» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | ![](http://www.318ti.org/forum/clear.gif) | ![Reply](http://www.318ti.org/forum/images/buttons/reply.gif) | ![Share/Bookmark](http://static.addtoany.com/buttons/share_save_171_16.png) | 01-11-2018, 05:11 PM | #1 | Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Kansas City Posts: 6 | Just bought a ti with a swapped motor Good morning, I'm Matt and I'm new to this forum. My brother owns a BMW shop in Phoenix and he regularly builds unique Bimmers. I just received a 1996 318ti with a 2.8L engine. He purchased the car a few months ago without a motor and found a wrecked 328 for the donor parts. It's a pretty sweet ride. I look forward to learning more on the forums! | | | 01-12-2018, 03:50 PM | #2 | Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Chicago Area Posts: 40 | Welcome! I have a 1995 with a 2.8L M52 as well. If you have any questions hopefully I can help. __________________ 1995 318ti | Alpine White | M52 | 5MT 2004 330Ci | Black Sapphire | M54 | 6MT "Don't shift for me, save the Manuals!" | | | 01-12-2018, 03:58 PM | #3 | Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Kansas City Posts: 6 | Thanks! I still need to source a 188mm diff. Did you swap the rear end in your ti? | | | 01-12-2018, 06:23 PM | #4 | Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Chicago Area Posts: 40 | Not yet. I've been fairly happy with how it performs with the stock ti diff so far. It's on the list though. __________________ 1995 318ti | Alpine White | M52 | 5MT 2004 330Ci | Black Sapphire | M54 | 6MT "Don't shift for me, save the Manuals!" | | | 01-12-2018, 08:09 PM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: US Posts: 315 | I have a 188 410LSD. You can use your stock axles if you use the small case flanges. You should get the correct 6cyl axles though Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro | | | 01-14-2018, 08:49 PM | #6 | Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: illinois Posts: 3 | Quote: Originally Posted by zachdog Good morning, I'm Matt and I'm new to this forum. My brother owns a BMW shop in Phoenix and he regularly builds unique Bimmers. I just received a 1996 318ti with a 2.8L engine. He purchased the car a few months ago without a motor and found a wrecked 328 for the donor parts. It's a pretty sweet ride. I look forward to learning more on the forums! | good stuff... post some pics when you get a chance Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk | | | 02-02-2018, 05:56 PM | #7 | Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Houston Posts: 12 | | | | 02-02-2018, 06:05 PM | #8 | Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Kansas City Posts: 6 | Quote: Originally Posted by SlowBimma | This is INCREDIBLE! Thanks for the link. I'll do this! | | | 02-02-2018, 06:07 PM | #9 | Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Houston Posts: 12 | Quote: Originally Posted by zachdog This is INCREDIBLE! Thanks for the link. I'll do this! | You're welcome amigo, good luck with your build. That link is somewhere here on the forum, I found it months ago. | | | 02-03-2018, 04:37 PM | #10 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,451 | Welcome, congrats and do post a few pics when you get a moment, great to see new folks on board. Cheers! __________________ ![](image.php?s=205a4047574fdbc89bc47e1f5497e602&u=12324&type=sigpic&dateline=1482539567) 1998 318ti Sport - "Cali" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior, Cali top 1998 318ti Sport - "Max" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior, S52 1997 318ti Sport - "Tiny" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior 1995 318ti Active - "Blanca" Alpineweib III/Schwartz leather interior Other Current Bimmers: 2006 530i / 2000 2.3L Z3 / 1997 1.9L Z3 / 1999 540it 1997 318ti Sport - "Huera" - RIP 1995 318ti Active - RIP 1995 318ti Sport - "Tiny" Sold 1994 325i Sedan - "Jade" - Sold 1991 318ic - "Bert" - Sold 1985 635csi sold 1984 533i "Max" Sold 1984 318i sold BMWCCA #160411 SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW! | | | 03-20-2018, 01:44 AM | #11 | Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2 | Quote: Originally Posted by zachdog Good morning, I'm Matt and I'm new to this forum. My brother owns a BMW shop in Phoenix and he regularly builds unique Bimmers. I just received a 1996 318ti with a 2.8L engine. He purchased the car a few months ago without a motor and found a wrecked 328 for the donor parts. It's a pretty sweet ride. I look forward to learning more on the forums! | I know it's an old post but I just stumbled upon it. That's funny... I think I know your brother Alex. He built a couple of cars I own, a 318ti and an E30 318is both with built s52/s50. I think my old seats are in your car. Your brother is great guy and mechanic; I wouldn't own BMWs if it weren't for him. | | | 03-20-2018, 03:54 AM | #12 | Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Kansas City Posts: 6 | Quote: Originally Posted by Mdriver I know it's an old post but I just stumbled upon it. That's funny... I think I know your brother Alex. He built a couple of cars I own, a 318ti and an E30 318is both with built s52/s50. I think my old seats are in your car. Your brother is great guy and mechanic; I wouldn't own BMWs if it weren't for him. | Hey Tak, you've seen the car and the seats are terrific! I love the ti. My only fear is tearing up the rear end - hence my questions above about modding it. I've seen your ti as well. It's beautiful - and I hear it's fast! | | | ![Reply](http://www.318ti.org/forum/images/buttons/reply.gif) | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |
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