F20C powered 325i

[Aikmanson]

But the S2000 shifter feel is far superior to an E30's getrag.

I wouldn't call it "far superior", it is very different. It's probably the most crisp shift action I have driven, comparable to a Miata. Everybody knows the s2000 for the 9k rpm limit and the shifter afterall. That being said a full rebuilt e30 shifted assembly with solid bushings and a DSSR has a great shift feel. I like them both in different ways!

I don't see how this swap would be cheaper than an M52. The engine and transmission alone range around 3 - 6 thousand dollars on eBay. I do think this is an amazing swap though, regardless of price. I bet it feels so crisp.

I agree, I wouldn't call it a cost effective swap, especially if we are talking power per dollar. The power band is very different than a BMW i6 though. Super fun in the sports car chassis of the s2000, not sure how it would be in the e30, interesting for sure.

I'm all for people doing new stuff with the e30 platform, always fun to see people push the limits.

[jeenyus]

I don't see how this swap would be cheaper than an M52. The engine and transmission alone range around 3 - 6 thousand dollars on eBay. I do think this is an amazing swap though, regardless of price. I bet it feels so crisp.

[varg]

OK, there's a lot more, but it'll be infinitely easier than trying to swap in the Honda trans too.

But the S2000 shifter feel is far superior to an E30's getrag.

[ahrensNW]

Cmon make a swap kit... plz

[Aikmanson]

As an owner of a 90' 325is and an 03 s2000, you have me interested!

[captain awesome]

Link up the build thread when you get to it Jaker. Super interested in a K swap for my 318is.

[Jaker]

how much did just the adapter cost? the problem I saw was I want the 6 speed haha


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Have a look at the site. I'm pretty sure it works with the E46 BMW 6 speed.

https://kmiata.com

I dont see how this swap is going to suck :) Probably a lighter and more powerful swap than M42 for sure!!

Not sure about lighter. The K20 head is dense! Lots going on there. 100% for sure more powerful though. You should see the ports on this thing. And good for 600whp on stock internals, though I won't be sticking with stock stuff. Pistons, rods and valvesprings and I'll be rev limiting somewhere north of 9,000 and making power to 8,500+.

And not having to spend cubic dollars $$$$$ like I would with an M42 and not even get close to the same power levels.

[Sladek]

There's a K20 to BMW transmission adapter package available from KMiata.



I bought one for my E36 K20 swap with EFR7163. The quality of the pieces is fantastic. And this will make my swap so much easier than making a bunch of custom stuff. Pretty much all I need to fab are the 2 front motor mounts and the turbo manifold. OK, there's a lot more, but it'll be infinitely easier than trying to swap in the Honda trans too.

how much did just the adapter cost? the problem I saw was I want the 6 speed haha


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[wazzu70]

There's a K20 to BMW transmission adapter package available from KMiata.



I bought one for my E36 K20 swap with EFR7163. The quality of the pieces is fantastic. And this will make my swap so much easier than making a bunch of custom stuff. Pretty much all I need to fab are the 2 front motor mounts and the turbo manifold. OK, there's a lot more, but it'll be infinitely easier than trying to swap in the Honda trans too.

I dont see how this swap is going to suck :) Probably a lighter and more powerful swap than M42 for sure!!

[Jaker]

Is there a build thread for your e36?

Sorry. No. Though I really should start one.

[Victell]

There's a K20 to BMW transmission adapter package available from KMiata.

I bought one for my E36 K20 swap with EFR7163.

Is there a build thread for your e36?

[vtechnik]

So glad I found this, sub'd

[Jaker]

There's a K20 to BMW transmission adapter package available from KMiata.



I bought one for my E36 K20 swap with EFR7163. The quality of the pieces is fantastic. And this will make my swap so much easier than making a bunch of custom stuff. Pretty much all I need to fab are the 2 front motor mounts and the turbo manifold. OK, there's a lot more, but it'll be infinitely easier than trying to swap in the Honda trans too.

[Sladek]

Also interested in updates. I'd be curious to know how much of the swap process would be different if swapping a K24 instead of an F20C.

I looked into this as I was thinking the same thing. itll take some oil pan/pickup tube work, an adapter plate for the trans, some wiring changes, some misc coolant line running and maybe some different engine mount arms.

look up the s2000 k swap procedure and you can kinda get an idea of what it takes. my plan was f20c swap and then start prepping for a kswap once that's up and running


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[rturbo 930]

Also interested in updates. I'd be curious to know how much of the swap process would be different if swapping a K24 instead of an F20C.