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Originally Posted by BimmerBreaker
What chassis are you planning on putting that engine in? A factory front sump won't fit in an E36. There are custom oil pans sold specifically for E36 M62 fitment sold by Cybul and Adamat
Into a car that was originally front sump (E30, E34, E24, etc...) the factory M62 RWD oil pan can be made to work or, in the case of the E30, work with very minimal modifications.
I'm not trying to sell you my dry sump - just trying to steer you in the right direction 
All M60/M62 engines are front sump. E39's actually had models with rear sump (all I6 models) and front sump (all V8 models). They have completely different subframes, suspensions and steering assemblies (V8's use a steering box, I6's use a rack) to account for this. This is part of why my next swap is probably going to be an N62 E39 - I want the lighter aluminum I6 subframe and better suspension along with a steering rack - but with the V8 power. The E39 V8 subframes are steel, the steering box sacrifices a lot of feel.
The E53 was able to use a V8 with the steering rack because of how deep the engine sat in the bay relative to the firewall (and because it was designed for a V8 with a rack from the get-go). Z8 also uses a rack but it was designed for use as a V8 from the get-go. It also has a unique oil pan - it is very possible it is the "missing link" in that it's factory oil pan may allow fitment into a rear sump subframe. But my friend who bought one has yet to test it... |
I was thinking of an E36 swap, but after reading a great write-up from Luminus on the E24 section of the other forum...I want one. I've always loved the E24 and a v8 swapped 6 series should be a blast. It helps too that althought some parts are getting scarce it seems, things like coil-overs and other aftermarket stuff to bring the experience into the 20th century (hopefully) are still begin made. I haven't made a decision though between the E36 and E24, but am leaning heavily towards the E24. The only thing I know for sure is that it will have an M62 in it, and it will be British Racing Green.
Luminums tells me that the M62 will go right in, although its tight. He did end up dropping the subframe a bit with spacers, which I don't know if it is for pan clearance, or hood clearance. He's going to send me some pics and more detailed info on his swap experience. Finding a (mostly) rust free car that isn't crazy money could be the long pole in the tent. The OBD2 motor in the E24 worries me a bit, but mostly because this is one area (coding) that I know very little about right now. I've got to think smart guys like DudMD can sort pretty much anything out. For his part, Luminus runs his M62 on a stand-alone ECU I think.
Why don't you shove that S62 you have into the E39?