Looking for a new engine................... - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

#1 05-15-2002, 05:51 PM

O where o where could my engine be....................................
OK enough of that
Well started the hunt for a new engine tonight and not to lucky of the bat the mech. recommended getting a wrecked or bad tranny parts car and robbing the engine. So I have looked on line and looked but so far all I have found in my area are "clean" e28s

So if anyone knows a good place to look please holler.
Thanks

engatwork · #2 05-15-2002, 06:23 PM

but I can't get the thought of putting a small block Chevy in a W123. It would obviously be with the Chevy a/c too.
It may be an option for you. I keep asking myself "why not"?
Jim

#3 05-15-2002, 06:31 PM

I know I know but right now my a/c works and I don't have the time to fool with motor mounts etc. You and me should get together and plan out this engine swap

#4 05-15-2002, 06:38 PM

Swap in a 3.3 or 3.5 liter M20 "Big Six". Look for wrecked 5 series, 6 series, and 7 series....hey, I bet there are lots of junked E23 (78-87) 5 series Bimmers in yards or for parting out. Take a look at that avenue too.

It's possible to get 280 hp out of a normally aspirated SOHC 3.5 liter....that's almost 1990s M5 figures. Think about that....

-Sam

#5 05-15-2002, 07:28 PM

If I can find one for a good price why not. one thing that would be good about another 2.7 would be my rebuilt head would work.

#6 05-15-2002, 08:54 PM

You also might try and find a 2.5 liter 168 hp/ 164 lb/ft torque engine out of an E30 3 series, like a 325i or 325iS. Since your 2.7 is in the same engine family as the 2.5, I think the swap would be even easier than the 3.5 liter swap.

I do see your point re: the head, though.

-Sam

#7 05-15-2002, 09:07 PM

that is exactly what I'm looking at now.

#8 05-16-2002, 11:16 PM

Talked to a offical BMW rec. in Orlando and he will sell me a 325e motor with 89k on it for 650. I will see what else i can get yet. Hoping for the hole car.

suginami · #9 05-17-2002, 01:34 PM

You ought to check out this site that specializes in your car. They have a great technical section that talks about engine swaps:

http://www.firstfives.org/

Click on technical FAQ for help on engine swaps, fuel injection, etc.

#10 05-17-2002, 05:17 PM

That site is actually for the e12 the one before my car.
I have looked there before.

#11 05-18-2002, 06:28 PM

Found some new engines 70k-89k $650-850. Also found a engine for 150-200 with 189k. Once i figure out what is involved with putting a 325e engine in I will take my pick.

dtanesq · #12 05-18-2002, 07:28 PM

Dan -

You might also try Bavarian Automotive in Rancho Cordova, California. Their number is (800) 726-4269 and they have an engine group - they sell rebuilds, etc. I'm sorry but I'm not at home where my Sacramento Valley BMWCCA magazine is - it has their website information, etc. They are part of some nationwide parts recycling network so getting you an engine in Florida wouldn't be a problem. Bavarian is terrific. They helped me find a perfect set of 16x8 BBS basketweaves from a 740i which I bolted onto my E34. Cheap.

#13 05-18-2002, 07:41 PM

Is this the company http://www.bavengine.com/about.html. If so they are way to expensive on the engines for me. wow!

dtanesq · #14 05-20-2002, 06:18 PM

Yes it is. Sorry it's so expensive.