BMW M57 to R380 Conversion Kit

Complete BMW M57 to R380 Conversion Kit

The BMW M57 to R380 Conversion Kit is a professionally engineered solution for installing the legendary BMW M57 3.0L turbo diesel engine into Land Rover vehicles equipped with the R380 manual gearbox. Designed for 300TDI based platforms, this comprehensive conversion package allows you to retain your original R380 transmission and LT230 transfer case while benefiting from the performance, reliability, and efficiency of the BMW M57 engine.

This kit only works with the engine code listed above and best engines to source are either from a Range Rover L322 TD6 or an X5 E53 (Pre 2004 models for the X5) The engine mounts are bolt in type for the 300TDI so no welding is required.

This complete BMW M57 300TDI conversion kit is designed specifically for Land Rover R380 equipped vehicles, providing everything required to integrate the BMW M57 engine while retaining the original R380 gearbox and LT230 transfer case for reliable factory style operation.

What’s Included

Adapter & Drivetrain System

• CNC billet aluminium M57 R380 gearbox adapter
• Dust backing plate/shield
• Complete adapter fixing hardware

Clutch System

• Dual mass flywheel
• Flywheel bolt kit
• Starter ring gear
• Heavy duty clutch cover
• Clutch friction plate
• Release bearing
• Pivot ball
• Spigot bush
• Clutch bolts and fitting hardware

Engine Mounting System

• Bolt in engine mounting brackets
• Defender chassis mounting system
• Engine mounting hardware
• No welding required bolts directly to the original Land Rover mounting points

Electrical & Engine Management

• Stand alone ECU
• Stand alone body wiring harness
• ECU mounting bracket

Cooling & Intake System

• Boost pipe kit
• Designed for use with TD5/TDCi radiator and intercooler assembly
• Universal coolant temperature sender kit
• Inline temperature sender adapter

Steering System

• Power steering pipe kit

Fuel System

• Inline electric fuel pump
• Fuel system connection components

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