Bigger engine in a 318???

[BayerischMotorW]

If I choose to do a 6-cylinder in my 318, does anyone know where the best place to find a motor is and how much they generally cost? Aside from the obvious ECU and sub frame difference, what else will have to be changed if I wanted to drop a 6-cylinder in my car.:dunno:

[Pirate_copy]

You will need a new harness too

[whosyadadie01]

go to bavaran .. i think i looked into it, a new engine would be $$1900

[BayerischMotorW]

when you say go to bavaran...is that a vendor that sells engines?

[whosyadadie01]

yea they are used refurbished rebuilt engines with a warranty.. very good quality stuff .... http://www.bmrparts.com/used_bmw_engines.html <-- go there

[EuroAutoStaff]

You can get a good used engine for about 500-600 dollars. Comes with 90 day warranty.

[whosyadadie01]

You can get a good used engine for about 500-600 dollars. Comes with 90 day warranty.

only seen that from a junkyard

[RichE36]

to be honest! its not worth it. you get a 328i for the same price getting new engine and taking time.

rich

[SCANDINAVIAN13]

I agree with Rich, unless you are really attached to your car. To me, my car is part of me. When the engine dies, the car gets a new one, the car doesn't get sold. Sure, it's monetarily inefficient, but the emotional attachment isn't something you can add into a benefit-cost analysis.

[BMW318i_E36]

What's the point of putting the 6 cylinder anyways, if you want a 6 cylinder get a 325is or 328is, why do you want a swap anyways? The 318is feels more light and has more spirited feel to it.