Author Topic: US E36 m3 eng. to e30 (Read 7004 times)

python_dev · « **Reply #15 on:** November 26, 2007, 09:15:36 PM »

They do fit, I saw one put in a few weeks ago, alot of things to change though.
Gearbox
Long Shaft
Diff
Brakes Etc.

But if your passionate and your wallet large, can do anything

ApocolypseAutoEngineering · « **Reply #16 on:** November 26, 2007, 11:41:23 PM »

Quote from: asubimmer;38412

The 24v swap is not for everyone but it can be a good option. Depending on what you want to do w/ your car a turbo m42 may be a better option. I would steer clear from a m20 or m30 at all costs though.

Hey I loved my M20 and M30, they were easy to get, easy to work on, cheap parts, good power(with boost ofcourse) and they were reliable. The one dowside to them was the timing belt. My first m20 one chewed up third on my getrag 265 (boy was I pissed). My m30 though never got completed:( . That one was destined for a higher order. I was prepping it for 30lbs and 9k rev.

asubimmer · « **Reply #17 on:** November 27, 2007, 12:37:06 AM »

Quote from: ApocolypseAutoEngineering;38419

Hey I loved my M20 and M30, they were easy to get, easy to work on, cheap parts, good power(with boost ofcourse) and they were reliable. The one dowside to them was the timing belt. My first m20 one chewed up third on my getrag 265 (boy was I pissed). My m30 though never got completed:( . That one was destined for a higher order. I was prepping it for 30lbs and 9k rev.

they are okish but they are a VERY old design and not efficient at all compared to the newer motors.

ApocolypseAutoEngineering · « **Reply #18 on:** November 27, 2007, 12:55:46 AM »

Quote from: asubimmer;38424

they are okish but they are a VERY old design and not efficient at all compared to the newer motors.

Granted I'll give you that. They are good bargain blasters though.

romkasponka · « **Reply #19 on:** November 27, 2007, 10:19:02 AM »

Quote from: sheepdog;38398

Heavy front ends, tend to push going into the corner.

engine not much havier 154kg S50 (S52 130kg, M52B28 120kg)M42 102kg

http://www.bmwfans.info

sheepdog · « **Reply #20 on:** November 27, 2007, 11:51:20 AM »

Quote from: romkasponka;38432

engine not much havier 154kg S50 (S52 130kg, M52B28 120kg)M42 102kg

http://www.bmwfans.info

Those numbers do not jive with the other places I have seen. Granted with this being the internet, who knows.

However, you are forgetting an important issue. Weight is one thing, where the weight sits is another. Not only are you adding more weight over the front snout of the engine, but you are pushing the accessories forward as well. The front of our motor is over the crossmember, as you move forward of that, the weight is more and more noticeable. 1 pounds from the front bumper is probably worth 2 in regards to chassis balance since anything in front of the front axle, LIFTS the rear.

sheepdog · « **Reply #21 on:** November 27, 2007, 11:54:33 AM »

Quote from: asubimmer;38412

To be honest my car handles very very simmilar to how it did before the swap. I am using Korman's Clubsport suspension for an e30 m3. But a large factor is that I have done a lot of weight reduction to the front of the car. I weighed my car before and after the swap and its actually lighter now. Thats obv not due to the motor but to what I have removed from the car. My car is very neutral but I can bring the back end out whenever I want due to the increase in TQ, and keep it in when I want.

The 24v swap is not for everyone but it can be a good option. Depending on what you want to do w/ your car a turbo m42 may be a better option. I would steer clear from a m20 or m30 at all costs though.

I am considering picking up a 318ti really soon. It will be the DD but it might eventually get turbo'ed.

I guess it all comes down to what your plans are for the car and how good you are working on cars or writing checks.

Everyone I have talked to with a 318 and 325 says is very noticeable. Not bad driving, but not tossable like the 318 is. The fact that you lightened your car that much is probably why yours drives well.

How noticeable, well some have said they wished they had kept the 318, and one of the mechanics from Metric Mechanic was planning a nice 3.2 stroker, but after driving Febi's car, those plans have now changed.

With aftermarket suspension and lots of weight reduction I have no doubt that your car drives just as well, but toss in the lighter engine again, and how much better would it drive than it already does. How much do you have invested in weight reduction, swap and suspension? A bit more than just an engine swap I would imagine.

Author Topic: US E36 m3 eng. to e30 (Read 7004 times)

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