Black top BEAMS 3SGE E30

[Chaos Theory]

Why not a 3SGTE?

3SGTE never came in RWD configuration which adds the difficulties of finding and piecing together all the bits associated with turning the engine 90degrees.
Nissan CA18DET or SR20DET would probably be the way to go for cheap turbo power.


I also believe that NA is where it's at. You just cant beat the sound and response of a hypo high comp N/A motor with open ITB's and tuned length screaming up to 9,000RPM.

[Anthony88ac]

do it!!!

[DavidV]

Why not a 3SGTE?

-- DavidV :D

[Chaos Theory]

H1V8 is probably the coolest V8 ever.

I've got a 2.0 Zetec laying around that I was going to use in a MK2 Escort but I ended up selling that car to fund building my AE86.

A well built Zetec would be a decent engine for an E30 but I don't think many would be able to look past the Ford badge.

[Supadave]

added pic

This is pretty cool, but pricey.

http://www.h1v8.com/page/page/1562068.htm

look how small it is sitting next to a 2.0 ford engine

[E-Thirty]

I say go for it. If you have the means/resources to complete it, why not?

[naplesE30]

I see this being more work then worth the cheap price of the engine. I am not sure what all engines you have access to being in Australia but it seems like there would be easier swaps for the $$$. But, by all means I would love to see you pull it off. I guess you canalways buy an engine, test fit it to see what all fab is needed and if worse comes to worse sell the engine for what you bought it for.

[Bimmerman325i]

I think it's a wicked swap idea.

[Chaos Theory]

Do it, just measure the height, the 3S is quite a tall engine.

That is one thing that has me concerned, however, a raised hood with the inner skeleton removed or complete FRP/Carbon replacement could possibly provide enough room.

The E30s hood latching design makes it seem quite easy to move up 25-30mm. This should also provide better heat dissipation, acting as a vent.

[antil33t]

Do it, just measure the height, the 3S is quite a tall engine.

[Chaos Theory]

(although the RS200 didn't come in the US, so it probably won't be THAT cheap this side of the pond)

After a search on eBay US I found quite a few engine packages for roughly the same price.

The RAV 4 and MR2 BEAMS 3SGE are cheaper as they're only single VVT-I but would be a harder conversion as they aren't in RWD configuration. I don't think they would even be worth it, unless you were planning to disable the VVTI and install large cams.

[E30SPDFRK]

Because you can put in other motors that make more power for less money.

[woodisgood]

2002.

[Chaos Theory]

S14 would cost quite a bit more and the idea of M3's dying makes me want to kill kittens.

[Wh33lhop]

My first thought was "why" seeing as the S14 fits the bill fine. But, if it's relatively cheap (although the RS200 didn't come in the US, so it probably won't be THAT cheap this side of the pond) and you won't have to "sacrifice" another E30 M3 soul, why not.