BMW e46 compact engine swap

[Dantehood]

So guys hears my problem I have a 2002 BMW 318ti compact in black with cream leather it's it's got quite a high milliage and is in the need of some body work I have ones the car for just under a year now and love it BUT it has started smoking quite bad after being run and left to idle for a time I have been told that it's the ring and not worth doing by a local bmw specialist now I Bought the car as a run around but really don't wanna get rid of it.

I'm contemplating a engine swap for a bigger lump and spending some on it starting it up a bit (no big body kits )

Would a e46 2.8 fit the compact and is there any one out there that can point me in the right direction

[aka_kerrly]

Yes you can fit any of theBMW 6 cylinder engines into a E46 compact and by buying an entire donor car you can have all the parts you need and sell off the bits you don't need to recoup some cash.

Or you can go even more crazy and fit a BMW V8 or depending on your mechanical skills & ability to understand wiring looms fit almost any engine you want.

here is some inspiration
http://www.bmwswap.com/index.php/en/e46-318ti-m54-...

[Mr Tidy]

Welcome to the forum by the way!

Yes, they do seem to be crying out for more power - even though my Compact is a 325ti!

Have you searched on here, only someone one here has already put an M54 3 litre engine into a 316ti?

Or if you want to go a bit more mental Hartge would put an S54 from the M3 into your Compact - for a (big) price!:-

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=bmw+e46+compa...

If you do decide on a transplant please keep us posted.