6 cyl conversion into a 2002 whadda ya think

[Guest Anonymous]

I want to put a big six into my 2002.Iam thinking a 635 csi motor and trans from an early eighty model.Want to pull the top end off put triple side draft carbs 48mm change the cam to a 300 degree up the compression and drive it.Does this seem like a fast car. Or can I swap in another style motor for cheaper and better power across the board.I want to make the car fast but really old school in terms of tuning the car.I have a warmed over 2002 motor currently cam and all.I drive it hard everyday check the fluids everyday and I haven't had to mess with tuning in like 8 months.But if I need to tune it it would reallt be simple because all I do is check timing and adjust the mixture only if needed but rarely is it needed.I sure power may be down unless I keep the complete injection but I like the look of carbs and being that Iam installing a bigger motor than a 4 cyl 2002 I think I can give up some power for side draft carbs if possible to build. Also unless Iam losing 50% of my power for an injection conversion

[Benetton]

[02Les]

I've tried the "Search" several times but seem to get a list of posts about everything except what I was looking for.

Just tried "6cyl conversion" (archive, forum only) and came up with:-

Name the cars you have owned

Trunk lock cyl

legality of VIN swapping.

Admittedly, there were some 6 cyl and M20 posts, but a lot of flotsam too!

Just wondering what i'm doing wrong.

[www.bmw2002.co.uk]

Email me & I'll Email it back by return; richstern@hotmail.com

[peteinjp]

So try a search based on the motor type- m20 m30 etc

[punchesdfw]

There's a bunch of us on here that have done the M20 conversion. It takes a little time, but the smile factor is well worth it!

[NickVyse]

The m30 from the 6 series weighs a ton, use a small six - m20, in order to retain the 02's natural balance and good handling.