Z3 1.9l To M3 3.2l

yaniv1512 · Post by **yaniv1512** » Sun 13 Feb, 2011 15:14

hey to all....
how r u ?
i need help please.

i have a 1998 z3 1.9L with manual transmission,
and i would like to do an engine swap to 3.2L M POWER in minimum custs
except for the engine what more i will need to replace???

1.did the M engine of years 2002-2003 fits perfect ?
2.did i need a new ecu ?
2.how much hp the 1.9L manual transmission can handle.
3.did i need to replace the Clutch ? how much hp the 1.9L Clutch can handle. ?
4.is it better to put the auto transmission that bilongs to the m enegine ?
4.did i need to replace the Differential ? how much hp the 1.9L Differential can handle. ?
5.did i need to replace the Cooling system ?
6.did i need to replace the switch ?

thanx all
yaniv

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Sun 13 Feb, 2011 15:59

Brakes might be an idea

Tim.

Ferdinand · Post by **Ferdinand** » Sun 13 Feb, 2011 16:35

Yep... you need help!!! It sounds as if you're about to take on a problem that can be solved in a much easier and cheaper way - i.e. to import a car that was born as a MZ3!!

You forgot BRAKES on your list among others - although many tune their car without paying attention to this minor matter

- there's nothing like brakes that make you crap your pants

Another thing - the MZ3 did NOT come as an automatic!

hornel Z3M · Post by **hornel Z3M** » Sun 13 Feb, 2011 16:45

Hi Mate. I think you should increase your dosage of tablets you are taking

321bhp · Post by **321bhp** » Sun 13 Feb, 2011 16:59

it might all work,but the first time you floor it,youll be left sitting at the side of the road and your engine will be about 2 miles up the road,i think this project will eat money up,and how would you insure that,just buy a cheap zm,

Sorcerors Apprentice · Post by **Sorcerors Apprentice** » Sun 13 Feb, 2011 17:19

Don't think you need insurance in Israel.

Did you buy your car from James May.

If so, its already an automatic.

Ferdinand · Post by **Ferdinand** » Sun 13 Feb, 2011 17:22

hornel Z3M wrote:Hi Mate. I think you should increase your dosage of tablets you are taking

Jezzez.. you almost killed me! I'm sick (no comments!!!) with a damn flue- and yep - much worser than the female version

But what a great laugh your comment gave me - THANX!!!!!
Almost made reverse sense to the old saying: It's not the coughin that carries you off - it's the coffin they carry you off in...

Better luck next time!

MarkR · Post by **MarkR** » Mon 14 Feb, 2011 13:49

Yes you do need to 'Change the switch'

Switch to off on this project........

DrSasha · Post by **DrSasha** » Tue 15 Feb, 2011 21:57

hi Yaniv,
Its nice to see an israeli flag here!

this swap is doable, but too costly.
If you'd start with a 2.8 platform it's easier, but from 1.9 there are too many differences.

engine, ecu. transmission, different rear are to accomodate the exhaust...

For you guys' the reason we try crazy ideas is because you can't import a car to Israel older than 2 years old, or more than 30 years.
so 2000ish Z3M's are not an option.

And there are only about 4 2.8 Z's to start with.
most are 1.8-1.9, some automatic.

I never saw a Z3M roadster in Israel (the closest was a Z3Mcoupe, highly modified supercharged monster)

zroadster.net

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