Post pics of your ride!
SHAKESHAKESHAKESHAKE
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Western
Re: Post pics of your ride!
I've now got a little money in my account and the idea of a swap is running back through my head, but not a 2j or a BMW engine at all this time, i'm thinking an SR.
Here's my reasoning:
-The 318ti has 51/49 weight distribution with the M44 in (138 hp 1.9L 4 cylinder) and I'm thinking an sr couldn't possibly weigh that much more than an M44, yet it'd deliver 210hp (supposedly) without ruining the handling with a heavy engine.
-The sr can be modded relatively cheaply (compared to a j or bmw engine).
-There's already a kit out there to put an sr in an E36
-I can get an sr for <$2000, a 2j or S50 (which would ruin the handling) would cost at least 50% more.
What are the feelings on this? Is it an abomination or it permissible in the interest of preserving the handling characteristics? I see it as the best option to keep the weight down and the power up.
Here's my reasoning:
-The 318ti has 51/49 weight distribution with the M44 in (138 hp 1.9L 4 cylinder) and I'm thinking an sr couldn't possibly weigh that much more than an M44, yet it'd deliver 210hp (supposedly) without ruining the handling with a heavy engine.
-The sr can be modded relatively cheaply (compared to a j or bmw engine).
-There's already a kit out there to put an sr in an E36
-I can get an sr for <$2000, a 2j or S50 (which would ruin the handling) would cost at least 50% more.
What are the feelings on this? Is it an abomination or it permissible in the interest of preserving the handling characteristics? I see it as the best option to keep the weight down and the power up.
BATTLESTAGS
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,944
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From: Roanoke
Re: Post pics of your ride!
I've now got a little money in my account and the idea of a swap is running back through my head, but not a 2j or a BMW engine at all this time, i'm thinking an SR.
Here's my reasoning:
-The 318ti has 51/49 weight distribution with the M44 in (138 hp 1.9L 4 cylinder) and I'm thinking an sr couldn't possibly weigh that much more than an M44, yet it'd deliver 210hp (supposedly) without ruining the handling with a heavy engine.
-The sr can be modded relatively cheaply (compared to a j or bmw engine).
-There's already a kit out there to put an sr in an E36
-I can get an sr for <$2000, a 2j or S50 (which would ruin the handling) would cost at least 50% more.
What are the feelings on this? Is it an abomination or it permissible in the interest of preserving the handling characteristics? I see it as the best option to keep the weight down and the power up.
Here's my reasoning:
-The 318ti has 51/49 weight distribution with the M44 in (138 hp 1.9L 4 cylinder) and I'm thinking an sr couldn't possibly weigh that much more than an M44, yet it'd deliver 210hp (supposedly) without ruining the handling with a heavy engine.
-The sr can be modded relatively cheaply (compared to a j or bmw engine).
-There's already a kit out there to put an sr in an E36
-I can get an sr for <$2000, a 2j or S50 (which would ruin the handling) would cost at least 50% more.
What are the feelings on this? Is it an abomination or it permissible in the interest of preserving the handling characteristics? I see it as the best option to keep the weight down and the power up.
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SAY IT WITCHA CHEST!
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 3,949
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From: Outer Space
Re: Post pics of your ride!
I've now got a little money in my account and the idea of a swap is running back through my head, but not a 2j or a BMW engine at all this time, i'm thinking an SR.
Here's my reasoning:
-The 318ti has 51/49 weight distribution with the M44 in (138 hp 1.9L 4 cylinder) and I'm thinking an sr couldn't possibly weigh that much more than an M44, yet it'd deliver 210hp (supposedly) without ruining the handling with a heavy engine.
-The sr can be modded relatively cheaply (compared to a j or bmw engine).
-There's already a kit out there to put an sr in an E36
-I can get an sr for <$2000, a 2j or S50 (which would ruin the handling) would cost at least 50% more.
What are the feelings on this? Is it an abomination or it permissible in the interest of preserving the handling characteristics? I see it as the best option to keep the weight down and the power up.
Here's my reasoning:
-The 318ti has 51/49 weight distribution with the M44 in (138 hp 1.9L 4 cylinder) and I'm thinking an sr couldn't possibly weigh that much more than an M44, yet it'd deliver 210hp (supposedly) without ruining the handling with a heavy engine.
-The sr can be modded relatively cheaply (compared to a j or bmw engine).
-There's already a kit out there to put an sr in an E36
-I can get an sr for <$2000, a 2j or S50 (which would ruin the handling) would cost at least 50% more.
What are the feelings on this? Is it an abomination or it permissible in the interest of preserving the handling characteristics? I see it as the best option to keep the weight down and the power up.
Ill sell you my sr20 swap
Im dying to build a CA18DET!