<![CDATA[Engine swap idea... 3.3 i6 into a 95' 318is?]]>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 :D. What do you guys think?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/topic/758/engine-swap-idea...-3.3-i6-into-a-95-318isRSS for NodeWed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:15 GMTFri, 03 Aug 2012 17:12:05 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Engine swap idea... 3.3 i6 into a 95' 318is? on Fri, 10 Aug 2012 18:53:00 GMT]]>I got digital copies. I can email them.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/9007https://wibimmers.com/post/9007Fri, 10 Aug 2012 18:53:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Engine swap idea... 3.3 i6 into a 95' 318is? on Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:59:17 GMT]]>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

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/9000https://wibimmers.com/post/9000Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:59:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Engine swap idea... 3.3 i6 into a 95' 318is? on Thu, 09 Aug 2012 15:14:11 GMT]]>Zach, bring me one of those forms too, if you have extras.

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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.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/8989https://wibimmers.com/post/8989Thu, 09 Aug 2012 14:14:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Engine swap idea... 3.3 i6 into a 95' 318is? on Thu, 09 Aug 2012 04:52:59 GMT]]>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 ;)

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/8979https://wibimmers.com/post/8979Thu, 09 Aug 2012 04:52:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Engine swap idea... 3.3 i6 into a 95' 318is? on Thu, 09 Aug 2012 04:51:25 GMT]]>I believe they are made of different materials as well... m30 would be better if you're looking to boost probably

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/8978https://wibimmers.com/post/8978Thu, 09 Aug 2012 04:51:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Engine swap idea... 3.3 i6 into a 95' 318is? on Thu, 09 Aug 2012 04:24:28 GMT]]>He'll be up at the appleton meet with me so bring them along!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/8975https://wibimmers.com/post/8975Thu, 09 Aug 2012 04:24:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Engine swap idea... 3.3 i6 into a 95' 318is? on Wed, 08 Aug 2012 16:46:49 GMT]]>I have the forms for you brother. Let me know.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/8970https://wibimmers.com/post/8970Wed, 08 Aug 2012 16:46:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Engine swap idea... 3.3 i6 into a 95' 318is? on Tue, 07 Aug 2012 23:31:07 GMT]]>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?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/8960https://wibimmers.com/post/8960Tue, 07 Aug 2012 23:31:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Engine swap idea... 3.3 i6 into a 95' 318is? on Tue, 07 Aug 2012 19:12:51 GMT]]>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.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/8955https://wibimmers.com/post/8955Tue, 07 Aug 2012 19:12:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Engine swap idea... 3.3 i6 into a 95' 318is? on Tue, 07 Aug 2012 18:24:28 GMT]]>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).

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/8948https://wibimmers.com/post/8948Tue, 07 Aug 2012 18:24:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Engine swap idea... 3.3 i6 into a 95' 318is? on Sun, 05 Aug 2012 01:11:54 GMT]]>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.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/8924https://wibimmers.com/post/8924Sun, 05 Aug 2012 01:11:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Engine swap idea... 3.3 i6 into a 95' 318is? on Sat, 04 Aug 2012 19:43:00 GMT]]>

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..

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/8922https://wibimmers.com/post/8922Sat, 04 Aug 2012 19:43:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Engine swap idea... 3.3 i6 into a 95' 318is? on Sat, 04 Aug 2012 17:40:16 GMT]]>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.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/8921https://wibimmers.com/post/8921Sat, 04 Aug 2012 17:40:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Engine swap idea... 3.3 i6 into a 95' 318is? on Sat, 04 Aug 2012 16:01:43 GMT]]>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 :)

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/8920https://wibimmers.com/post/8920Sat, 04 Aug 2012 16:01:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Engine swap idea... 3.3 i6 into a 95' 318is? on Sat, 04 Aug 2012 12:25:45 GMT]]>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

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/8918https://wibimmers.com/post/8918Sat, 04 Aug 2012 12:25:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Engine swap idea... 3.3 i6 into a 95' 318is? on Fri, 03 Aug 2012 18:50:27 GMT]]>i havent heard you say one good reason why you should do it. because you can is not a good reason.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/8911https://wibimmers.com/post/8911Fri, 03 Aug 2012 18:50:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Engine swap idea... 3.3 i6 into a 95' 318is? on Fri, 03 Aug 2012 18:40:49 GMT]]>You talking about an m30? It would be cool but wouldn't be the easiest thing.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/8908https://wibimmers.com/post/8908Fri, 03 Aug 2012 18:40:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Engine swap idea... 3.3 i6 into a 95' 318is? on Fri, 03 Aug 2012 18:22:48 GMT]]>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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