Ok, very tempted to consider a swap to an M30; will an M30 be a reliable daily driver?
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Reliable? Silly question. Of Course they are. Gas friendly, oh yeah, they love that stuff ;)85' 318i ~The Bronze Bomber (FrankenM10 with a Forced Future :wgaf:)
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Reliable = yes
Fun as hell = yes
Poor mpg = yes
Good DD choice = up to you.Mtech1 v8 build thread - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=413205
OEM v8 manual chip or dme - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho....php?p=4938827
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I DD mine. With poly engine and trans mounts too.
There's no reason to believe the M30 isn't good for a daily driver. After all, look how many BMWs used it back in the day, many daily drivers. In a smaller, lighter car it's only better.
I think it's better for a DD than an m20..
It gets about the same gas mileage as the m20.
It has more power all the way up to redline, especially at lower rpms.
I think maintenance is easier, atleast most things. For example, oil filter is easier to access. Better, more simple layout of coolant hoses. No timing belt. The airbox being on the other side makes things easier to get to access and more room on the driver side. Intake manifold is easier to remove. etc.
And the m30 has proved it's reliability and stood the test of time.Zinno '89 <24v swap in progress>
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Originally posted by Grand525 View Post^ Well said.
What's your transmission and differential ratio?
The gears are very "long" but it still feels quite fast even despite the long gears because of the m30's great torque curve. My m30 is modded too FWIW.
It's very nice on both the highway and around town and gets good gas mileage. I would rather have an 3.25 or 3.43 though. But then I wouldn't even be able to put the power down without burning rubber.:)
Originally posted by LowR3V'in View PostShould be on the list of most reliable engine ever built.
Originally posted by uturn View PostBeen DD my e30m30 for a little over a year, still can't get used to the louder exhaust note (I listen to NPR so no point in turning up the radio)
When I need a break from the noise I drive my e30 with m20 still in it.
Originally posted by Bearmw View PostWith the right mufflers an m30 can be quiet also.Zinno '89 <24v swap in progress>
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