Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted May 28, 2006 Can anyone tell me if a facelift 320i engine with manual box from a 4 door, will swap into a pre facelift 320i automatic coupe and vice versa, any pitfalls to look out for? I'm setting up a car for the E30 series, and want to swap the motors and boxes so I end up with 2 cars still, a manual coupe, and auto 4 door. Any advice appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted May 28, 2006 why swap them? weight savings? the FL 320 only makes more power because of its engine mgmnt i THINK..but changing a PRE FL m20 from Ljet would be a massive pain in ass Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted May 28, 2006 (edited) I prefer the coupe look for a race car over the 4 door. I guess the other option would be to just change the gearboxes? Edited May 28, 2006 by Silver Fox Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted May 28, 2006 I prefer the coupe look for a race car over the 4 door. I guess the other option would be to just change the gearboxes? much easier/more sensible! although an 5spd -> auto swap sounds scary...why not try pick up a manual conversion kit? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted May 28, 2006 That gearbox from the facelift 320 will probably not work in the prefacelift one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bumpstop325 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2006 Do the loom as well. So then you get M1.3 But, be careful setting up the fuel pump/s. Which ever you choose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
