I would go for turbo M20. works well, simple/cheap engine to work on, and makes about the right amount of power for an E30 to be fast but still driveable.
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Originally posted by JordanOriginally posted by peterzKeep in mind, you don't need a turbo'd M30 to get such injuries. I'm sure you could get such injuries in a 1.6l civic.
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I've got a bone stock NA M30 B35 in my car, and I can tell you that it's a fun motor. It "feels" fast. It's not a peaky wind the shit out of me to get any performance kinda of motor - it's got grunt - and can spin preaty high too...
I can drive it lugging it around between 2 and 3k all day long, or I can whind it out. - Classic BMW 6... A turbo would be a bit crazy in a e30 - you're taking seriouse HP there. More then anyone "needs" to have fun in a e30 that's the hell for sure.
Comming from a M30 world I'll give you my 2 cents.
Build M20 - great motor - cost some $$$ - don't expect the world out of it, but a fun project - plus you KNOW it bolts in. Take a look at jordan HP and Tq. It's getting close to a m30!
M50/S50 - Not so sure about these swaps - If you can get the motor for cheap it's worth it. I still can't figure out why no one runs a super charger on these motors...Must be the $$$
M30 - Pain in the ass install - lots of little unknowns - Lots of thing you need to find out - Not much info out there about the details. Hard to find a low mileage block for sale. The motors last forever.
Hope that helps....
....Originally posted by Matt-Bhey does anyone know anyone who gets upset and makes electronics?
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