us vs euro spec

[mtebow]

this is my first time here so I dont know whats up. Anyways, Im in the army in germany and I wanna know whats the differences between euro and us specs BMW E30's. I cant find any website or books on the complete subject. I dont care about the headlights or stuff like that. I talking about the meat and potatoes. Engines, manifolds, injectors, suspension and crap like that! Im mostly interested in parts interchange, but I dont wanna buy a whole hollander manual...
Anyone out there that can help?

matt

[casa7]

Originally Posted by mtebow

this is my first time here so I dont know whats up. Anyways, Im in the army in germany and I wanna know whats the differences between euro and us specs BMW E30's. I cant find any website or books on the complete subject. I dont care about the headlights or stuff like that. I talking about the meat and potatoes. Engines, manifolds, injectors, suspension and crap like that! Im mostly interested in parts interchange, but I dont wanna buy a whole hollander manual...
Anyone out there that can help?

matt

Hi,
I have just bought(BC, Canada) a used 1986(E30) 325i european version
that was brought in from Germany two years ago. I am trying to find similar info. to your request. The only info that i have been able to gather is that the european 2.5 liter engine has more horsepower than the north american.The north american has i believe 169HP. I was told that the europen has 180HP but can't confirm this at this time. If you find anything please let me know.
Thanks
Casa7

[Mort325i]

The big difference that i know of is that the euro spec has the doglegg tranny in it. I just put one in my car big difference! As for engine hp i would assume that the euro has more because it dosen't need to meet carb regulations.