Engine swap idea... 3.3 i6 into a 95' 318is?
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This is just a little fantasy of mine. I have a basically done for 1981 633csi sitting in my garage, the title situation is so messed up that I probably will never be able to drive it legally and it needs a ton of work. It has 175,000 miles on it, doesn't run, and I have no idea why it isn't running but I haven't really put in the time. On the other side I have a 95' 318is, its has a shit paint job and the interior is decent besides the headliner but the engine is in good shape besides an idling problem. There is really no reason for me to do this besides that I want a big 6 in my tiny ass car
. What do you guys think?
BMWCCA #499464
Current - 1995 540i/6 V 2.0 | Dead - 1995 540i/6 | Sold - 1995 318is
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So, you want to put a non-running engine in a car that has a bad paint job?? Old engine in the newer car doesn't make much sense either. If you are willing to part out either car let me know. I need a good front clip for a project. Just needs to be a BMW and complete.
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i havent heard you say one good reason why you should do it. because you can is not a good reason.
Dan
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do it! it would be different and fun to drive. If it was me i would seriously be thinking about running carbs but i would make danm sure that the m30 wa running before i swaped it
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M30B33
194 hp
210 ft/lbs
weight: 315lbs
mpg: 15-17
an m50 is really the same power, lighter weight, and nearly 60% more efficient.
Dan
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straight6pwr said:
M30B33
194 hp
210 ft/lbs
weight: 315lbs
mpg: 15-17
an m50 is really the same power, lighter weight, and nearly 60% more efficient.
I think its not uncommon for owners to see them getting around 12-13mpg if they aren't really fresh. That's just pitiful for the power output..
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yeah bmw made them for so long i would say maybe if it were the late b35, but the b32 is not worth its weight if it aint running.
Dan
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Even if you get it running, it would probably need a rebuild to get back to the stock 194 hp. It's a good chance that the mounts are different, so custom fab there. You'd probably have to use the old transmission too, so the driveshaft is likely a different length, and custom linkages needed to the shifter. A better option is to swap an m50 based I6 into your 318, such as the s52 I have for sale
. Or, find another 91-95 3-series with good paint and interior but a bad motor and sell your car since it runs fine (not sure which works out better money-wise). -
E36 318i would go good with a M70B50. Now thats a swap. But seriously, give me that shark nose. I saw it when I was picking up the E28 and the body is nice.
E91 328xi - F15 X5 40e - Hopes and dreams of eventually having a cool car
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I have the forms for you brother. Let me know.
E91 328xi - F15 X5 40e - Hopes and dreams of eventually having a cool car
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I believe they are made of different materials as well... m30 would be better if you're looking to boost probably
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Also, with the title situation, how do you plan on getting rid of the shell? A scrap yard probably wouldnt even take it.
on an old vehicle like that it would probably be much easier to recover the title with the engine still in the car
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Blaine0002 said:
Also, with the title situation, how do you plan on getting rid of the shell? A scrap yard probably wouldnt even take it.
on an old vehicle like that it would probably be much easier to recover the title with the engine still in the car
You'd be surprised how easy it is to get title with this MV 3623 form.
E91 328xi - F15 X5 40e - Hopes and dreams of eventually having a cool car
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yes 3623 and a state officer is all you need also any competent scrap yard or tow yard will take vehicles with out a title you just need to sing twice and have a drivers license
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I got digital copies. I can email them.
E91 328xi - F15 X5 40e - Hopes and dreams of eventually having a cool car
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