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Old 08-09-2017, 04:17 PM   #1
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i'm looking into doing a 330i from e46 into my 318ti, how much of a pain i should be expecting. Also the 330 is automatic and 318 is a stick. Am I correct in assuming that the 5 speed from the 318 will work as long as I don't go crazy with power? First time project so let me know. Thanks all.
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Anything is possible with enough knowledge, time and money. But I believe you'd be better off using an E36 donor -- especially for a first-time project.
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