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BMW E21 6 engine swap
Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 6:41 pm
by bubbagump
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?
Re: BMW E21 6 engine swap
Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2011 7:30 pm
by SirTainleyBarking
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
Re: BMW E21 6 engine swap
Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2011 9:33 pm
by JPB
bubbagamp wrote:are there any BMW 6 cylinder ones?
Yes, the Vauxhall/Opel Omega has a 2.5 litre one, as also found in some Range Rovers.
Re: BMW E21 6 engine swap
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 7:39 pm
by bubbagump
Many thanks to both off you i now have a lot to consider
Re: BMW E21 6 engine swap
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2011 2:02 pm
by gentil79
bubbagump wrote:Many thanks to both off you i now have a lot to consider
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.
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?