What keeps you from swapping?

[Car Addict]

I was just thinking to myself why people do swap and why some choose not too.

For me it is because I love the idea of doing something different than everyone else. Even if it takes more money than it would have to swap in an s52. I love my m42 and probably will until I die.

[ButtJuice]

No muniez, and lack of experience.

[redsubdivisions]

M20 parts are cheap, son! Well, from my personal experience they seem to be. Plus I have an extra M20 that's ready for boost. :D

[Sagaris]

Even though this is a 4cyl thread

-I have yet to find an M50 swap that is faster than my M20

-I enjoy being able to get replacement parts easily and not have to try to remember what car I got certain hoses, sensors, and gaskets from.

-I don't care what other people think about my car and do not want to be one of those people who does a swap partially just to have a "cool car"

-And as stated above, there is not much love for the M20 which means I can get replacement heads, blocks and other parts for crazy cheap.

[Holland]

S14's are expensive.

[Ian Bowers]

I don't know, honestly. I've spent enough that I could be S52 by now, but something about an extra 100 pounds doesn't make me happy. I really like the M42 -- I know its history, it gets awesome mileage, and it's been maintained.

I also love the sound of a supercharger, so... Yeah. I like the idea of M42+boost more than S52.

[Ryann]

Because I don't know where to find an s38 and don't know how I'd pay for it if I did.

[bmwm42]

because i love my ac and would hate to lose it after swapping in a better engine

[balooshinakus]

and lack of experience.

You should never let this stop you.

When I bought my car I had no mechanical experience of any kind - I am a computer guy, I had never even done an oil change. A month later my friend helped me do timing belt / water pump. Three months later after doing reading online I did my front and rear shocks/springs, control arm bushings, trailing arm, and sub frame bushings almost entirely by myself. Four months later after a LOT of reading online I started my motor swap and completed it, Steve came over and gave me some wiring tips, everything else I did by myself.

Point is, you can do whatever you set your mind to.. It's just a bunch of bolts, as you start taking everything apart you will see how it goes back together. This is a pretty easy swap to do.

[CHIF8008]

i dont know much about BAR regulations. if i swapped- id want to have it certified so i dont get in trouble and can legally drive it

[Dj Buttchug]

Turbo :-D 8) :drink: :crazy:

[dude8383]

because i love my ac and would hate to lose it after swapping in a better engine

who says you have to lose A/C???

[SpoolnDaapex]

Why no, "m42 owns all" option?

[xwill112x]

Even though this is a 4cyl thread

-I have yet to find an M50 swap that is faster than my M20

whats done to the m20? if its stockish no way. m50 developes torque earlier and more horspower up top.

[bmwm42]

who says you have to lose A/C???

dont have to lose it but having to have hoses fabricated etc and shit ehhhh