Good deal, I think!!!

[IV318]

I recently Went to My local BMW grave yard to pick up some goodies for my ti and asked a few questions.... This particular Establishment has dozens of 325, 328, and z3's I inquired as to how much I would expect to pay for a 328 Engine, manual tranny, computer and driveshaft with under 150k on the engine/tranny. the price $2100 is that a great deal or what, it seems to me that most of the 328 engines sell for more

[IV318]

Well I think its a great deal..................
since I am replacing the transmission do I really need to change the differential?
any help would be greatly appreciated. I know nothing about transmissions or differentials.

[FATHER]

well if your is auto tranny now you have a samll case 4.44 diff, if is manual you have a open or maybee lsd 3.45, the secon one work fine for you, but is better swap for a E30 large case diff. with lower ratio , like 3.23 oe close, because you have more porwer tahnks to the six engine

[weezer]

Unfortunately with swapping, there are a lot of hidden costs:
Different suspension, due to weight
Different tranny and diff. due to power and torque
Different exhaust, this one is custom because of length
New Half axles
Brake upgrades
6 Cyl. gauge Cluster
The list goes on and on.......
DASC sounds a lot better for the money, eventhough I prefer gutting out the bottom end.

[FATHER]

Originally Posted by m3outtanowhere

I USED to be able to understand him^

Sorry man, i know my english is not perfect, i'm from Puerto Rico, also i only use the english on this site, but i work on it every day, i like to help people and like this site because the people are very friendly, also the day that i wrote those message i'm in tho office with my shief very close so y wrote the fast i can do, so, sorry if you not understand me, the next time only tell me with a PM please

[m3outtanowhere]

check. sorry

[IV318]

I know this is probably a common question but I'm having trouble finding a complete list for the swap.....
I know about the suspension, gauge cluster, tansmission (although I've heard some people use the stock?) fuel delivery, and drive shalft.
if someone knows what I need or a link to a good complete list I would be eternaly greatful.
I know about the DASC but I want something a little harder to find ( I like a challange ) Eventually after the swap I would like to turbo the 2.8!

[pdxmotorhead]

Bottom line is that if you want it to work you need the knowlege learned by researching all the parts. A list might get you started but in the end makeing all come out is you.

Basicly you need the whole car (Wrecked or whatever thats going to donate its parts.) for the easiest result. Then you scrap whats left. Either part it or ebay it or whatever.
That depends on your goal, Do you want a hotrodded 318ti or a M3 conversion ti, its not the same question...

Dave

[SlickmisterN]

Father, I know your struggle... And to be honest, your typed english on these boards is far superior than what I've seen pass for written language on other car sites. I can definately see an improvement from your early posts to now. But they were never so cryptic that you couldn't figure it out. I dont know what kind of person you'd have to be moraly, to make fun of an outsiders attempt to speak your language. Anywho, keep up the good english, your a quick learner!

[FATHER]

Hey man tanks for the words, i'm cool person but the problem is that i can't speak here like in spanish i feel like a robot, you know....

To the guy swap,, about the list i know in some part of this site we have a thread witj a link to a complete list for a tranny swap, i usa that list entire and complete my tranny swap without issues, i'm in the office now, so i not have much time to looking for, but in my personal pc i have a copy, if you dont find it i send a copy, bye

[Dredder]

http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=8290

http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=7676

this should keep you busy for a day or two