Does anyone really do up E46?

[Lukeprusher 13]

Wanting to do up a E46 and put a V8 for a M39 in but not sure if you guys recommend a E30 or E46 as it would probs be only one of its kind (hopefully)

[Michael. 2313]

It's a great idea, although your minimum spend will be $10,000 to do it properly, more if you pay others to do it

Then on top of that it makes sense to upgrade the suspension / brake setup to suit the larger engine. So that's quite easily another few thousand at the low end.

[hybrid 1043]

It wouldnt be unique, has been done before in both chassis before ..

Here is an m5 motor into an e46 I was involved with

http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....showtopic=40240

There is one in CHCH on this site and another just put in last year in Northland (member is on this site but hasnt posted the build)

There are a few Lexus v8 into e30/e36's floating around too.

Both chassis require a bit of work to make it happen as there is very limited room in the engine bay, lots of solutions need to be found. But both totally doable.

Thats the engine side of things covered. Chassis, suspension and looks wise I have also completed a full makeover to my old 330i which turned out rather well. Sold it a few years a go however and its not quite the same anymore.

[qube 3570]

^not quite the same anymore! Hahaha