EZ-E Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 I dont know if any of you out there are into the E30 model BMWs, but I am and well when built right they last and are pretty easy to maintain like our Zs are. Well I found a really nice e30 for the right price needing a motor. I was thinking of swapping a 280zxt motor into the E30 instead of replacing it, and therefore giving myself some boosted power and not to mention some more horses under the hood then what the car previously had. I was just wondering as the search didnt return any results, if anyone has ever tried this type of swap. Anyone in the BMW crowd, has probably done the M20 to 50 swap but I wanted to try a little something different, and I couldnt think of anything that would be as cheap and as easy for some decent power then a s130 swap into my E30. So with that what does everyone think? I think this could be fun, but was wondering if anyone had any input, has done it or could think of any problems that I might run into doing this swap. Thanks for your time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilbertZ Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 never heard of this swap before but good luck - I'd love to see the progress if you go this route. Sounds like you're on a strict budget for this...if you weren't, I'd say drop an S54 in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZ-E Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share Posted June 19, 2009 Well if money were no object then yeah, an S50s motor would definitely be in the works, but I thought Id one, do something different and two keep the L6 set up as to keep people wondering. The lamen wouldnt know any different I dont think. Though you know how the people in the BMW crowd can be hehe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 I think someone has done a similar swap before, although I think it was just the L28e. I haven't seen or heard anything about it in a long time though. Cool swap though, keep us updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators BRAAP Posted June 19, 2009 Administrators Share Posted June 19, 2009 (edited) Here is a HBZ member with an L28E in his BMW E30 car. Runs and drives… http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=117468 I will be swapping an LSx I my ’97 BMW M3 in the next few months, so my S52-US and its 5 speed, (3.2L twin cam inline 6 with VANOS variable cam timing), with DME, (BMW speak for EFI system), will be for sale! Not sure how it fits in the E30 chassis, but would be fun. Would also be fun in an S-30 car, then add boost! Edited June 19, 2009 by BRAAP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZ-E Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share Posted June 19, 2009 Nice find Brapp maybe I couldnt find it because I was searching turbo applications. Ill have to talk to sunmaster and see what he has done, I really like it, thanks again for the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skib Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 I think its a cool idea cant wait to see it lol yours to BRAAP, Ill be expecting some fine shots from "burnout rd." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators BRAAP Posted June 20, 2009 Administrators Share Posted June 20, 2009 ... Ill be expecting some fine shots from "burnout rd." Oh yeah, Must do Foggy... Must do Foggy.... Must do Foggy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowlerMonkey Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Wow! that 318 with L28 is sweet! If you have some good U-pull yards around, you will find them indespensible when doing research on unusual swaps. I've actually pulled an engine from one car and suspended it in the engine compartment of another to see if the swap would work. They look at you funny when you leave covered in dirt and grease but without anything to purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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