Cheapest engine swap?

Post Fri Jan 20, 2006 1:20 pm

Right, it seems that my engine may be on the way out (quite noise, oil light now on ect) but what should I do?

A) Get the engine fixed?
B) Buy and get fitted another 325i lump?
C) Drop another engine in it (whats the cheapest)?

I have no idea on prices for any of the above and all the work would have to be done by someone else as im not a mechanic.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Post Fri Jan 20, 2006 2:06 pm

a or b would probably be cheapest

Post Fri Jan 20, 2006 2:37 pm

a)
unless the engine explodes and the values get bent etc. then
b)

Post Fri Jan 20, 2006 2:40 pm

Sounds like a perfect candiddate for an M50 conversion

Andy

Post Fri Jan 20, 2006 3:48 pm

Andy325i wrote:Sounds like a perfect candiddate for an M50 conversion

Andy

is that the cheapest option though?

Post Fri Jan 20, 2006 5:42 pm

it's not the cheapest option but the most sensible one,

you'r cheapest option would be just to drop another 2.0/2.5?? engine in there,

but if you lust after more power and have money at your disposal

**M50 M50 M50 ALL THE WAY**

Post Fri Jan 20, 2006 5:56 pm

How much is an M50 conversion likely to cost?

I would like more power but I would have to have the car off the road while I save up and id hate being without a car for ages.

Post Fri Jan 20, 2006 9:15 pm

unfortunately unless your loaded enough to have another motor while yours gets done theres no other way.its worth it in the end though.mine was off the road for 17 weeks until it was finished

nightmare using buses and trains but you get used to it