i would like to swap my 1988 320 6cyl engine for a similar aged 325 engine...how much work would it take and would diff, prop, gearbox electrics have to be changed.
or is it a straight swap?????
320i into 325i...how hard?????
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Hyperion
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straight swap mate, everything should be fine.
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g57yle
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it couldnt be more simple. even the wiring loom is the same.
Its a basic in and out job
the 320i gearbox even fits
but if you want to fit the 325 gearbox then you will normally need to change the prop shaft aswel as it is normally shorter on the 325i as the gearbox is slightly longer.
another thing i reccomend is to put a large case 325i diff in aswel as youll find the normall 320i small case diff breaks very easilly. i went through 3 in a week!
Good luck
Its a basic in and out job
the 320i gearbox even fits
but if you want to fit the 325 gearbox then you will normally need to change the prop shaft aswel as it is normally shorter on the 325i as the gearbox is slightly longer.
another thing i reccomend is to put a large case 325i diff in aswel as youll find the normall 320i small case diff breaks very easilly. i went through 3 in a week!
Good luck
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hello mate i have a complete 325 set up as i did this conversion pm for info
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