help how to identify a e30 aplina engine plus spec

[MOODY]

i have seen a alpina engine and brought a g plate bm 320i which i am thinking to convert can any one tell me how much of a job it is and what i will require what parts, and how to identify the actual engine and can i use other bits of a 325i on it........MOODY

[Simon13]

if it's the whole engine then just fit it and bin the 2.0 lump. U want the rad or a normal 2.5 rad too

it should have
black inlet manifold and rocker cover

also a 4 digit stamping on the head at the front of the engine under the inlet manifold. Hard to see too

Also should have C2 2.7 and a number begining with MA then some digits on the block, also quite hard to see.

If u get the engine then u will need a 2.5 gearbox and diff to cope with the extra power

Also will need a rear disk conversion off a 318iS or 325i to make it stop!

The alpina ECU will help, but u could just use a 2.5 ECU and chip it

HTH should answer all your questions from your PM to

[MOODY]

THANKS ALOT SIMON CHEERS FOR THE HELP WILL BUY THE ENGINE ALL MATCHS ,,,,,MOODY