Question on e92 engine

TitSlv05m3 · 11-13-2008, 10:34 AM

Does anyone know whether or not I would be able to drop the new M3 engine into my e46 M3? I've got an '05 and I LOVE the car and don't wish to get rid of it. But I would love a V8 under the hood. Is this possible and if so, how much would this run me? Thanks to anyone that can help.

aggie57 · 11-13-2008, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TitSlv05m3

Does anyone know whether or not I would be able to drop the new M3 engine into my e46 M3? I've got an '05 and I LOVE the car and don't wish to get rid of it. But I would love a V8 under the hood. Is this possible and if so, how much would this run me? Thanks to anyone that can help.

You'll probably LOVE the new M3 even more....!!

!Xoible · 11-13-2008, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie57

You'll probably LOVE the new M3 even more....!!

+1

daltonnnn · 11-13-2008, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Mantis

+1

ACZakka325i · 11-13-2008, 05:26 PM

Don't bother. By the time all is said and done, you could have leased an e92 and kept your e46.

RED///M3 · 11-13-2008, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ACZakka325i

Don't bother. By the time all is said and done, you could have leased an e92 and kept your e46.

ditto just sell your e46 as a down payment and with all the great deals now and .9% financing youll love the new m3

gadget · 11-14-2008, 08:32 AM

The engine alone will be cost ~$28K, You probably would need a new tranny so your already over $30K, Labor will be a lot to get it done right. I'm not an expert but it could cost at at least 40K- minus the money you get for selling the engine you are replacing.

IHMO this is a stupid idea.

Like others have said, just get the e92 M.

If the cost for the engine is more than you thought, spend 10K for a supercharger on your current engine.

BIGNTASTIE · 11-14-2008, 08:43 AM

might as well turbo your e46

graider · 11-14-2008, 05:03 PM

put an ls1 or ls2 with mod, that bitch can do 600hp NA easily. can be done for around 10k i think. Sound and perform second to none and reliable too.

3XTR3M3 · 11-14-2008, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BIGNTASTIE

might as well turbo your e46

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Originally Posted by graider

put an ls1 or ls2 with mod, that bitch can do 600hp NA easily. can be done for around 10k i think. Sound and perform second to none and reliable too.

+1 3/4

SS32 · 11-14-2008, 05:29 PM

What you really need to do is drop an S65 in an E30 M3

Mischievous M · 11-14-2008, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TitSlv05m3

Does anyone know whether or not I would be able to drop the new M3 engine into my e46 M3? I've got an '05 and I LOVE the car and don't wish to get rid of it. But I would love a V8 under the hood. Is this possible and if so, how much would this run me? Thanks to anyone that can help.

No offense mate... but that has to be a really crazy idea.... just buy the new M.

spyderco10 · 11-15-2008, 01:30 AM

At least $100,000. First you'd have to buy an E92 M3 to get the engine. This is the only way to get the engine, because I doubt there are many of these on Ebay. Then you'd have to pay for installation of your new engine (and drivetrain because the E46 drivetrain likely can't handle the power).

Of course you could offset the expense by selling the de-engined E92 afterwards. (This probably won't go for very much though). BUT you could sell your E46 engine to someone who's looking to stuff that into their E36 M3.

Verdict = do it

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ACZakka325i Colonel 277 Rep 2,008 Posts Drives: 2 stroke Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CT iTrader: (2)	Don't bother. By the time all is said and done, you could have leased an e92 and kept your e46. __________________ (Waitlist): #1 M2CSL (Current): 2016 F15 X5 3.5xdrive - 2010 997.2 C4S Coupe (Past): 2016 F30 340xi M-Sport -2013 535i xdrive 2008 E92 M3 - 2006 E90 325i 2002 E46 325xi - 1991 E30 325i
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11-14-2008, 08:32 AM	#7
gadget Major 108 Rep 1,161 Posts Drives: 09 e92///M SSII DCT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: US iTrader: (0)	The engine alone will be cost ~$28K, You probably would need a new tranny so your already over $30K, Labor will be a lot to get it done right. I'm not an expert but it could cost at at least 40K- minus the money you get for selling the engine you are replacing. IHMO this is a stupid idea. Like others have said, just get the e92 M. If the cost for the engine is more than you thought, spend 10K for a supercharger on your current engine.
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BIGNTASTIE Lieutenant 35 Rep 589 Posts Drives: white/red 08 M3, 05 Rangerover Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: queens, NY iTrader: (0)	might as well turbo your e46
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graider Colonel 35 Rep 2,406 Posts Drives: py/kiwi e46 m3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	put an ls1 or ls2 with mod, that bitch can do 600hp NA easily. can be done for around 10k i think. Sound and perform second to none and reliable too.
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SS32 Major 156 Rep 1,430 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	What you really need to do is drop an S65 in an E30 M3 __________________ V1 DIY - Blinder M45 DIY - Exhaust Cutouts - Removed Clutch Pedal Spring DIY - Fiamm Air Horns
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11-15-2008, 01:30 AM	#13
spyderco10 Colonel 63 Rep 2,427 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Honolulu, HI iTrader: (0)	At least $100,000. First you'd have to buy an E92 M3 to get the engine. This is the only way to get the engine, because I doubt there are many of these on Ebay. Then you'd have to pay for installation of your new engine (and drivetrain because the E46 drivetrain likely can't handle the power). Of course you could offset the expense by selling the de-engined E92 afterwards. (This probably won't go for very much though). BUT you could sell your E46 engine to someone who's looking to stuff that into their E36 M3. Verdict = do it __________________ “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” - John 3:16
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