'86 engine in an '89 chassis ???

[BavarianBimmer]

I've bought an 1989 325iC, 257k kms on the odo with a broken belt for almost a steal 2.5k Euro's (pic's will follow)
and yesterday I've found an 1986 325i Mtech I with 188k kms on the odo also for a couple Euro's
so I was thinking 'bout swapping the engines now the problem is my 325iC has an 3-row 173 ECU ( 8.8 CR 325i) and the Mtech I has the old style 2-row 081 ECU ( 9.7 CR euro spec 325i)

so can I plug and play the old style electrics on the C101 connector ??

Or can I just swap the head and make a 9.7 CR on an 173 ECU ? .


TIA Axl Cohen

[Julien]

i don't know. But i think it's time you take the d-shwartz 318is off your sig :-P


Julien

[yozsi]

just swap the long block and use the 89 electronics and accesories.

[Axxe]

just swap the long block and use the 89 electronics and accesories.

What he said.

[BavarianBimmer]

Ok that'll be the best option mileage wise too

Thanks

here are some pics from the car ( it's only a parts car )

[Julien]

OMG can i have the eye brows :-P

[Court M3]

can I have your parts car :)

[mattdk318i]

your parts cars in Europe beat the hell out of our DDs here in The USA

[7704ryan]

^The sad part is that it's true....

[BavarianBimmer]

W8 for the strut tower pics you'll understand me completely ;)