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JoeyBello
09-07-2007, 06:03 PM
There is an e30 m3 engine and tranny for sale on ebay. I know these are bigger 4cyls then ours. But i don't remember what kind of HP or torque they make? anyone know? How hard is it to swap an e30 motor into an e36? is the power worth it?:confused:
trickiekid
09-07-2007, 06:14 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-M3-1989-BMW-M3-1989-BMW-E30-M3-S14-ENGINE-TRANS-FOR-SALE-COMPLETE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6131QQihZ005QQitemZ150158771277QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

This web site? It says a 2.3l as for power you got me. It says it has the conforti chip in it.
JoeyBello
09-07-2007, 06:41 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-M3-1989-BMW-M3-1989-BMW-E30-M3-S14-ENGINE-TRANS-FOR-SALE-COMPLETE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6131QQihZ005QQitemZ150158771277QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

This web site? It says a 2.3l as for power you got me. It says it has the conforti chip in it.


Yeah thats it, the guy said it makes 195hp stock- not sure of that is correct?

How about a more common swap then.. the 2.5 or 2.8 from the other e36's ... finding a e36 or e46 m3 engine is probably harder and more expensive. I need more power.. I know in Europe they made the 323ti and 325ti which means those swaps are pretty simple, I also know from message boards that the 2.8 and m3 engine have been done,

Another engine I am curious about but have heard of any swaps is the e46 3.0 which is almost as fast as the m3. can that be done? I would think that would be the best swap to do.
1996 328ti
09-07-2007, 07:15 PM
The best thing to do would be to find an OBD-II motor if you are looking at a 1996-1999 ti.
Anything is possible.
I suppose if I could have my wish I'd want an S54 or Euro S52.
316i compact
09-07-2007, 07:20 PM
It is difficult to use the E46 3.0 M54 because it has electronic throttle control.
AutoM3otives
09-07-2007, 07:29 PM
Go for a Euro S50B32. You live in NY, theres a plethora of those engines there and in NJ.
JoeyBello
09-07-2007, 07:33 PM
Go for a Euro S50B32. You live in NY, theres a plethora of those engines there and in NJ.

what engine that from? I am not familiar at all with the BMW engine codes. I guess too many years driving honda's and acuras lol
AutoM3otives
09-07-2007, 07:33 PM
Euro M3 3.2
321 hp compared to the U.S. 240hp engine.
JoeyBello
09-07-2007, 07:34 PM
The best thing to do would be to find an OBD-II motor if you are looking at a 1996-1999 ti.
Anything is possible.
I suppose if I could have my wish I'd want an S54 or Euro S52.

Can you tell me about your swap? Has anyone every done a DASC or swap on an AUTO? because mine is automatic.
DustenT
09-07-2007, 08:02 PM
Can you tell me about your swap? Has anyone every done a DASC or swap on an AUTO? because mine is automatic.

I've done both. Started as an Auto, then swapped the tranny to a 5 speed. Lots of work, lots of money.
JoeyBello
09-07-2007, 08:03 PM
Euro M3 3.2
321 hp compared to the U.S. 240hp engine.

why do u say they are easy to get in NY? any EURO or JDM motor is usually BIG BUCKS for my experience.

but yeah i remember the 2001 m3 was the first one to get the same HP and the other countries.
JoeyBello
09-07-2007, 08:04 PM
I've done both. Started as an Auto, then swapped the tranny to a 5 speed. Lots of work, lots of money.


whats an auto with DASC run 0-60 and 1/4mi and what are the stock numbers?