e36 engine in a 1983 320i

[Kamakazi21]

what do you think? Is it possible with out completely wasting my time or money?

Thanks in advance,
Kamakazi21

[M15KYY]

what e36 engine?? if your thinking of putting an m40 318i engine yes that would be a massive waste of time apart from the nice new fuel economy you'd get, on the other hand if you put an s52 m3 engine in this would not be a waste of time and would be extremely fast lol you need to be a little more specific about which engine, bang for buck would be an m50 325 engine, strong reliably and almost 200bhp all day long. bit of a squeeze but it can be done, e30 318is engine is also a good swap,light and revvy and packs a solid 140 bhp i think, sits nicely in an e21 bay, there are a few guys on here with various engine swaps, have a check through the owners gallery and check out some of the build threads. happy hunting.

[Kamakazi21]

I was think an m50, m52, or m54. M3 engines are a little spendy for me, but yes, that would be a fast ride

[nas80]

m50 been done by a few on ere. I'm doing the conversion now. its more easier on a 323i then it is on a carb engined model.

don't forget that you should really upgrade your suspension n brakes. the stock effort on an e21 is utter bollocks.

[340i]

all combos have been done plenty of times. search the net and this forum, and get ready to spend spend spend