engine and drivetrain M3 To '02

[nicnashbrowns]

Hello All,

 

Forgive me if this is a stupid question, but I'm looking to get ahold of a '75 '02 and had an idea. I'm curious to find out if anyone has tried or knows if it's possible to put the engine from an M3 (any year) into a 2002. If it is possible, what exactly would need to be done and what do you think it would cost? As of now it isn't something I would do, but a friend joked about it in passing and piqued my curiosity.

[ray_]

I don't know who would want to...

 

http://www.m2bmw.com/m2_gallery_new.asp

 

$8,000 to $100,000.

 

;-)

[AceAndrew]

You'll find this sentiment echoed pretty much universally, unless you are looking to drastically change the rest of the car into something its not the only M engine worth considering is the S14.

Marshall's project thread is a great way to familiarize yourself with this setup.

http://www.bmw2002faq.com/topic/103584-mlytles-m2-madness/

 

 

And one more, a short on Marc's M2 (at least his customers anyways)

 

EDIT: Haha, dang it, ray's got it covered.

Edited December 10, 2013 by AceAndrew

[roadhog0]

Anything is possible mate. It just comes down to time and money... Im not usually the type to bitch but damn. Use search on something like this. You could probably find a bunch of swap stuff if you typed "BMW 2002 engine swap" into search... If you're asking about specifics that's totally chill. Its probably hard to figure out if an S54 oil pan will clear the 2002 front subframe without custom fab or som question like that. Other than that, Welcome to the forums mate! Jump in and have some fun!

 

[johnny02]

I hate to say "Search!", but goddamn, there are about a million threads on this topic here.  It is commonly said that the S14 (from an E30 M3) can be very expensive to maintain and is getting harder to source (it seems).  The well-tuned M10 is a great engine and can get 150+ horsepower with new cams, bigger carbs, etc. The reasons  to swap to the S14 are (IMHO): Wow! factor, high end horsepower gains, fuel injection, etc.  

I'm no expert, but I've done a little research on this conversion as well. It has definitely been done. Good luck finding a nice '02.  It's a rewarding and frustrating (in the best way) experience.

-John

[TobyB]

Nope, it won't work.  Go electric instead.

 

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[eurotrash]

boogie woogie woogie

 

 

Edited December 11, 2013 by eurotrash

[AceAndrew]

Mike's E9 is awesome, believe it or not it;'s a toned down version of the original (think 2,000 ft/lbs of torque).

[13]

S14 swaps are common but $$$$ for what it is IMO... Where there's a will (and blank cheque) there's a way

[nicnashbrowns]

Wow. Ok good to know it's possible. I honestly don't know a thing about cars, but the style of the '02 sings to my soul. Thanks for the info guys. Definitely cool, but not something for me!!!