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  1. #1
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    Possible S50 build

    A buddy crashed my E30 320i, and I quickly started parting out, but now I am thinking about possibly rebuilding, and maybe putting an s50 into my e30. Any thoughts on this https://www.kijiji.ca/v-engines-and-...ationFlag=true says compression is low, but im just honestly still new to cars in general. Any help would be great.

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    If the issue is due to a top end problem, relatively inexpensive to correct. If it is due to a bottom end problem, relatively expensive to correct. For the price, for me it would be too much risk. I would want have it narrowed down somewhat before taking the plunge.
    9/2004 Chevrolet Suburban Z71, black, purchased March 2016, 270k miles.
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    IDK what those go for in Canada, but I'd at least want a beat up M3 attached to the engine for that price.


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    The engine has low compression in cylinders #2 and #4 . This could be due to bad/bent valves .
    An s50 with unknown internal issues for $1200CAD?

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