What cars have the M50 engine?
The BMW M50 engine is the successor to the M20, and predecessor to the M52 engine. The M50 was used solely in the E34 520i and 525i, and the E36 320i and 325i. It is a straight six, or inline-6, coming in at either 2.0L (M50B20) or 2.5L (M50B25).
What engine does a BMW E30 have?
| BMW 3 Series (E30) | |
|---|---|
| Engine | petrol: 1.6-1.8 L M10 I4 1.6-1.8 L M40 I4 1.8 L M42 16v I4 2.0-2.5 L S14 I4 2.0-2.7 L M20 I6 diesel: 2.4 L M21 I6 |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual 5-speed manual 3-speed ZF 3HP automatic 4-speed ZF 4HP automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm (101.2 in) |
How many E30 models are there?
There are two distinct versions of the E30: those built between 1982–87, and those offered from 1988–94. Even within these subdivisions there are variants, which we’ll get to later on, as America was a little slow to adopt all of the changes that filtered down from the Euro market.
What car has M50 intake manifold?
The M50 intake manifold (right) from the E36 325i and 3.0L M3 is a popular and inexpensive way to improve the high RPM breathing and power of the later 1996-1999 cars. The narrow intake runners on the 3.2L S52 (left) improve mid-range torque at the expense of choking the motor at high RPMs.
What engine does E36 have?
| BMW 3 Series (E36) | |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Petrol: 1.6–1.9 L M40/M42/M43/M44 I4 2.0–3.2 L M50/M52/S50/S52 I6 Diesel: 1.7 L M41 I4 2.5 L M51 I6 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 4-speed 4L30-E automatic 5-speed ZF 5HP automatic |
| Dimensions |
Can a V8 fit in a BMW?
Aside from the usual exhaust and oil-pan modifications, they had to move the steering column to accommodate the mega-wide V8. But at the end of the day, it fit, and they’ve got gobs of power (over 400 to the rear wheels), prodigious torque, a six-speed, and a throaty DOHC V8 sound worthy of a BMW.
Can a BMW M50 motor be cut down to fit an E30?
The lower radiator hose off the M50 motor will need to be cut down to fit E30. The upper hose you can get from any auto part store, just look for a long radiator hose with a 90-degree bend. The heater hoses connect the same way they were on your E30 originally.
What are the parts for a BMW E30?
1. E30 radiator (only late will work (not early), as the reservoir is on the wrong side) or E36 part with the lower mounts raised 2. E30 radiator overflow tank 3. E30 M20 fan, possible w/clutch, however a SPAL electric fan on the other side of the radiator (removing the AC condenser and fan all together) can also be used
What’s the smallest engine you can put in a BMW E30?
Trust me you will be disappointed. In my opinion the smallest engine you should put in your E30 is a 2.8L M52. The simplest and probably most economical engine to swap in is a 3.0L S50 engine out of a 95 M3 primarily because it already comes with most of the OBD I hardware you will need for the swap.
Where is the engine plug on an E30?
§ On the standard E30 with M20 engine fitted, you have the large round plug (C101) up on the firewall next to the brake booster § This plug has 2 parts. One half is connected to the car wiring, and the other is connected to the engine harness § When the M20 was removed, the engine side of the plug was removed with the engine.