» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | My 318ti build 05-21-2024 04:48 PM 05-21-2024 04:48 PM 0 Replies, 1,170 Views | | | | | 04-23-2011, 08:57 PM | #1 | Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Winnipeg Canada Posts: 45 | N62B44 swap... possible? or no? So, to get right down to it. Someone I know is parting out their written off 2004 X5, and I can get the whole engine and everything off of him for pretty cheap so I was wondering if this is even feasible or not. If it is, I realize it's not a direct bolt in like a powerplant out of another e36. But assuming it is possible, any suggestions as to how I'd get around to doing this? Thanks in advance. | | | 04-24-2011, 08:22 PM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gulfport, Florida Posts: 3,208 | I've seen a youtube video of one. | | | 04-25-2011, 12:15 AM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 265 | do it! with enough time research and money i've found anything can be put into these cars. the only thing i can think of is that you may have to modify the firewall. i think the guys that put in the LS1 engine had to do that? don't quote me on that, but i thaught he did? ~john __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by bubela I’m happy in my blissful ignorant euphoria! Simple man, simple mind, bigger hammer! | 1996 318ti base 1996 Land Rover Range Rover- blew up 1996 Sabb 900 convertable - sold | | | 04-25-2011, 06:38 AM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Portland Or Posts: 2,666 | You'd have to start by clearing the engine bay. Then doing a trial fit, If I was attacking this I'd take the front off the car (IE fenders hood and look at a space frame front end, just to allow the power transfer to the chassis. I'd tie it into a 6point+ cage that would get tied to a under frame reinforcement linked front to rear. (See Mustang convertible reinforcement for fox body) But if I was doing this its because I wanted a cool track car more than a daily driver... Dave __________________ Dave - PDX 1995 318ti - Active Black and Tan. 2005 330xi - Mtech 1 - 6spd - Orient Blue/Black | | | 04-25-2011, 07:24 AM | #5 | Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Winnipeg Canada Posts: 45 | xxxJohnBoyxxx: That youtube video is where i got the idea, and although i believe it isnt stock, it doesnt show anything to prove its legitimate either, and im skeptical at best. bmorekirby: I really do want to, and I'm slowly working on aquiring the resources TO do it, and my baby steps are starting to look like they are paying off. And I completely agree with the notion that anything can be put into these things, there are a few members on here that stand testiment to that. pdxmotorhead: Thank you, I appreciate the direction, and ideas. But thats some work I'd like to leave as a last option kind of thing, I was just hoping someone has heard/ seen/ done something like this, personally that is, minus the one youtube vid mentioned above, but if it comes down to it, thats what ill have to do. And it's going to be a pleasure vehicle, as well as a track car, so itll see some track action, but some street time on the side here and there as well. | | | 04-25-2011, 01:34 PM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: 43609 Posts: 3,425 | Didnt alpina or hartge make a couple of e36s like this? Anyways, ls1s dont require firewall modifications and i doubt the 4.4 will either. Get on bimmerforums, e36 forum, and find the 344i thread. Complete build thread on a vert. __________________ 1995 Hellrot Clubsport 318ti -Gone 1996 Schwartz II Sport 357ti - 5.7L V8 LS1/6 1997 Moregrun Metallic 318ti - Gone 1998 Schwartz II sport 318ti - M50TUB25/5 | | | 05-05-2011, 10:24 AM | #7 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Westerville ohio Posts: 106 | Yes alpina did, The b8 4.8. They had to make a custom oil pan as the v8's stock oilpan interferes with the front subframe. | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Thread Tools | | Display Modes | Linear Mode | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |