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Expert: Josh Fields - 5/12/2006


Question
will a 328i gear box fit in to a 325i coupe of the same age?

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Jon,
 I am no expert on the E36, but I'm almost positive it will work.  Those engines (M50) used the same block, just with different internals.  Since the block is the same, the tranny mounting points should also be the same.  The only issue you might run into is the back of the crankshaft where the tip of the input shaft will sit.

 Hope this helps a little,
 Josh

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I can answer questions related to the BMW e30. These are the cars produced from 1984-1991 (1992 for convertable) in the United states. I am more fluent with the six cylinder models, although few things changed for the 4 cylinder cars. I know most of the problematic areas of these cars, and have found ways to fix them.

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I have owned six different E30's over the last 10 years. I do all my own work, and know about ever nut and bolt on these cars.   

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