Huge problem... Options?

[duodvlhntr]

Okay, so being the idiot that I am (trust me you don't wanna know) I think I went and done blew up ma engine. I won't go into details just know that it doesn't even turn over anymore. Because I overheated it. Congratulations, me.

So anyway, a question; Would it be cheaper to rebuild my M20 or look for another engine to swap in? Mechanical expertise isn't an issue. However, money is. Whatever route I go I'll end up going with forced induction eventually so that is going into my decision.

Any help on this will be, and is, greatly appreciated.

[devonjordan]

It really is going to depend on how FUBAR'd your engine is...

[duodvlhntr]

Yea, true that. After I posted that, I did some reading and it may just be the fan clutch... But, uhh... I kinda hope it is toasted. Not from a monetary point, but from a mechanical point. Think of all the possibilities!

[redhatpat]

Rebuilds are expensive. Check out your engine, if it really is dead, get a good running used engine for a few hundred $ and drop it in. Way, way, cheaper than rebuilding your engine, and a lot easier and quicker.

[StereoInstaller1]

Rebuilds are expensive. Check out your engine, if it really is dead, get a good running used engine for a few hundred $ and drop it in. Way, way, cheaper than rebuilding your engine, and a lot easier and quicker.

Xlargenumber

[duodvlhntr]

Easier and quicker, yes. Cheaper, yea probably. So that leaves the problem of finding one. I know the junkyards around me mostly likey don't have any BMW's... But... Ooohh... I know a cheap and effective solution... A Chevy V8... Or... A V6 I have a 3800 V6... Oh my god... I might have just solved my problem.

[StereoInstaller1]

T5+3.8L+anassloadofwork= quick E30!

[NC325iC]

america 6s suck balls imo

[duodvlhntr]

T5+3.8L+anassloadofwork= quick E30!

My thoughts exactly!

And if the V6 doesn't work out, small block V8 would be a good choice.

[Firestorm]

small block V8 would be a good choice.

Negative.

[JasonC]

4.3 V6 + Turbo

[duodvlhntr]

Negative.

Why's that? I mean, I can't say that I don't agree with you, it'd be a terrible idea but, why? Just looking for some insight.

[Firestorm]

Why's that? I mean, I can't say that I don't agree with you, it'd be a terrible idea but, why? Just looking for some insight.

Having the distributer on the back of the motor poses a problem. Puts the motor in a less-than-ideal position in the engine, that combined with the iron block means alot of weight far forward.


The ls1 on the other hand...

[e30s52]

its an european car. keep it that way. if you go small block v8 that means you dont have the skill to build any other motors. plus who wants to be a hick. just my insight on this. p.s. i HATE american cars

[JasonC]

its an european car. keep it that way. if you go small block v8 that means you dont have the skill to build any other motors. plus who wants to be a hick. just my insight on this. p.s. i HATE american cars

LOL, ask Firestorm how much skill it is taking him to drop his LS1 into his e30. Or any other member that desided to do a different swap instead of a I6 BMW motor.