s14 or s50

[dude8383]

fuck that...do what you think is going to be easier on your wallet. if the s50 will be cheaper in the end DO IT. and most importantly, fuck the purists, its your god damn car and shouldn't have to worry about some moron's concerned that your car isn't a real E30 M3. At least you'll be dropping in an M3 engine!!

[Steve30]

S14 because I promise it will still be a better car than you can handle.

I'm not sleighting you either, if you want to have a fun car and really learn how to drive the thing then leave the S14 in until it blows up. Adding more power will just hide mistakes and bad habits that all of have when we're behind the wheel.

But, being a student, I'm assuming track antics are not your primary purpose for the car so an S50 would make a neat street car.



(even if it is heresy ;))

[DaveInLA]

If you're going to run an S50, why not just stick it in a 325 car?

An E30 M3 with an S50 isn't really an E30 M3 anymore, IMO.

[e9nine]

http://www.s14.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=19214

Vlad's m3 with a euro s50 was driven by a pro on the track. Read the above link for his opinion.

It's your car, do what you want to do with it.

[ptownTSI]

sell both your s14 and the S50. buy an LS6 and a T56!



ftw, this is america. you cant get a streudel powered engine to make 405 n/a hp w/out spending 20k

[CleanAzzE30z]

Practical terms = S50

Cock-bragging luxury-of-being-able-afford-to-mod-and-maintain-an-S14 factor = S14

Youll throw off the balance a bit no matter if the engine gets lightened to better than S14 weight, because its not only about how much it weighs, but where that weight is (over the front axle). but that will be negligible on the street. Youll still kill most cars on the road on the twisties. I used to be an ardent purist, still am in most respects, but the S14 is just a temperamental engine, and an S50 can suit people (for thei own aims and particular tastes) jst fine, and thats what its all about. Besides making mine more valuable in the future. Take this from someone who would never change the S14 out of his car. but I completely understand the motivations for doing so and no longer get ass-hurt when someone wants to do it. When you think about it coldly, unbiasedly, and with no emotions, then the S50 would be the clear choice. No hard feelings need to be had about it. All that purist shits gay anyways. Let people mod their car how they want, fuck it.

Mariano

[CleanAzzE30z]

sell both your s14 and the S50. buy an LS6 and a T56!



ftw, this is america. you cant get a streudel powered engine to make 405 n/a hp w/out spending 20k

Now I still have to get over that. Thats still butchering a very rare and sought after car that is only going up in price for putting in mindless U.S. torque and straight line dick-comparing acceleration. I say at least stick to BMW but Im still conflicted. Whatever. ;)

Mariano

[Jand3rson]

An E30 M3 with an S50 isn't really an E30 M3 anymore, IMO.

I'll never subscribe to this line of thinking. The chassis code is E30. The car is an M3. It's still an E30 M3.

That's exactly the same as saying an E30 325i with an M50 isn't an E30 325i anymore.

[Steve30]

Uhhhh......okay?

[Jand3rson]

Uhhhh......okay?

Was what I said really that confusing?

I wasn't replying to you, anyway.

[Steve30]

It wasn't confusing at all.

But your argument is flawed. There is nothing that makes a 325i/is special. Swapping engines doesn't diminish the character of the car.

An E30 M3 is a package; it is designed particularly for its included components and proved itself on racetracks. Swapping an engine takes away from what makes an E30 M3 an E30 M3.

I see what you're saying, but using chassis codes and whatnot to justify an E30 M3 remaining as such even with an S50 swap is false.


*this is not a flame*

[Jand3rson]

It wasn't confusing at all.

But your argument is flawed. There is nothing that makes a 325i/is special. Swapping engines doesn't diminish the character of the car.

An E30 M3 is a package; it is designed particularly for its included components. Swapping an engine in it takes away from what makes an E30 M3 an E30 M3.

I see what you're saying, but using chassis codes and whatnot to justify an E30 M3 remaining as such even with an S50 swap is false.

Well, that's just where you and I differ, I suppose. :up:

[Steve30]

Amen to having different opinions.

:)

[rwh11385]

supercharge a m42 with a DA kit and really piss off the purists. but heh, it should be a lighter engine and more balanced!

[dude8383]

supercharge a m42 with a DA kit and really piss off the purists. but heh, it should be a lighter engine and more balanced!

hehe that would really piss em off..