e36 318is engine

[keggy]

ok guys can ne1 help me in tellin me wot i need to change to fit a e36 318is engine into a e30 316i? do i need to get new mounts etc....??

[tim_s]

no-one replied? bastards! never done this, but should be as follows:
this is presuming you're talking M42 e36, and oyu have an m40 316i:
your sump will be needed with its oil pickup too, e36 one is different
your engine mounts too.
you'll need the whole e36 engine, but you'll need to use your gearbox. not sure about flywheel and clutch, but you'll have all bases covered if you have both.
you'll need all the engine electrics from the e36, thats loom, ecu, coilpack etc. and you'll need to modify the engine loom to fit the e30 engine connector thing.
that's about it really, shouldn't be too difficult to do, would be a nice conversion. the m40 is essentially the same block as the m42 so no mounting issues if you use your stuff.

[tim_s]

oh and i'd imagine you'd need an e30 318is exh manifold and exhaust too. prolly wise to upgrade suspension and brakes while you're at it as well.

any other qs let me know

[keggy]

dont sound to bad. i didnt know the gearbox would fit. shoudl leave her quicker wid the 316i gearbox. thanks