1989 325...ix

[MdMetalMulisha]

Those shots looks real good. Glad the car has a good owner.

[TehRaydarlover]

Looks great man! lol sometimes I wish I could jump curbs with my ix. Damn you lowering springs

[Ginja]

I see you guys enjoying driving your cars, im a little envious and really need help, just bought a 88 ix, previous owner tried swaping in a rwd engine took down oil pan to find out the oil pumps are different. does any one know or have heard of a solution to this issue, like a dfferent pump or some kind of customization i could do? or do i have to change the engine. would really apreciate any help thanks.

[Northern]

Its going to be way easier to find another ix block to swap in...


Note, this is about using an ix block in an I, so adjust where applicable

key differences:

-intermediate shaft rotates opposite direction (drives the oil pump in reverse)
-pressure bypass valve is built into the oil pump on the ix, you'll have to drill and tap for the i oil pump and valve
-oil pump is different
-slightly different bolt pattern for the oil pan, you have to drill and tap a couple holes
-dipstick tube is in a different location. There isn't a casting spot on the ix block to drill for, but you can probably make something work.

I hope you kept your i motor for parts because you will need stuff off it for sure. it can be done but it's definitely more than simply swapping pans and dropping it in.