Replacing the N52 engine

11b330i · 02-08-2014, 04:18 PM

I might be in the market for replacing my engine. The head is damaged and is going to cost more to remove, replace the parts, and reassemble. I am not feeling that for a motor with 150k on it. If i were to buy an n52 from say a 328i, or an x3, or awd 3 series, are they all compatible? Obviously put the exhaust header, the IM and such from my 300is engine. Ive searched but only found little snippets that help. Any help will be appreciate!

Taskmaster · 02-08-2014, 04:45 PM

Since the block is the same (down to the head and hardware) it should be a matter of swapping over your parts and sensors.

Mike. · 02-08-2014, 04:50 PM

or you can do an ls6 swap if you have an extra 15 grand sitting around

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11b330i New Member 3 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Sport Join Date: May 2013 Location: West Bend, WI iTrader: (0)	Replacing the N52 engine I might be in the market for replacing my engine. The head is damaged and is going to cost more to remove, replace the parts, and reassemble. I am not feeling that for a motor with 150k on it. If i were to buy an n52 from say a 328i, or an x3, or awd 3 series, are they all compatible? Obviously put the exhaust header, the IM and such from my 300is engine. Ive searched but only found little snippets that help. Any help will be appreciate!
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Taskmaster Banned 2465 Rep 9,004 Posts Drives: M235i 6MT / E92 328 Msport 6MT Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (6)	Since the block is the same (down to the head and hardware) it should be a matter of swapping over your parts and sensors.
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