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Old 04-16-2016, 02:27 AM   #1
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Default HakenTT 1995 318ti N55 swap

My 1995 318ti with N55B30A with 6HP21









video of the whole process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WIFefCg-h8

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Great video. Thanks for posting it.
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Pretty damn impressive.Great work.

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Sweet, are you going to track it?

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Thanks for the video. Very thorough. Lots of food for thought.
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Awesome car man!
Watched the video and you did a great job. Its cool to know this swap is possible, if only you had put the 6 speed trans in
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I understand the OP's donor car came with the automatic, but I would like to see it with the manual tranny, as well. Using a salvage/parts car is definitely the way to go here. Smart! Not sure I'd have the patience to part out what I don't need, but it sure does make for an inexpensive swap.
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did you use custom motor mounts?
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Did not even know it was possible! Watching video now.
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