Today we take a look at one of the most infamous BMW engine swaps and give you our driving impressions.
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Specs:
Model: 1989 E30 318is
Mods: Ireland Engineering Shifter, Chinese Exhaust, Open Pod Filter,
Engine Swap: 3.2L Inline 6 Naturally Aspirated (S52B32)
Driveline: Front Engine RWD
Power: 240 bhp @ 6000 rpm, 236 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed Manual (ZF S5D 320Z)
Curb Weight: ~2,800 lbs
MPG: ~22 city/26 Highway, 24 combined
0-60: ~5.2 Seconds
Build Cost: $12,000 - $20,000 ($3,000/$8,000 car +$ 8,000/$10,000 Engine/Trans Swap)
Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
1:30 Initial Impressions
5:47 TC Euro Top Tip XD
5:55 VANOS!
6:27 Brake Feel
7:34 Gas Pedal Cam
7:53 Spirited Driving
9:06 Price To Swap
12:39 Power Test/Spirited Driving
15:28 Diff Ratio
16:02 More Driving Impressions
18:23 Hot Take
19:18 Score