Author Topic: swap engines? (Read 3517 times)

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!)

1991 E30 M42 · « **Reply #1 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

Danny707 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 23, 2009, 09:07:40 PM »

Just buy my turbo kit.

Bmw02er · « **Reply #3 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.

DesktopDave · « **Reply #4 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?

Deftones · « **Reply #5 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