Engine swap in the bay area?

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    Noobie
    • Mar 2009
    • 1

    #1

    Engine swap in the bay area?

    Hi. New here, my dinan m3/4 was just totaled and I was able to get my hands on a clean 91 318i. I still have my s52 so im wondering if any of you guys knew of a place that could get the swap done and for how much. I would try and learn to do this myself but I dont have any time with work and what not. Any help would be appreciated. thanks in advance
  • graphikg
    Banned
    • Jan 2008
    • 1614

    #2
    Typical price you will find is ~3k just for the labor if you have ALL the parts.

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    • deutschman
      R3V Elite
      • May 2008
      • 5958

      #3
      A1 Imports

      (415) 256-1949 | 1575 E. Francisco Blvd, San Rafael, CA
      HIGHLY recommended!
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      "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten."

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      • decorated1
        Advanced Member
        • Nov 2008
        • 197

        #4
        I heard there's this guy Jason of c3 motorsport, look it uo on norcale30

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        • Rodoni
          E30 Mastermind
          • Sep 2007
          • 1838

          #5
          Jason does great work. His e30 is sick!
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          • hugh jass
            R3VLimited
            • Dec 2003
            • 2220

            #6
            schatz and krum in sacramento has done a couple and helped me get mine running. call stu if you're interested. 916-381-3144
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            • Alkasquawlik
              R3V Elite
              • Feb 2008
              • 4557

              #7
              Edge Motorworks in Dublin

              SC*AR

              Originally posted by JamesE30
              And with a car looking like yours I imagine the balance shall tip in the favor of insult, like a big fat fucking retarded fucking black girl on a see-saw, opposite... a dwarf.

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              • CCE30
                Noobie
                • Sep 2009
                • 21

                #8
                Agree with the recommendations.

                What's the process (and cost) to get the thing BAR'd?

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                • graphikg
                  Banned
                  • Jan 2008
                  • 1614

                  #9
                  I know edge will charge 3k just for labor.

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                  • Javier h
                    E30 Enthusiast
                    • Sep 2007
                    • 1189

                    #10
                    3k just for labor? i thought it was 1800!

                    would labor on another swap be less expensive? m30?

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                    • graphikg
                      Banned
                      • Jan 2008
                      • 1614

                      #11
                      probably. 1800, no way.

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                      • Rodoni
                        E30 Mastermind
                        • Sep 2007
                        • 1838

                        #12
                        ya def not 1800...3k sounds about right.

                        as for other motor swaps, i dont think youre gonna get too much cheaper. most of the work is still required.
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                        • fiftytakedowns
                          R3VLimited
                          • Feb 2009
                          • 2460

                          #13
                          Originally posted by deutschman
                          A1 Imports

                          (415) 256-1949 | 1575 E. Francisco Blvd, San Rafael, CA
                          HIGHLY recommended!

                          I Second this highly
                          I was an apprentice to JP Cadoux, you should see his work.

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                          Edit:

                          After checking out JP,
                          Look up Bill Arnold BMW in San Rafael (down the street from JP)
                          he owns an s52 cabrio, his co-workers own m50 swapped e30s, and he has done too many s50 swaps you can count. he knows the swap inside and out.
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