quick conversion question...

[nathan87]

hi, im new to e30 zone so bare with me

i recently bought an e30 318 and buying an engine from a 325

so was just wondering do all the mounts line up so it just bolts in? or do i have to do some modifications to it?

[leeparkes]

No it all bolts up, no fab work required, you may want to upgrade to 325i springs/legs to cope with the extra weight.


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[E30BeemerLad]

Welcome, can you reduce the size of or remove your avatar pic please

If you are just buying the 325 engine and want to use your existing gearbox, the gearbox won't sit at the correct angle as the 6 pot engines lean over a bit more, so best to fit 325 engine, box, prop & diff.

[nathan87]

nah im getting the 325 engine, box and wiring + ecu.

will the 325 box fit the existing 318 prop and would the diff take the power?
i will be upgrading the diff to the 325 but if i can use the 318 diff temporarily

[Phill172]

iv got a set of 325 legs and rear shocks if your interested

[leeparkes]

nah im getting the 325 engine, box and wiring + ecu.

will the 325 box fit the existing 318 prop and would the diff take the power?
i will be upgrading the diff to the 325 but if i can use the 318 diff temporarily

The diff will hold out as long as you dont belly it off the mark, you will need the prop off the 325i

[nathan87]

alright mate cool, ill give ya a shout if i do.

just wanna wait and see if i can use the 318 prop and diff with the 325 engine and box

[E30BeemerLad]

the 318 prop will be too long, don't waste time, get a 325 prop

PM Theo325 , he's near you in Kent and has one

[nathan87]

ahh cool, cheers lee and beemerlad