Change of plans

[youngE30]

I bought a very pristine 325i so I will be trying to keep it that way. I own a E30 with a blown motor, but I have alot of parts ready to stick into it. I would like to put the 97 M3 motor I talked about earlier. What do you think?

[mykesheehy]

do you have around 6-7 k to put in a e30..........if yes ­........great
if not ...............well

[Lee]

If you install a 1997 M3 motor in the e30 chassis, do not forget to upgrade the brakes. If you have access to the complete e36 M3 shell, may I suggest that you also grab the front suspension and brakes as well as the rear hubs and brakes. The stock e30 brakes will not last long. Believe me. They are weak for an M20 motor, they will be dangerous for the e36 M3 motor.