Need new engine

[zfever]

I was wondering if anyone can give me an idea how much a new original 325ix motor would cost for my buddy, and also where are some good places to check?

[Brilliantrot 318is]

Paging Steven (lucky) I believe he had one for sale last week

[e30austin]

LuckyHenriksen has one in Portland.

[Den_k321]

is 325ix same engine as for 1988 325is? if yes i have one

[4ce30]

I have a block if you want to go that route. PM me

[LuckyHenriksen]

IX engine is different. I have a nice one, complete from intake to oil pan. 134k. Ran great. $550

I can provide video of it running if you want

[e30austin]

is 325ix same engine as for 1988 325is? if yes i have one

Nope. The block is totally different.

[zfever]

IX engine is different. I have a nice one, complete from intake to oil pan. 134k. Ran great. $550

I can provide video of it running if you want

I'm gonna get ahold of my buddy and let him know. I'll pm u tomorrow and let you know.

[AbeSonic]

No the block for a IX is the same as IS. The only difference is the oil pan. They may or may not have different numbers on the casting but tore down right to teh block they are the same side by side IS and IX.

[e30austin]

No the block for a IX is the same as IS. The only difference is the oil pan. They may or may not have different numbers on the casting but tore down right to the block, they are the same side by side IS and IX.

The way the block bolts up is different as well.

[AbeSonic]

There's no way the factory made different blocks for all these cars. Ever notice holes on the side of M20's that aren't used?

[e30austin]

There's no way the factory made different blocks for all these cars. Ever notice holes on the side of M20's that aren't used?

I understand mein fuhrer.

[AbeSonic]

lol stop that.......






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[e30austin]

lol stop that.......






:giggle:

Are we not supposed to act like that in public?! My most sincere apologies, sir!

[LuckyHenriksen]

^ position for the dipstick is different. Mounting bosses are different, but I don't know for sure if they are available on the standard M20 block or not. There is a reason that the iX engines are sought after ;)