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1991 318is
03-06-2008, 05:17 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?

Wise Old Dog
03-06-2008, 06:13 PM
Different transmission, oil pans, intake system. All you can use is the long block.

1991 318is
03-06-2008, 07:28 PM
so to swap it i would swap oil pans? and intake mani? does it bolt to my tranny?

Wise Old Dog
03-06-2008, 08:20 PM
Yes

1991 318is
03-06-2008, 08:48 PM
Yes

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?

Wise Old Dog
03-06-2008, 09:44 PM
The long blocks should be the same. All you are doing is swapping the e30 components onto the new long block.