how hard would it be to but a alpina b3 engine into my 325 sport, and would my gearbox fit straight on. im almost blind with this subject but i can get an engine for the right price any advice wouldbe appreciated.
thanks edd
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Andy335Touring
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Sorry, being thick tonight but which engine was it in the B3 ?
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Isnt it an e36 lump? 3.3 iirc???Andy335Touring wrote:Sorry, being thick tonight but which engine was it in the B3 ?
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3.0 3.2 or 3.3 I think.
The 300 bhp 3.4 engine would be the one to go for. Loads of torque through the revs and 300 bhp at only around 6k!
Sal
The 300 bhp 3.4 engine would be the one to go for. Loads of torque through the revs and 300 bhp at only around 6k!
Sal
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it a e36 3.3
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BristolBulldog
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lots of people have done the evo engine. I'm sure its quick, but their 0>60 times never seem that great. Odd i think. Unless every single one has understated it?
maybe the b3 is more torqy. could make a big difference.
maybe the b3 is more torqy. could make a big difference.
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mwarrior
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i had a mate with a b3 and it went like the clappers,
still needto know how hard the engine swap will be tho.
still needto know how hard the engine swap will be tho.
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BristolBulldog
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isnt there an issue on the ecu's, so you need to install a second ignition switch etc, as the keys are coded?
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Andy335Touring
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e30's generally don't do amazing 0-60's with a decent engine due to wheel slip off the line but they do make up for it at higher speeds where tractions not an issue.
A 332 has got to be mid 5's which isn't to shabby at all
A 332 has got to be mid 5's which isn't to shabby at all
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mwarrior
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probably, but i ca get hold of the whole car as its a cat b right off which should make things easier.
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Do you mean EWS key security? How would having a 2nd ignition switch eliminate the need for a coded key - just curiousisnt there an issue on the ecu's, so you need to install a second ignition switch etc, as the keys are coded?
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BristolBulldog
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same issue as the z3m then?
never had quite enough power on my 325 to get to that issue. Judging by the 635 though, i am going to have alot of issues getting the power down in the 335, although almost every suspension mod has been done.
fun of having the e30 though. no traction control, and all down to your right foot. hehe.
never had quite enough power on my 325 to get to that issue. Judging by the 635 though, i am going to have alot of issues getting the power down in the 335, although almost every suspension mod has been done.
fun of having the e30 though. no traction control, and all down to your right foot. hehe.