*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted January 17, 2008 Can anyone on here give me a link to a website for E36 Performance and engine swaps please More interested in the engine swaps I just might change my mind about my intended new project Cheers Glenn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve R 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2008 (edited) http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=208 or try www.e36coupe.co.uk what have you got in mind now? Edited January 18, 2008 by 328imobbin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuen 16 Report post Posted January 18, 2008 Was about to post the Bimmerforums one too! Yes what are your current plans Glenn? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morerevsm3 7 Report post Posted January 18, 2008 LT1 and LS1 swaps seem most common Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
localdevdas 2 Report post Posted January 18, 2008 urr.......slightly dumb question, but how much does it cost to get an engine swap done? i know it obviously depends on what engine you're after, but then you're probably changing your gearbox and all, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted January 18, 2008 Im not sure yet Yuen Definately an E30 this time. I have E30 sites, but just wanted to research a few E36 sites. If you can get it in an E36, you can get it in an E30. M30 3.5 manual ?? M52B28 manual ?? Supercharged 3.8 V6 Commodore??..... dont give me sh*t about that...just a thought I'm open to any suggestions BMW V8's will go in..to many hassles and $$$ for the HP they deliver 60' V engines would be easier V8 or V6 90' V quad cam motors are so wide I just dont want to go turbo Getting the right car is the problem at the mo. Its got to be mint or near mint. The one I had in mind (customers) still isnt available because he hasnt bought a new one yet...I could be waiting for years... I'll still buy it tho I just want to get on with the project So I'm on the hunt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted January 18, 2008 urr.......slightly dumb question, but how much does it cost to get an engine swap done? i know it obviously depends on what engine you're after, but then you're probably changing your gearbox and all, right? (1) Heaps to do it properly..even if you do it yourself (2) Yes the cost varies on the swap you are doing Do the research, do the maths and then double it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will 169 Report post Posted January 18, 2008 Glenn, my preference would be a M30 3.5 purely for the fun. Mate of mine put one in a gutted e30, (mounted back into the firewall a bit to help balance), fitted 3 twin choke 48's, a radical cam, properly profiled coilover suspension etc. Went like stink, sounded absolutely out of this world and handled like on rails. Had that "animal" feel about it... 2.8 motor is too smooth and civilised imo.. Will Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drifty325i 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2008 Yip id go ls1,lexus v8 of itb m30 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted January 19, 2008 (edited) Checked out 5 E30's today Still nuthin that stacks up.... I want a minter !!! Anyone got one or knows who has ??? 318 320 325 Auto/Manual I don't care....I just want a mint car, body/interior wise, with low km's if poss All the mechanical components are gunna come out Cheers Glenn PS.....Mint = MINT !!!!......not slightly mint or munt Edited January 19, 2008 by botanymotorworx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted January 19, 2008 (edited) Checked out 5 E30's today Still nuthin that stacks up.... I want a minter !!! Anyone got one or knows who has ??? 318 320 325 Auto/Manual I don't care....I just want a mint car, body/interior wise, with low km's if poss All the mechanical components are gunna come out Cheers Glenn PS.....Mint = MINT !!!!......not slightly mint or munt just picked up a 89 318ia coupe ,sleightly knocky cam ,borring blue piant , pretty straight no rust . seats worn(easy to swap with good ones) , cracked dash , rest of interior is good.straight front panels ,doors etc . black bumpers faded .leaking steering rack, but pretty honest car .with 15" something alloys, 125k .about $1k 021433600 Edited January 19, 2008 by Brent HARTGE535i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
