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Is it possible to do a BMW 3.5 i6 swap into a 318ti? There is a good swap car in a junk yard near here. Parts would be very very very cheap. |  |  | | 08-01-2005, 08:02 PM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muncie, Indiana Posts: 1,551 |
The donor car is a 88 735. | | | | | 08-05-2005, 07:51 AM | #3 | | Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Arlington Heights Posts: 46 |
So many people comment on the list that you will ruin the balance of a TI by putting in an M50 or S50 series inline 6. This is a relative thing, and subject to judgement.
Given the proper change in spring rates and matched shocks, an M50 or S50 should be a no brainer, and still handle well, if not quite as lightly as the original motor set up.
But, the weight of a senior 6? I don't think you'll be happy. Almost every transplant of S38's into E36 or E30 cars has resulted in reviews that are negative with respect to overall handling. Its just a huge, heavy block.
Alex Lipowich | | | | | 08-05-2005, 08:11 AM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 484 |
I agree. You're better off swapping in v8 from 97 540. | | | | | 08-05-2005, 01:22 PM | #5 | | Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Arlington Heights Posts: 46 |
Headers are a problem on V8 swaps into E36 chassis. I'm not aware of any off the shelf solution, though Hartge and Alpina probably have the parts, I doubt you can buy them individually. If you know otherwise, please fill me in!
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