Right now I have the m42, but am wanting some more POWAAA!! (Jeremy Clarkson), so I'm looking into some engine swaps. What're my best options for motors as far as ease of maintenance, aftermarket availability, and not going to break the bank? I was thinking s52, but I've noticed they're hard to come by, and no I don't have the money for s85 twin turbo.
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1990 S50 goodness. -
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ok I guess I'll do some more searching then1990 S50 goodness.Comment
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also an s54 or an m70 but those require a bit more time and fabricationsigpicComment
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s50 is the easiest with the most bang for buck. Not to mention if it isn't enough, a turbo will suffice for any amount of power you want. I hear an s52 isn't much more work though.sigpicComment
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there's someone on s14.net swapping an sr20det into an M3. Really, if you have the time and money you can put anything in there.
Also, look up the LS-1 into an e30 on this board. Just to get you thinking.sigpic89 M3Comment
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Easiest in terms of time and money:
M/S50/52
M30
most expensive: S38/S54/M70Comment
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The way I see it, if you know how to swap an engine, you don't need to ask which one.
IMO, the best "bang for the buck" has to be the M30.
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LS1 swap is pretty involved, but if you have the fab skills and money it would be pretty amazing. There are a bunch of things to do such as cutting and reshaping the oil pan. Also I know the booster has to be moved and I think it has to be custom, but you may be able to use the e34-v8 setup.Estoril E36 M3/4/5 | Toledo E53 X5 3.0 | LeMans E90 335D M-Sport
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ford 302
caddie northstar
2jz
sr20-det
b16a2
those are great also...
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I'm a huge fan of the M30/M88/S38, and the M30 is easy enough to come by. Very reliable, too.Comment
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True, but the s50 is also good, more expensive, but more power, and a more modern engine. Either way is good.Originally posted by StereoInstaller1 View PostsigpicComment
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