5.0 engine into an e30? discuss

[OrganicMechanic]

this is only cool if you have a mullet.

[makaio]

its got to be just about the cheapest engine ever made to add power to.

Close, the SB Chevy is the cheapest to add HP to.

[Motorsports]

the only 5.0 that belongs in an e30 is an s62b50

I agree

[LivingLegend06]

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.

[Jbs]

s62 = lightweight monster that is easily able to get over 450hp. oh, and it totally will keep the same balance of the car!



:shifty

[BeirBrennerE30]

the only 5.0 that belongs in an e30 is an s62b50

[willybustaE30]

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.

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.

[drifty340i]

Get a Lexus v8 like mine, 300+ HP alloy done

[JasonC]

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.

[mikeedler]

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.

[Turf1600]

5.0s are the shit for canyon runs

[noid]

5.0 =/= powerful

My buddies 1985 impala only puts down 155 with a 5.0

[Erik]

Don't forget the pontoons in case you drive into the ocean.

HAHAHAHA

[eric (^__^)]

Don't forget the pontoons in case you drive into the ocean.

[CorvallisBMW]

^ what he said

At least do a an LS1 SB