will a 2.5 go straight in my 320i touring?
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waynus
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hello people are probably asking this all the time. basically i have a 1991 bmw 320i tourer an i really love the car but want the 2.5 ooomf so basically is it a straight swap or is it trickier thanks wayne.
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Brianmoooore
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Straight swap, but best to fit gearbox, prop and diff as well.
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oze30
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What about 2.5 into a 318 touring shell?
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Jhonno
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fits the same - prop box and diff deffo need changing tho
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Brianmoooore
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Minor problems on the left hand inner wing.oze30 wrote:What about 2.5 into a 318 touring shell?
Air filter/AFM mounting is wrong, and no mountings for the radiator header tank.
Front springs need to be 320 or 325 for the heavier engine as well.