If you could use any engine in the E30...

[Funkmasta]

Personally, I would go with a 5cyl Mercedes Diesel.

[318isbmw]

500ci AMC by INDY cylinder heads. Or some Ray Barton HEMI (with the cross ram setup)


Why?
I like the thump of a V8.

I agree with you there, although I think I'd prefer either the overplayed LSx idea, or for something fun if weight wasn't a worry a Ford sideoiler.

[einstein57]

take your pick

http://www.supercars.net/gallery/118587/536/1.html

[delatlanta1281]

three m10s.
Stacked on top of each other with real long belts.
I would get what's his nuts to fab me some crazy carbon fiber hood.

[bimmer_E30]

VQ35,SR20,2007 subaru STI engine...


the VQ is the best stock sounding engine.

[SamE30e]

The new v8 from the latest m3.... something about high revving v8s that are compact that I really like.

Have you heard them in person? Or driven one?

They're fucking insane!

[JasonC]

500ci AMC by INDY cylinder heads. Or some Ray Barton HEMI (with the cross ram setup)


Why?
I like the thump of a V8.

[Jean]

The new v8 from the latest m3.... something about high revving v8s that are compact that I really like.

[wolfgangstbd]

what about the bmw p83 f1 engine? :)

[kronus]

realistic option: 3800 series II

We have an Olds Intrigue with one of those in it, and that thing pulls like all hell.

[SamE30e]

20b
3SGTE
LSx
2jzgte

[e30s52]

VQ35de Lots of power, they sound awsome they are attached to a six speed gear box, plus plenty of morons have wrecked their g35 or 350z, so you could pick one up on the cheap.

Why would you put that pos motor in an e30?

Wartsila-Sulzer RTA96-C...look it up

Might be alittle on the front heavy side but fuck it..with 53xxx hp its bound to get us going

Seen it. I wonder how much they dumped into that motor.

[daniel]

Ferrari v12 from the 599

exactly what i was going to say

[E30SPDFRK]

Ferrari v12 from the 599

[Hick]

So could you technically tell people you have 2 motors?

i dont recall saying this....