My m20 blew in the last 300 miles of a 2000 mile road trip a couple weeks ago. I've been weighing the pros and cons of different engine swaps since. I know I want another BMW inline 6 motor for simplicity and so I have space for a turbo.
The question is, which engine should I get? I think Im leaning towards an m30.
I love the sound of mid range torque in the 3.5L, and I was thinking that a turbo would make up for the lack power in the higher rpms.
Also, the more modern DOHC 24v m50 scares me a little bit, it sounds like more to potentially go wrong when I add forced induction.
Are these assumptions accurate?
TIA
Edit: By the way, I want to build a reliable DD anywhere in the range of 200-300 hp and 10-15 psi
The question is, which engine should I get? I think Im leaning towards an m30.
I love the sound of mid range torque in the 3.5L, and I was thinking that a turbo would make up for the lack power in the higher rpms.
Also, the more modern DOHC 24v m50 scares me a little bit, it sounds like more to potentially go wrong when I add forced induction.
Are these assumptions accurate?
TIA
Edit: By the way, I want to build a reliable DD anywhere in the range of 200-300 hp and 10-15 psi
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