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Old 08-04-2003, 01:18 AM
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323CI to M3 conversion??????

Is it possible to convert a 323ci to a M3??????? I know the body is definitly possible to do, but what about an engine swap. Will an m3 engine fit? and will suspension ...etc need to be changed? just want some imput. How much is a M3 engine anyways used or new if this is possible?????????
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Old 08-04-2003, 06:04 AM
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Save yourself the cost and complications, sell your 323 and buy an M3
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Old 08-04-2003, 08:08 AM
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i totally agree, just buy an M3. . .
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Wonder how much work it would take to convert MY car to an E46 M3?
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since you most likely have an E36, i would tell you to just buy an E46 m3 as well. . .
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Old 08-04-2003, 11:45 AM
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Nope E30. Actually all i really want is VANOS. Or maybe even Vtec.
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I found this link when I was looking to solve my cruise control problem... This guy turned a 318 into a M3, he makes it sound to easy...yaknowhatimsayin b ut some people llike a challange

http://www.geocities.com/elibeemer/M_conversion.html
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sorry, should have known it was an E30, i missed the "conv" at the end of your car description. . .
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It would be a lot easier and a lot cheaper to just buy an M3.
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hows about turbo, eh.
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Ohhhhh my gosh. Do NOT mess with the BMWs like that. These cars are highly controlled by so many sensors and computers that your car will be going crazy if you do something like that. I totally agree with the others...sell your car and buy an M3. Although...I have to say > an M3 isn't what its worked up to be
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An M3 isnt what its made out to be? Please do tell why....
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B/c the car is heavy and the horsepower isn't enough. Yes it is a fast car, but I guess its just because Im used to a Porsche thats much lighter in weight.
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and what porsche would that be? i thought your car was a 323...
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I have a 2000 Porsche Boxster "S", 2000 BMW 323CI, and a 2001 Ferrari 360 Spider.
 
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