anyone with a 318i swap a s14 motor in?

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  • thejimlab
    E30 Addict
    • Oct 2004
    • 588

    #1

    anyone with a 318i swap a s14 motor in?

    I didn't know where to put this so it ended up here. I've seen a couple, but never any write ups. Anyone on this board done this swap? I would love some info.
  • Jordan
    R3V OG
    • Oct 2003
    • 12907

    #2
    Waste of time and money.
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    • nickmp0wer
      Banned
      • Jul 2004
      • 1427

      #3
      id say a early 318 with s14 would be pretty cool. With some suspension a brake upgrades a m3 wouldnt stand a chance. you might also want to look at the m42 engine if you dont wanna spend much

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      • Streetspec_iS
        E30 Mastermind
        • Oct 2003
        • 1622

        #4
        early boy + susp + m42w/DASC + 4.27s = SEXUAL FRIGGGIN CHOCLOLATE.
        sigpicM42 Brigade ... Throwing craze in the 318

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        • thejimlab
          E30 Addict
          • Oct 2004
          • 588

          #5
          I think it would be a cool project. OK, whats an m42 w/DASC? and wouldn't 4.27 be way to low?

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          • jht3
            Wrencher
            • Feb 2004
            • 288

            #6
            Originally posted by nickmp0wer
            id say a early 318 with s14 would be pretty cool. With some suspension a brake upgrades a m3 wouldnt stand a chance.
            uh? what? why would this setup be an m3 killer? the only thing i can think of would be maybe a few pounds lighter.
            James
            '88 M3

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            • Mystikal
              Moderator
              Wheel Fitment Expert
              • Nov 2003
              • 9602

              #7
              Originally posted by thejimlab
              I think it would be a cool project. OK, whats an m42 w/DASC? and wouldn't 4.27 be way to low?
              Downing Atlanta Supercharger. It works with E36 M42s. 4.27 wouldn't be too low at all with a stock M42, but with the S/C....maybe. It'd be fun as hell though.

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              • nickmp0wer
                Banned
                • Jul 2004
                • 1427

                #8
                Originally posted by jht3
                Originally posted by nickmp0wer
                id say a early 318 with s14 would be pretty cool. With some suspension a brake upgrades a m3 wouldnt stand a chance.
                uh? what? why would this setup be an m3 killer? the only thing i can think of would be maybe a few pounds lighter.
                a few pounds? i dont know how much the s14 weighs compared to the m10 but the early 318's weigh like 3 or 400 pounds less dont they?

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                • BimmerToad
                  E30 Mastermind
                  • Sep 2004
                  • 1537

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Streetspec_iS
                  early boy + susp + m42w/DASC + 4.27s = SEXUAL FRIGGGIN CHOCLOLATE.
                  Fast and cheap set up :twisted:
                  San Diego BMW repair -> Jake @ www.littlecarshop.com Great guy :up:

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                  • Streetspec_iS
                    E30 Mastermind
                    • Oct 2003
                    • 1622

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Mystikal
                    4.27 wouldn't be too low at all with a stock M42, but with the S/C....maybe. It'd be fun as hell though.
                    this is true. but its all about the fun. plus rowing thru the gears is a good workout.
                    sigpicM42 Brigade ... Throwing craze in the 318

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