What engine in my E30?

[KeepItTidy]

So i Broke my E30 325i. I've been having overheating issues since I got it and never managed to sort it out, even after 2 thermo replacements and a brand new radiator... and this past weekend she litterally died. So now I need a new engine.

This is a track car and I would like suggestions on what engine I could use thats going to be reliable for track use and give me sufficeint power. Would like to go bigger then the stock engine.

ANy help would be much appreciated!

 

[MikeR]

well here is a spare head on the Gum...it might help
http://johannesburg.gumtree.co.za/c...ies-E30-325i-Head-For-Sale-W0QQAdIdZ263120227
if its a track car do u race - if u do then it will be an issue if u change the engine size - new group.

 

[e46monk3y]

e36 m3 3.0ltr or 3.2ltr, just make sure you upgrade the brakes :thumbsup:

 

[moranor@axis]

the biggest one you can find

 

[Nic_s]

Something cheaper than an M3 engine could be a E36 328i motor, but if you can go for the M3 motor. :thumbsup:

 

[CNBM]

328I...you can get an engine for a decent amount and parts are readily available, compared to M3

Stroke it or rebore a bit if you can

 

[KeepItTidy]

I think an E36 M3 engine is going to be to expensive to buy and and maintain.
Im seariously considering a E36 328i engine. There arent many around, and they are still quite expensive. Around +- R12000.

Does anyone know of a place I could find an engine at a better price?

Ive already upgraded the brakes on the E30! So just need a faster engine now

 

[zaleonardz]

M70 FTW.........

Come on... you KNOW you want too... and it has been done :thumbsup:

 

[moranor@axis]

but the I6 will be easier to boost

 

[zaleonardz]

Ya but the V12 makes me horney :thumbsup:

 

[andrewbuch]

find a E36 320i motor & turbo it.. heard that they are nice strong motors to boost..

 

[moranor@axis]

lol

i wonder what the weight difference is between the I6 turbo and a M70?

 

[Diablo Jnr]

get the E36 328i motor and turbo it...

 

[P1000]

get the E36 328i motor and turbo it...

Then just make sure you get one with cast iron liners...(1998+)

 

[KeepItTidy]

Im not looking to turbo the car at all! I would like to keep it NA for the track (for the forseable future)

I just want a strong NA engine!

 

[P1000]

It's a good idea to stick to the cast iron lined engines anyway, or go with a cast iron block, like the M3's.

 

[Diablo Jnr]

Be a sport and turbo the motor...there was one at the drags on Wednesday, it came after I left..some of the other guys from the forum saw it, said the car was insane...wish i had R100k laying around the house somewhere

 

[andrewbuch]

E36 328i would be a great option then...

Or this VTEC

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love the rev gauge after 2:30 in the clip

 

[Taffs]

How about this....just an idea....lol

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[andrewbuch]

How about this....just an idea....lol

What the hell is that?