m_power 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2006 hi guys, Sorry for all these anoying topics that i keep bring up...much thanks for you opinions, I have a 316 and i was woundering how much trouble there is in putting a 2.5 L enigne and manual gearbox in? and would it be cheaper than buying a manual 325...i am asking this as my 316 is absoulty mint and it would be a shame to see it go... thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted November 21, 2006 Yeah, too much trouble, full loom, ecu etc, completely different setup. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TronSpec 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2006 (edited) I've put a 2.5 m50 out of a e4 525i in my 89 320i and it wasn't that much of a mission except for the exhaust manifold and wiring which I ended up doing did myself aswell. I've even used a manual steering rack out of a 316i e30. The only problem is going from a 4 cylinder to a 6 cylinder motor as you have all the smaller gear on your 316i. If I were you I would look at a chain drivin cam 1800cc bmw motor for your car and a getrag 240 gearbox with nessecary conversion gear. Cause if you want to chuck in a 6 cylinder then you need more than just a motor and trans.... my 0.02c Edited November 21, 2006 by OLLIE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmccormack 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2006 It's an easy swap, but you MUST have a complete donor car to make it worthwhile. You will only be keeping the body and interior from your 316 as just about everything else is different. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
