Re: about swapping engines. (archive)

Ok, my 78 is pretty rusty. It originally came from nebraska and salted roads so the fact that the frame is still solid is pretty impressive. I have found an 82 manual 320i that has a good body (minor surface rust, no rust through) but the engine and such is pretty much gone. I was thinking since its a fairly cheap car that i could pick it up for less than it will cost to do the body work on the 78 and then paint it. My real concern is how difficult it will be to swap the engine. Or as an alternative (if its actually possible) to take the body mounts loose on both cars, pull all the stuff off the fire wall and any other connection between the body and the frame and then swap bodies. ( that would mean that my driveline and such will not have to come out makeing it a little easier to keep the engine running in good condition with a minimal of down time) Are there any cons to either idea or is it a matter of personal taste and abilities. Thanks

my recomendation would be agianst it . save yourself the time and hassel by finding a 320i in excellent or good condition buy it then sell yours. only do what you're talking about if you just want the experience and find it entertaining.i've lost too much money on project cars ,i know.

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Well... John 16:35 7/09/2001 (0)

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