» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | | | | 04-15-2010, 06:44 PM | #1 | Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 91 | Thoughts for Making 325 Swap I found a promising looking donor engine, but it is in NY. How much would you guys expect shipping to be to NC? I'm expecting a couple hundred. He said the package includes the m50, accessories, wiring harness, and dme (whatever that is). My ti is a '95, so iirc any engine from 92-95 would work. He wants $700 for it and the engine has 105K on it. With what it comes with, is there anything else that I am going to need to buy for it to make the swap? I will be autocrossing it, if that changes anything. And it is pretty much a drop in, right? Not much wiring? I could not find any 325 manuals on here - just //M swap manuals. | | | 04-15-2010, 06:50 PM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 | Pretty sure you will need a radiator at the very least. __________________ ...steven BMW CCA #146825 1996 BMW 328ti • 2003 MINI Cooper S • 2016 M235i www.bmwcca.org | | | 04-15-2010, 07:07 PM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 | and maybe a new diff depending on ur ratio now. the swap manual are for all bmw motors __________________ -Theta Chi- Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER .... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit! Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll ... Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | 04-15-2010, 07:11 PM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Raleigh/Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,233 | as we discussed before, I have everything you need less engine. you will need a ton more stuff such as ac lines, power steering lines and pump, radiator, motor mounts, motor mount arms ect. __________________ -Jeff | | | 04-15-2010, 07:40 PM | #5 | NOBODY F's with the Jesus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ventura California Posts: 7,824 | | | | 04-15-2010, 07:54 PM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 | Quote: Originally Posted by cooljess76 | You know? This is a pretty cool forum. Edit. Just saw this thread too. http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?p=267694 __________________ ...steven BMW CCA #146825 1996 BMW 328ti • 2003 MINI Cooper S • 2016 M235i www.bmwcca.org Last edited by 1996 328ti; 04-15-2010 at 08:47 PM. | | | 04-17-2010, 09:08 PM | #7 | Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 91 | Both of those lists are for the M3 swap though, am I right? I am assuming I would not need to switch out as much because the HP wouldn't be the same. Am I right in this assumption? | | | 04-17-2010, 11:03 PM | #8 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: 43609 Posts: 3,425 | Every 6cyl swap is basically the same, no matter the output, there are basic requirements. 6cyl Cluster Engine Mounts Accesories Belts A/c+p/s lines, if being installed Engine harness DME Cluth Assembly Radiator, if you want to convert to 6cyl setup. 4Cyl works with an electric fan and fan delete kit, even in autox. Small case diff is ok, but at some point, is a weak point. Any e30 based diff is bolt in with stock axles and ride height. If lowered, purchase E30 ABS halfshafts Misc cooling system hosing New fluids EWS wire cut, or EWS delete chip with software Exhaust system. Can be fabbed to work with your ti catback, just restrictive. Alternative is custom all the way back. Ive ran dual 2.25", single 2.5 with SS1.9 catback, 2.5 with Mroadster passenger catback, 2.5 with Audi 1.8t aftermarket resonators and autozone muffler, and a few other setups. Most anything other than that is optional __________________ 1995 Hellrot Clubsport 318ti -Gone 1996 Schwartz II Sport 357ti - 5.7L V8 LS1/6 1997 Moregrun Metallic 318ti - Gone 1998 Schwartz II sport 318ti - M50TUB25/5 | | | | 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 | | | |