how much for a engine transplant

[markevans]

hello one and all i have a 1995 316i compact and am looking at putting a 325 engine in, so does anyone know anyone who can do this and what sort off price or better still tell me how to do it my self ie what i need to moddify/get ??? please help im getting feedup of the 16 performance or lack off lol
thanks mark

[leeparkes]

There you go,M50 is similar to M52 (the swap anyway)

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=130851

[Daf318is]

I think I'm right in saying the front half of a compact is the same as a dirty six so it should drop straight in. I bought a whole M50 engined E36 a few weeks ago for £50 off ebay, I couldn't transport it though so I just went around and took everything I wanted for £50.

If you are prepared to do it yourself and have time to search for a bargain you could do it VERY cheap!

[town325i]

the only thing you might have trouble with is finding a diff to use because a compact is the same rear setup as an e30

[harry_p]

yep, a-pillars forward the compact is exactly the same as the e36 saloon (minor detail differences like headlights aside) rear suspension, subframe and diff is pretty much identical to e30 stuff.

rear diff depends on what gearing you want. if you don't do too much motorway stuff then a 3.64 might be ok (popular upgrade on 1:1 gearboxed e30 m3s) but for everyday use something like an m3 3.25 or 3.15 might be more suitable.

[markevans]

anyone know off anyone who would do this for me drive in 316 drive out 325

[leeparkes]

Try

e36coupe.com

You will need to register but its free,put a post up and you will have more of a response!

[78dude]

Why dont you go for an 2.8 liter engine instead?

its basicly the same engine as an 325i but with a bit more power, and I do think they have the same price tag...

[fowler]

go m52 2.8 dude

[hongkongfuey]

atech or spadge

[fowler]

atech or spadge

agreed but the going rate for a M52 from a decent breakers yard is about £1250 now as they have caught on that it is a good engine for the E30.
Just buy a M50 and save some pennies for a supercharger then you have a bloody weapon

[harry_p]

surely you can buy a reasonable 328i with tatty bodywork for less than that and have everything you need, plus be able to weigh in / sell on what you dont

[oze30]

4-6 pot conversion on an E36:
Rear battery relocation
Battery tray removal
ecu/ews swap
You might need to change the box under the heater vent as the 6 pot has more wires going through the grommets.
PAS bottle MAY need relocation, I can't remember if they're in different places.
New rad (given)
Diff you could get quite easily-3.4 I think is the right one.
6 pot ARB is deeper than the 4 pot, so you'll need that

If you have an engine in a car with everything in tact and running that you want the engine from, PM spadge. He might give it a go.

[markevans]

been talking to people who have done it and they tell me they pay through the teeth on insurance

[DanThe]

How old are you mark? Insurance shouldnt really be a problem, I can sort you a conversion out once you have made your mind up, or I can help you decide
Not too far away either, Junction 12 M6/A5