325e head vs 325i head

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  • jlucas
    Noobie
    • Nov 2007
    • 23

    #1

    325e head vs 325i head

    Going to look at a e car that might have a head swap; it's past history is a little vague but the motor has been worked on. Is there anyway to tell from just looking under the hood the difference between an "e" and "i" cylinder head?
    Jeremy Lucas
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    2001 325iT
  • mikegar
    E30 Addict
    • Aug 2005
    • 523

    #2
    yes look for the casting number. the e will end in 200, and the i will end in a 885.
    Originally posted by Ferdinand
    I carry a cheap pressure gauge in my glovebox with which to manually check my tire pressures, but I keep forgetting that in the USA glovebox space is sacred as it is reserved exclusively for the purpose of storing handguns.

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    • Stephen
      Шлем ишака
      • Aug 2008
      • 10774

      #3
      The most obvious is the valve cover, but im not sure that is enough proof

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      • SpecM
        R3V Elite
        • Oct 2005
        • 4531

        #4
        Originally posted by Stephen027
        The most obvious is the valve cover, but im not sure that is enough proof
        yea, they are interchangable
        1989 cirrisblau-metallic 325i

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        • StereoInstaller1
          GAS
          • Jul 2004
          • 22679

          #5
          If you are used to looking at them, there is a HUGE difference in intake port sizes, plus the shape is quite a bit different.

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          • mikegar
            E30 Addict
            • Aug 2005
            • 523

            #6
            easiest way with the head on the car and the manifolds on would be to look at the casting number on the head.
            Originally posted by Ferdinand
            I carry a cheap pressure gauge in my glovebox with which to manually check my tire pressures, but I keep forgetting that in the USA glovebox space is sacred as it is reserved exclusively for the purpose of storing handguns.

            DIVING BOARD DIVISION DIVISION IDIOT

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