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Hi,

My e21 needs a bit of engine work to get it running nice again, the carb needs rebuilding or replacing and it needs new ignition, plugs,leads, rotor arm and cap.
Its a 320/6 78 model but with the price of a replacement weber dgas 38 and the ignition its over £600, thats with out a rolling road tune up.

So I been tempted to change the engine but I don't know what seems to be the best option, value for money, or value for power.

I read up here and some of the posts on here too,
http://www.fritzsbits.co.uk/shop/engine-conversions/

Mine is a 4 speed manual

The only negative I can see is mine engine is only on 67,000 genuine miles original engine.
I appreciate I will need brake and suspension and exhaust upgrades so exclude that from the list for now.

Any input would be great thanks

Cheers
Craig

325i e30 engine. Minimal fuss.

Thanks Nas, the e30 engines are cheaper than the price of a dgas carb

Sorry few questions i'm thinking out aloud


What radiator/fan would I use
Would I need to change the rear diff and gearbox?
Would the exhaust manifolds fit to the existing system?

few more would I need a different fuel pump
and my brake servo is mounted behind the head lamp

Found this, how accurate is it?
http://www.todor.info/repair/e21swap/

The m20 325 engine swap has been done loads on ere.

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