes have the same bolt holes or do they vary and this 3.2 engine will it fit in the 1996 e36 car with no issues?

[Guest DazH]

- BMWs do not share the same transmission set ups, no. Only sometimes

- I've never done it but I imagine it would be quite an easy(ish) swap. You wouldn't want too though as it would be cheaper to just purchase an E36 M3

[Bmw Rick]

- BMWs do not share the same transmission set ups, no. Only sometimes

- I've never done it but I imagine it would be quite an easy(ish) swap. You wouldn't want too though as it would be cheaper to just purchase an E36 M3

There expensive though lol

[Guest DazH]

There expensive though lol

So is an S50 engine....

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

Mr Harkin, you have compromised my position...

It's Valentine's Day and I love you mate (not in a gay way).

You are on a distinguished road to becoming a spanner-boy ! No more sweeping the garage floor for you, sunshine... :lol: :lol: ;)

Good stuff Mukka :)