I'd definitely keep the motor BMW, and if you're after practicality then S52 wins. However personally I find them extremely over done (but theres a reason for that). My vote is for the M60 swap because why not?
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I'm still stuck on the M60. I think its the one - I like the idea of a fast non-M engine in a non-M e30. Also I like the idea b.c my favorite BMW racers from when I started getting into cars (early 2000's forward) have v8's.
If I ever got the opportunity to swap an e46 M3 I'd put a s62 in there.
The poll results are very interesting. I work at a data driven job and when you have splits like we have here across 47 (currently) different respondents you get a real sense of the general consensus. Being that there is none except that the 5.0 is a waste of time.
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You guys out side of California are pretty lucky. California forces you to get a BAR certificate for an engine swap other than factory, which is pretty gruelling. If you have a motor that did not come from the factory with a turbo, the cops will fire a warning shot into your head just for thinking about it. They do engine bay searches if you get pulled over. They will even charge you with rape and munder for installing headers.
Seriously though, a K&N filter will get you sent to a BAR referee and punishment is severe.
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How much are s54's these days? potstirEuro S50 Daily Driver: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=279195
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Originally posted by Luke_M View PostHow much are s54's these days? potstir
The front subframe mod sketches me out.
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You need to LS swap it ,you can't beat it.........really you can't. I'm a Muscle car guy at heart before i got into Euro. :devil:Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.
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Originally posted by Brezzi View PostI like the idea of a fast non-M engine in a non-M e30.
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Originally posted by Luke_M View PostHow much are s54's these days? potstirOriginally posted by Brezzi View Postthe only reason that wasn't on this list was b/c I'm thinking their too much. The tunning and fab work is the killer. The motor's themselves I've seen for ~$3k.
FWIW an LS1 weighs also weighs about 480lbs fully dressed (also weighed by Vorshlag), and it puts the weight further down and back than the S54 potstirLast edited by varg; 10-21-2016, 07:48 PM.
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From someone who has done a v8 swap, keep an inline 6 in there and add boost.
The engine is capable of every bit of power an lsx is, more power than a 302 block will hold, and you don't have to alter the vehicle.No E30 ClubOriginally posted by MrBurgundyAnyways, mustangs are gay and mini vans are faster than your car, you just have to deal with that.
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Ah a s54 isnt that heavy and is basically like an s52 install wise with the exception of the brake booster. That's assuming you use an e34 pan and go third party on the wire harness and ecu tune. It's much more proven than any ls1 swap. But the v8s are super cool no matter which one you go with. Can't go wrong either way if fun is the goal.
The s54 only adds a small amount of cash and complication over an s52 but still has everyday driver potential and 400hp potential without boost and still using a bmw engine.Euro S50 Daily Driver: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=279195
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