325 into 316 any advice??

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2_stroke
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Post Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:47 am

hey y'all
on the weekend i plan to put the 12v 325 engine into my 316 touring,

i think/hope ive covered all the bases but if there is any thing that i should watch for or other bits i will need or anything i need to know could you let me know plz.

cheers Edd :cool:
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Post Wed Jul 30, 2008 2:14 pm

The 316 touring chassis, unlike the 316 saloon, is up to the job. Just needs the front springs replaced because of the heavier engine.
You need the engine, complete with loom, and all ancillaries, radiator, gearbox, prop, exhaust, and, unless someone else buys your petrol for you, the diff.
One thing you may not have thought off, is the rear panel will need a little butchering to make way for the twin pipe exhaust exit.
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Post Wed Jul 30, 2008 2:22 pm

cheers for that dude i didnt think bout the diff either :D