what engine for my e30

Post Mon Mar 28, 2011 12:50 am

my e30 was a 318is 1.8 just dont cut it for me ive had a 320i in the past and that was alright i dont want to go silly i have other cars for that i just would like a nice car for the weekends bit daily use

so far i was just thinking of going for a 2.5

but what do you lot think im pretty new to bmw's im ford man tbh

dont have loads money so no m3 motors etc

thanks for any help

Post Mon Mar 28, 2011 9:02 am

buy a full m50 conversion for about £600

there are a couple for sale atm but try a wanted add

Post Mon Mar 28, 2011 10:49 am

yeah this what i wahat i was thinking of my self 190bhp ? aint they

i was just goit find a good runner but tatty e36 and strip all bits i need

Post Mon Mar 28, 2011 11:56 am

Yeah, 192bhp from factory

Plenty of details on this conversion in the designated m50/52 swap forum area including lots of project threads with pics to help you through the niggly bits

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... forum&f=56

Post Mon Mar 28, 2011 12:13 pm

here's my m50 build.

plenty of pics and info here m8.

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... &start=150

Post Wed Mar 30, 2011 12:19 am

ive just gone for 2.0i for now sore one at a fair price so picking it up monday

my idea was get it on the road cheap for now and look out for a e36 325i and get bits over time

as the shell is near mint wont need much for a test so get to enjoy it quickly

Post Wed Mar 30, 2011 7:23 am

do not put a 3209 its a thursty as a 325i but dog crap slow stay with the 318is engine if you touch a 320 you will be dissapointed

Post Wed Mar 30, 2011 10:08 am

i brought the car with no engine or gearbox

its just a standerd e30 2.0i its only as a stop gap i had a 2.0 e30 a few years ago and i was happy with it then

i drive a 2.9 v6 sierra daily fuel doesn't really bother me

Post Wed Mar 30, 2011 10:10 am

I would have stuck an M42 in there, as opposed to a boat anchor fuel guzzler.. More power, less fuel.

Post Wed Mar 30, 2011 7:37 pm

it was just a engine and box im getting a steering rack to all in deal i think its good plan can use it while i gather bits to do a m50 engine swap

im sticking with my plan i could have it back on the road in a few weeks insted f gathing bits etc i can enjoy the summer with it and build it as a m50 over the winter

Post Wed Mar 30, 2011 7:47 pm

M50 took me a week to do.. It's hardly a large amount of parts to amass tbh.

Post Wed Mar 30, 2011 8:22 pm

i want to upgrade everything though fit coil overs body work so on brake upgrades

im paying £100 for all the bits it seams a nice and cheap way to enjoy my e30 for now i dont understand the such hard time my car ill fit what i like