Chrismx5 0 Report post Posted June 11, 2013 Hey guys, I haven't posted much here, I have been busy with the miata... Anyway, I am between selling the e30.. or putting a new motor in it! Help me, I have been weighing up a few options.. 1uz (V8) SR20Det (4 cyl turbo) m20b20 I have a 1989 316i E30 4 door. The thing is just crazy slow! What do you guys recommend? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 410 Report post Posted June 11, 2013 What are you looking to spend? A M50/M52 swap is pretty straight forward, if you wanna keep it BMW.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrismx5 0 Report post Posted June 11, 2013 I do want to keep the cost as minimal as possible. I am simply after some more power as the 1.6 is just well.. has none.. How hard are those engines to come by? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted June 11, 2013 yeah, as John said, an M50/M52 swap would probably be the best, and to try keep costs down. You would be looking at 10k min to do a decent 1UZ swap, realistically 15k+ once you add on drive terrain costs and all the other small things required to make it all work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrismx5 0 Report post Posted June 11, 2013 yeah, as John said, an M50/M52 swap would probably be the best, and to try keep costs down. You would be looking at 10k min to do a decent 1UZ swap, realistically 15k+ once you add on drive terrain costs and all the other small things required to make it all work. Ooosh , thought that would be the case!Dreams are free... I will be keeping an eye out for a M52 then! Side note: How big are the monthly meets? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cab 148 Report post Posted June 11, 2013 Could sell it for near the same amount as buying a 325i e30? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrismx5 0 Report post Posted June 11, 2013 Could sell it for near the same amount as buying a 325i e30? I will give the car a tidy out tonight, I need to rego and wof it. It's an awesome lil thing. Kinda why I don't want to sell it.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cab 148 Report post Posted June 11, 2013 I will give the car a tidy out tonight, I need to rego and wof it. It's an awesome lil thing. Kinda why I don't want to sell it.. Understandable. My mate has a 1.8 in his e21 and is in the same boat as you - too slow so wants something with more power. He ended up buying an engine on here, a rebuilt m20b27 stroker with gearbox for $3k I think. Had quite a lot of work done to it too. You should go with an m50 conversion I reckon. Not very expensive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrismx5 0 Report post Posted June 11, 2013 Understandable. My mate has a 1.8 in his e21 and is in the same boat as you - too slow so wants something with more power. He ended up buying an engine on here, a rebuilt m20b27 stroker with gearbox for $3k I think. Had quite a lot of work done to it too. You should go with an m50 conversion I reckon. Not very expensive. Absolutely awesome!Thanks for that, I'll keep an eye out for a M50. Think a M50 could handle ~10psi of boost? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted June 11, 2013 Think a M50 could handle ~10psi of boost? lol... double that number. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 410 Report post Posted June 11, 2013 M50B25 would be straight forward, you already have the right gearbox if it's a Getrag240 manual, gearbox sits on the correct angle for the m50 motor in an e30. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrismx5 0 Report post Posted June 11, 2013 lol... double that number. Seriously?! Damn... This could be an expensive build.. M50B25 would be straight forward, you already have the right gearbox if it's a Getrag240 manual, gearbox sits on the correct angle for the m50 motor in an e30. Awesome, I won't lie, I have no clue what the hell I am doing when it comes to the E30, my miata, that is a different story. All I do know is I need MOAR POWAR! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubman 39 Report post Posted June 11, 2013 Just keep an eye out for already completed swaps, or, removed conversions etc for sale, might be able to pick up a setup for a good price. Also, consider extra costs like clutch and worn items when doing the swap, and future running costs etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted June 11, 2013 http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-600578288.htm Could be a useful source of parts. Bilsteins plus sump guards and everything you'll need for the swap. At that price, strip what you need and onsell the rest, it'll probably work out cheaper than collecting all the bits yourself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted June 11, 2013 let me know if you want to just sell your 316i and get a 325i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAH 6 Report post Posted June 11, 2013 (edited) I have a m20b20 and a m50b25 for sale PM me for details if interested Edited June 11, 2013 by RAH Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted June 11, 2013 marty (bm weapon) has this m52b28 all set up for a e30 for sale . with m50 loom ecu etc. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-...n-601319960.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APT 194 Report post Posted June 11, 2013 Give us a Budget to work with? Polley, is your M50 running standard Headgasket/head bolts with that boost? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace Of Spades 51 Report post Posted June 11, 2013 lol... double that number. GC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted June 11, 2013 Give us a Budget to work with? Polley, is your M50 running standard Headgasket/head bolts with that boost? arp headstuds, mls gasket, thats all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nipe 1 Report post Posted June 11, 2013 (edited) arp headstuds, mls gasket, thats all.Wish you were in chch would be awesome to have a chat! Sorry for a little off-topic:)To put some input: how about a supercharger on m40? Edited June 11, 2013 by nipe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrismx5 0 Report post Posted June 11, 2013 let me know if you want to just sell your 316i and get a 325iIn the market for the 316i? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cab 148 Report post Posted June 11, 2013 Chris whats your budget Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrismx5 0 Report post Posted June 11, 2013 Chris whats your budgetOh sorry! Didn't realize this went onto a second page.Don't want to spend much more then 3k. It will be fairly tight.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAH 6 Report post Posted June 11, 2013 Oh sorry! Didn't realize this went onto a second page. Don't want to spend much more then 3k. It will be fairly tight.. I suggest using a standard E30 engine to keep costs down Either a M20b20 or M20b25 . Both would give you much better power than a 1.6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
