buying NEw Engine for E36..HELP

[nizer]

i'm changing new engine to my E36 got 2 choices,whether go for 318is twin cam 4spd H/Cut or 3201i single vanos 5spd H/cut..price not much differ Any suggestion from 'Sifu'..

 

[tinman]

straight six any day dude

 

[DanPromote]

I'd go for the 320i single vanos too coz that one u can just buy a 2.5 litre engine kosong later to upgrade ... btw auto or manual?

 

[K.M.]

Bro Nizer,

How much you been quoted for the 318is & 320i single vanos?

How much the labour charge for upgrade engine?

What other things need to be change?

I'm planning to upgrade my engine also...soon.

 

[joe_myinc]

i'm changing new engine to my E36

got 2 choices,whether go for 318is twin cam 4spd H/Cut or 3201i single vanos 5spd H/cut..price not much differ


Any suggestion from 'Sifu'..

6 cylinder better

so, 320i single vanos

 

[eau-rouge]

straight 6 la bro

 

[daan]

Get a 328 lah, ot atleast 325

 

[kahl]

straight 6 la bro!

 

[Slide]

I think it would depend on what e36 u have right now, if it's a 318, then stick with a 318 engine. Then u would not have to change the suspension and brakes. But why change the engine? Wouldn't repair or just sell what u have and get another car be a better way out?

 

[nizer]

slide
actually juz bought this car wthout some parts n t engine leaking all over,so manage to change t engine..

k.m
got quote from h/cut shop
320i (A) rm 4500 trade yr old engine
318is(A) rm 4200 no trade

workmanship rm 2500

tq for all advice

 

[nikazwaa]

Agree with slide. Unless you plan on upgrading your suspension and brakes setup, stick with the 1.8. Even the M42 (318is) is heavier since it's a twin cam.

 

[pussy]

my 2 cents.. want the advise ?

the best is since the original engine is a 1.8L M40 engine, running on a bosch mgmt.. then put in a 2.5 using also a bosch mgmt, not a 2.0 which is a siemens mgmt. If you put a 2.0 now, changing the block to a 2.5 will need a 2.5 bosch mgmt. hence wasted money to me anyway.. try looking for a 2.5L bosch wiring and ecu, sensors..or a 325 half car..

regards.

 

[DanPromote]

good suggestion if budget permits 2.5 litre conversion is around 15-20k from what I've been asking

No need to change brakes for 2 litre transplant, all you need to do is upgrade your front suspension (spring/absorbers) for around RM1k. Rear is the same.

 

[supergripen]

whatever engine u get bro,please get a manual box.

 

[Zoggee]

Seriously..now got new rulings on engine conversion. Please go to ur local JPJ and ask for some references.

Then only after that dicides on ur projects.

 

[Zoggee]

whatever engine u get bro,please get a manual box.

The best advise here.