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318teeeye · 02-01-2011, 10:40 PM

I am sorry as I am new to this site and I am not familiar with engine codes so this may have been answered before.

I am torn on what to do. I am going to purchase a 97 318ti with a blown head gasket. I dont know if I want to go with replacing the HG and SC the 4 banger (~$4G +/-), replace the 4 banger with same engine (~$2,500 +/-), or do a 2.8 swap (~$3,500 +/-).

I am leaning towards the 2.8l swap as I get more ponies all motor in comparison to the 1.9l SC'ed and about $1G cheaper. I can get the 2.8L w/ "everything I need" as the people at Bavarian Auto Recycling said for $2500 shipped to my door minus driveshaft.

I would like to know, list style, what all is needed so I can make sure they send all of that. I would also like to know what I need to do on my end for the swap. I already know the 318ti stock driveshaft needs to be shortened but by how much??

Also, in case it matters, I am in PA so we have emissions/inspections here each yr.

Thanks in advance!

02-01-2011, 10:40 PM	#1
318teeeye Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 75 iTrader: (1) Photo Gallery	318ti 1.9l to 2.8l swap questions?? I am sorry as I am new to this site and I am not familiar with engine codes so this may have been answered before. I am torn on what to do. I am going to purchase a 97 318ti with a blown head gasket. I dont know if I want to go with replacing the HG and SC the 4 banger (~$4G +/-), replace the 4 banger with same engine (~$2,500 +/-), or do a 2.8 swap (~$3,500 +/-). I am leaning towards the 2.8l swap as I get more ponies all motor in comparison to the 1.9l SC'ed and about $1G cheaper. I can get the 2.8L w/ "everything I need" as the people at Bavarian Auto Recycling said for $2500 shipped to my door minus driveshaft. I would like to know, list style, what all is needed so I can make sure they send all of that. I would also like to know what I need to do on my end for the swap. I already know the 318ti stock driveshaft needs to be shortened but by how much?? Also, in case it matters, I am in PA so we have emissions/inspections here each yr. Thanks in advance!