Evan's BMW hasa rod knocking Options

[awd4kicks]

Yep, I got the bad news earlier today. The 2.5 24 valve straight six in Evans 1992 325i gave up ater a mear 140k miles.

So we are in the market for a replacement engine or car. unfortunately he still owes around three grand on this chick magnet. So throwing it to the wolves is not an option.

Rizzo may be able to help me out with a used car that has a running engine in it. I just thought I would throw this out there to se ifanyone had any other ideas.

To help fund the repair I am offering up a couple items for sale:
The 2nd generation RX-7 / V8 project for $800 obo with a running 302 V8 that needs put in the car and finished.
Corn and wood pellet burner to cut your heating bill this winter... $1,400 obo (New price was $2700 they cost more now for this size.)
Of corse the Talon could be purchased for the right price... it may go cheaper than I should let it go for since I think it needs the head replaced.

Hit me up let me know if you have any ideas or if you are interested in any of my treasured items.

[Hornswoggler]

I saw this on Evan's facebook the other day, sorry to hear.

I made the suggestion to shop for an S50 engine from 1995 M3. I hear it literally drops right in, but worth a search on bimmerforums to find a how-to and parts list. The S50 US (not to be confused with the S50 the rest of the world got...), puts out 240 bhp (from the 325's 190 bhp) and around 225 torque. I posted him an ebay link that included parts for a 5-speed swap. Less drivetrain loss and much more engaging with the manual. It would literally feel 2x faster (not sure the engine/tranny was in great shape when I drove it either).

By the time you factor in clutch and flywheel, it could add up. I bet you could do the whole motor and 5-speed swap for $3-4k. Probably a lot more than you want to spend right now, but might be worth considering depending how long Evan might have the car.