1.7 question

[Steve Corbett]

I have several Bimmers, currently have a 1983 528E 5 speed that I am scrapping out. I also recently purchased a 89 M20 from a 325. I really miss the 5 speed, wanting to do a 5 speed conversion on my 89 325I daily driver. Can I use the 83 block and the 89 885 head to make the 2.7?

[Farbin Kaiber]

2.7l you mean.

[Steve Corbett]

Duh, Yeah. Been a long day. Sorry for the confusion

[Farbin Kaiber]

No worries, just helping ya out.

Also, is it just the 82, or 83 also, that has the removable bellhousing, MR 325 here was looking for one recently if I recall correctly.

[Steve Corbett]

Not sure, I will crawl under and look.

[Farbin Kaiber]

If it does, don't toss it with the part-out, it's worth some $'s.

[MR 325]

Yes you can use the 885 head on the Eta bottom end. Plenty of info here on R3V about this.

I already found a bellhousing Farbi-poo.