You have a $350 1984 318i. What Engine swap do you do? M50/52-M20-M30

[scarecrow]

I'm having a hard time deciding what motor I want to throw in my car. Looking to build a budget track/auto x car for next summer to mess around with. Maybe you guys can help me decide :D

[mr2peak]

For $350, I start by making a list of OEM stuff I need to replace to make it a decent driver, like wheel bearings, etc. Then I would research AutoX classes and rulesets, then put together the best suspension the rules allow. Brake refresh would be high on the list.

Engine swap would happen much later, and would depend on what class I wanted to compete in. It's not worth building a car that doesn't follow a ruleset.

[Dirty325ix]

Good deal
but probably need to say what your budget is
But for me I wish I had a m60

[bimma360]

M60 all the way!

[Hooffenstein HD]

M30 bolts right up to that box.

[E30 Wagen]

NVM50, M30, or M44. I think a budget M50 stroker would be fun, or I think it would be cool to bore out a M44 for some oversized, lightweight aftermarket pistons (I guess that wouldn't be cheap, though).

[DER E30]

LS swap/cage/coils/dragslicks/ tiny exhaust pipes with cutouts

[F34R]

m30

[flyboyx]

wtf? total m30b35 swap here. find one at a pick n' pull jy for less than 400 bux. BAM!!! (as emeril would say)

i agree with above. fix all the shit first. get yourself a good running car.

[TSI]

M6x.

[krawtkart]

You people with decently populated states make engine searches sound easy. If you just want the fun factor, keep the old engine, if you are looking to be more competitive, the m50 sounds to be the best option. The m10 feels like it's running out of steam on some faster courses.

[slammin.e28]

Refresh entire suspension.

No doubt a $350 e30 has been neglected.

Then, engine swap pls M30 or M60.

[ThatOneEuroE30]

M30 all the way

[Good & Tight]

Junk yard M30 add some boost = rape super cars all day long with a smile.

[Jamaican_Blitzkrieger]

M6x RIGHT NOW!