Where are people getting motors from?

[haaken675]

I keep perusing craigslist, local forums, etc. I hardly ever find a 24v motor suitable for a swap, and when I do, they usually want a stupid amount for it like $1,500 for a non vanos m50...Where are people finding motors from for a reasonable price?

[bumada]

Wrecked cars, part outs, forums. I found a guy selling an e36 that had an s50 in it. He gave me a good deal, took the s50 out, and then sold the shell. It takes time to find a good motor. Just be prepared to pay for it and even shipping.

[exhaust]

Local shops / Facebook pages / groups etc. I picked up my spotless S52 with accessories / harness / ECU / etc for $2k. Deals are out there you just need to look.

[philakamrbean]

I'm using my entire e36 drive train from my prior daily. (m50, whatever the heck getrag trani was in the 94 325). Just need to track down a rotating assembly from an m54... Just using what I've got to keep it reasonable.

[GG///M3]

Where are people getting motors from?

I picked up a s52 with a leaking head gasket with full accessories , and engine harness for 750.00 . M52's can sometimes be had for 1k with a zf trans.


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[ForcedFirebird]

I have a couple 24v's I can let go cheap if you are local, or can travel to Broward county. A '94 m50b25tu minus intake manifold still in the car, '98 m52b25 that needs a head gasket, m50b25tu that is just dirty inside (ran when pulled, wouldn't trust just putting in), an m50nv long block, also have wiring harnesses DME's etc (OBD1&2), e36 mount arms, but no e34 oil pans. We just don't advertise this stuff - best to email John(at)WOT-Tech(dot)com.

[haaken675]

I have a couple 24v's I can let go cheap if you are local, or can travel to Broward county. A '94 m50b25tu minus intake manifold still in the car, '98 m52b25 that needs a head gasket, m50b25tu that is just dirty inside (ran when pulled, wouldn't trust just putting in), an m50nv long block, also have wiring harnesses DME's etc (OBD1&2), e36 mount arms, but no e34 oil pans. We just don't advertise this stuff - best to email John(at)WOT-Tech(dot)com.

Im going to send you a PM in a week or so. In the process of buying a hose, so slightly less cash available and a lot less time at the moment....

Ironically enough, I took a look as some have suggested at getting a donor car and pulling a motor myself, and yeah, that looks to be a better option as well. Especially since you could potentially sell off other parts and probably get some for scrap as well...

[george graves]

One place you don't want to get a motor from is junk yard (or PNP) from a car that isn't totaled. That means the repair bill for (most likely the motor) was more then the car is worth. They will gladly sell you the motor, even if it's junk.

I prefer motors that were attached to automatic transitions. It's just been less stress on the motor IMHO. When was the last time red-lining a motor with an auto tranny was fun? Almost never.

[haaken675]

I'm looking to do a rebuild, so not to worried there....trying to
Find a good deal on a mostly complete motor so that I can do a high compression stroker build.

[Nick's e30]

Understand that the definition of reasonable will change with market conditions (supply vs demand). With that said "deals" are always out there.

[MR E30 325is]

I snatched my S52 from a junkyard years ago.

They pop up every now and again. Just have to remain diligent in your search.

[Panici]

Pulled my M52b28 from a '98 E39 528i.
This isn't ideal, as you still need E36 motor arms and an E36 driveshaft (or adapter).

I have yet to do anything with mine. It's been sitting in the garage on some old tires for two years.
After I sold the E39 shell, I'm only out $300 for the M52b28 and ZF320.

[Schnitzer318is]

Picked up a 96 328i for $650 towed to the house. 150,000 miles... 5spd, runs and drives. Has really bad hubs & bearings in the rear. PO's kid didn't want to fix and decided he wanted a truck. Sooooo... worked out for both of us. Will pull the drivetrain (almost out actually) and sell the rest of the car. Should end up being a $350ish engine/trans.

Found it on CL after searching for 6 months. Just have to be patient. I second George... wouldn't pull a motor at PnP unless car was wrecked. Even then maybe not. I like to see/hear something running before buying.

[M3PO]

I would be leery of anything that needs a headgasket. These motors tend to crack heads...ask me how I know...

[968Reckless]

Perfectly good working cars...


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