Engine swap idea... 3.3 i6 into a 95' 318is?

[Earl]

You talking about an m30? It would be cool but wouldn't be the easiest thing.

[straight6pwr]

i havent heard you say one good reason why you should do it. because you can is not a good reason.

[industrialsized]

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

[Ryan...]

Isn't the M30 one of the least fuel efficient motors BMW ever made?

That being said, I might be interested in the old 6 series shell if its clean, you should shoot me a PM

[straight6pwr]

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.

[Ryan...]

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..

[straight6pwr]

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.

[Brett_A]

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).

[rampelsauce]

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.

[YoungCR]

Yeah I dont want that body going to waste either! What you should be doing is finding out how to get that title? Has anyone on here actually retrieved a abandoned vehicle title?

[rampelsauce]

I have the forms for you brother. Let me know.

[YoungCR]

He'll be up at the appleton meet with me so bring them along!

[Blaine0002]

I believe they are made of different materials as well... m30 would be better if you're looking to boost probably

[Blaine0002]

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

[rampelsauce]

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.

[wasnt m3]

Zach, bring me one of those forms too, if you have extras.

[industrialsized]

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

[rampelsauce]

I got digital copies. I can email them.