M40 to M20 Conversion

[krismac]

Hi,
I have a 1993 318i Lux Cabby (M40 engine) and I'm just about to arrange to have a 325i M20 engine fitted.
I have a couple of queries:

1. Do I tell the Insurance company, declare on my V5 and ammend for the MOT? Opinions and estimates of cost please?

2. Do I need to consider upgrades to the suspension and brakes I currently have on my standard car?

Would appreciate everyone's advice.

Thanks
Kris

[ImysE30]

You will need to tell your insurance and dvla about the engine change.

You already have uprated suspension and rear disc brakes.

[krismac]

Thats what I thought, being a heavier car than the coupe etc.

Will no doubt legally change it once I have had it one. May need to change to a more modification friendly insurer though.

Who have people found to be good insurers?
I'm with Admiral at the moment