316i engine conversion

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wicksy
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Post Sun Oct 11, 2009 4:35 pm

HI COULD SOMEONE TELL ME IM GOING TO BY A 316I E30 I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THE 6CYL ENGINE FROM A E36 OR LATER WILL FIT OR WILL IT REQUIRE MAJOR MODIFICATION THE ENGINE I MEAN IS THE TWIN CAM 32V FROM THE YOUNGER CARS

HOPE SOME ONE CAN HELP MANY THANKS :D
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Post Sun Oct 11, 2009 4:36 pm

32v from a 6 cylinder?
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Post Sun Oct 11, 2009 4:42 pm

YES I WANT TO CONVERT A 316I 4CYL TO A 6CYL LIKE A 2.5 OR A 3.0
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Post Sun Oct 11, 2009 4:44 pm

no need to shout brother!
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Post Sun Oct 11, 2009 4:49 pm

sorry dude just used to typing in caps
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Post Sun Oct 11, 2009 4:56 pm

i can get you a complete e36 325i for £300 that would be a good conversion
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Post Sun Oct 11, 2009 5:07 pm

The engine you're referring to is the M50 and its derivatives.
If you look at the first thread on this forum's index page, you'll find one or two posts on the subject!