HI,
Has anyone ever stuck a 3.0 diesel engine and the 6 speed box into a Z3? Will it fit?
I drive a 330d for work and its a great engine, loads of fun and the economy is fantastic considering I rag it evrywhere!!(boring bit I know!!)
Anyway, I am looking at buying a Z3 and was considering one with space shuttle mileage but good body, just to elbow in a 3.0 diesel lump.
Anyone any views?
Mark
3.0 diesel lump and 6 speed box in Z3?
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topfuelking
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Mike Fishwick
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Z3 deisel
It's a great idea, but I think the 3 litre would have too much torque for the suspension - rather like a dragster. The boot floor would probably not like it either - is an M engine can tear it up, think what the torque of a 3 litre deisel would do!
I have often thought about this idea, but would prefer a 2 litre engine remapped to about 180 bhp and 280 lb-ft. As well as being more economic that the 3 litre, it is lighter, and has all its weight behind the front axle line.
The 2.8/MR ZF gearbox should be OK, but the problem lies in getting a donor car at sensible cost. Ther are a lot more bits needed that the engine.
Anyway - full marks for seeing past the usual narrow-minded enthusiast idea that deisels are not 'Driver's' engines!
I have often thought about this idea, but would prefer a 2 litre engine remapped to about 180 bhp and 280 lb-ft. As well as being more economic that the 3 litre, it is lighter, and has all its weight behind the front axle line.
The 2.8/MR ZF gearbox should be OK, but the problem lies in getting a donor car at sensible cost. Ther are a lot more bits needed that the engine.
Anyway - full marks for seeing past the usual narrow-minded enthusiast idea that deisels are not 'Driver's' engines!
