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  • e30polak
    R3V OG
    • Nov 2006
    • 6136
    #1

    5.0 engine into an e30? discuss

    i want to see if anyone has done this, and how hard it would be. my buddy put an aluminum block 5.0 engine into his datsun 510 and it's the most ridiculous car i've ever driven. i think it would be cheap enough and lots of fun in an e30.
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    • Tavern Gnome
      R3VLimited
      • Jul 2007
      • 2137
      #2
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        • CorvallisBMW
          Long Schlong Longhammer
          • Feb 2005
          • 13039
          #3
          ^ what he said

          At least do a an LS1 SB

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            • eric (^__^)
              E30 Fanatic
              • Dec 2007
              • 1409
              #4
              Don't forget the pontoons in case you drive into the ocean.
              Not that I care, of course.

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                • Erik
                  R3V Elite
                  • Oct 2005
                  • 5370
                  #5
                  Originally posted by eric (^__^)
                  Don't forget the pontoons in case you drive into the ocean.
                  HAHAHAHA
                  -Erik
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                  Originally posted by 87e30
                  I just want to dance with some beezies

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                    • noid
                      E30 Mastermind
                      • Feb 2008
                      • 1529
                      #6
                      5.0 =/= powerful

                      My buddies 1985 impala only puts down 155 with a 5.0
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                        • Turf1600
                          R3V OG
                          • Nov 2006
                          • 9815
                          #7
                          5.0s are the shit for canyon runs
                          "We praise or find fault, depending on which of the two provides more opportunity for our powers of judgement to shine."

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                            • mikeedler
                              R3V OG
                              • Feb 2004
                              • 6707
                              #8
                              back in my american muscle days early1990s a 5.0 was the reference for the Mustang motor. 214hp if I remember right.
                              actually I have even seen one stuffed into an e30 over here in germany. not really all that impressive actually with all the other motor possibilities out there. a low boost turbo on a stock internal 325i should be stronger.-- and handle better.

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                                • JasonC
                                  Site Manager
                                  • Aug 2006
                                  • 14451
                                  #9
                                  Originally posted by noid
                                  5.0 =/= powerful

                                  My buddies 1985 impala only puts down 155 with a 5.0
                                  Two different motors .



                                  It has been done. There's one on bf.c somewhere. Plus there has been some on craigslist and ebay from time to time. And i don't see how a aluminum block 302 would be cheap to build.

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                                    • drifty340i
                                      E30 Enthusiast
                                      • Oct 2004
                                      • 1076
                                      #10
                                      Get a Lexus v8 like mine, 300+ HP alloy done
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                                        • willybustaE30
                                          Advanced Member
                                          • Apr 2006
                                          • 143
                                          #11
                                          i have plans on doing a LS1 & T56 swap (6speed) some time within in the next few months.
                                          just wait'n for the tax stimulus check to finish off a few parts on the list.
                                          garrett on one of the other forums is almost complete with his.

                                          Originally posted by e30polak
                                          i want to see if anyone has done this, and how hard it would be. my buddy put an aluminum block 5.0 engine into his datsun 510 and it's the most ridiculous car i've ever driven. i think it would be cheap enough and lots of fun in an e30.

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                                            • BeirBrennerE30
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                                              • Oct 2003
                                              • 2740
                                              #12
                                              the only 5.0 that belongs in an e30 is an s62b50
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                                                • Jbs
                                                  Member
                                                  • Jan 2008
                                                  • 88
                                                  #13
                                                  s62 = lightweight monster that is easily able to get over 450hp. oh, and it totally will keep the same balance of the car!



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                                                    • LivingLegend06
                                                      E30 Mastermind
                                                      • Dec 2006
                                                      • 1604
                                                      #14
                                                      The 5.0 isn't a bad engine at all, its just really choked from the factory. its got to be just about the cheapest engine ever made to add power to.

                                                      I have not seen any 5.0 e30, but it is actually a fairly common swap into a miata, and it makes for an exciting miata.

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                                                        • Motorsports
                                                          R3VLimited
                                                          • Feb 2007
                                                          • 2882
                                                          #15
                                                          Originally posted by BeirBrennerE30
                                                          the only 5.0 that belongs in an e30 is an s62b50
                                                          I agree
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