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I'm still on the fence about M30 Vs M5x. the 10mpg thing kinda spooks me though. I'm getting 25 out of my seta/eta/bastard now, and I'd like to stay in the 20's if possible, considering my other vehicle is a f150.....Dumpster Fire PilotComment
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M20 + G260 transmission = 497lbs
M52B28 = 148.85 kg = 328.16 lbs
M30 + G260 transmission = 540lbs
So ~60-100lbs heavier? Not extremely huge but a bad place for an extra 100lbs.. Still a massive improvement over the M20
SOURCELast edited by EN318isPDX; 08-18-2014, 11:57 AM.Comment
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I was referring to late model oil filter cap, which is plastic with the dildo thing that can break which leads to oil pressure issues.
M30 gas mileage does not suck, I dd'ed my m30 swap (motor all stock) and did not have a considerable drop in fuel mileage, sure they use more when your romping on it (obviously, larger displacement.) Gearing can be changed also to minimize mpg loss, and it has plenty of torque to overcome low gear ratios.
Without AC components is not really all that much heaver and only noticeable on track/autox, which is able to be compromised with suspension tuning/corner balancing.m106 1990 e30
e36 daily
e32 cruiserComment
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Just my family experience:
Mom's e36 (m52) - 2 engines in 2 years due to overheating and cracking the head, now onto the third engine and the car is up for sale.
Mom's e34 (m30) 4 years no issues
Sister's e28 (m30) 2 years no issues
Dad's e28 (m30) since new - no issues
My e28 (m30) 3 years no issues
My e30 (m30) 6 years no issues
My e36 (m44) 2 years, head gasket
These are only related to engine - plenty of other issues with the cars lolm106 1990 e30
e36 daily
e32 cruiserComment
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Just my family experience:
Mom's e36 (m52) - 2 engines in 2 years due to overheating and cracking the head, now onto the third engine and the car is up for sale.
Mom's e34 (m30) 4 years no issues
Sister's e28 (m30) 2 years no issues
Dad's e28 (m30) since new - no issues
My e28 (m30) 3 years no issues
My e30 (m30) 6 years no issues
My e36 (m44) 2 years, head gasket
These are only related to engine - plenty of other issues with the cars lolComment
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Just my family experience:
Mom's e36 (m52) - 2 engines in 2 years due to overheating and cracking the head, now onto the third engine and the car is up for sale.
Mom's e34 (m30) 4 years no issues
Sister's e28 (m30) 2 years no issues
Dad's e28 (m30) since new - no issues
My e28 (m30) 3 years no issues
My e30 (m30) 6 years no issues
My e36 (m44) 2 years, head gasket
These are only related to engine - plenty of other issues with the cars lolComment
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Maybe im 24v biased, but ive only known people to blow m20s ( watson ) and m30s ( my friend alex, and tigran) since ive been into bmws. Never heard of someone grenading a 24vComment
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