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e36 2l 6 pot into a e30 318i

Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 10:09 pm
by krustysbmw
hi all i have an e reg e30 318i and i think the head gaskit has gone, and i have an e36 320 6 pot with a mint engine just sitting there , what i need to know is how to do the transplant and is it going to be easyish lol

cheers krusty

Re: e36 2l 6 pot into a e30 318i

Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 10:13 pm
by Kieran_n22
easier to change the head gasket lol

Re: e36 2l 6 pot into a e30 318i

Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 10:14 pm
by krustysbmw
but not as much fun after lol

Re: e36 2l 6 pot into a e30 318i

Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 10:15 pm
by Sanchez
Look in the M50 engine swap threads, plenty info.

Re: e36 2l 6 pot into a e30 318i

Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 10:21 pm
by krustysbmw
ok thanks was wondering what the engine was i assume the e36 2l is a m50 then ?????

Re: e36 2l 6 pot into a e30 318i

Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 10:24 pm
by baptie0
just because you think the gaskit is gone lol, doesent mean you should be changing your engine if you kno what i mean?. if you fit the bigger engine then you should be upgrading your suspension and brakes too, double lol :D

Re: e36 2l 6 pot into a e30 318i

Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 10:30 pm
by krustysbmw
just looked at a few threads think ill sell the 2l engine and box and do the head gaskit its going to be a lot easier lol didnt think it was going to be so complicated