E30 316i --> 2.5 24v help..... :-s

[AF5387]

hi. a while ago i bought a mint 316. on the way home sprung a minor oil leak. from full to empty took about 3 minutes haha. anyway. i have sourced a rear end cat c 325i e36. would love to combine the 2 cars. a written off e36 1.6 8v is my dream car lol

anyway. could anyone help and list what parts i will need that i cant find already in one of the cars i already have. thanks in advance

p.s. explain as if im thick as sh!t as some people are vague and im not good with some parts that have nicknames

[Barx325i]

ok, you have several thousand options so there are a few things to bare in mind:

a 316 will not have / you will need to change to

51mm front suspension struts
correct springs/dampers
rear disc brakes
suitable fuel pump
cluster coding plug

prop shaft
major exhaust manifold modification (m52 tubular mani)
diff ratio/rating
smaller brake master cylinder

among 100 other things you may need to do you will have the amusing opportunity to recycle your 316 gearbox

there are endless sources to help you along every step of the way - the engine swaps /FI section is where you need to click

[AF5387]

i think i may have just got involved in a long hairy process

[Barx325i]

fix the 1.6

[AF5387]

i cant stand 4cyl. i never had intent for it to stay a 1.6