318i to 3.5i

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Beano69
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Post Tue Oct 23, 2012 11:15 pm

was thinking of putting a 1987 3.5i into my 1989 318i as my 2.5iengine is f**ked. wood like to no if theres much work in it. or is it a bad idea... thinks...
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Post Tue Oct 23, 2012 11:27 pm

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1994 318i Touring Sterling Silver
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Post Tue Oct 23, 2012 11:31 pm

If you are already running a 2.5 M20 a M30 swap will be very simple to do.
Cypriotgeeza wrote:I done both my mates in my old 318is
felt so proud,even tried it with a E30 325i and got put in my place.. :o: