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Topic: which engines fit?
Posted By: Nick
Subject: which engines fit?
Date Posted: 24-October-2002 at 19:08

Which engines fit in the '02?

I know some of the E21 engines just 'plug and play' but I have forgotten which ones... also, are there any other BMW's out in scrappy land with suitable engines?

Regards

Nick


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Posted By: nickvyse
Date Posted: 31-October-2002 at 15:01
Some people have fitted the baby six from the e21, but if you want 6 cylinders you're better off with an engine from the e30 325i.

Here's a link to Richard Sterns site and a 'how to' article.

However, if you want to keep the rev happy nature of the 02 character the s14 M3 motor is a direct descendent of the M10 2002 motor - even the engine mounts are the same. I know of around 25 2002's with this engine worldwide, and mine's one of two I'm aware of in the UK. Oh, and it's a complete hoot to drive!

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Nick

London

Posted By: Nick
Date Posted: 02-November-2002 at 18:16
Quote: Originally posted by nickvyse on 31-October-2002


However, if you want to keep the rev happy nature of the 02 character the s14 M3 motor is a direct descendent of the M10 2002 motor - even the engine mounts are the same.

Yes I would love to do that.. but it's a lot trickier to fit into a right hand drive car than it is in a left hooker...

What I could really do with is a four pot two litre from an E21 or an early five series.

Nick

Posted By: nickvyse
Date Posted: 08-November-2002 at 11:53
You're not wrong - £500 worth of bespoke manifold, plus considerably more on an e21 steering rack conversion - which is worth it's weight regardless as it's SO much better than the old 02 steering box.

The four pot you mention is almost identical to the 02 motor - what are you trying to achieve?

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Nick

London

Posted By: Nick
Date Posted: 08-November-2002 at 18:48
Quote: Originally posted by nickvyse on 08-November-2002
The four pot you mention is almost identical to the 02 motor - what are you trying to achieve?

A 'shopping list' of suitable donor cars, more chance of finding a decent engine that way.

...what about suspension mods, will E30 stuff fit? I am sure I have heard about some 02's out there with E30 front legs and brakes.


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