e30 people in provo?

[drewpackard]

looking for some people in provo or nearby areas who have done engine swaps or built there own e30. i am planning on doing a swap and would like to know what you have done and how it runs. its a big project and im looking to put about 10 thousand dollars into this project. who can help give advice or guide me twards good deals or suggestions.

get back to me in the thread or PM me and lets talk.

[Dj Buttchug]

bring it to cedar city and I can help you!

[Farbin Kaiber]

Bring it due north to Eastern Idaho and I'll get it done for you. I'm only an additional 40 miles further than Cedar City. I can pickup with a trailer too.

[drewpackard]

what engine would you guys recommend doing?

[Farbin Kaiber]

S52. OBDII. Six speed.

[Dj Buttchug]

1Jz swap.

[drewpackard]

What would a 1jz engine cost and is it going to be a pain i'm the ass to fit into the car

[Dj Buttchug]

What would a 1jz engine cost and is it going to be a pain i'm the ass to fit into the car

for you i now retract my previous comment and recommend an m50 swap.

[drewpackard]

everyone doeas the m50 and i have already done one of those with my cousin into his car i want something faster then that i was thinking the s52 or s54 its going to be alot of work but i have a shop and a few guys to help. i want to know what people have done so i can find there personal pros and cons. i want to hear what they like and what makes it better or worse to do the swaps

[Farbin Kaiber]

You have a shop? Nevermind, I was offering to do the swap for you because you sound kinda like someone that has no idea what they are getting into. Now, I see you think you know what you are getting into, so I'll change my response to...

[Dj Buttchug]

okay well in that case it all depends on how much you want to spend and youre final goals. What do you want to use the car for? How much work and fabrication are you willing/capable of doing. How much power? comfort and drivability?

with 10gs you can do alot. refine your options a little bit. V8? inline 6? a bmw powerplant?
the options here are endless...

[drewpackard]

i want it for track racing as well as street legal the combination of the 2 will be a hard fit. i want a inline 6 the 10 gs has to cover paint extra parts interior work wheels and alot more. its not that i think i know what i am doing cause obviously i am seeking advice. i have a shop through a friend of mine. i can work there but doesnt mean i know everything about doing this.

[Farbin Kaiber]

So, if you have to paint too, I'm thinking sport interior, coilovers, m52+zf, wheels/tires, and you are about spent.

Again, I suggest you start looking at members rides threads, project forum threads, and start to find what look, and requirements you are looking for. Then start to decide what you really want to do. How about you post some pictures of what you are starting with?

[drewpackard]

i will post the pics when i get home from work today. that will be in a few hours.

[Farbin Kaiber]

It's an 87 325iS, right? How about some info. What is the mileage? Does it run in it's present state? How long have you owned it? How old are you? Is this your first BMW?