Help me decide on which engine pls

[Quaser]

So i recently got a 320i 2 door in good condition. Initial plan was to do an M20B28 Turbo conversion, but im also thinking of going M60B40 instead now, (with a view to possibly turboing it later but not at the moment)

I dont want to go the M52 route as i have that in another car

What sort of 0-60 times can i expect from both? and is it difficult to turbo the V8 at a later date (what sort of psi and bhp should i expect from standard internals, but uprated head bolts and head gasket?)

[Jesus325iTouring]

I know sod all about your questions except to say, a V8 is boss.

[DanThe]

Id buy an M62B44

[Quaser]

How difficult are they to turbo later on, what sort of 0-60 time would I expect from a NA V8 and the m20 turbo?

[maxfield]

How difficult are they to turbo later on, what sort of 0-60 time would I expect from a NA V8 and the m20 turbo?

If you care about 0-60 times buy something 4wd.

[Quaser]

I'm not worried - just want to know in case I get into a race in the future lol

[Quaser]

Anyway, I don't see a Pajero beating the e30 as it is

[DanThe]

0-60 will be as fast as most 'quick' E30's
You don't really need to turbo it, with a few basic tuning mods you can get 350+hp from an M62
Done properly it will be a nice car, just don't bodge it in like most of the V8's that do the rounds

[Quaser]

I think my aim was 350-400 with the m20t - so 350 would be great - what would I need to do to get this, and which parts do I need for the complete conversion?

I've heard team sunset do a few bits - are they any good?

[motormanmick]

0-60 mile time calculator, bit basic, bit will give you some figures to work with.

http://www.060calculator.com/

[Grzesiek325i]

For turbom50 is better. Less headache about head and plenty parts

[KW355]

0-60 mile time calculator, bit basic, bit will give you some figures to work with.

http://www.060calculator.com/

Horsepower
(at the flywheel) 507

Curb Weight
kg 1250

Drive Type
RWD

Transmission
Manual

0-60 mph 2.886 seconds

how about a v10 ?

[miniblob]

Def V8!!!

I'll do a V8 if a mod another E30!!!

Once it's in it should just be easy, reliable, torquey, smooth... well that's my theory!!!

Will sound nice too!!!

[Cypriotgeeza]

which model would the V8 come from as I've always been interested in this conversion..

Also im guessing the Non Vanos version would be the best to go for in an E30?

Just make sure you do the gaskets BEFORE fitting the engine (including the 10p o-ring for the coolant pipe) as im pretty certain doing them in situ in an E30 is impossible lol