BrentNZ

3 hours ago, _ethrty-Andy_ said:

cant beat M52 for bang for buck, reliability, good power upgrade, light weight, easy swap, a million people done it so plenty of data on the internet what works and what doesnt. i can bang a conversion out in a weekend now once you have all the bits.

Really comes down to budget, and i defiantley run with the school of thought while the motor (regardless of waht you put in) is out, change all the gaskets, seals, o rings, spark plugs, etc. If not everything then at the very least especially the stuff on the bottom like sump gaskets and rear main seal, timing cover that are hard to get to once the motor is in (again, regardless of the engine you choose. makes it a lot more enjoyable once finished if everything works as it should, doesnt leave a mess on your freinds driveways, etc.

$5k will get you a fully certified M52/ZF swap including all the other stuff to think about

Hey Andy,

Thanks for your input, yeah that is where I had thought I would go initially, 190HP wasn't really getting me too excited though  totally agree with changing other items whilst engine is on the hoist!

Do you have any leads/ tips for a M52/ZF and conversion parts that would suit this change?

Brent

29 minutes ago, BM WORLD said:

S54 , have a spare if needed.

I would if i had a spare tidy e30 coupe laying about

 

at least it would be worth something at the end of the project if done to a high standard

Hmmm, nice... which one specifically?
Could you please text me so I can give you a call re price and gearbox options.

Thanks Brent

Just purchased this 83 E30, always liked the shape and think it's screaming for a Engine and Manual swap. Currently has a the 2.0 6 cyclinder with Auto.

Certainly nothing to look at currently so will get the nessecary drop and wheels, possibly front and rear bumper as well... not sure what for that though.

Happy to hear suggestions or if someone has a suitable engine/ gearbox that may suit this.

Also if anyone want the engine and auto out of it then let me know as that will be coming out ASAP.

Brent