1996 BMW 318ti Ford Engine Swap

[Sweeney24]

I would like to do an 1996 BMW 318ti Ford engine swap I was thinking about putting a 4.6 liter V8, but I don't know if it would fit. If it won't fit, I would appreciate some recommendations for what other small Ford V8 engines would fit. I plan on setting it up with old school carburetor and points ,basically no computers in the engine setup. Thanks.

[pbonsalb]

Look in the engine swap subforum. People have done it with 302 but I don’t know about the smaller engine.

[shogun]

Moved to engine conversions/swap forum

[ponchiz318]

A modular 4.6 won't fit. Too wide

[Sweeney24]

So, if a modular 4.6 won't fit because of being too wide, then what small Ford V8 will fit without modifying the frame or body

[ponchiz318]

Did you bother searching? I did a 5.0 swap in my car. It's been covered extensively by several forum members including myself.
Windsor 302 is the most common. Someone did a 351w. A coyote has been done as well.

[motorV8ed]

Here is a sticky thread that shows you how/where to get started: https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...ng-Start-Here!

[pbonsalb]

People have put the Coyote 5.0 into E36. Is the modular 4.6 even wider?

[Sweeney24]

I have been told that

the modular 4.6 is too wide and will not fit.

[pbonsalb]

Ok. I am not a Ford guy. The older push rod motors are narrower so they should be easier.

[ponchiz318]

5.0 vs 4.6 comparison.jpg

[pbonsalb]

How about a 4.6 vs Coyote?

[ponchiz318]

https://www.onallcylinders.com/2018/...al-dimensions/