325 engine on 320 gearbox ?

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skivvey
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Post Fri May 17, 2013 1:14 pm

hey guys been offered a 325 m20 engine and been told will fit onto my gearbox with same clutch and flywheel is this true and could anyone tell me the pros/cons off this swap is it a good idea ? thanks
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Post Fri May 17, 2013 8:00 pm

Gearbox will fit and yes its a good idea there pretty much the same engine but an extra 500cc and about 50hp.
Cypriotgeeza wrote:I done both my mates in my old 318is
felt so proud,even tried it with a E30 325i and got put in my place.. :o:
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Post Fri May 17, 2013 8:43 pm

the 320i gear box ratios are pretty close to the 325i sport box so better acceleration
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Post Sat May 18, 2013 3:57 pm

gromgsxr wrote:the 320i gear box ratios are pretty close to the 325i sport box so better acceleration
This ^^^
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Post Sat May 18, 2013 5:35 pm

YES, it bolts straight on. the ratios are in the wiki.
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