engine and drivetrain New M3 starter Upgrade

[Tiger75]

I finished installation last week, but did not get to drive it till this past weekend. The starter really turns the engine to a high cranking speed quickly. Engine starts up almost immediately. I have a Tii and you know how you have to let the electric fuel pump pressure before you crank. Well, mine starts up immediately with out doing that. I will have to let it sit for a week or so and see if it still starts so quickly with out pressuring up the fuel system.

This is a great upgrade.

I highly recommend it!!

[BOBERL15]

Okay fill us in, what year M3 any special modifications or fabrication...inquiring minds want to know?

Ben

'74tii - malaga

[Guest Anonymous]

E30 body style M3 (the 4 cylinder ones 88-91 era). The main benefit is that it's far smaller and much lighter than the 2002 unit. Will not fit the reinforcing brkt attached to the front of the original one though - but may not need it - since it ways so much less!

makes engine work easier, too!

paul

[c.d.iesel]

M3 E30 S14 motor 1986-91

1.4KW output

2002 starter

.95KW - less cranking power, bigger, and a ton heavier

[Tiger75]

read this for the wiring problem I had

http://www.thetiiregister.com/phpmyfaq/index.php?action=artikel&cat=19&id=25&artlang=en

I searched FAQ and that other board for all posts on M3 starters. Found a bunch, Best one was

http://home.woh.rr.com/fairacres/Karl/Karl.html

It is a step by step with pictures.

If I did it again I would use allen head bolts as shown at the end of this post

http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,57/page,viewtopic/t,282795/highlight,tii+starter+removal/

[winstontj]

Will not fit the reinforcing brkt attached to the front of the original one though - but may not need it - since it ways so much less!

I believe that an E21 bracket can be adapted to work - Some say it's not needed and some do. There's a lot of vibration down there and it never hurts to have something with that amount of weight/leverage braced at both ends.

[jdirecto]

Just curious how much a new and/or used M3 starter cost?

Joey

71 2002 tii conversion

95 540i

[Tiger75]

I found a used one in Houston for $75 but by the time I would have paid shipping and a rebuild shop , it would cost more than a new one.

I paid $135 for a new one + $55 core charge - really a bosch rebuild, don't think there are any new ones any more.

[ingraham]

(nt)

[DonP]

Just curious how much a new and/or used M3 starter cost?

Joey

71 2002 tii conversion

95 540i

http://autoexpress.safeshopper.com/1583/10852.htm?276

[Harv]

http://autoexpress.safeshopper.com/1583/10852.htm?276

Looks like they are out of stock. Just tried to order one.

John

[MrSims]

Interested in the starter.any mods needed in wiring.did you use the stock bracket or just bolt it on?

[MrSims]

Interested in the starter.any mods needed in wiring.did you use the stock bracket or just bolt it on?

[jimk]

Will not fit the reinforcing brkt attached to the front of the original one though - but may not need it - since it ways so much less!

I believe that an E21 bracket can be adapted to work - Some say it's not needed and some do. There's a lot of vibration down there and it never hurts to have something with that amount of weight/leverage braced at both ends.

Buy one of these and you will have a bracket. 12411308480

[jimk]

Will not fit the reinforcing brkt attached to the front of the original one though - but may not need it - since it ways so much less!

I believe that an E21 bracket can be adapted to work - Some say it's not needed and some do. There's a lot of vibration down there and it never hurts to have something with that amount of weight/leverage braced at both ends.

Buy one of these and you will have a bracket. 12411308480