A friend of mine bought an 88 520 with the intention of converting it into a track car. It has an M20 b20 at the moment and he is considering replacing it with an b25. I assume the engine from a 325 could be used as it might be easier to find one rather than a 525 M20.
Would the engine be the same as the facelift e30?
He is not experienced changing engines so just wants a simple plug and play swap
e34 M20 engine
Moderator: martauto
-
Simon13
- The longest resto in the world !
- Posts: 22697
- Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2005 11:00 pm
- Location: Camberley, Surrey don't u know
Let me get this straight E34 520 as a track car?! you serious? they are a mobile road block!
-
Theo
- Old Skooler
- Posts: 10735
- Joined: Wed Jun 01, 2005 11:00 pm
- Location: Kent
A facelift 325i engine would slot straight in, you'd just need to use the engine mounting arms from the 520i engine.
However, it would still be a bit pedestrian given the e34's not inconsiderable mass. He should at the least fit a m30 3.5, or even better a M60 4.0 if he wants something which would be more entertaining.
However, it would still be a bit pedestrian given the e34's not inconsiderable mass. He should at the least fit a m30 3.5, or even better a M60 4.0 if he wants something which would be more entertaining.
-
wrcarter
- E30 Zone Regular
- Posts: 293
- Joined: Sat Mar 11, 2006 11:00 pm
- Location: Ireland
Thanks. I would agree its not going to be quick but its what he wants to do. Think its more the fun of the project than the power.
-
scootlife
- E30 Zone Camper
- Posts: 1164
- Joined: Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:00 pm
- Location: Notts/Derbys Borders
Wouldnt an E30 be far better even a more door ???????Simon13 wrote:Let me get this straight E34 520 as a track car?! you serious? they are a mobile road block!
-
Simon13
- The longest resto in the world !
- Posts: 22697
- Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2005 11:00 pm
- Location: Camberley, Surrey don't u know
yup, e34's drift better longer wheel base. But you'd want a load more power