318is engines

[keggy]

can any1 tell me wots the diff between e36 318is engine and e30 318is?

[Simon13]

inlet manifolds and exhaust manifolds are different, but yes an early M42 from a 318iS up to M plate will go in an E30. But u must use the E30 manifold.

[keggy]

must use inlet and exhaust manifolds?

[Simon13]

defo exhaust not 100% on the inlet. BMW changed these so i've read to alter the torque delivery to give more mid range and less top end to help move the fat E36!

[keggy]

u dont know how much would need changed to fit in a 316i?

[Simon13]

hmm, not sure u would be better of with finding an E30, as it's a defo bolt in and out job.

Not sure if things like the gearbox etc will fit in an E30.

[keggy]

mite have an engine, brain, loom etc of a e36 318is after just findin out my 316i engine is fooked

[Simon13]

ah, might be time for some questions in the tech section!

If it were E30 to E30, u would need, ecu,engine,zorst,gearbox,rad basically to do it. Whether it's the same for E36 to E30 i don't know sorry!