316i to 318i M40 (Turbo)

[JayB]

hi,
i have an 316i(m40) lux which im consider to fit a 318i(m40) engine.Are the cylinder heads the same? Can i just swap the ecu? Would a 318is gear box fit on to the m40 block can you swap them?

Thanks

[316eyes]

If you are going to bother with an engine swap, put a 2.5 in.
Bit more effort for a lot more gooooooooooooooo!!

[JayB]

ive already got a 325is, i used my 316i as an every day car.it needs a head gasket change soon so i mite as well fit a 318i and maybe turbocharge it.

[ric325i]

i say if your going down the lines its much better to swap to a 1.8 depending on insurance etc.

but the 1.8 is much better!

i bet the plugs for the electrics just clip in and then change the ecu.

i guess the rest is that simple? i reckon you can use the same rad etc?

good choice changing to the 1.8 good luck

[JayB]

What would be involved in a turbo convertion, as in lowerin the compression.decomp plate?

[Gortour]

Talk to Ant at A-Tech about this Jay.
He has done a couple of turbo M40 1.8's, namely Tylerma and Chrisp.
- Chrisp is the current "car of the month" by the way...