e30 325e or 318i??

[ridefastakechances]

I dont seem to be having any luck finding a clean 325i but I have found a nice 325e and a 318i. I'm fairly new to these cars and I'm wondering which of these would be best to start with if my goal is to make a fast e30.

Is one easier to do an engine swap, or is there a way to get decent power out of either of these engines.

Any help or suggestions would be appreciated!!

FYI - I build race engines so I'm no stranger to engines in general, just new to the e30.

[weedshoes]

Do you want really good cornering and decent power, or fairly good cornering and fairly good power? For phenomenal cornering get a 318i and turbo it. For okay cornering, but loads of torque and power read up here http://www.strictlyeta.net/

Personally, I would rather turbo the 318i
And an engine swap would probably be slightly easier in the e, assuming you are swapping for another I6

[hellakush]

Do you want really good cornering and decent power, or fairly good cornering and fairly good power? For phenomenal cornering get a 318i and turbo it. For okay cornering, but loads of torque and power read up here http://www.strictlyeta.net/

Personally, I would rather turbo the 318i
And an engine swap would probably be slightly easier in the e, assuming you are swapping for another I6

i thought throwing a turbo on a 318 is pointless?