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320 to 325 auto conversion
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 1:26 pm
by r4j666
just wondering if anyone knows wot the bhp wil be on an automatic if i switch engines from a 2litre to a 2.5litre? also would i need to convert the brakes on the rear instead of the drums? thx
Re: 320 to 325 auto conversion
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 2:14 pm
by Brianmoooore
Auto 2.5 M20 has the same nominal power output as a manual 2.5 M20 at around 170 bhp if you get a good one.
320 saloon non ABS suspension and brakes is inferior to that on a 325 saloon at both ends.
Vented front discs, 51mm front legs and rear discs would all be good.
Re: 320 to 325 auto conversion
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 2:27 pm
by r4j666
thx brian 170bhp sounds gud
i guess i wil have to convert the rear drums to discs then for more stopping power as im thinkin of the engine swap soon
Re: 320 to 325 auto conversion
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 4:16 pm
by r4j666
also would it b better to convert into an manual n keep the 2litre engine or would it be better to change the engine 2 a 325i one? just was wondering
Re: 320 to 325 auto conversion
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 4:19 pm
by e30bmlover
r4j666 wrote:also would it b better to convert into an manual n keep the 2litre engine or would it be better to change the engine 2 a 325i one? just was wondering
there is no replacement for displacement!
Re: 320 to 325 auto conversion
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 4:26 pm
by maxfield
e30bmlover wrote:there is no replacement for displacement!
There is 12 more valves
Re: 320 to 325 auto conversion
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 6:58 pm
by Brianmoooore
maxfield wrote:e30bmlover wrote:there is no replacement for displacement!
There is 12 more valves
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