3.2 Conversion - BMW Forum

Italian Saint · 12-28-2005, 01:19 PM

Anyone have any experience with putting the 3.2 into the E36 and the cost that goes along with that. I'm thinking about finding an E36 //M and completely re-doing it. I know it's a ton of work but I might be willing to do it, I first wanted to know if anyone here had already done it?

If all else fails I'm just gunna get a E39 //M.

98estorilm3 · 12-28-2005, 06:24 PM

dude... all m3's from 1996 to 1999 have the 3.2 liter already in them. I think that some of the 1995's have the old 3 liter engine but im not sure???

Italian Saint · 12-28-2005, 08:44 PM

Sorry should have specified. The 333 bhp 3.2 into a stateside //M, along with a 6 speed.

bimmerboy328i · 12-28-2005, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Italian Saint

Sorry should have specified. The 333 bhp 3.2 into a stateside //M, along with a 6 speed.

So you want the "real" S52B32 correct? Yeah, the euro motor.

First you are going to have to find the engine. I know Bimmerworld has them for like 8,000 I think. They also have the 6-speed transmission as well. I havent experienced one of these swaps, but I am sure it takes a little to get all of the wiring correct. A friend of mine was quoted 11,000 installed from Bimmerworld when he was planning on doing after hydrolocking.

98estorilm3 · 12-28-2005, 10:38 PM

thats a lot of money considering i got my used convertible e36 m3 for 13400 : ( With that kind of money u could turn that m3 into a beast with the original 240 hp 3.2 just my 2cents

Italian Saint · 12-28-2005, 11:41 PM

Yeah, but 1) I like NA 2) I like the factory tunning of the 333bhp motor.

but yeah you could make the 240 way gnarly!

Furious · 01-03-2006, 06:56 PM

its expensive to do the swap.... if your speaking of the e46 M3 which is 333hp there is lots involved , were talking flyby wire throttles, totally differnt wiring, tranny, driveshafts, etc etc. its a pain in the ass.. but if your refering to the evo 3.2 e36 m3 motor ,, 321hp its pretty much butter, a whole lot easier than the e46 swap.

///M Power · 01-03-2006, 07:26 PM

dear god i hope he wasnt talking s54

Italian Saint · 01-03-2006, 08:35 PM

E36 to E36 swap out. Buy the //M junk or just old and do a complete re-do. About how much are we talking for the engine and tranny installed?

Furious · 01-04-2006, 12:39 PM

ah fyi the euro 3.2 is 321hp not 333hp..

cost totally depends on where you can source a motor from and where you get it installed, but like said above you could be looking for around 11,000 give or take?

Italian Saint · 01-04-2006, 03:59 PM

321, point duely noted. 11k sounds about like what I expected. Anymore comments or info would be greatly appreciated.

JEllis · 01-19-2006, 12:10 PM

For the money I would say that its not worth it! But yeah, $11,000 or more is good starting point for the swap! At least that is what I have seen on the various forums.

But, if I had 11,000 just laying around and needed a new engine I would get a built US Spec 3.2 and a Eurosport or AA twin screw supercharger IMO!

Jason