ok, ive got a 323i with a 325e engine in it. As the engine is snuffed i was thinking of putting an m30 2.8 in it like alpina did with the b6. questions are - Is this engine an easy bolt in? is there any differance in the wiring of the jet tronic engine management systems ie can i wire the exsisting 323i jet tronic system to the 2.8 and just change the chip? What extra part would i need to perform this operation? any help would be appreciated
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making a 328i e30
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well i'd say 1) no, 2) no idea but maybe, and 3) a lot of parts
custom engine mounts, m30 gearbox, custom prop. not worth it as the 528i engine is heavier and not a lot more powerful than a 325i m20. alpina did a fair bit of work to the 2.8 to give enough power to make it worthwhile, a standard engine won't be a lot different to a 325i and will cost a lot lot more.
i'd build an m20 2.7 or put an m30 3.5 in, which is the same work as the 2.8
custom engine mounts, m30 gearbox, custom prop. not worth it as the 528i engine is heavier and not a lot more powerful than a 325i m20. alpina did a fair bit of work to the 2.8 to give enough power to make it worthwhile, a standard engine won't be a lot different to a 325i and will cost a lot lot more.
i'd build an m20 2.7 or put an m30 3.5 in, which is the same work as the 2.8
