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engine swap on e30 325

Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2016 9:03 am
by 318isturbo
sorry for another post guys as in my other post im from essex

ive been told easiest thing to do is put a m50 engine in my e30

does anyone do this kind of service i just dont have time no more

i would be gretful for any advice or contacts

many thanks

Re: engine swap on e30 325

Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2016 9:16 am
by jimbom30cab
I would start by giving it a damn good service, clean out all the inlet, new filters etc. Then check the value clearances. Try a speedtouch mild chip.

To get some more gains, you are looking at a new cam shaft like the shrick 272 or a newman 270

if you get the engine out and want some relatively cheap gains, look for a ETA bottom end which will stroke it to 2.7l

A big bore throttle body will make it feel more responsive and get a couple more MPG, well worth it for the cost in my view.

Perhaps change the diff up a notch for 3.91 which will make it feel a bit more perkier but will rev a little higher on the motorway.

Depends on your budget really.

If you want to swap over to the M52 2.8 then you'll have some real fun. Drop "Danthe" a PM who can do the whole swap for you.

Re: engine swap on e30 325

Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2016 9:33 am
by 318isturbo
thanks for the reply

not sure what way to go relay what ever is easiest and cost effective

Re: engine swap on e30 325

Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2016 10:21 am
by jimbom30cab
M52B28 will probably be most cost effective

Re: engine swap on e30 325

Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2016 10:27 am
by 318isturbo
just finding someone who knows what there doing to plum it all in for me but im leaning more towards a engine swap job