318is conversion

[jonnyboicossie]

i own a 316 compact, the only problem with the car is there is no power. i have been offered a 318is car for £300 it needs rear brake pipes and a little weld and it will go through its mot. i dnt know if i should do the car up and sell it and make a tidy profit, or go for putting the engine into my compact. and putting the 1.6 engine into the other car. is it worth it for the power i would be getting? what would you lads do? all work would be done by myself so i would'nt have to pay for labour any1 help

thanks jonny

[mustang_john]

Hi Fella!!

I can't see there being much of a power difference between the two motors.

If the compact motor is a 16 valve jobbie and the 318 is the M43 SOHC I really don't think it's worth the effort of taking the motors out.

Just do it up and flog it for what you can get.

John.

[jonnyboicossie]

its the 8 valve in the compact, but i think your right am just gonna do it up and sell it cheers

[mustang_john]

What about dropping a cossie motor in it. That would be cool. I have always fancied shoehorning a small block Ford or a 4.6 Mod Motor into my E36 when the M43 bites the dust.

Would love a sticker on the boot lid that reads "Powered by Ford"

I'll Sit back now and wait for the abuse

John

[AlpineSixAndSeven]

^ I like this guy V8 swaps are fun

[mustang_john]

I used to own a 1999 Mustang GT. Had to sell it last year. Miss it real bad