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Engine swap on E85 2.0 to 3.0
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Engine swap on E85 2.0 to 3.0
Hi everyone
I have z4 E85 with 2.0 engine manuel gearbox
Do you know if there is major differences in general between a 2.0 and 3.0 z4 suspension brakes etc?
I would like to upgrade my engine from 2.0 to a 3.0 engine do you know if it is an easy swap and what there is to be swapped as ecu engine mount etc?
I have z4 E85 with 2.0 engine manuel gearbox
Do you know if there is major differences in general between a 2.0 and 3.0 z4 suspension brakes etc?
I would like to upgrade my engine from 2.0 to a 3.0 engine do you know if it is an easy swap and what there is to be swapped as ecu engine mount etc?
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It’s 100 times easier to sell your car & buy a 3litre, they’re not even expensive these days
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At least the OP didn't suggest the 2.0L Jonny-turbo-Essex conversion
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We don't talk about Fight Club do we?
I've said too much!
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Welcome to the forum Dorian. If you ever come back after that fine reception, then listen to Mr Bear. He is very smart.
Oh and post up a picture of your Zed.
Oh and post up a picture of your Zed.
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There's a 3.0 for sale for £2k right now with 120k miles on it.
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There is no such thing as fight club
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Get yourself a 3.0si
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Indeed, unless you're a particular fan of doing engine swaps and like a challenge, its a lot easier and cheaper just to sell your 2.0 and buy a 3.0.
2 seater sportscars are dirt cheap right now... not that you should be travelling anywhere to look at one right now...
2 seater sportscars are dirt cheap right now... not that you should be travelling anywhere to look at one right now...
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As said above, much easier and probably no more expensive to change the car. And what would be the future value of a 3 litre 2.0, as who would ever buy it off you? And what about insurance?
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I was a member of the Capri fraternity for around 30 years. When people started to collect them and restore them it was all the V6 models that everyone wanted. Consequently, a lot of the little-engined ones were broken for spares or simply run into the ground.
Now the market is awash with 2.8i and 3.0S models, but if you had a Mk2 1300L for example, it would be the rarest car of the bunch.
Whilst I realise this is a quite polarising opinion, I do just wonder if in a few years time, assuming Greta and the coronavirus leave us alone, we won't all be saying "hey look, there's a 2.0 E85, you don't see many of those around any more".
I am now expecting a swathe of "Huh! There's a good reason for that" type comments.
Now the market is awash with 2.8i and 3.0S models, but if you had a Mk2 1300L for example, it would be the rarest car of the bunch.
Whilst I realise this is a quite polarising opinion, I do just wonder if in a few years time, assuming Greta and the coronavirus leave us alone, we won't all be saying "hey look, there's a 2.0 E85, you don't see many of those around any more".
I am now expecting a swathe of "Huh! There's a good reason for that" type comments.
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Exactly!
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But does rare mean it's sought after? I wouldn't have thought so?
And certainly wouldn't think a 2.0i would ever demand a "oh look" reaction.
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BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71