M20B25 into 318i 1990

[Gapin it]

Hey guys, new to forum. Already posted about swapping an m42 into my 318i but am thinking maybe its not worth the trouble seeing as i could probably get all the parts for a m20b25 swap and it would be more powerfull etc.

So what exactly would i need? could i use the getrag 240 out of my 318i and my rear end, driveshaft etc? would i need to do some wiring for the c101 or would it just clip in seeing as they're both e30s?

Any help is appreciated, thanks.

[EThirty318i]

I did a m20 swap into my '84 318. you can use your rear end, you'll need to wire the c101 plug to the 318i harness. you'll need the getrag 260, and a shorter drive shaft as the G240 is shorter therefore a longer D-S. so you'll need any 325i, e, es, is D-S

[Balleristic31]

Do the m42 you fool.

[Gapin it]

Do the m42 you fool.

Why do you say that? similar cost and the m20 has more power and torque. Obviously will give worse handling but I have driven my mates 325i and it handles well enough.

I did a m20 swap into my '84 318. you can use your rear end, you'll need to wire the c101 plug to the 318i harness. you'll need the getrag 260, and a shorter drive shaft as the G240 is shorter therefore a longer D-S. so you'll need any 325i, e, es, is D-S

So you're saying my 240 wont work? I have read mixed things about some saying you can some saying you cant, thanks for help so far.

[7pilot]

You'll also need the clocks, or tach for a six cylinder *i* model.
Make sure you get the engine mounting arms from the sixer also.
There may have to be changes to the Engine wiring loom/chassis loom connector c101.

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[Gapin it]

How hard is an m50 swap vs an m20 swap?

[7pilot]

How hard is an m50 swap vs an m20 swap?

The best answer for that is to visit the swap sections on various forums. You'll need even more parts for swapping in the M50 .


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