i was wondering what kind of motor swaps are possible with a 1986 325e. i'm open to anything say maybe an sr20 or rb20 but i would like ot know all options, its basically gona boil down to cost effectiveness for me since i am in the military and dont exactly make what most people call good money.

Many owners have done an M50 swap (engines from e36 3 series), cheap conversion and you get more power - supposed to be easy and there are tons of parts available

alright, yea sorry i didnt realize that this is in the wrong forum so hope thats alright, i'm gonna move it to the right one for me, but i will check into that swap. affordability is the key and i will want something turbo

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I saw an E30 m3 w/an LS1 conversion. CRAZY!!!

s50 and s52 cost difference is about 4k? maybe im wrong.. but if not then why not just get s50 and turbo it? more hp same price ish.

i will sell you a complete m50 for 800