good swap motor
#1
good swap motor
I am looking to do a swap into an e36.
Would this be a good motor to start with
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110993762031...witem=&vxp=mtr
thanks
Would this be a good motor to start with
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110993762031...witem=&vxp=mtr
thanks
#2
I'm a complete noob here but I would think so. Email the seller and get more info because he doesn't say much in the ad. 20k miles is broken in basically in my opinion. If I was ready for the swap in my Chevelle I'd give it serious consideration
#3
TECH Resident
Where's the proof that it has less than 20k miles? Does it come with a computer, harness, etc?
If it is indeed complete, and has low mileage, I'd say $1600 was a great price...but I would expect it to go to $2500 or more
If it is indeed complete, and has low mileage, I'd say $1600 was a great price...but I would expect it to go to $2500 or more
#4
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Hmmm.. I'm a bit borded.. but let get it right... there is a differents in what a Motor and an Engine is.. So, unless your converting your car to a EV Hybrid.. you need to find an Engine !
The basic difference is what they use to produce mechanical work. General rule of thumb is that Engines use thermal energy of some form (steam, petrochemical combustion) while Motors convert electrical energy into mechanical work.
But yes, it would be a good engine to start with, since it is a Gen III Engine that is a alumn block and head.. would save on the weight. But as noted above.. do you home work on what is real so you don't end up wasting money.
As SuperDave stated.. $1600 is a good price. but that is just the opening bid.. I would expect it to be closer to $2500. but read what you are getting.. no PCM, add around $150 or so, has brackets, but not front accessories.. so.. Has a Water pump but no PS pump and alternator would be another $100-$200 (these are just ball park figures.)
What about any Return if it is not what it is or fails....?
The basic difference is what they use to produce mechanical work. General rule of thumb is that Engines use thermal energy of some form (steam, petrochemical combustion) while Motors convert electrical energy into mechanical work.
But yes, it would be a good engine to start with, since it is a Gen III Engine that is a alumn block and head.. would save on the weight. But as noted above.. do you home work on what is real so you don't end up wasting money.
As SuperDave stated.. $1600 is a good price. but that is just the opening bid.. I would expect it to be closer to $2500. but read what you are getting.. no PCM, add around $150 or so, has brackets, but not front accessories.. so.. Has a Water pump but no PS pump and alternator would be another $100-$200 (these are just ball park figures.)
What about any Return if it is not what it is or fails....?