Another 320/6 to 325i conversion

DrGonzoPOW · Post by **DrGonzoPOW** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 11:04 pm

Cool. So does the 'se' not mean much then? Its still pretty much a standard 325 engine?
Regarding the clutch. Saw in another thread that the 323 one would be best suited for the conversion. Or are they all just the same sizes and dimensions anyway

drjim · Post by **drjim** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 11:17 pm

A certain Mr murran supplied the clutch kit for my Baur, very competitive price even including paying him to fit it. I suggest you get your engine and make your plan then sort assistance and parts. Do the timing belt before you put the engine in too.

DrGonzoPOW · Post by **DrGonzoPOW** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 11:25 pm

Yeah im hopefully getting the engine on the weekend and then ill just collect parts before summer. Im asking like a gazillion questions cuz i want to learn as much as poss before then. Do you have a 325 in the bauer now then Jim ?

Just got a call saying the engines out actually. Picking it up Saturday!

DrGonzoPOW · Post by **DrGonzoPOW** » Sun Jan 16, 2011 11:26 am

Got the engine,so its on ! What's best to do with the oil coolers on these engines, find a place to mount one or just get rid?

arshad76 · Post by **arshad76** » Sun Jan 16, 2011 1:38 pm

DrGonzoPOW wrote:Got the engine,so its on ! What's best to do with the oil coolers on these engines, find a place to mount one or just get rid?

Always best to have one for extra cooling. I disconnected mine in the end, because the air con evaporator took its place. I got some flexy hoses made and mounted it on the front. Fits perfectly and you get the cooling from the valance vents

DrGonzoPOW · Post by **DrGonzoPOW** » Mon Jan 17, 2011 3:02 pm

Do you mean fitting it underneath the radiator ?
Regarding the fuel pump, is the easiest option to get a E30 318 in tank jobby ?

rob0r · Post by **rob0r** » Mon Jan 17, 2011 4:56 pm

I've never come up close to a 320 carb but you should also need to fit a return fuel pipe from the engine bay, along the near side chassis and up to the tank. Tank removal is necessary. I would fit an E30 intank pump as they are so simple to fit. I'm not sure if they have the same depth as E21 senders though so I'm not sure how much fuel you'll be able to get up until you run out. This is a common mod so someone must know.

Being a 320, I would also think about exhausts. I have some 323i stuff around but you haven't got the 2nd hole for twin rear boxes. Personally I like just the one exhaust tip poking out!

DrGonzoPOW · Post by **DrGonzoPOW** » Mon Jan 17, 2011 5:51 pm

Fuel lines too eh, man the list keeps getting bigger. Whats the best kind to get, solid or flexi rubber kind ?
I can get a 318 in tank pump but like you say i dont know of the size difference. Do the wires and connectors on them sit in the actual fuel then? Seems strange having electrics submersed in juice.
Can i just use the exhaust thats on the car at the mo or is it going to have to be modified? Cheers

Jason_323i · Post by **Jason_323i** » Mon Jan 17, 2011 6:08 pm

Every 320 i had had the return fuel lines, so that should not be a problem. you need a e30 318is pump ie two outlets on the top and the bit of harness for the sendser as the e21 is a different plug

Jason

DrGonzoPOW · Post by **DrGonzoPOW** » Mon Jan 17, 2011 7:14 pm

Ive had the seats out a few times but i cant remember what pipes come off the sender unit. Will get that pump anyway.
Ill get some pics up soon of all the gear ive collected and you guys will have to let me know what else ill be needing. Pretty sure ive got the majority now.

e21-Mark · Post by **e21-Mark** » Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:10 pm

Your gonna love the transformation once it's done!

murran · Post by **murran** » Mon Jan 17, 2011 11:52 pm

318is pump should drop straight in. it did on drjims anyway.
exhaust will be fine for now. could do with port matching the manifold to the head. 320/6 manifold ports are smaller than the 2.5 head.

DrGonzoPOW · Post by **DrGonzoPOW** » Tue Jan 18, 2011 4:43 pm

e21-Mark wrote:Your gonna love the transformation once it's done!

Well ive been contemplating doing something for a long, long time. It needs sorting so ive just thought sod it, and bought everything....There's no excuse now!

The port matching Murran, could i just dremmel the f@*k out of the standard manifold to open up the ports ? He gave me the log manifold with the engine, is that any good for anything ?

arshad76 · Post by **arshad76** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 12:43 am

DrGonzoPOW wrote:Do you mean fitting it underneath the radiator ?
Regarding the fuel pump, is the easiest option to get a E30 318 in tank jobby ?

More sitting it in front of the radiator. That's not a problem in itself its bending the pipes round. I had mine cut off and had some flexi hoses made up from Pirtec.

DrGonzoPOW · Post by **DrGonzoPOW** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 11:18 am

Quick pic of the asbo

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