318 cab too 318 is

[Alf94]

Would this be an easy swap? I'm thinking off get an e36 is lump as there abit easier cheaper too find with better mileage? Would I need too change gear box? Brakes? Etc thanks

[redcar]

I have a 98k e30 318is m42 engine here.

You would need the 318is exhaust system and engine mounts. You can use your m40 gearbox and prop though.

[Alf94]

Okay mate so everything's the same apart from exhaust and engine mounts? Would I need a new diff? I'm not looking for an engine yet but how much u looking for buddy?

[redcar]

Okay mate so everything's the same apart from exhaust and engine mounts? Would I need a new diff? I'm not looking for an engine yet but how much u looking for buddy?

you may need a 4.10 diff if you want the motorway driving to be better. Is the diff iS came with.

I'd be looking for around £220 for the engine. It's low mileage and before I put it in my car I changed a lot of gaskets etc.

You will need exhaust and engine mounts though because the parts I used were race parts and aren't suitable on a road car.

Cheers

[Alf94]

Okay mate, the 4.10 is a LSD isn't it?

[redcar]

Okay mate, the 4.10 is a LSD isn't it?

the LSD option was rare but most of them are just standard small case open diffs.

[Alf94]

Oh okay cheers mate!

[redcar]

Oh okay cheers mate!

no problem mate. If you have any other questions feel free.