» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | looove 04-16-2024 01:18 PM 04-16-2024 01:18 PM 0 Replies, 1,517 Views | | | | | | 01-28-2008, 12:04 AM | #1 | Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oxford - UK Posts: 1 | New Member Intro Hi All, just thought I'd chuck a bit about myself up in the lounge as an intro. Currently I've had my 1998 318ti sport for 2 years. I've done only cosmetic mods currently however due to fairly regular thrashings the head gasket has just gone. I'm faced with a question that i don't know the answer to: What is the easiest and cheapest engine to fit but will deliver the best results without having to redesign the entire thing? I've spent the last few days scanning through the impressive engine swaps that 318ti.org members have completed, they are truly impressive. I really want to go from 4 cyl to 6 cyl. what is the best entry level way of doing this? Anyway please expect some pics of my car in the next few days. Thanks in advance and I hope to become an active member of this excellent forum. Cheers Ben | | | 01-28-2008, 01:04 AM | #2 | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 | welcome! i have no value to add as far as what is the best/easiest engine swap. __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts 2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | 01-28-2008, 01:07 AM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,305 | welcome aboard man. there are a few options for engines but i can't really give any concrete help on what would be easiest. I would think an M52 would be though | | | 01-28-2008, 01:50 AM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,275 | welcome __________________ Sean 1995 Active | | | 01-28-2008, 03:13 AM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 3,212 | welcome to the site, yea i think an M52 might be your answer. | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |