Would you rather swap an M30 or an S52 in your E30? Why? What are the pros/cons of each swap? Thanks in advance guys.
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Originally posted by CENTURION View PostS52 all day. are you considering the swap?
Originally posted by CorvallisBMW View PostDo you know how to use the Search feature? The pros/cons of each engine swap have been debated ad naseum. Do some searching, do some reading. Then if you have a specific question, go ahead and ask it. But this kind of basic, general information has been beaten to death over and over.'93 E30 325ic - CURRENT | '99 E36 M3 - SOLD | '94 E34 530i - SOLD
"I hit the gasser, go faster, all you hear is dual exhaust flowmaster."
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I would say the real answer depends on what you want out of the car. Both swaps have their pros and cons, and those lists will be different for different people.
I have an m30 swapped car. I love the fact that it is a period correct engine, running the original m20 engine harness, utilizing mostly used, easily accessible parts, and can be completed for under $1000 if you are thrifty.
Would an s52 blow the doors off of my car? Absolutely, but I am fine with that trade off.
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Originally posted by CorvallisBMW View PostDo you know how to use the Search feature? The pros/cons of each engine swap have been debated ad naseum. Do some searching, do some reading. Then if you have a specific question, go ahead and ask it. But this kind of basic, general information has been beaten to death over and over.
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Originally posted by lukeADE335i View Post
here's a 6 page discussion over the M30 vs S52 debate.
I created the thread last year when I was engine shopping.
I opted for M30, because i'm a bit of a period correctness purist, and I'm not a hooner. Plus I like my gobs of torque.
Originally posted by flyboyxi have watched my dog lick himself off a few times
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Originally posted by lukeADE335i View Postsigpic
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Originally posted by ButtJuice View PostLol I read that whole thing yesterday. Good read.'93 E30 325ic - CURRENT | '99 E36 M3 - SOLD | '94 E34 530i - SOLD
"I hit the gasser, go faster, all you hear is dual exhaust flowmaster."
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