E46 model range

[allan 295]

Could some one tell me please on the e46 range.

On a saloon, tourer, hatch /compact not coupe from the front bumper to the back of the front doors B pillar I think it is called are they the same body demensions for example put a total front suspension from a saloon say into a compact if they were the same year/ month of assemble or is it not that easy.

Cheers

[*Glenn* 854]

What do you want to do ?? You need to be more specific...there are so many differences. Compacts are completely different from saloons & wagons and so are coupes

[allan 295]

Thought I had been, swap out the total front suspension, motor, gearbox from say a Saloon 330 year 2003 into a compact of similiar year the way you did your swap Glen but on an e46. The rear end may be a different kettle of fish still looking at that.

Edited February 9, 2012 by allan

[*Glenn* 854]

The E46 compacts come out with an M54 2.5 motor as standard. Fitting a 330 motor & box shouldn't be an issue appart from the electrical side of things. Tracking down all the parts could be an issue though. I'd get a Compact first then find an accident damaged 330. Thats basicaly what I did

Edited February 9, 2012 by *Glenn*

[allan 295]

Coming across a 325ti is one thing and at a reasonable price is another. Will keep looking but thanks for the info Glen.

[*Glenn* 854]

Coming across a 325ti is one thing and at a reasonable price is another. Will keep looking but thanks for the info Glen.

What I meant was buy a Compact 318i or 316i Then fit the 330