Jul 14, 2005 · Considering only the E30, the 325I (I have one) is a larger dispacement 6-cylinder engine with single overhead cam and 170 HP. The M3, E30 has a four-cylinder, multi-cam, higher output engine; about 190 HP. The fenders are wider on the M3 and the suspension is tweaked for weekend road racing.

Aug 4, 2005 · If you are familiar with BMW's engineering practices, you know that an M3 is not simply a 325 with 330 horsepower, it's different in many ways. It's no more appropriate than doing an M5 lookalike conversion or putting an 850 logo on a 325's decklid.

Dec 9, 2005 · Its the econ-E36's so that BMW can boost their sales of the E36's class. For those who say its "fun to drive" etc.. you're lying to yourself. Most people get the 318 because they can't afford the 325, 328 or M3, Others from hand-me-down, just don't know about the model, or lets be really some for the "oh, I drive a BMW".

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May 14, 2014 · Actually from the cat back the 323 exhaust is pretty much like a 318. Two pipes off the manifolds into the converter and single all the way out the back. I'm sure with a little welding to change the 02 sensor position a 325/328 cat could be made to work allowing use of a 325/328/M3 rear exhaust but if the OP is looking for a bolt-on it's not ...

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Nov 26, 2002 · I have driven the E36 325 manual and although it has a higher HP rating, it is noticeably slower than the E46 325. The 1/4 mile numbers are 15.4 for the E46 and ~16 for the E36. '08 Z4MC, Interlagos Blue, Black int, CF trim, H&R springs, TMS camber kit w/ -3 deg, 245/275 Nitto NT01 on D Force LTW5 wheels, 245/275 Dunlop Direzzas

Dec 5, 2009 · The 2.5 L M50B25 used in the 325 models was replaced in 1996 with the 2.8 L M52B28, creating the 328i line. Another 2.5 L engine, the M52B25, was reintroduced in 1998 but the cars were sold as 323 rather than 325. Engine spec's 325