Author Topic: 318 GM swap questions (Read 9338 times)

magnum2066 · « **on:** July 30, 2007, 09:54:45 PM »

I was curious if anyone has followed any threads in the past where someone did a 3.8 supercharged GM swap and if there were any problems that would come up? Any information off the bat? I am considering trying to fit one into my 91' 318is. Thanks for any and all replies in advance.

Shocker · « **Reply #1 on:** July 30, 2007, 10:06:07 PM »

Quote from: magnum2066;30765

I was curious if anyone has followed any threads in the past where someone did a 3.8 supercharged GM swap and if there were any problems that would come up? Any information off the bat? I am considering trying to fit one into my 91' 318is. Thanks for any and all replies in advance.

This is what I think of a GM motor in a BMW.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHzdsFiBbFc

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Bill-B · « **Reply #2 on:** July 30, 2007, 11:46:15 PM »

Quote from: Shocker;30769

This is what I think of a GM motor in a BMW.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHzdsFiBbFc

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

:Dlol

magnum2066 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 31, 2007, 10:19:32 AM »

Alright, someone took me seriously at bimmerforums so I'll ignore this thread.

Just think, it takes about 5-6000$ US to get a mere 200hp out of the stock BMW... A smallblock can easily put out 400-500 to the wheels with very few or no mods to the engine. I asked in the first place because I have a bud holding one and is asking about 900 for the beast and all the wiring. But whatever if this happens you guys missed out on a write-up.

thebigbadyeti · « **Reply #4 on:** July 31, 2007, 10:41:29 AM »

Here, we love out m42's. And we love our special M42 club. If we swapped in a 3.8 we would never get to realize the dream of maybe oneday walking down the street in our M42 club jackets and having hell's angels piss there pants.... Because we wouldn't be in a special club anymore. Besides, we are WAY more mature than those OTHER forums

magnum2066 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 31, 2007, 06:57:42 PM »

I posted here because this board has been great to me in the past, but I found the replies in this thread to be quite insulting. I understand that this website virtually revolves around the m42 but it wouldn't hurt to try anyway.

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Besides, we are WAY more mature than those OTHER forums

Quote from: shocker

This is what I think of a GM motor in a BMW.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHzdsFiBbFc

Right...

Anyway I am done whining.

bmwman91 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 01, 2007, 12:57:29 AM »

Post the swap up in the off-topic or maybe the general section. While this IS an M42 specific club, I see no reason to stifle creativity. That, and I happen to think highly of a couple GM motors. Now, go do it!

tjts1 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 01, 2007, 01:35:36 AM »

Quote from: magnum2066;30765

I was curious if anyone has followed any threads in the past where someone did a 3.8 supercharged GM swap and if there were any problems that would come up? Any information off the bat? I am considering trying to fit one into my 91' 318is. Thanks for any and all replies in advance.

Why are you selling yourself short?

thebigbadyeti · « **Reply #8 on:** August 01, 2007, 05:27:21 AM »

Yea.... go with the ls2 if anything. Honestly I think a 3.8 would be in contradiction to the 318is nature... Light and tossable... Seeing as the only 3.8 supercharged motors have a cast iron block. I'm pretty sure the ls2 weighs less.

RED IS 91 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 01, 2007, 07:38:57 AM »

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Why are you selling yourself short?

I like that ......................:cool:

gearheadE30 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 01, 2007, 10:06:49 AM »

DUDE!!! THAT'S AWESOME!!!

Wonder what it runs in the 1/4...

BTW the video is hilarious

tjts1 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 01, 2007, 10:55:31 AM »

http://www.s14.net/forums/showpost.php?p=126221&postcount=14

christophbmw · « **Reply #12 on:** August 01, 2007, 03:35:29 PM »

NOT BAD^^^^

but dont forget......BMW's middle name is "motor", meaning; for it to be a try bmw it has to sport the bmw motor. just my 2 cents.

tjts1 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 01, 2007, 05:37:40 PM »

General Motors Corporation

http://www.vorshlag.com/ls1bmw0.php

http://hasanmotorsports.com/fittingthemotor2.htm

http://www.members.aol.com/hagancue/

http://www.bmwpugetsound.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=31203

http://nash8503.com/

Motor, motors whats the difference? BMW chassis with an LS engine gives you the best of both worlds. You better look up the numbers before you start talking about weight.

DaywalkeR · « **Reply #14 on:** August 01, 2007, 06:23:30 PM »

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You better look up the numbers before you start talking about weight.

I believe what he means is that the car will lose its great (almost 50-50) weight ballance, not that it will lack performance