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1999 - 2005 (E46) (1999 - 2005) Starting in 1999 the E46 3 Series picked up where the E36 left off. Larger, with smoother lines, and with more advanced engines than its predecessor, the E46 easily held the title of "Best Car of the Year" throughout its life.

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Old 11-20-2009, 02:45 PM
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engine swap

Will an M3 e46 engine fit into a 2001 330i chassis? I have one and it has about 120k on it and the engine is just a little smaller than the m3 one, but idk if i want to start working on it or not cuz of the mileage?
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Old 11-20-2009, 03:43 PM
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It'll fit.
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Old 11-20-2009, 04:31 PM
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did you do that with your BMW? or did you just work on what you had cuz i could do that im just not sure if the mileage is too high for that at 120 k
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Old 11-20-2009, 05:19 PM
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It'll physically fit, but it might not be a worthwhile project unless you have practically unlimited resources. It's not a weekend swap.

http://e46.mit.edu

This is my favorite - the M3 wiring loom:
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Old 11-20-2009, 05:37 PM
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it will be cheaper to buy a M3.
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