e30 M3 engine or e36
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How about the e36? What kind of mileage would that get in my car? (5-speed, 3.73 rear)
www.bmwworld.com It's not hidden information or anything...
by the way if you want gas mileage get an M42 - the 4 cylinder introduced in the late 80's/early 90's in the 318is. Probably one of bmw's best motors - M50(2)/S50(2) is literally the same thing but with 2 more cylinders....
by the way if you want gas mileage get an M42 - the 4 cylinder introduced in the late 80's/early 90's in the 318is. Probably one of bmw's best motors - M50(2)/S50(2) is literally the same thing but with 2 more cylinders....
You'll need to modify the motor mounts, you'll need to use the e36 tranny, you'll need a new driveshaft, and you'll need a new differently geared rear end. It is quite a complex swap - definitely possible in your garage or driveway though.
You will need this though,
http://www.zionsvilleautosport.com/..._Code=6134&Product_Code=ETCCC&Category_Code=S
You will need this though,
http://www.zionsvilleautosport.com/..._Code=6134&Product_Code=ETCCC&Category_Code=S
What do the E30's with the M50 or S50 get for mileage???? I am wanting to do this swap too.. .maybe this winter.
The newer M42 four cylinder engine is not a bad idea. You can get one used with lots of life left in them for relatively cheap. The four cylinder E30's weighed a lot less, like 300 pounds less or something. I could be wrong on that figure. So if you really want good gas mileage, then go with the M42. Car will be light weight, and have a small but good motor. You can get some power out of them too... but I dont know how much.
I thought the M50/S50 would bolt up to the stock tranny in teh E30's. Granted if you got on M motor you would want the bigger and stronger tansmission. If this is not true please tell me. Good to know this before I start swapping the engine on my car.
Gas just hit like $2.75 a gallon here in oregon. Premium is over $3 a gallon now. I am all for gas mileage. I have even considered buying a used M49(?) engine from eruope and putting it into my car. THey made a deseil version of the M50 in Europe..... what would an E30 with a deisel engien get for mileage.....?
Aaron
The newer M42 four cylinder engine is not a bad idea. You can get one used with lots of life left in them for relatively cheap. The four cylinder E30's weighed a lot less, like 300 pounds less or something. I could be wrong on that figure. So if you really want good gas mileage, then go with the M42. Car will be light weight, and have a small but good motor. You can get some power out of them too... but I dont know how much.
I thought the M50/S50 would bolt up to the stock tranny in teh E30's. Granted if you got on M motor you would want the bigger and stronger tansmission. If this is not true please tell me. Good to know this before I start swapping the engine on my car.
Gas just hit like $2.75 a gallon here in oregon. Premium is over $3 a gallon now. I am all for gas mileage. I have even considered buying a used M49(?) engine from eruope and putting it into my car. THey made a deseil version of the M50 in Europe..... what would an E30 with a deisel engien get for mileage.....?
Aaron
ldzpstnr said:
What do the E30's with the M50 or S50 get for mileage???? I am wanting to do this swap too.. .maybe this winter.
The newer M42 four cylinder engine is not a bad idea. You can get one used with lots of life left in them for relatively cheap. The four cylinder E30's weighed a lot less, like 300 pounds less or something. I could be wrong on that figure. So if you really want good gas mileage, then go with the M42. Car will be light weight, and have a small but good motor. You can get some power out of them too... but I dont know how much.
I thought the M50/S50 would bolt up to the stock tranny in teh E30's. Granted if you got on M motor you would want the bigger and stronger tansmission. If this is not true please tell me. Good to know this before I start swapping the engine on my car.
Gas just hit like $2.75 a gallon here in oregon. Premium is over $3 a gallon now. I am all for gas mileage. I have even considered buying a used M49(?) engine from eruope and putting it into my car. THey made a deseil version of the M50 in Europe..... what would an E30 with a deisel engien get for mileage.....?
Aaron
The newer M42 four cylinder engine is not a bad idea. You can get one used with lots of life left in them for relatively cheap. The four cylinder E30's weighed a lot less, like 300 pounds less or something. I could be wrong on that figure. So if you really want good gas mileage, then go with the M42. Car will be light weight, and have a small but good motor. You can get some power out of them too... but I dont know how much.
I thought the M50/S50 would bolt up to the stock tranny in teh E30's. Granted if you got on M motor you would want the bigger and stronger tansmission. If this is not true please tell me. Good to know this before I start swapping the engine on my car.
Gas just hit like $2.75 a gallon here in oregon. Premium is over $3 a gallon now. I am all for gas mileage. I have even considered buying a used M49(?) engine from eruope and putting it into my car. THey made a deseil version of the M50 in Europe..... what would an E30 with a deisel engien get for mileage.....?
Aaron
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. It's about 90 - 110 lbs lighter depending on what you got in it. The big advantage of the 4 cylinder is the weight is mostly behind the front axle.M50 is much heavier than the m20 too. The problem with the tranny in the e30 is it is a piece of shit, literally. Both the ZF and the getrag. Synchro's only in 2, 3, 4, and 5, and tons of slop.