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bmw e30 question

  • 21-01-2009 7:53pm
    #1
    carbs86
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭


    could any 1 tell me how to tell the difference between a 320 engine and a 325 ive just bought a 325 with a replacment engine and think it might b a 320 engine? please help:confused:


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  • #2
    Chergar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 71 ✭✭Chergar


    well the most obvious difference will be that a 325 is a 2.5L engine and the 320 will have a 2 litre engine. Both engines were straight six m20 engines, however there was significant different between power out, the 325 should produce 170 bhp and hit 60 in about 7.5 but they can go considerably faster. the 320 m20 engine only produce about 125bhp, and was considerably slower. Is the 325 that you bought a sport?


  • #3
    rebel.ranter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,570 ✭✭✭rebel.ranter


    Hi OP, do you think the car is under powered and this is raising your suspicion? He it is an Irish or UK car type the reg in to http://www.cartell.ie to see what the car originally was. If you are sure it was originally a 325i them have a look at the serial number on the ECU (I believe it is under the dash above glove box, can't remember exactly). Enter the ECU number into google and it will more than likely come up under some listing. Failing that say a visit to www.e30zone.net and ask the experts.


  • #4
    cianclarke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,389 ✭✭✭cianclarke


    Also, if the engine in the car is different to that what is shown on the logbook (ie smaller) you should be paying less insurance and car tax.
    And getting a heat gun, removing the 325 logo from the back. :D


  • #5
    carbs86
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭carbs86


    yes really under powerd its is 325i on log book i was told it was an i s but dont think so it has a 325 ecu but has had a new engine put in:confused:


  • #6
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    At the risk of sounding stupid, why did you buy it if it's so slow? Have you irrevocably paid for it?


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  • #7
    carbs86
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭carbs86


    Anan1 wrote: »
    At the risk of sounding stupid, why did you buy it if it's so slow? Have you irrevocably paid for it?
    tought a servise and a good drive would sort it out it sounds and runs great plus i got it for a steal


  • #8
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    Have you had it serviced yet? If you're in Dublin you could bring it to AC cars, they'll help you out.


  • #9
    carbs86
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭carbs86


    Anan1 wrote: »
    Have you had it serviced yet? If you're in Dublin you could bring it to AC cars, they'll help you out.
    yes its had a service all the belts timing the works, where are ac cars?


  • #10
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    Have a look here: http://www.accarsales.ie/

    Did whoever did the timing belt have anything to say on the subject?


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