Guest m3clubbmw Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Does anybody know where i can find a euro engine to swap into my 99 m3? and for what price whill it cost and is it worth it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 definitely not cost affective that for damn sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damnboy037 Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Bimmerworld might have some, I have seen them for as high as 8k, expect to pay no less than 4k. I got mine for 5 back in 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 This is stupid. You're willing to apy $4K+ for a gained what? 50hp? Stupid. simple bolt on's and upping the compression ratio would get you more HP and cheaper then that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 I say turbo kit. Or if you really want NA power, go with ls1 swap. Really well documented into e36 chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 This is stupid. You're willing to apy $4K+ for a gained what? 50hp? Stupid. simple bolt on's and upping the compression ratio would get you more HP and cheaper then that. You do get more than that with a euro S50. It has ITB's so it responds completely different. But I agree that you will be paying way to much. Plus I know you would need someone to install it for you. This could easily become a $10,000 plus ordeal in your case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Yeah, rowley has a point. If you want reliable daily-able power. LS1/LS2 swap it. That's 400RWHP that you could rely on forever. And wouldn't cost nearly as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 92e36 Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 What would an ls1 swap cost? I have been thinking about buying a decent turbo set-up and a few other things for my car but I am a Chevy guy at heart so an ls1 swap would be the way I would want to go if its no more then 5k and this wouldn't be until next winter until I start gathering parts mounts motor ect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Depends on where you go. I go through a guy who works at a place that collects totalled Corvettes, LSX camaros, vipers, etc. So the price isn't Horrible. It's a used LSX motor, but like mentioned they're cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 92e36 Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Hmmmmmm I'm going to have to do a lot of thinking on this one and research! I just want to do something besides forced induction because I'm sick of everyone around here (Waupun,fdl,beaver dam) thinking the only way a car can be fast is with a turbo or supercharger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 92e36 Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 But then again an ls1 swap with a rear mounted turbo doesn't sound bad at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damnboy037 Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 There is a LS2 for sale on bimmerforums for $3500 or you can just go FI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest m3clubbmw Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 how much does a ls1 swap usually run for labor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 how much does a ls1 swap usually run for labor? I would imagine you would spend at least $3000 to have it put in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest m3clubbmw Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 I would imagine you would spend at least $3000 to have it put in.3000 just in labor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Talk to Kaliboy, he is a member on here but lives in California. He has an LSx E36 and should be able to get your message if you send him a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Kaliboy did the swap himself. $3000 just in labor sounds right. You need the driveshaft and many other components besides an LSx as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damnboy037 Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 What about a s54? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 What about a s54? He needs to pay labor....that'd be almost worse than an LS1. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damnboy037 Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 A turbo kit would save you a bunch of headaches, I regret getting my euro engine, I could've used that money for a kit from TT, AA, ICS or CES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Now you just have to boost that euro s50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damnboy037 Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 I want to, but I can't decide on a twin screw or turbo tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 I want to, but I can't decide on a twin screw or turbo tho.Proper turbo wins 99% of the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 im voting for supercharger. cheaper, easier to install, more linear power. 400hp easily attainable. plus dat sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 @OP A turbo kit is the best bet for "cheap" horsepower. The M50 is a great base for a turbo build. A guy on bimmerfest is running stock internals (with 145k miles), cometic headgasket, ARP studs, and a turbo kit pieced together off Ebay and has 400whp. I think he's got roughly $4800 stuck into it total. Last I checked he still gets 23-25mph hwy at 70mph. The euro engine would be sweet, but as damnboy has said, probably not the best option if you want total power and reliability. Its a big bump in power (321 vs 240bhp), and ITBs are probably awesome.. An LSX motor swap is out of the question unless you're willing to pay big bucks to have someone else install it. The "homemade" kits available online will run you over $4k in parts alone to make it fit, then you have to pay someone to install it for you, and you still dont have the motor/engine/trans included in that cost. Or you could go for something odd and swap in something cool like an M62 and 6 speed from the 540i. That's probably my second favorite BMW engine I've ever had (other than the s62), very smooth, tons of torque, and 6 gears are pretty sweet. In a lighter e36 chassis it would be an incredible combination; BMW V8 refinement/sound/power delivery, lighter e36 chassis, and there cant be many of those swaps out there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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