Difference between D16 and B172 drivetrain

[gregsx2]

Hi,

I have a 85' 1.4 saloon with manual transmission. But i want a B18FT engine swap.
Now the problem: in our country it's impossible to find 1.7 340 or this car part's (Hungary).
BUT I can buy cheap a diesel 340 car (~110-120GBP). This drivetrain is similar to the B172 petrol model, right?
Can i use the D16 bellhousing, engine brackets, etc or just the 1.7 parts are good for me?

[macplaxton]

The drivetrains are pretty much the same. The bodyshell is different (same as 360).

Best thing to do is to sit down with a copy of the parts book (go to http://www.born-built-beauties.eu/ to download) or a find a copy of VIDA and compare the part numbers.

If you do buy a cheap D16, let me know

[classicswede]

I'm fairly certain the d16 would be a good base car and would give you some advantages over starting with a normal 340

[gregsx2]

The drivetrains are pretty much the same. The bodyshell is different (same as 360).

Best thing to do is to sit down with a copy of the parts book (go to http://www.born-built-beauties.eu/ to download) or a find a copy of VIDA and compare the part numbers.

If you do buy a cheap D16, let me know

Thank you. I compared the part numbers. Looking at very similar, but have different numbers.

Anyone know what is the small or large difference between them?

I'm fairly certain the d16 would be a good base car and would give you some advantages over starting with a normal 340

This is good news but i still will be needed some 1.7 parts?