The AWD must be pretty bad for ecconomy. I manage 9L/100km highway with the M30B35! City mileage is a bit sobering though - between 14L/100km and 17L/100km depending on how enthusiastic I am feeling ;)
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Originally posted by Andrew325is View PostN52 isn’t on the list because it requires too much custom work. These 3 engines are easy to put in an E30 using off-the-shelf parts. In regards to DBW on the M54, there’s no reason to delete it. The electronic pedal is easy to install and I believe it gives a nicer experience than the cable throttle.
Also, let’s assume the E30 you’re putting this into doesn’t have an engine. There’s this weird purist thing going on where people think M42s only belong in a 318is, and it seems people either love them or hate them and those who hate them seem to be very vocal about it. It’s very odd. Kinda thinking I should stick an M42 into my 325is just so people can hate on it. :)
My swap was not stock though so it was more fun than usual. Standalone engine management, bigger cams, ltw flywheel, ZF320, 3.73 rear gears. Its pretty fun and throttle response is good with the cams and better engine tuning. The 3.73 gears with the ZF is like 4.44 gears with the G240 so it is geared to go! Overall pretty fun car and the original intent was to turbo it.
I don’t dislike the swap but if I were to do something today it would be an N52 hands down. Lightweight, 6cyl sound, torque, power.
Not that anyone cares but I figured I would weigh in since I went from M20 to M42 thats tweaked a bit but wish I had an N52...-Nick
M42 on VEMS
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Originally posted by wazzu70 View Post
FWIW I swapped an M42 into my 325i :) This was a long time ago though when there were not a lot of good options available. I drove a friends 85 318i and liked the feeling on turn in with less weight over the front axle and my M20 was tired so I decided to put in an M42 because I didn’t want the weight of an iron block 24v.
My swap was not stock though so it was more fun than usual. Standalone engine management, bigger cams, ltw flywheel, ZF320, 3.73 rear gears. Its pretty fun and throttle response is good with the cams and better engine tuning. The 3.73 gears with the ZF is like 4.44 gears with the G240 so it is geared to go! Overall pretty fun car and the original intent was to turbo it.
I don’t dislike the swap but if I were to do something today it would be an N52 hands down. Lightweight, 6cyl sound, torque, power.
Not that anyone cares but I figured I would weigh in since I went from M20 to M42 thats tweaked a bit but wish I had an N52...
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The M54 is great on paper and would be my choice for a daily driver, but I've read a ton of stories about head bolts pulling out their threads when you go to change the head gasket. That's a deal breaker for me. Can anyone with first hand experience comment on the prevalence of this?
it's a Kenny Powers quote on wheels
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The threads pulling out of the block is common if the engine has been overheated, this is the case on the aluminum m52 as well. Many have used thread repair tactics to repair this issue. I would love a n52 in my e30, but no off the shelf installation options has me leaning to the m54. The m54 is also a great engine but n52's are easier & cheaper to find used, all are 3.0 and are lighter with higher horsepower potential.
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I changed the original post a little and added more poll options including M30 and N52. You're welcome to change your answer if you've already voted.Last edited by Andrew325is; 08-23-2019, 10:17 PM.
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yuk89 E30 325is Lachs Silber - currently M20B31, M20B33 in the works, stroked to the hilt...
new build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=317505
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Originally posted by Andrew325is View PostMy E30 is a daily driver that I use for running errands around town, so if I swap an engine into it I want one that is inexpensive, fairly reliable, and provides better fuel economy. I would also want something more modern with OBD2. So an M44 fits the bill for me. I think it would be neat to have a high-spec 318is (with the 325is options).Last edited by benz-tech; 08-24-2019, 07:17 AM.You say "Where are your other two cylinders?"
I say "Where's your other camshaft?"
Frankenmotor: if an M42, M44, M20, S50, and S52 were to have a kid.
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Originally posted by digger View PostyukOBD1 M54/M52TU swap as a M50b25
Z4 non powered steering rack fits e30
Euro e46 2005/6 320d 6mt gearbox into E30 with M20 hardy and beck 1985 327s engine
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Originally posted by benz-tech View PostThis is basically what I did. Swapped in full sport leather with a ski-pass rear seat, premium sound, fogs, is lip and rear spoiler and a crack-free dash. It’s not the fastest e30 out there, but it looks clean and classic. Plus it hangs with m20 cars and gets over 30mpg. Look, if CA ever scraps the Bar97 smog requirements, I will prob hunt down an M54. ‘Till then, my M44/42 Frankenmotor brings a smile every time I hit 7k.
Waganstyle, that engine is interesting. Is it from an S2000?
Are the new poll options selectable? I can't tell.
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Originally posted by Andrew325is View Post
That's awesome!
Waganstyle, that engine is interesting. Is it from an S2000?
Are the new poll options selectable? I can't tell.
As for the honda motor... I agree with digger
YUK
Not talking shit on honda motors, but I would never put one in a classic BMW.
and yes, that's from an s2k
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