» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | | | | | 03-21-2015, 07:40 AM | #1 | Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 82 | 99 328i into a 98 318ti What I need are the swap off the 99 328i into a 98 318ti are: +harness, +ECM +long block (maybe trans, but i heard 318ti can mount in) +exhaust & +cluster? Do i need to get the radiator reservoir/radiator too? & about the EWS II---- If I can't get the EWS II off the 328i, then I would have to do the bypass with an aftermarket chip from turner motorsports and still use my key with the 328i ecm, right? But If i can get the EWS II off the 328i, then by connecting the 328i ECM and EWS II module, the 318ti key should be fine? Just wondering if I need the keys from the 328i, and key cylinder and EWS II module or not. If there's anything else I'm missing for the swap, let me know. Please help, thanks guys! | | | 03-21-2015, 04:39 PM | #2 | Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: RVA currently, SXSW by Springtime! Posts: 22 | 1. Is the donor a manual? 2. Is the Ti Auto? Ignition switch from manual will not fit into an auto steering column. Ask me how I know. | | | 03-21-2015, 04:46 PM | #3 | Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: RVA currently, SXSW by Springtime! Posts: 22 | My donor was 328 MT. TI was auto. I swapped in EVERYTHING from donor including key harness plug for smaller EWS-II module below steering wheel. Ignition switch from 328 won't fit in the TI column. So right now I have the 328 key in its ignition lock zip tied underneath the TI steering wheel and plugged into the EWS-II connector. I use the TI key to turn the ignition lick, but electronically it's all 328. When I get me DmE flashed, I will delete EWS, so I will have the original TI keys only. Yes, you need the 328 radiator and drivers side radiator mount. Turn it upside down FTW. Hope that all makes sense. | | | 03-22-2015, 06:43 AM | #4 | Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 82 | Quote: Originally Posted by jammyjam 1. Is the donor a manual? 2. Is the Ti Auto? Ignition switch from manual will not fit into an auto steering column. Ask me how I know. | Yeah, donor is a manual and the Ti is manual also. The guy is asking 400$ for the 328i long block so if i throw in around 600$ probably looking to get the exhaust, ews ii, trans, harness, ecm, and radiator ect. I hope. I think if I bypass the Ti ecm with EWS II delete, i can run the Ti key with 328i ecm and longblock. Right? Thanks __________________ 1998 318ti Alpine White M-Tech w/California Roof 1998 318ti Black 1996 328i 4dr Alpine White 1998 Audi A4 2.8L Quattro 1996 Eclipse GST & Supra MKIV Tail Lights Conversion #DIYassFCK | | | 03-22-2015, 06:53 AM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: norcal - 94590 Posts: 3,186 | Quote: Originally Posted by ALPINEMTECH98 Yeah, donor is a manual and the Ti is manual also. The guy is asking 400$ for the 328i long block so if i throw in around 600$ probably looking to get the exhaust, ews ii, trans, harness, ecm, and radiator ect. I hope. I think if I bypass the Ti ecm with EWS II delete, i can run the Ti key with 328i ecm and longblock. Right? Thanks | You'll still have EWS issues unless you get the 328i DME flashed to remove it... Get the DME, EWS module and the 328 key... __________________ James 95 active w/leather interior and sport interior conversion, Vaders, full M-Tech exterior conversion. Now m50 swapped* Eibach sway bars, D2 Coilovers, Depo's w/AE's, blacked-out sides and grills, LeatherZ console and door armrests, 1 series starter button mod, and custom finished Style 5's <--- in this color! Named "Roddy": *M50 6 cyl. swap with fan delete, S50 cams and chip, AFE stage 2 intake, M3 clutch and 11.5 lb Fidanza flywheel, 3.15LSD, battery relocated to rear and complete custom exhaust. Sweet! 97 318ti sport, Alaska Blue, Contours, coilovers, Dove Vaders and custom black/grey interior named "Max" 95 318ti Active in Cosmos, S50 swap in progress... named "Pit" 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! | | | | 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 | | | |