Gosh 12 mpg is not viable for me.Is that on gas or petrol? Not definate on this car yet but would have to seriously consider a 300 tdi conversion. i

Yes, I understand what you mean if I cant afford the V8. I have had Classics with the 300tdi manual and an auto with the Mazda Sl35ti. I am 90% through a conversion with the BMW M57 engine into a Classic. I just like different variations !! I do like to be able to go anywhere without unduly...

Hi, Wondering about one of these at the moment.Classic Lse 4.2 currently petrol but if I buy this is it worth converting to LPG-how liveable with are these engines ? The car I am looking at has 105k on it with some service history,bit of rot that I can cope with. What kind of real life mpg do...

Sorry,LSE classic

Have put an auto from a 4.2 into my Classic. It ran fine in the donor car but will not go into 4th in mine. Any ideas appreciated...

Hi Tech Guru, Did you ever get the m57 conversion to work ?? I am starting one on a classic. I have been told that the bus system will put the engine into limp home mode,had you any problems/solutions fot this Thanks Liam.

Thats great,Thanks. Conversion is not going to be cheap but want it to be right, I know I can mate box from P38 and run it from a compushift box(795 quid) but am hoping to get away with classic zf and change the bell housing but just afraid of hearing a big metallic bang !!

Getting it running is not the problem-don't need expensive ecu,remember not going into p38 so can run stand alone. Gearbox is the issue,specifically looking for information on the strength of the box as this engine has powerful torque. Anybody know about this ?

Understand all engines have for and against. What sort of torque can the gearbox cope with ?

Hi all, Has anyone put an M57 (530d) engine into a classic ? Interested in any pointers you may have. Particularly wondering if the zf box will be able to handle the power from this engine or what options are there ? Thanks.