mikep 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 have bought a 89fl 318 coup and have a 325 manual 89 four door would like to put the 325 and manual in the 318 is it a big hastel to change the eletricks the 318 is mint and wouyld be worthy of sum efort any imput would be awsum thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 get some , and . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 1 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 many people have done the swap, there will be a bit of playing with wiring but shouldn't be too bad as you'll have everything you need from the 325i. Quite a few other bits as well you should swap over too like suspension (front struts and sway bars), brakes, entire drivetrain (driveshaft, diff, and axles) as the 325 stuff is a bit bigger and stronger. It is a bit of work to do it properly, and you could take the chance to do a bit of maintenance too, but if the 318 body is mint you'll have a pretty nice ride when its all done. also- people appreciate it if you spell and write properly on here, you'll get much more help if you do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikep 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 okie mike i apoligise for my limited education i blame it on so called free education but thanks heaps was just wondering if it a simple unplug and reasmble Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 No it's not, is the 318 manual or auto? If the 318's manual it's a little easier, not a weekend job tho. Do-able, but a few small engine bay fittings need to be added, radiator setup's different, as you have both cars it is easier, but you'd lose them both for a week or two if you did it yourself and it went well. What's wrong with the 325, or do you like the coupe factor? Quite a few 325 manual coupes out there at the moment, might be a better option? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
