M42 with 325i auto gearbox

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bigmonty
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Post Mon Feb 06, 2012 2:34 pm

Hi can anyone tell me if a 325i auto box will work on a m42 318is. I'm looking to create an auto 318is is this possible.

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Post Mon Feb 06, 2012 7:47 pm

didn't Z3's come in 1.9 auto
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Post Tue Feb 07, 2012 2:20 pm

m40 autobox would be the one you would need i would of thought?
Injections nice....but I'd rather be blown ;)
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Post Tue Feb 07, 2012 3:41 pm

I could be wrong, but the M42 throttle body does not have provisions foe the M40 'kick down' cable, maybe the M44 from the Z3 could be made to fit, but i think that engine would not have one either as the GB ECU would interface in to the Engine ECU.