302 powered e36 bmw

[1988montecarloss]

http://www.e36v8.com/index.html

the mounts are only $220 for the motor and trans.

the v8 doesnt add any weight and these cars weigh 3200lbs stock.

i think this is awesome, and id like to build one someday ;D

[Barry Donovan]

Re: 302 powered e36 bmw

I like that swap. The six being the mainstream from the bmw thinkers has always made me wonder why.
my sister went and bought a a750 with a v8..and that was strange too. the 8 in the 750, belonged in the chassis one size smaller. this guys swap written is a sure win.

little square sedan, and an engine teeter tottering in straight six manners. compare it to an old maverick or fairmont, or even old mustang...

the 8 even balances better. I would do it just to sell the six to fund it. ;)

[1988montecarloss]

Re: 302 powered e36 bmw

the 8 even balances better. I would do it just to sell the six to fund it. ;)

ive talked to a few people about this swap and they say you can usually sell the bmw drivetrain for more then the 5.0/t5 and the motor/trans mounts cost.

so it ends up being a free or profitable swap :D ;D

[SpiderGearsMan]

Re: 302 powered e36 bmw

the 302 wouldn't leak oil all over the place like the bimm motor

[1988montecarloss]

Re: 302 powered e36 bmw

the 302 wouldn't leak oil all over the place like the bimm motor

:D

[milner351]

Re: 302 powered e36 bmw

a friend and I are gathering parts for a 302 volvo wagon swap... ;D

anybody got the explorer timing cover and fead brackets?

[Gary 351C]

Re: 302 powered e36 bmw

Try getting that smogged, especially here. :P

[1988montecarloss]

Re: 302 powered e36 bmw

Try getting that smogged, especially here. :P

they make kits for an e30 bmw too that has OBD1

and the OBD1 cars just have to pass a "sniffer" test, correct?

so just keep the stock smog equipment on the 5.0.



luckily, i dont have to worry about that because i live in the middle of nowhere ;D

[Matt Cramer]

Re: 302 powered e36 bmw

the 302 wouldn't leak oil all over the place like the bimm motor

LOL, I can never get that stupid cartridge filter to seal on mine...

But if I'm going to all that work, I'd rather have an LSx.

[1988montecarloss]

Re: 302 powered e36 bmw

the 302 wouldn't leak oil all over the place like the bimm motor

LOL, I can never get that stupid cartridge filter to seal on mine...

But if I'm going to all that work, I'd rather have an LSx.

id rather have an LS too. but you could probably do the whole 5.0 swap for less than the price of the mounts for the LS

[SpiderGearsMan]

Re: 302 powered e36 bmw

but you can get the whole truck for a few sacks of potatoes
the LS 5.3 will be a steal

[1988montecarloss]

Re: 302 powered e36 bmw

but you can get the whole truck for a few sacks of potatoes
the LS 5.3 will be a steal

i know you can build cheap LS motors, its the mounts/headers and other things necessary that cost a lot

[SpiderGearsMan]

Re: 302 powered e36 bmw

ft/mid mount motor plates
that would be a cool stang

[1988montecarloss]

Re: 302 powered e36 bmw

ft/mid mount motor plates
that would be a cool stang

an LS powered stang would be cool, but probably wont be happening for awhile due to a lack of funds

i will take donations though ;D

[Huskinhano]

Re: 302 powered e36 bmw

You could probably buy a whole clapped out 5.0 Mustang for about the same and sell off the usable junk and have all those neat little parts that you need too.