1991 BMW 525i engine

1991 BMW 525I
16,400 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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I looking to replace the engine in my 1991 525i bmw. is it possible to replace it with a 1993 525i engine?
Apr 15, 2010 at 8:45 AM
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Possible, yes. However the `93 will be a vanos motor and the `91 is not.
Apr 15, 2010 at 9:10 AM
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