Looking at a 77" 530

Hi all. I owned an E28 85" 535i euro conversion and now have 2 E30's 85" 318i sedan and 91" 325ix coupe. I've always wanted an E12. I like the bigger motors best. I've got my hooks in a 77" 530. How hard is it to get parts for these? Will an M30 3.4 liter bolt up? How do you like the engine managnment and ignition control on the L-jet as apposed to the M-jet on the E28? More to come.

I have a feeling this is a level headed bunch as is largely the case on the E28 board. Now the E30 board, That's a whole different animal. Look forward to cooperating with you all.

I had a '77. I do know that the bigger engines will just bolt in since they're the same block. I removed the thermal reactors and did some mild head work and was probably around 200hp after that; was quite fast and needed a 5-speed.

I never had any problems with the L-Jetronic over 10 years of ownership. I think it would be problematical to put the M-Jet onto the '77.

I don't know how parts are now; it's been 15 years since I had one. Be sure to check the steering box, arms and pivot. Look really close for rust, especially near the wheel arches.

Go to first 5's, they have all your answers, including updating to later L-jet ('79-'81) motor conversions and 5 speed updates. Get rid of those f'ng thermal reactors. I have a complete '81 528i L-jet including wiring, exhaust manifolds, computer and intake that I may sell. I may use it on a 2800CS. Exhaust manifolds are later model like 533/535/633/733.

Still have parts?