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

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  • straight6pwrS
    straight6pwrS
    straight6pwr
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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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    • Ryan...R
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      Ryan...
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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..

      2021 Gladiator Willys -- 6 speed manual, 33" Falken AT, 3/4" level

      2021 Low Rider S -- Stage 2, 117hp/128ft lbs

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      • straight6pwrS
        straight6pwrS
        straight6pwr
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        #9

        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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          Brett_A
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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 :D. 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).

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          • rampelsauceR
            rampelsauceR
            rampelsauce
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            #11

            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.

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            E91 328xi - F15 X5 40e - Hopes and dreams of eventually having a cool car

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            • YoungCRY
              YoungCRY
              YoungCR
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              #12

              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?

              Chris Young
              BMWCCA #458972
              1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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              • rampelsauceR
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                rampelsauce
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                #13

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

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                E91 328xi - F15 X5 40e - Hopes and dreams of eventually having a cool car

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

                  Chris Young
                  BMWCCA #458972
                  1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                    Blaine0002
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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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                      Blaine0002
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                      #16

                      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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                      • rampelsauceR
                        rampelsauceR
                        rampelsauce
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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.

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                        E91 328xi - F15 X5 40e - Hopes and dreams of eventually having a cool car

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                        • wasnt m3W
                          wasnt m3W
                          wasnt m3
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                          #18

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

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                            industrialsized
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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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                            • rampelsauceR
                              rampelsauceR
                              rampelsauce
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                              #20

                              I got digital copies. I can email them.

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