E46 engine+Tranny in E36?

[kouma]

Is it possible to use a 330ci 2002 engine and tranny into a 325IS?

[bimmerdriver99]

I'm sure it is quite possible but IMO it would not be a worthy investment. It would prob be cheaper to just buy a 330ci or even better put a Euro motor in it from a Euro e36 M3.

[Juicy Double]

Why the crap would you want the M54 instead of the S50/52 in your e36???

They're cheaper, cheaper to mod, and a little more powerful.

Plus it's proven that the swap actually works.

[mbanks21]

He's from Canadia, theyre all bassackwards up there:)

[madness]

Do S54 :devillook

[Juicy Double]

^Don't do an s54.

It's hella hard, and you're probably a little new to bimmers, and the s50/2 is a tried and true swap.

Granted, an s54 swap would be amazing, but lets leave that to experts.

[kouma]

the thing is I have an available 330 e46 engine available with only 50k, would it be easy to swap engines between my e36 and e46?

[kouma]

okay let me refrase this, I want everything mechanical in my e46 to my e36, is that possible? engine, tranny, diff, front and back suspension, etc.

[leedawg]

Uh ironically the E46 is pretty much the same car as the E36. Big differences are body;motor, front suspension and brakes. The rest is pretty much the same the rear suspension is identicle to ours. And most parts are swappable.

[UltimateDrivr]

He's from Canadia, theyre all bassackwards up there:)

you're an idiot......cant even describe it....makes me feel dumb for even thinking about it

[Jetblack95]

if you have it available i'de say to figure it out and go for it, i think it would be a nice swap, something original.....i mean it's not like you said "can i fit a chevy 350 in there" that would deserve a verbal bitch slapping

[kouma]

okay I will go a head with the swap...