I know i can change the engine for an m10 2.5 but will this de-value my car?Also would i be able to fit a diesel engine and if so are there any BMW 6 cylinder ones?
BMW E21 6 engine swap
BMW E21 6 engine swap
I have an e21 2l 6 cylinder car which needs an engine rebuild does anybody know where the best place is for this near Guildford Surrey?
I know i can change the engine for an m10 2.5 but will this de-value my car?Also would i be able to fit a diesel engine and if so are there any BMW 6 cylinder ones?
I know i can change the engine for an m10 2.5 but will this de-value my car?Also would i be able to fit a diesel engine and if so are there any BMW 6 cylinder ones?
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Re: BMW E21 6 engine swap
Modifieds are always going to be a marmite sort of thing. A really good one will hold its value, and average one probably not
See also insurance.
Nice Mercedes to bimmer transplant here: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh ... ?t=1540777
Fitted with a turbo that appears to resemble a black hole
See also insurance.
Nice Mercedes to bimmer transplant here: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh ... ?t=1540777
Fitted with a turbo that appears to resemble a black hole
Landrovers and Welding go together like Bread and Butter. And in the wet they are about as structurally sound
Biting. It's like kissing except there's a winner
Biting. It's like kissing except there's a winner
Re: BMW E21 6 engine swap
Yes, the Vauxhall/Opel Omega has a 2.5 litre one, as also found in some Range Rovers.bubbagamp wrote:are there any BMW 6 cylinder ones?
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"Home is where you park it", so the saying goes. That may yet come true..
"Home is where you park it", so the saying goes. That may yet come true..
Re: BMW E21 6 engine swap
Many thanks to both off you i now have a lot to consider 
Re: BMW E21 6 engine swap
Hi there. i'm restoring a 1983 323i E30 and in my opinion, rebuilding it would cost you a lot of money. you can get a good M20 engine from a running car not for much money.bubbagump wrote:Many thanks to both off you i now have a lot to consider
Aluthough I live near guildford, i don't know a place wher they can do it, but i think A1 BMW specialists normally do a good job.
what kind of work doe you engine needs?