JZpoweredBMW
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I'm looking into getting a BMW to swap a Toyota JZ engine into. Preferably a Z3 coupe (E36/8).
I have been doing some research trying to see if there's any info out there on fitting a 1JZ-GTE or 2JZ-GTE in a BMW Z3 coupe (E36/8). I can not find anything definitive.
Has anyone done this before? Im looking for the blueprint or a complete swap guide.
If it hasn't been done to a Z3 coupe(E36/8) before, I am content on choosing another model in the BMW line up.
My main questions are:
1- Which BMW's will take the swap with the least amount of custom fabrication?
2- Which BMW is it the easiest to perform this swap on?
3- Which of the BMW have motor/tranny mounts, and transmission adapter readily available for purchase?
4- Is it possible to use the manual tranny that comes with a JZ engine? I suppose this is most likely dependant on the BMW?
5- Which BMW models would allow me to use the JZ wiring harness & ECU so I don't have to go stand alone engine management?
6- Realistically, how much cost is involved with this, not counting the JZ engine and the donor car?
Sorry for all the questions. I just want to get a clear view of this so I can take the next steps and find myself a BMW and JZ engine.
I have been doing some research trying to see if there's any info out there on fitting a 1JZ-GTE or 2JZ-GTE in a BMW Z3 coupe (E36/8). I can not find anything definitive.
Has anyone done this before? Im looking for the blueprint or a complete swap guide.
If it hasn't been done to a Z3 coupe(E36/8) before, I am content on choosing another model in the BMW line up.
My main questions are:
1- Which BMW's will take the swap with the least amount of custom fabrication?
2- Which BMW is it the easiest to perform this swap on?
3- Which of the BMW have motor/tranny mounts, and transmission adapter readily available for purchase?
4- Is it possible to use the manual tranny that comes with a JZ engine? I suppose this is most likely dependant on the BMW?
5- Which BMW models would allow me to use the JZ wiring harness & ECU so I don't have to go stand alone engine management?
6- Realistically, how much cost is involved with this, not counting the JZ engine and the donor car?
Sorry for all the questions. I just want to get a clear view of this so I can take the next steps and find myself a BMW and JZ engine.