Engine swap wanted

[Tally]

Hi!

I have a 1988 e30 cabby and want to do an engine swap. Am swaying towards a 3.2 s50 but need to find someone to fit it, if I source it. Or if any anyone wants to supply and fit, or has another idea then please let me know.

Am looking at getting this done soon.

Thanks

[Rav335uk]

I think you'll find alot of people would not recommend the S50 for a cab, as you'll need to seam weld the shell due to the power of the engine.
What you'll find if you don't do this is the shell starting to have cracks appearing.

If you want a cuiser, fit the M30b35, you can roll around in 5th at 25mph and no need to change gear, put your foot down and go upto moe than teice the speed limit.

[Tally]

Thanks for reply and info. I'm clueless with engines! What would this conversion roughly cost? I want something done pretty quick.... So need someone who will do this for me. Any recommendations?

[steviebmw]

ring a-tec

[Rav335uk]

Thanks for reply and info. I'm clueless with engines! What would this conversion roughly cost? I want something done pretty quick.... So need someone who will do this for me. Any recommendations?

S50 would cost about 6k+ and that's for the engine work i n only.
Plus suspension, brakes etc...

M30 should cost about 1k labour plus parts, about 1.5k all in.

[Tally]

Wow big price difference!

What output does that engine have? What does it come out of? Have you had the conversion done?

[Rav335uk]

I meant £1.5k plus engine on the M30.
Yes I have had the conversion and it's been running well for over 2 yrs.

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... ght=m30b35

and everything you need to know

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=115269


It's a pretty simle conversion to do, can be done over 3 days if all the parts are to hand.
Theres and engine in the For sale section atm.
Where are you based?

[Tally]

I'm in Bedford.... Thanks for info mate. Will check it all out

[ross2009]

if ya ever need a hand mate im about im only in st neots im doing a turbo m20 at the mo
pretty handy with a spanner and stuff too

[ultralinear]

Wow big price difference!

S50B32 =£6k
M30B35 = about £60

What output does that engine have?

What does it come out of?

Have you had the conversion done?

[N00b]

Thanks for reply and info. I'm clueless with engines! What would this conversion roughly cost? I want something done pretty quick.... So need someone who will do this for me. Any recommendations?

Big power in a cab requires a lot of work. This is mainly due to the extra weight BMW had to add to keep the car strong due to it having a distinct lack of roof. If your requirements are sharp handling and performance, start with a saloon.