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Which engine would you choose for a swap?
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Originally posted by MrBurgundy View PostYes, do whatever makes you happy. There is a good reason to care about an ancient power train, i'd argue. It's a huge part of the driving experience having a period/manufacture correct engine in a classic car. Over the past 10 years of owning e30s, I could never bring myself to take out an m20 and replace it with a 24v. An m20 just feel so right in there.
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Originally posted by Wanganstyle View PostPhoto is my s2000. Installing a Chevy LSX or Honda engine in a e30 is a marvelous thing. DO WHATEVER MAKES YOU HAPPY. No reason to care too much about the ancient bmw powertrain options when you can choose to have bald eagles in your engine bay or vtec unicorn farts. I’ve driven a e30m3 and it was quaint. But a s14 engine is shit compared to a f20c or a k24 or a lsx
There is a good reason to care about an ancient power train, i'd argue.
It's a huge part of the driving experience having a period/manufacture correct engine in a classic car.
Over the past 10 years of owning e30s, I could never bring myself to take out an m20 and replace it with a 24v. An m20 just feel so right in there.
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Originally posted by Andrew325is View PostThat's awesome! 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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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 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.
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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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N52/N54 is a lot better in that regard. I limped one home 15 miles with no water pump. The temp stabilized at 135c (lucky it was cold and raining). Never had any problems or leaks after replacing the pump.
They are designed to run at 115c stock, so I felt pretty confident it would be fine.
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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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