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« on: Saturday, November 20, 2004 - 05:00 PM » |
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erm,
my dad's car needs a new exhaust (the piece from the engine to the muffler).
Now he found a 325i exhaust, but he's wondering if this will fit.
Will it? or does he have to go for a 320i exhaust?
The muffler is already from an 325i, so fitting these 2 together shouldnt be the prob.
Cheerio!
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« Reply #1 on: Saturday, November 20, 2004 - 09:56 PM » |
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The 320i is a 4 cyl, right? I think the 325 uses a 6 into 2 into 1 series of junctions to get to the cat. And I think that the 4 cyl uses a 4 into 1 step down. I don't think it would be a clean swap. I just got a new BMP Design catalog, but I took it to work. They illustrate all the different systems. I can check Monday, or maybe they post the pictures on their website, www.bmpdesign. com |
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« Reply #2 on: Sunday, November 21, 2004 - 01:53 PM » |
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320 is a 6cyl as well...
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« Reply #3 on: Sunday, November 21, 2004 - 03:00 PM » |
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OK, never-mind.
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« Reply #4 on: Sunday, November 21, 2004 - 07:06 PM » |
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OK, never-mind.
mmm, but do you know if its possible? Maybe somebody else? Jeff? |
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« Reply #5 on: Monday, November 22, 2004 - 12:08 AM » |
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Wow - I thought the 320 was an inline 4 only - 2.0 litre 4 banger - where as the 323 was an inline 6. I'm not so sure that it will work because of the displacement of the engines, and the synchronizatio n of the exhaust manifold to the engine.
I think the 2.5 would be a bit wider -- this is just my best possible guess.
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« Reply #6 on: Monday, November 22, 2004 - 09:12 AM » |
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Wow - I thought the 320 was an inline 4 only - 2.0 litre 4 banger - where as the 323 was an inline 6. I'm not so sure that it will work because of the displacement of the engines, and the synchronizatio n of the exhaust manifold to the engine. Maybe in US specs... but EURO is definately a 6cyl, and we almost dont have any 323 e30s here, I've seen em in australia and new-zealand, but dont know why there aren't a lot of them here.... I think the 2.5 would be a bit wider -- this is just my best possible guess. Thought that too, but am not sure of it... I'll ask Peter, you ever seen him here again? |
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« Reply #7 on: Monday, November 22, 2004 - 12:40 PM » |
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I found a catalog from Remus sport exhaust and they list some systems for Euro models. They do show some systems for the 320i and they show coverage for the same system on a 325i. They certainly have different exhaust manifolds but they look very similar in design. I think you have a better than 50/50 chance for the parts to match up. Hope this helps.
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« Reply #8 on: Monday, November 22, 2004 - 12:45 PM » |
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Thanks... I'll go have a look with my dad, dunno what he thinks of it, but he could get it for 50euros, which is better then the new price at bmw  |
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« Reply #9 on: Monday, November 22, 2004 - 12:47 PM » |
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I am all for saving money. When you know what you are looking for there can be great buys in the secondary market. Good luck.
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« Reply #10 on: Thursday, December 30, 2004 - 01:16 AM » |
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Ilir, I know this is a couple of hours too late  but the 320i and 325i have the same part number for the exhaust manifolds. I use this site as a reference a lot these days: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/Peter |
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« Reply #11 on: Thursday, December 30, 2004 - 10:23 AM » |
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Ilir, I know this is a couple of hours too late but the 320i and 325i have the same part number for the exhaust manifolds. I use this site as a reference a lot these days: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/Peter cheers mate Dunno what my dad wants to do... but i'll give him the info |
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