320 conversion question?

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Post Sun Jul 23, 2006 6:08 pm

if you convert a 320 to a 325i engine and keep the 2.0l auto gearbox, will it be quick thru the gears therefor quicker acceleration?? its just a car on ebay says it has this but not to sure :) cheers
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Post Sun Jul 23, 2006 6:23 pm

the 2.5 lump will probably kill the gearbox and diff
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Post Sun Jul 23, 2006 8:00 pm

It's my car ;) and it's a MANUAL.. as stated in the description.. and the diff was whining before i put the 2.5 in.. CHEERS :roll:
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Post Mon Jul 24, 2006 4:16 am

320i diffs wont last all that long with a 325i bolted to em..

325i will be quicker tho
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