rcutclif
rcutclif GRM+ Memberand Reader
8/27/14 1:54 p.m.

Couple of pics in my profile, email for more. robbie dot cutcliffe at gmail.

1993 325i to start. all v8 swap stuff, running and driving. no interior except dash (gutted except defrost and blower left and they still work), sunroof (works), and original power sport seats in tan. driver's side is ripped. Current weight about 2700 according to a grain scale (10 lb increments, was able to exactly pin my weight when I got out of the car and off the scale, take that for what it is). 207 hp at the wheels according to the dyno at kelly moss motorsports in madison.

Rear subframe pulled out while in my ownership but I had the m3 replacements professionally welded back in. I also added powerflex rear subframe bushings.

Vorschlag AST 4100 shocks (single adjustable) at all 4 corners and race 600/750 (front/rear) springs. Vorschlag camber plates, rear shock mounts, and new RTABs with poly limiters.

Newish front CABs (offset 95 m3) and 96-99 m3 control arms and ball joints. lots of caster, maybe too much, idk. Also has the front x-brace from a convertible. Stock sway bars and links, but the front ASTs have the m3 mounting tabs to a couple of m3 swaybar links will net a stiffer front sway than stock m3.

4 door shell, good condition, very clean underneath rust wise. was a colorado car before I moved to the midwest, where it was only an autox car. I have been told the 4 door shells are the stiffest e36s.

I'll throw in lots of e36 parts as well, including stock stereo stuff, AC stuff, extra set of 16x8 wheels - might not be straight, extra set of unknown springs, and keyless entry fob and unit.

Price: $3000

(engine swap stuff 750 + suspension 2000 + shell and extras 250)

rcutclif
rcutclif GRM+ Memberand Reader
8/27/14 1:55 p.m.

from 2014 original post:

I swapped a 302/T5 into my e36 about 3 years ago, and have been having a hoot with it since. I'm going to be moving the car in a different direction, so I thought I would put the full swap kit up for sale. Car is currently running and driving if you want a tester.

Includes everything from radiator to exhaust:

radiator and bracketry and overflow tank engine trans (T5) shifter engine mounts trans mount hydraulic clutch slave setup using BMW slave driveshaft to BMW diff e36 PS pump and hoses remote oil filter and hoses belts headers, and rest of exhaust engine wiring and pcm (wiring is already done, you would simply need to plug it into the BMW connector) some extra 302 parts a book I bought with info for the swap Some details:

Motor has lots of miles (dont know how many) but has consistent compression and runs well. from a 89 mustang 5.0. Was torn down, cleaned and given all new gaskets during the swap. e303 cam. ford explorer shorter front dress, crank scraper, lightweight flywheel, stock mustang just about everything else. Can run the mustang self-diag and returns some codes, but goes through the cylinder balance test a few times before stopping (meaning all 8 are within 5 or 3% of each other or something). Idle surge when cold. Have dyno sheets at 207 at the wheels. Extra parts include valve covers and brand new oil pan, various covers and other bits.

Trans shifts fine in all gears except needs the 4th gear synchro. Holds all gears just fine. Has a short shifter with adjustable throw stops.

Can include a cheapo coilover set for e36s if you promise to take this to the challenge. I might consider selling the whole car if someone is interested. I'm located in the southern suburbs of chicago. I would be interested in trades or partial trades for m42/m44 + 5spd e36s/drivetrain, possibly a miata drivetrain. Possibly a really nice MGB short block as well.

rcutclif
rcutclif GRM+ Memberand Reader
8/27/14 1:57 p.m.

Last couple things:

  • has working LSD (factory)
  • picture:

nickt93
nickt93 New Reader
8/27/14 3:41 p.m.

Seems like a great deal. Did I miss your location?

rcutclif
rcutclif GRM+ Memberand Reader
8/28/14 10:11 a.m.
nickt93 wrote: Seems like a great deal. Did I miss your location?

southern suburbs of chicago. basically where i80 crosses the illinois/indiana state line.

clutchsmoke
clutchsmoke Dork
8/28/14 3:17 p.m.

More pics? Any interest in trades?

rcutclif
rcutclif GRM+ Memberand Reader
8/29/14 9:20 a.m.

I might do trades, especially interested in m42/m44 drivetrains, miata drivetrains, MGB motors, large lithium battery packs....

Here are some more photos at this link:

https://robbiescarphotoshare.shutterfly.com/

rcutclif
rcutclif GRM+ Memberand Reader
9/17/14 12:24 p.m.

Sold! I think due to a link that someone here posted on another forum! Thanks to all for spreading the word.

Swank Force One
Swank Force One MegaDork
9/17/14 12:28 p.m.
rcutclif wrote: Sold! I think due to a link that someone here posted on another forum! Thanks to all for spreading the word.

Yep!

Seth is a good guy and is loving the car! I believe he's already picked up another motor to build for it.

rcutclif
rcutclif GRM+ Memberand Reader
9/17/14 4:44 p.m.

In reply to Swank Force One:

Glad to hear it! I hoped it would find a good home. Thanks again.

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