e30 engine swap

[sir_pixalot 0]

hey guys newbie here. I decided to sell up/trade my ride for something with more go and a bit more room. I have always liked the e30s but at about 15bhp more than my current car, the 325i is hardly an upgrade in terms of power, kills it in old school coolness though

Now I have noticed that the smaller engine autos can go for peanuts on trademe, which lead me to a thought.

Roughly how much would I be looking at (excluding car) to buy an m50b28 engine and trans and have it fitted in the e30, bearing in mind that I dont have the space/time to do it myself. I want this done and need to start planning a budget.

Any info appreciated. thanks

[thorburn 121]

Do you mean an m50 block with 2.8 internals put in or an m52b28

Cheapest and probably best way is to sell up and buy this http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....showtopic=33346

Not a 2.8 but you'd get over it

[sir_pixalot 0]

wow a 24v e30 2 door in black...its exactly what i want! thanks for the link.

na I mean the 328i from an e36, is that not an m50b28?? lol sorry im still learning the ways.

[polley 916]

No thats an m52b28, and they are full alloy block and head, much lighter than an m50.

[sir_pixalot 0]

No thats an m52b28, and they are full alloy block and head, much lighter than an m50.

Ah my bad , thanks for clearing that up