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psychochild187
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Post Sun Feb 19, 2006 7:03 pm

whats best 320 to 2.7 or 325 to 2.7
and whats the difference in these conversions . im stuck in my new choice of car . as i want 2.7 or 2.8 to be the main aim . but where should i start . i have btb manifold ,ecu and shocks to replace standard

im just stuck to wat need to be done. :?
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Post Sun Feb 19, 2006 7:53 pm

HI Mate

I would start with a 325i if i were you!

It has the added advantage of rear disc brakes, abs (although not to everyone's cup of tea) - an se model may also have the obc etc installed already as well!

Also, the battery is in the boot keeping the weight distribution more even!

However - if you are after a touring - then prob a 320 as they are usually similar spec to the 325i's but not thrashed so much!

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Post Sun Feb 19, 2006 9:42 pm

thats what i thought about. im after the touring . its that rear disk im after too not worried about elecy this or that but will like obc for lap times and i have a lsd but guess the 320 is small case diff and pro so need some bits and bobs from 325

project mix n match .

would i get all the throttle bodys and inlets off the 2.5e engine for the conversion?
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Post Sun Feb 19, 2006 10:57 pm

psychochild187 wrote:thats what i thought about. im after the touring . its that rear disk im after too not worried about elecy this or that but will like obc for lap times and i have a lsd but guess the 320 is small case diff and pro so need some bits and bobs from 325

project mix n match .

would i get all the throttle bodys and inlets off the 2.5e engine for the conversion?
Only thing you want off the e is the bottom end.
For your base vehicle, a 316 or 318 touring will do as well, and can be found younger than the 320 (up to L reg). Bits are the same, except for the front springs.