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DISCUSSION => Swaps, Turbos, Buildups => Topic started by: Selfish on May 23, 2009, 02:57:05 PM

Title: swap engines?
Post by: Selfish on May 23, 2009, 02:57:05 PM

I know there´s a lot of guys out there who have swapped in M50's, S50's (some guys have all the luck), S14's, whatever. Obviously those are the most popular choices. Now, are those the only ones? What are the issues fitting other, maybe newer bmw´s motors in E30's engine bays? size? harnesses, sensors, ecu, electric issues? transmission?
I mean, there's a host of options out there, makes me wonder why some go unexplored.
just asking, since I haven't seen any threads related to this. If there is any, please forgive me (and post a link!)

Title: swap engines?
Post by: 1991 E30 M42 on May 23, 2009, 04:39:24 PM

you are on the wrong site for that hence M42 Club, you may want to check out r3vlimited.com

Title: swap engines?
Post by: Danny707 on May 23, 2009, 09:07:40 PM

Just buy my turbo kit.

Title: swap engines?
Post by: Bmw02er on May 24, 2009, 01:09:06 PM

I can see no benefit to upgrade to an s14. Get itb's and a stroker kit and you're in s14 territory with the m42.

Title: swap engines?
Post by: DesktopDave on May 24, 2009, 02:27:15 PM

We need to do some research on that little 2.0 diesel M47...161 hp and 251 ft·lbf according to Wikipedia. Wonder how heavy it is?  More importantly, how rpm-happy is it?

Title: swap engines?
Post by: Deftones on May 24, 2009, 04:50:26 PM

SR20det swap

http://www.k-conversions.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=5

f20c swap

http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=198722

LS1 swap

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=94451