I was thinking about that I figured It would be cheaper on the insurance and probably save more money by doing this. I have tried to search google but not too many people sell the s52 motor. Im wanting to go with the s52 because it is the 3.2l. do you happen to know of any sites as to where I could find a s52 engine swap at? Also how complex is the change over. If I do go with the 325i Ill probably go with a obd1 car. how hard is it to convert the motor to obd1? whats actually involved in the swap? Im used to honda swaps which are alot easier to come by. My goal is to get away with a pretty decently fast bmw. Im a lover for autocrossing and scca type events. thats what it will mostly be apart of and hopefully a couple nice rides to seebring speedway will also be in its future. this car will be a all out race car with verry little to no street time if I go with the 325i. because of the cheaper price of the 325i I was actually thinking of doing a sequential gear box from http://www.hewland.com/ they seem to be had for little less then $15,000 that would be the ultimate setup with my own personal choice of gearing. does anyone in tampa know how to do a s52 swap into a early year e36 325i? im really wanting to try and take on as much of the project myself. sorry about the long letter. thanks for your reaplys rep points for all