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Re: '83 320i to '84 318i engine swap (archive)
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Posted by lloyd on April 22, 2000 at 19:01:29:

In Reply to: '83 320i to '84 318i engine swap posted by Jason E. on April 22, 2000 at 12:12:17:

Jason,
You'll need to swap the computer.
The 320i uses the Bosch k-jet system
while the 318i uses the l-jet system.
I'd look for the Bosch fuel injection book before
attempting such a swap.


Good luck

-Lloyd-
'84 318 w/ new rear shocks and shock mounts!!
: Can it be done without modification. There were a few archives pertaining to the job, but, no follow up to see how it went.

: I noticed that between the too engines there are some subtle differences. Fuel pressure, compression pressure, etc. Will these affect how the computer runs? Or will I have to swap the computer from the '83 to the '84 to run correctly?

: Thanks for the help,

: Jason E.



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