possible m30 engine swap

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sumo_e36
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Post Thu Aug 23, 2007 6:44 pm

after some discussion with my mother i might be swapping cars next year, my 323 e36 for her e30 325 sport. so i was wondering how difficult the tried and tested m30b35 engine conversion is , how much it should cost and how long it should take, i'd say i'm fairly competant as i'm an apprentice for bmw.
-So roughly how long would it take, would a week off do
-Would i be able to do it for less than a grand
-How do you insure it, who with, and how much more will it be than the standard 325sport
-What kind of performance figures should you see (realistic performance times i mean, 0-60 quarter mile)

Any help will be appreciated as long as its helpful, lol
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Post Tue Aug 28, 2007 12:58 pm

If you have all the parts it's doable in one weekend.

Performance (of course they depend on differential and gearbox - ratios) but roughly 6,5s 0-100km/h, 235km/h top speed, quarter mile 14-15s.
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Post Tue Aug 28, 2007 1:11 pm

if its a nice sport i wouldnt bother.. without trying to sound sad or like Pacerpete

as for less than 1k.. depends if you want to just drop a high mile lump in there (they all are now..) or 'freshen' one up
Got cable ties? Get diffin..

Arch roller for hire.

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