newbie

Post Mon Nov 10, 2008 2:29 am

k so I just got my first 30 1989 coupe 318is with mtec factory fitted kit . Wanted to put bigger lump any ideas . 2.5??? Which engine as in model . I'm new to this I was in the e46 game but tried ol skool. O and it has to be straight forward drop in . All comment greatful

Post Mon Nov 10, 2008 2:34 am

most ppl go for the 2.5 its a straight fit using the 2.5 engine and box plug and play for the electrics but this will upset ppl as theres always the big dilema on whats better a 318is or a 325i. where are you based about ?

Post Mon Nov 10, 2008 3:53 am

in stanmore also around Hatfield . What's the arguement between the 318is and the 325???

Post Mon Nov 10, 2008 9:33 am

318is is arguably a better all rounder but the 325i is quicker and smoother with a much better sound.

What's your budget?

Post Mon Nov 10, 2008 10:39 am

Drop an M50 engine in using your original iS gearbox and prop

Post Mon Nov 10, 2008 10:43 am

eko wrote:Drop an M50 engine in using your original iS gearbox and prop

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should have known youd be along with that idea

Post Mon Nov 10, 2008 4:22 pm

eko wrote:
Drop an M50 engine in using your original iS gearbox and prop

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should have known youd be along with that idea

It's a very good idea - exactly what I'm doing with my IS after I got bored of no power!!!!

Daf

Post Mon Nov 10, 2008 4:44 pm

let me know what you do with your iS engine.

Post Mon Nov 10, 2008 11:34 pm

ok so as the newbie wats the m50 is that the 2.5l????

Post Mon Nov 10, 2008 11:53 pm

Rickun wrote:ok so as the newbie wats the m50 is that the 2.5l????

Indeed, from the e36 325i.

Post Mon Nov 10, 2008 11:54 pm

M50 = 2.5,24 valve 192bhp
found in e34/e36

Post Mon Nov 10, 2008 11:59 pm

is it alot of work im really looking for a simple idea , how much am i lookinn to do this for ? rough figure well realistic if u can be

Post Tue Nov 11, 2008 12:01 am

M50B25, 24v, 192bhp stock, from a e36/e34, a well documented conversion, many favour the M52B28 for the extra lungs in the same space, more tuning potential for little cash, well reasonable anyway.

If you have funds there's a few 3ltr and 3.2ltr M3 engines on ebay

If I had a 'is' and had noticed appletree's changing his 205bhp supercharger to a rotrex, I'd be wondering what he's doing with the old one

Post Tue Nov 11, 2008 1:44 am

ok so i have now decided to get an M50B25, 24v, 192bhp how much should i be looking to spend just on engine. also what other things do i need to change?

Post Tue Nov 11, 2008 8:33 am

Engine and ancils I payed £400 from a zoner. I have seen a few others go on here for about this sort of price.

It's relatively simple conversion, although I spent the last 3 weeks tearing my hair out as it wouldn't run (another story).

I started with an IS, gearbox bolts straight up to it which is nice

My engine conversion will have cost 600 ish in the end, but this includes everything right down to fresh oil plugs etc etc. I'm hoping it will be good value for money

See here for what I'm doing

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... highlight=

Daf