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  • kamotors
    R3V OG
    • Nov 2007
    • 7102

    #1

    early 325e 5speed to 89 325i

    Newb question....

    I'm about to pick up an 85 325e from a friend for cheap. I getting the car mainly because it is a 5 speed. I plan to swap transmissions with my current 89 325i. Will the early model 325e transmission bolts right up to a late model I car?


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  • jlevie
    R3V OG
    • Nov 2006
    • 13530

    #2
    That transmission will swap into your car.
    The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
    Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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    • kamotors
      R3V OG
      • Nov 2007
      • 7102

      #3
      thanks, should be 5 speed in a few weeks than.


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      • Wishno87
        R3V OG
        • Jul 2007
        • 6025

        #4
        You probably don't want that tranny. 85 only has mounting provisions for the sheet metal console. 86 has both.
        Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

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        • siggy
          Grease Monkey
          • Oct 2009
          • 303

          #5
          If it is the early style tranny without the cast-in mount for late model aluminum arm shifter type, you can use a oem BMW M3 part that allows for this exact scenario.


          Part # 25112225369 (#2 in the diagram)

          http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...81&hg=25&fg=05

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          • Wishno87
            R3V OG
            • Jul 2007
            • 6025

            #6
            Originally posted by siggy
            If it is the early style tranny without the cast-in mount for late model aluminum arm shifter type, you can use a oem BMW M3 part that allows for this exact scenario.


            Part # 25112225369 (#2 in the diagram)

            http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...81&hg=25&fg=05
            +1 I forgot about that part.
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            • kamotors
              R3V OG
              • Nov 2007
              • 7102

              #7
              discovered the 325e is an 84, is it still the same trans?


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              • Wishno87
                R3V OG
                • Jul 2007
                • 6025

                #8
                Originally posted by kamotors
                discovered the 325e is an 84, is it still the same trans?
                Should not matter.
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                • F34R
                  sLaughter
                  • May 2009
                  • 12390

                  #9
                  You'll be fine
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                  ~ '87 325 M30B35 swap
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                  • BMWerke
                    E30 Modder
                    • May 2010
                    • 893

                    #10
                    on friday i am swapping a 5 speed from my 86 325e parts car into my '90 325is, it should be interesting
                    '90 325is DD, 5 spd swap-H&R springs-Euro Headlight Fully Built OBD1 M54b30. Ox Blood interior, 3.46 LSD with Z3M Diff Cover. Custom shifter, every bushing replaced.
                    '86 325e- Donor car for swap/parts car
                    '00 323i- BBS 197s Totalted
                    '89 740 turbo Volvo- Donated

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                    • Sagaris
                      R3VLimited
                      • Sep 2009
                      • 2243

                      #11
                      Kamotors, have you started your swap yet?
                      Last edited by Sagaris; 10-16-2010, 03:28 PM.

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                      • mkcman17
                        R3V OG
                        • Jul 2010
                        • 8240

                        #12
                        i made this mistake, the tranny wont swap.

                        the output flange is different and will NOT match up.
                        1989 325is / 2.7, 274 cam, e30 M3 5-lug
                        1989 LN106 Hilux / 3.0TD SFA
                        1974 2002tii / stock
                        2002 IS300 / 5spd LSD

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                        • Wishno87
                          R3V OG
                          • Jul 2007
                          • 6025

                          #13
                          Originally posted by mkcman17
                          i made this mistake, the tranny wont swap.

                          the output flange is different and will NOT match up.
                          Depends on what year eta tranny you are using. Some had the big output flange.
                          Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

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                          • mkcman17
                            R3V OG
                            • Jul 2010
                            • 8240

                            #14
                            Originally posted by Wishno87
                            Depends on what year eta tranny you are using. Some had the big output flange.
                            If it's an 84, it's not happening...
                            1989 325is / 2.7, 274 cam, e30 M3 5-lug
                            1989 LN106 Hilux / 3.0TD SFA
                            1974 2002tii / stock
                            2002 IS300 / 5spd LSD

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                            • kamotors
                              R3V OG
                              • Nov 2007
                              • 7102

                              #15
                              Originally posted by mkcman17
                              If it's an 84, it's not happening...
                              really? what have the others been doing, I have not started the swap yet, I bought a wrx instead.


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