E30 318i engine swap for E36 325i engine will it fit ???

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Georgieporgie
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Post Fri Oct 12, 2007 4:03 pm

Hi there ive got a 92 K reg e30 cabby 318i and i want more POWER im thinking of putting a 325i engine in out or an e36 coupe , does anyone know if it will fit and how much of a job is it ? if theres anyone out there that can give me a price to have the job done it would be much appreciated , many thanks MIke
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Post Fri Oct 12, 2007 4:25 pm

It's been done plenty of times Georgieporgie

Have a look at this thread
http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... ic&t=50014

and another thread call M50 developments or something similar

In case you didn't know - the E36 engine is called an M50

apparently with your existing gearbox and a 320i prop shaft, plus obviously suitable engine mountings, cooling and wiring you're away!

Not easy mind you!
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Post Fri Oct 12, 2007 4:34 pm

Thank you mate youve been well helpful im new to the e30 scene and need all the help i can get , thanks Mike