@328compact hey guys great job i read u sed u changed the axel where did u get the seperate axel to fit your compact im in the process of doing the same thing..what major parts did u have to chang, any chasis strengthening?
Hey guys! Congratulations - it looks and sound amazing. I have a question - wanna do the same thing with my compact - what was the price of this modification? I mean, engine + other parts + work, how much it should cost? How much you spent? Thanks for answer.
The cost very much depends on how much you wanna spend. I replaced all bushes suspension the lot to make the car like new. Basically if you can find a damaged z3 2.8 you would have pretty much all the bits you need for a good price. I got the bits from a breakers.
Don't forget to find insurance that will cover you on the changes before starting the swap.
Everything was upgraded to match the engine. Only thing left is the Diff. I've been running the stock diff for the last couple of years. Its held up fine but I found a medium size case 3.15 diff which I plan to install at some point. Will drop the revs a little for the motorway.
Hey mate! Thats pretty sweet! I'm looking at doing the same thing to mine! maybe even a M3 evo engine! You got any tips for me! Kinda Probs I myt come across? Cheers matey! Dave
The mid section of the exhaust from is from a z3 2.8, this had to be extended to match the length of the compact. Backbox is an Eisenmann for a 323ti / Z3.
ohhh nice man, its like a porn for my ears
015205119754 1 year ago
deserves more than 193hp ;)
WillJPalmer 1 year ago
@328compact hey guys great job i read u sed u changed the axel where did u get the seperate axel to fit your compact im in the process of doing the same thing..what major parts did u have to chang, any chasis strengthening?
MiniWalk1 1 year ago
@MiniWalk1
The drive shafts can be replaced with ones from Z3 / MZ3 / E30. The E30 drive shaft need to be modified to fit.
An X-Brace and Strutbrace where used to strengthen the front, this not an essential step.
I recommend going to 318ti.org/forum/ for more information on Compact engine swaps. There is a section dedicated to engine swaps. :)
328compact 1 year ago
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JazzMan2001 2 years ago
Hey guys! Congratulations - it looks and sound amazing. I have a question - wanna do the same thing with my compact - what was the price of this modification? I mean, engine + other parts + work, how much it should cost? How much you spent? Thanks for answer.
veeeeenz 2 years ago
The cost very much depends on how much you wanna spend. I replaced all bushes suspension the lot to make the car like new. Basically if you can find a damaged z3 2.8 you would have pretty much all the bits you need for a good price. I got the bits from a breakers.
Don't forget to find insurance that will cover you on the changes before starting the swap.
328compact 2 years ago
woaw good job i take it you had to replace the tranny, diff, axel, brakes n suspension?
silverblade21 2 years ago
Everything was upgraded to match the engine. Only thing left is the Diff. I've been running the stock diff for the last couple of years. Its held up fine but I found a medium size case 3.15 diff which I plan to install at some point. Will drop the revs a little for the motorway.
328compact 2 years ago
Hey mate! Thats pretty sweet! I'm looking at doing the same thing to mine! maybe even a M3 evo engine! You got any tips for me! Kinda Probs I myt come across? Cheers matey! Dave
rhonda600 2 years ago
Have a look on 318ti(dot)org forum there is a section for engine swaps. There is loads of info on how its done, issues etc.
328compact 2 years ago
2.8 M52 power:)
MetalicB0x 3 years ago
ahhh thx!
I have totally forgotten the Z3(M)...
rohanhj 3 years ago
What exhaust di you have for this engine?
I´m planning the same thing, but i dont know yet, what exhaust to take...
Thought to the 323ti exhaust, but its too thinn i think...
Greetz to our Neighborland ;-)
rohanhj 3 years ago
The mid section of the exhaust from is from a z3 2.8, this had to be extended to match the length of the compact. Backbox is an Eisenmann for a 323ti / Z3.
328compact 3 years ago
Good job!
keomacfarlane 3 years ago