What engines can you put in an E36?

Here are the most common (and documented) engine swaps that people perform on the BMW E36 chassis:

BMW S50 – 3.0 liter six cylinder from E36 M3 (240 hp / 225 lb/ft torque)
BMW S52 – 3.2 liter six cylinder from E36 M3 (240 hp / 240 lb/ft torque)
BMW S54 – 3.2 liter six cylinder from E46 M3 (333 hp / 262 lb/ft torque)

Is the BMW 318i turbo?

Replacing the four-cylinder 316i in the foothills of the range is a new 318i, powered by the same 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine as the latest MINI Cooper.

How much power can the M50 handle?

In stock form they can withstand roughly 400 horsepower, and with some internal work, over 600 is possible, as is the case with Josh King’s mighty 650hp M50 turbo.

Is a 318i A E36?

BMW E36 3 Series Sedan 318i Specs This engine produces a maximum power of 115 PS (113 bhp – 85 kW) at 5500 rpm and a maximum torque of 168 Nm (123 lb. ft) at 3900 rpm.

Can you fit a V12 engine in a BMW E36?

One great thing about the BMW E36 chassis is that the engine bay is pretty cavernous. Since a longitudinal inline 6 cylinder came standard from the factory, you can actually fit up to a V12 in the engine bay! Now a V12 is definitely not very common (or practical) but it is possible.

Are there any E36 BMW engine swaps that I can Do?

There are many very cool engine swaps that have been completed on E36 BMWs that I’d love to do (including even Nissan RB26 and Toyota 2JZ engines). However, most are very involved and can take a long time to get right. Specialized tools, welding, lifts and great tuning skills are some of the challenges that full swaps can bring.

What kind of engine does a 318is have?

Their formula uses the unmodified crank from the 2.0-liter M44, some custom, short-skirt pistons they have designed, and the 318is’s M42 engine block with some additional boring. The M44 crank (left) is significantly different from the one from our earlier engine.

Can I swap an OBD1 E36 318i/318is to a M50TU?

This write up outlines required parts for swapping an obd1 (1992-1995) e36 318i/318is to an obd1 M50tu. The 1995 318ti will be the same however there may be variations in the drive shaft requirements,