doh???

[debse30]

YES I KNOW THIS IS A STUPID QUESTION!! But what size engine does an e30 usually have and is it hard to change it?? And what size engine does an e30 m3 have??

[johnono]

o mate...can of squiglys commin right up

good luck

[debse30]

the thing is i read in pbmw three different size engines and i want to know if it's hard to convert it???

[Moofles]

in England:

E30: 1.6 (316 = 1800, 316i = 1600? somebody confirm), 1.8, 2.0, 2.3, 2.5

E30 M3: 2.3, 2.5

[Moofles]

what size engine have you got already?

yeah the engines physically fit in fine, it's the wiring and stuff that's a pain to change over (if necessary)...

[Geeman]

E30: 1.6 (316 = 1800, 316i = 1600? somebody confirm), 1.8, 1.8 16 valve, 2.0, 2.3, 2.5

E30 M3: 2.3, 2.5 16 valves

And not in England... (until it's imported) 320iS - 2.0 litre 16 valve

[debse30]

1.8 .....but i want a 2.0!! Is it worth it? mores to the point ..Where do i get one...(avoidin ebay if poss)

[Moofles]

lol geeman i said 2.0

i was deliberately not confusing the situation by going in to models, only engine sizes! and only uk cos some smart arse is gonna start going on about 327i's and 333i's etc etc

[Moofles]

1.8 .....but i want a 2.0!! Is it worth it? mores to the point ..Where do i get one...(avoidin ebay if poss)

NO




get a 2.5 if you're changing.

[Geeman]

Take your point.

Adam... Is there a story behind the Z3 that I don't know about...?

Bimbo... no real point in changing from a 1.8 4 cylinder to a 2.0 6 cylinder - LOTS of work and no real gain. You need to go for a 2.5 litre 6 cylinder unit... 170bhp instead of 129 from the 2.0 litre...

[debse30]

how much do they cost??

[Moofles]

hehe you still put the 16 valve distinction in

yeah...it (i?) crashed...doh

[SCOTT325SE]

Debs, a 2.5 engine can be had for about Ԛ£250. the wiring loom and ECU will probably cost you another Ԛ£100 problems then arise when you run a 2.5 litre 170bhp engine through a 1.8 litre cars diff. They tend to fry with all the power going thru, so add Ԛ£50 for a 325 diff (open diff) or Ԛ£250 for a Limited Slip Diff.

[debse30]

shall i keep the 1.8 then or save up and get different? got e30 with m3 bodykit i don't like my car bein all talk no action...

[johnono]

sell the car and buy an i.s

[debse30]

no ones gonna buy my car mate!!!

[SCOTT325SE]

Debs, if you like your car, and you really like the m3 kit, keep the 1.8 until you have some spare cash, then get some of the guys off here to do the transplant for you, or it will cost u a bomb in a garage!
I personally would save my money and buy a 325 or a real M3. Its not really worth all the hassle unless you intend spending loads on your car.

[Moofles]

SCOTT325SE - THE E30Zone Flirt!

scott - i don't understand?? who have you been flirting with?

[johnono]

ooh , bimbo ina M3...sexaaay

[Andy325i]

Deb, I have a 1990 320i I am removing all the running gear from, so the loom, and all the other bits will be available at a sensible price, u can even have the engine for a good price too, but as someone else said, ur better off getting a 2.5 to start with. I also have a couple of 2.5 Ecu's as well.

The 2 litre and 2.5 Engine looms are the same.

Kind regards

Andy

[debse30]

[Moofles]

eh?

[SCOTT325SE]

Adam, anyone whos female mate.

I have a 325 engine and gearbox in the garage doing nothing, Andy has a loom and ECU, so technically the parts can already be supplied. lol

[Moofles]

Adam, anyone whos female mate

good answer

[SCOTT325SE]

like u expected any other answer?????

[Moofles]

rhetorical question, but i should really reply.

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