E30 engine swap

[anokES]

I have a 1994 325is and a 1987 325... I'm looking to put the e36 engine in the e30, what price am i looking at?

[Dj Buttchug]

uhhh the cost of an e34 oil pan, a different booster, a dip stick and some other stuff... search

[blackhawkimpact]

I have a 1994 325is and a 1987 325... I'm looking to put the e36 engine in the e30, what price am i looking at?

[kickinindian]

:giggle:

[roguetoaster]

Unless the E36 is trashed or crashed it would generally make more sense just to get whatever 6 cylinder you want and the other required parts to swap rather that trash a car just to get an engine. Right?

[dannyyisntt]

Unless the E36 is trashed or crashed it would generally make more sense just to get whatever 6 cylinder you want and the other required parts to swap rather that trash a car just to get an engine. Right?

Ban.

E30's are gods chariots which require a blood sacrifice of e36 parts.

[IAmGary]

If you already have the engine and skip all the maintenance parts you'll need about $1700 in other parts (some new, some used). If you can't do it yourself expect to pay someone for a 25 hours of work.

[roguetoaster]

Ban.

E30's are gods chariots which require a blood sacrifice of e36 parts.

True enough, but do we need more BMWs turned into washer and refrigerator cases? Perhaps taking the window switches will be enough?

[bimmer630]

I hate e36's

... but I have an e36 antenna, s50, 5lug from an e36M, and an e36 rack. Kinda funny

[Danny]

Labor only or including parts?

[anokES]

Well, my e36 got totalled, but the engines working perfect, and i was thinking I could give a little to my e30. Parts and labor

[Danny]

Since you have the engine already, probably 1000-4000 dollars.

[Wh33lhop]

Unless the E36 is trashed or crashed it would generally make more sense just to get whatever 6 cylinder you want and the other required parts to swap rather that trash a car just to get an engine. Right?

Fine. Crash it first, then swap the motor.

[greyis89]

Guess I'll say it. Search. And for finding out a price, the only analogy I can think of is a random math problem that you have to solve for x. And the numbers or variables change from each equation presented by those who have done the swap.

[evandael]

no one's asking the right questions here..

how much would it take to put the e30 engine in the e36?