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    Engine swap in NSW

    Hey im wondering if there is any technical crap you have to go through with RTA with an engine swap

    Most of all am i allowed to:

    I am a red P plater and own a 92 model 318i e36 sedan.. I love the car but it is pretty slow so.

    Can i put a 325i or 328i engine from an e36 straight in?

    Plan on buying a write off aswell so hopefully thats not illegal.. To use the engine

    Anyone that can help?
    Last edited by Boosted318i; 02-24-2012 at 04:24 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

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    Quote Originally Posted by Boosted318i View Post
    Hey im wondering if there is any technical crap you have to go through with RTA with an engine swap

    Most of all am i allowed to:

    I am a red P plater and own a 92 model 318i e36 sedan.. I love the car but it is pretty slow so.

    Can i put a 325i or 328i engine from an e36 straight in?

    Plan on buying a write off aswell so hopefully thats not illegal.. To use the engine

    Anyone that can help?
    It will need engineering , the 318 needs a lot of owrk for theupgrade inclusding mounts suspension and brakes

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    Yeah no problems it can be done, but you need to make sure and be sure before you start how big this conversion is, it goes straight in except a few minor adjustment, but the tricky part is the ECU + wiring harness for the new engine + immobiliser. You can buy a stat rideoff no issue make sure the engine and box is all running ok before you buy it and make sure its not hit from the front too hard... RTA only requires the auction receipts or wrecking yard receipts from where you got the new engine + licensed mechanical workshop fitting receipts unless you are doing it yourself and finally a blue slip is required.

    One big headache.. but if your in no rush and want to do it slowly then this is perfect!
    PARRAMATTA PRESTIGE SYDNEY'S ULTIMATE EUROPEAN DISMANTLER...
    BMW WRECKING YARD - NEW AND USED PARTS - SECOND HAND OR RECONDITIONED ENGINE'S, GEARBOXES AND ALL RUNNING GEAR /// PERFORMANCE PARTS
    BMW PARTS AVAILABLE FOR...
    3 SERIES E30..E36..E46..E90..E92.. /// 5 SERIES E28..E34..E39..E60 /// 7 SERIES E23..E32..E38..E65 /// M SERIES M3..M5..M6..M..

    MY COLLECTION... BMW E30 1988 327i COUPE /// BMW E46 2002 SEDAN M3 RACE CAR /// BMW E36 1993 M3 TURBO /// BMW E30 1991 318IS /// BMW E30 1990 318I COUPE

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    So the the 318 gearbox and diff will need replacing to suit the engine??

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    Well it depends if your car is currently an auto then changing to manual means different running gear if you are going to do auto to auto just change the diff you dont have to but 318i diff ratio is shorter than 328i from man to man same 5spd box upgrade diff. A good trick to know with diffs is if you put an automatic diff on a manual you will generally find the car revs out faster and harder but tops out earlier.
    PARRAMATTA PRESTIGE SYDNEY'S ULTIMATE EUROPEAN DISMANTLER...
    BMW WRECKING YARD - NEW AND USED PARTS - SECOND HAND OR RECONDITIONED ENGINE'S, GEARBOXES AND ALL RUNNING GEAR /// PERFORMANCE PARTS
    BMW PARTS AVAILABLE FOR...
    3 SERIES E30..E36..E46..E90..E92.. /// 5 SERIES E28..E34..E39..E60 /// 7 SERIES E23..E32..E38..E65 /// M SERIES M3..M5..M6..M..

    MY COLLECTION... BMW E30 1988 327i COUPE /// BMW E46 2002 SEDAN M3 RACE CAR /// BMW E36 1993 M3 TURBO /// BMW E30 1991 318IS /// BMW E30 1990 318I COUPE

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    I’ve got a e36 325i engine and gearbox with wiring loom. Done 220000 km and have receipts of work that was done to it. such as general servicing, rebuilt alternator, replaced leaking gearbox seals, replaced worn gearbox mount, replaced artic disk, new selection clips. and receipt of been professionally removed. all up spent about $2600 on it in the year i had it.


    If you were looking for an engine and gearbox
    Last edited by martin maguire; 03-31-2012 at 08:34 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

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