320 to 325 swap

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Post Thu Nov 26, 2009 8:35 am

hey guys i know this has probably been asked hundreds of times. i have a e30 320 with 325 lsd i now want to put the 325 engine in and was just wondering what bits i need to do the swap.. any help is great.

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Post Fri Nov 27, 2009 12:55 pm

The 325 engine goes straight in, just keep the inlet manifold, throttle body etc. on the 325 engine.

You'll need the 325 ECU too.

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Post Fri Nov 27, 2009 6:33 pm

and youll also need to 325i prop as the 320 is different length apart from thats its a straight swap i done one from 320 to 325 in 1 week end and then drove it to work on the monday at the time i didnt realise that the diff caseings were different lol but still done the whole swap in 1 weekend no problem :D
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Post Fri Nov 27, 2009 6:42 pm

if your keeping the 320 box all you need is a complete lump and ecu !
providing they are from the same era, pre-face or facelift :D