325/320 rear SETUP????

[AndersLS]

Ok guys...I am still a bit confused.....i have just got hold of an 2.5l engine, that I want to put in my 320.......heres the problem..

Is there a MAJOR difference between the rear axle/suspension setup?

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[AndersLS]

and could someone post a picture of both........so we can see what the differences are.................................................

[Paulsimon8]

no differnece in the models with rear discs.

but obviously a difference between the drum braked and disc braked vehicles

[Gwynleym10]

Depends if the 320 has rear disc breaks or not.

If it does then they will be the same, part from possibly the diff.

If it has drums then the whole traling arms are different.

I have a rear disc set up for sale if you need one and can pick it up in london....

[AndersLS]

Ok...that sounds pretty good. My old 320 has discs at the rear and ABS.

There are some guys hear in Denmark, that say the whole rear setup on an 325 is MUCH stronger than a 320......."if you put a 2.5 in...it will pull of
the rear setup"! (What do you actually call the rear setup in english?)

So.....if there is discs...then its ok(SAFE) to put the 2.5 in???????

[Gwynleym10]

in terms of suspension and brakes you will be fine they are the same parts.

its just the differential that maybe different, but a 320 one should be able to hold a 2.5 one for a while, or until you can buy a LSD!

[borat]

I also thought the 325i rear end has bigger/stronger CV's. 325 come with med. case diff, most 320 I've seen have small case.

[Demlotcrew]

Everything is the same except the diff like people have said!

Andrew