325 engine into a 83 320I??

[msogren]

Does a 325 smallblock bolt up to the 5 speed trans of the 320I?? I cant sell the 320 for 100$ so I found a 325 car for another 100$ and want to stuff the 6 into the little critter. Help. MM

[JoelG]

It looks like your E21 has a Getrag 240 which was also used in the 4 cyl E30s. From the picture in the TIS it looks like it will bolt up to a 6 cyl but it probably isn't strong enough to handle the torque.

You may be able to use a Getrag 260 from a 6 cyl E30 without having to shorten the driveshaft. There's no way to tell from the TIS.

[msogren]

Does anyone have addy for Roy Hopkins?? He had one done just like it. Please send it back side.
to [email protected] TIA. MM

[mkehler]

Nope, it won't bolt up. What most guys use is a trans from a e21 323i. I could only find a 323i 5spd bellhousing, so I put that onto my e21 4cyl trans, and it works fine. So you'll have to start looking for a e21 323i trans, or at least a bellhousing. Although it may be easier to stuff a e30 5speed in there, I believe the e21 tunnel has room.

hope that helps
Matt

[msogren]

Turns out the big six bolts up to the old 4cyl trans. The little six does not bolt up to this trans.. Thanks. BTW I have a 83 5spd that fits a 2002 or 320I, adds a nice OD 5th gear. 150$. Thanks. MM