i am new to bmw's and was just wondering if there are any major differences in the e30 325e and 325i. i have found a lot of parts for the 325i, but hardly any for the 325e (i have an es). also, i found a 318(i?) in the junkyard today and i saw that they had a dual cam inline 4. would that be a good swap for my 325es? i want to make a fun daily driver/weekend track car out of it (auto-x/drift (ex nissan guy addicted)). thanks.

david

325e was produced up until mid '86, then was switched to the i motor. The cars pieces are basically the same, just different engines and drivelines and stuff.

ok, thanks man. so are the i engines better than the e engines? and what are the engine codes? i am new to bmw's and i am still learning what may be simple to you guys (only had mine for 5 days). thanks again

'E' engine has less hp than the 'i' motor. Transmissions mount up different, different electronics.

'E' engine has less hp than the 'i' motor. Transmissions mount up different, different electronics.