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1991 318is

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« on: March 06, 2008, 04:17:22 PM »
whats the difference looking to buy a smashed up 1992 e36 318is with a good motor and trans and stuff. so whats the difference with my motor and trans?

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« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2008, 05:13:00 PM »
Different transmission, oil pans, intake system. All you can use is the long block.

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« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2008, 06:28:04 PM »
so to swap it i would swap oil pans? and intake mani? does it bolt to my tranny?

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« Reply #3 on: March 06, 2008, 07:20:58 PM »
Yes

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« Reply #4 on: March 06, 2008, 07:48:46 PM »
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yes to all of my questions? so it will bolt to my tranny but in that car is a different tranny? what about sensors? and wiring?

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« Reply #5 on: March 06, 2008, 08:44:22 PM »
The long blocks should be the same. All you are doing is swapping the e30 components onto the new long block.