If you had some cash and you had the time, what would your "realistic" ideal engine swap be?
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...not a complete swap, you said "some" cash so I'll be realistic and say a nicely done high comp. 2.7i with the works. Sorry but anything more than 6 cyls with more than ~220hp is gonna be too much for me...call me "different"..I am being honest. I love my susp. so much all I want is a little more oomph,susp works and braking power and I am good to go.
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Originally posted by e9nine...Sorry but anything more than 6 cyls with more than ~220hp is gonna be too much for me...call me "different"..I am being honest.
Realistically, a V8 is for sheer power and show and cool points.
If i wanted to build a really nice, strong and balanced chassis, go for a Z3 2.8 OBD-I conversion. It's made out of aluminium and really light. Put in some M3 cams and make slightly north of 220 or 225hp.
(I want to get a non-vanos M50 in my car hopefully, but maybe i'm just dreaming)
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Hmm, "realistic".
A 2.8 aluminum block from a Z3, with a knife edged 3.2 crank, .50 oversized pistons, M3 cams and an OBDI conversion mated to a Dbilas multi-throttle setup. Lightweight flywheel of course, and a carbon fibre driveshaft for shits & giggles.
Less realistic, a Hayabusa motor stroked out to 2.0 litres. ~230 hp in a 120 pound package.
-CharlieSwing wild, brake later, don't apologize.'89 324d, '76 02, '98 318ti, '03 Z4, '07 MCS, '07 F800s - Bonafide BMW elitist prick.FYYFF
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Originally posted by CharlieHmm, "realistic".
A 2.8 aluminum block from a Z3, with a knife edged 3.2 crank, .50 oversized pistons, M3 cams and an OBDI conversion mated to a Dbilas multi-throttle setup. Lightweight flywheel of course, and a carbon fibre driveshaft for shits & giggles.
Less realistic, a Hayabusa motor stroked out to 2.0 litres. ~230 hp in a 120 pound package.
-Charlie
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Since I plan on doing mine either this winter or coming spring. It's going to be a M50 or M52 just due to cost reasons alone. Adequate HP/TQ numbers and lighter car will equal more smiles per the mile.
I just have to finish gathering all the gear related to swap befor starting. On that note what ever happened to Eric Lukas? He's never around. Or is he permantly banned due to Cop stories?
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