The swap isn't toooo hard. Parts cost should be ~$500 (at least, where I am). It's an opportunity to put a lighter flywheel and better clutch in. ;)
The swap isn't toooo hard. Parts cost should be ~$500 (at least, where I am). It's an opportunity to put a lighter flywheel and better clutch in. ;)
Box flares make e21s awesomer - I keep seeing e21s popping up around here for cheap.
Ian F wrote:Datsun1500 wrote: Granted, I wouldn't dismiss the idea of a resto-mod 2002 fitting with a breathed on M42 (the poor man's S14).Don;t dismiss the M42/44 From what I have seen said by some BMW engineers.. that engine's head flowed BETTER than the S14's. It's just a shame that BMW hamstrung it to keep that engine from competing the europe only 320i with the 2.0 Six that made all of 150hp
I dont think it's fair to call the m10 powered e30s 'bottom of the barrel.'
I love that mill. It's great. I don't know why I love it. It seems to move the car incredibly well. And if you like to tinker, word on the street is they take a lot of boost. The 318i is much lighter than it's i6 older brother. Those motors are insane with a turbo slapped on it, though. (The m20 I believe)
I personally would like to see an m10 with a proper standalone, some fancy tuning, a well selected supercharger, and a well engineered exhaust system.
Of course a cheaper and faster way to go is "LS1!" I don't think it's possible to beat that.
2002s do look really cool though.
I may be biased, considering that I am in a co-dependent relationship with my 85 318i sedan.
oldeskewltoy wrote: get the 911...
or the rx7 
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