Posted by Troy Rudolph on November 22, 2005 at 12:17:32 from 63.246.185.123
In Reply to: 1600 and e-12 engine posted by Gene S on November 21, 2005 at 17:35:32:
Several years ago, there was an article in the Roundel about a 1600 with an M5 engine in it. I think the swap was done by Korman. The M5 engine is a close cousin of the M30. It it will fit, then the M30 will fit too. You might try to track down the old Roundel article for more information.
I do remember that there was a good bit of welding in the back of car to reinforce the rear suspension and mounts. I think they used an E12 diff as well.