The E36 generation BMW 3-series is one of the better handling cars you can pick up for cheap and the chassis makes an excellent starting point for a hot rod. We've seen a number of GM/LSX powered E36s, but the Ford enthusiasts would do something silly like use the 5.0 V8 to create the ultimate low buck E36V8. Find this 1995 BMW 325is with Ford 5.0 V8 in an undisclosed location, offered for $11,400 via pelicanparts forums. Tip from David K.
This E36 325is is wearing the body kit pieces and wheels from an M3 coupe, along with a few gaudy M-colored stripes on its newly applied Midnight Montreal Blue paint. It looks good in the photos, but new paint is a reason for concern and a thorough in-person inspection for proper masking and paint application is essential.
Expect something in excess of 350 horsepower from the modified 5.0 liter V8, but the real question is how are you going to get this to pass smog? See a cheaper V8 swapped Bimmer? tips@dailyturismo.com
No kidding it's an "undisclosed location" - he's liable to get a throwing star up his tailpipe. Or does this not raise the same hackles as scrapping a Jag V12?
ReplyDeleteE36s are plentiful and reaching the end of their (engine's) lives right now. There are SOOO many of them in So-Cal self service junkyards. I don't think you're going to piss anyone off with a V8 swap, but de rigeur is an LS. Curious that they chose a 5.0 for this one but as Vince pointed out it makes for a very low-buck alternative for the builder.
ReplyDelete"Send for complete specs and more photos. Very detailed photo history of build available if seriously interested" I hate when people do this, you just implied you have all this data why not share it? Got to any forum create an account and write a build thread. The fact that it is posted on a message board makes it all the more confusing.
ReplyDeleteCar looks really fun, I like these with V-8 swaps it seems like the perfect track car formula.
I really don't understand putting a Ford engine in a BMW. Is it the same logic as putting a BMW engine into a Ford?
ReplyDeleteIt will make more power than the stock BMW 2.5L M50 inline six, while also being cheaper to maintain and (arguably) more reliable in the process. I think that's the logic most swappers subscribe to.
DeleteThen why not buy a Ford?
Delete