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DISCUSSION => General Topics => Topic started by: thejimlab on April 28, 2006, 04:43:16 PM

Title: m42 into an 85 318i
Post by: thejimlab on April 28, 2006, 04:43:16 PM

Hey guys. I'm trying to join the club! I have an 85 318i. I just bought a 1990 318is parts car with a good motor and tranny. Has anyone done this swap before? If so, what do I need to know. Thanks!
Jim

Title: m42 into an 85 318i
Post by: StreetSpec_iS on April 28, 2006, 09:01:57 PM

Quote from: thejimlab

I'm trying to join the club! I have an 85 318i.

HAHA.

as far as i know, with all the right bits and pieces and loom, it should be a fairly straight forward swap.

Good luck, and keep us updated man. Maybe document the swap if you feel like being bothered.

Title: m42 into an 85 318i
Post by: 2002maniac on April 28, 2006, 10:00:47 PM

if you have a parts car it will be easy.  Swap EVERYTHING :D

Engine, tranny, driveshaft, wiring harness, etc...

Title: m42 into an 85 318i
Post by: jbuttenshaw on April 30, 2006, 02:23:53 AM

driveshaft doesn't need swapping, loom will be a bitch, everything else is dead easy.