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Re: help me!!!probably Al Canuck (archive)
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Posted by Al Canuck on September 24, 2000 at 21:02:43:

In Reply to: Re: help me!!!probably Al Canuck posted by Keith look again al on September 24, 2000 at 18:26:45:

Keith, with 190000 miles, the price should be very close to free. Have you heard it run? Got a leakdown, or compression test? Any leaks? These are all important questions to think about when buying a used motor, especially one with that kid of mileage. You are correct, there is a 2.5, and a 2.7L M20 "baby six". The 2.7 is the eta motor found in the 325e, and the 528e. Its a torquey mother, but it doesn't rev out as high as a normal BMW motor, and there is much debate if it is as durable as the 2.5L "i" motor. Go for the 2.5.
Al


The 2.7 is a stroked version of a 2.5. IMHO, the 2.5 is a better motor. Go for it. Shouldn't have any problems.
Al

what about a 2.5 liter from a 87 325, Is that the same block as the 2.7 only bored a little? would I be able to use my injection w this off of the 2.3?
Thank you


how about a 87' 2.5 w 190000 miles! The price is right. Also, I thought there is a small six 2.7 liter? thanks again
Keith




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