would it fit
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Printed Date: 10-May-2024 at 03:22
Topic: would it fit
Posted By: 318ti-sport
Subject: would it fit
Date Posted: 04-January-2007 at 22:25
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just asking if a 2.5 with ecu and gearbox would go into my compact with no hassle the 2.5 is from a L reg salon i think cheerz in advance Bob.... |
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Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 04-January-2007 at 22:29
lol that must be from a hairdressers car then.. ------------- |
318ti-sport wrote:
Posted By: 318ti-sport
Date Posted: 04-January-2007 at 22:59
nice one lol i only have a 1.9 just now and the insurance is a killer so a 2.5 would be a step up Bob.... |
Posted By: alun
Date Posted: 04-January-2007 at 23:41
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I'm not a BMW expert, but as my dad always said (a mechanic) ... ...nothing is a problem. It should be the same as a standard e36 i'd think. it's not like you're trying to get it in a mini.... it's the same car without a boot.... ------------- 
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Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 05-January-2007 at 00:12
Have a click on my sig pic. It takes you to the 318ti forum - anything and everything has been done to the compact over there. ------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: nickso
Date Posted: 05-January-2007 at 13:04
be aware you will have a more hassle getting insurance with a different engine. removes more than 50% of insurers who will even give you the time of day. the ones who do will charge you nicely for the privelege. mine increased more than £300 fully comp with severe restrictions and high excesses. in the end i went for TPFT (my car is worth buttons) which was still £150 more for one more litre in my engine bay. it all depends if the 2.5 is going to be worth it for you....on balance my 3.5 is worth it to me although it would have been cheaper for insurance if id whacked a big turbo on my 2.5. your only saving grace may be that you currently have a 1.9.....the smaller the initial engine size seems to make a difference to certain insurers. just food for thought
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Posted By: alanross
Date Posted: 06-January-2007 at 22:55
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When I put a 1740 engine in my 1300 mk1 escort the insurance company were looking for an engineers report that the car was capable of taking the bigger engine. They wanted to know about suspension, brakes and running gear were up to scratch. Too much hassle so I left the engine in and told them I was leaving it as a 1300. Plod never noticed even though the thing rocked about on tickover like the engine was tyring to escape. Is it worth while getting an engine from an L reg car? Milage and reliability might be an issue. (Not knocking L reg cars as mine is by the way). Easy option..sell compact, buy 325i Alan. |
Posted By: nickso
Date Posted: 07-January-2007 at 16:41
i thought about not telling them it was a 3.5....but it has it cast on the side of the inlet |
Posted By: 318ti-sport
Date Posted: 08-January-2007 at 19:14
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thanks everyone for the views i have chosen not to go ahead with it just now as i am thinking of going for another car in about a year so will be getting bigger then i couldnt aford getting done by the insurance for fronting so wouldnt be worth it in the end cheerz again Bob.... ------------- Signatures may contain 1 or more images placed horizontally up to a max total size 25k. |
