Hey guys,
Alright here I go. I own a 1983 318i e30, now the car was in an accident and the front end got a bit smashed in. Needs new bonnet, grills, lights, bumper, apron, radiator mounts ect. I can get all these (was quoted $950 for a nose cut, reasonable price?). But about a month before the accident at a service I was told that the engine was on its way out, the cylinders were down on pressure and a couple of other little things. In the crash the radiator was wreaked, as was the fan, the water pump and those fan belt circle things. I believe the rest of the car to be straight. There is no rust, the owner before me was an enthusiast so the car is in excellent condition.
Instead of getting a new car I thought I would try and fix the one I have. And make a machine out of it at the same time. It was suggested that I put a SR20-det (Nissan engine) in it. I have been looking at getting a sr20 front cut. Just wondering if anyone has done or seen done a similar engine swap, and any other problems ect.
All suggestions/ help is greatly appreciated
Thanks
Nathan
Alright here I go. I own a 1983 318i e30, now the car was in an accident and the front end got a bit smashed in. Needs new bonnet, grills, lights, bumper, apron, radiator mounts ect. I can get all these (was quoted $950 for a nose cut, reasonable price?). But about a month before the accident at a service I was told that the engine was on its way out, the cylinders were down on pressure and a couple of other little things. In the crash the radiator was wreaked, as was the fan, the water pump and those fan belt circle things. I believe the rest of the car to be straight. There is no rust, the owner before me was an enthusiast so the car is in excellent condition.
Instead of getting a new car I thought I would try and fix the one I have. And make a machine out of it at the same time. It was suggested that I put a SR20-det (Nissan engine) in it. I have been looking at getting a sr20 front cut. Just wondering if anyone has done or seen done a similar engine swap, and any other problems ect.
All suggestions/ help is greatly appreciated
Thanks
Nathan
