Madjbs,
The basic installation (fabricating engine mounts, joining propshaft and wiring) should run around 20-25K
(not including the engine), but then in addition to brakes you will need to replace the rear differential (the power of the V8 will shred the 318 diff in no time), suspension, exhaust (and possibly custom headers depending on clearances), bigger wheels and tyres and possibly a bigger radiator. Also, if you want a manual box it will increase costs considerably. I will be able to give you a better idea of costs once I get going. As far as the M40's value, I have no real idea. If you have a look at bmwsociety classifieds you will get some idea what people are asking, whether they're selling is anyones guess. If you trade it in against a V8 you will get a pittance. I have an excellent Volvo B230F with autobox I'm asking 10K for.
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Thought I'd also take this opportunity to mention my V8 Hilux is up for sale, mainly because I could do with the space (and the money will come in handy for other projects). A link to the ad is posted below.
BahtSOLD.com | Thailand Classified Ads | '03 Toyota Hilux 4.0 V8 Auto
Here's a cool engine swap from the UK of all places
Cheers
05-11-2009, 07:27 PM
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