Need some help on 885 head

[moe30]

So I'm picking up a 87 325es tomorrow... and I have already head how these can be a bit sluggish. So now I'm wanting to research putting an 885 head on my "e" block. (If I'm wrong on anything please correct me, I'm still learning)

So this is the list of what I'll need from a 325i

dme
harness
injectors
fuel pressure regulator
head
afm
throttle body
radiator
*intake manifold
*airbox
(Thanks Kershaw)
*Toothed harmonic balancer, CPS, & bracket (Thanks jlevie)


Also do I have do to any modifications to the eta block? I'm really hoping this is something I can just bolt right up. Any info or opinions will be greatly appeciated.

[Kershaw]

intake manifold
airbox

[jlevie]

Toothed harmonic balancer, CPS, & bracket.

You won't need a different radiator.

[moe30]

Toothed harmonic balancer, CPS, & bracket.

You won't need a different radiator.

Well I was told that it was recommended... not needed.

It sounds like I need everything but the block off a 2.5 lol

[nando]

an 885 head swap without the associated electronics is going to be pretty pointless.

[moe30]

What electronics are needed? I was reading the trannies are the same in all and also mine is an es so it will have lsd