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| SGB |
 Feb 6 2006, 08:24 PM
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just visiting  Group: Members Posts: 4,086 Joined: 8-March 03 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 404 Region Association: South East States  |
Its a 318 is. 1991.
Lotsa fun- Same dual overhead cam 16 valve engine as the e36 models of 92-94, but lighter, and with the same suspension set up as a M3. They are really cheap having all bottomed out at around $1500 to $4500, but the basic package is still there and there are a bunch of performance upgades. The engines are supposed to be long-lived and I guess I'll see. The 914 is enjoying a little rest. I've got some push rod tube seal replacements in the works, so some of the cooling tin is off but it gets used a few times a week anyway- weather permitting. So here is a link to a similar board I've found for these cars. Best part is that these guys are jokers too! Maybe not quite as clever as the 914club, but I.m trying to loosen 'em up a little more....the bimmerforums |
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| stock93 |
Feb 6 2006, 09:33 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 333 Joined: 12-May 03 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 684 Region Association: South East States |
Post a few pics of it. I like E30s a lot myself. I'd love to have an E30 M3 but they are up there $$$ wise. You know I ended up going to BMW technician training right? I may be coming back to Huntsville to work at the dealership there.
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| rick 918-S |
Feb 6 2006, 09:46 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,443 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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I left you a message. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ph34r.gif)
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| Brett W |
Feb 6 2006, 10:41 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,856 Joined: 17-September 03 From: huntsville, al Member No.: 1,169 Region Association: None
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Lets put a turbo on it. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/welder.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sawzall-smiley.gif)
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| TROJANMAN |
Feb 6 2006, 10:46 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,264 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
thanks for the link. i am currently in the market for one, but am having a hard time finding what i am looking for.
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| alpha434 |
Feb 6 2006, 10:50 PM
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My member number is no coincidence. Group: Members Posts: 3,154 Joined: 16-December 05 From: Denver, CO Member No.: 5,280 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I changed all eight of my pushrod tube in two hours with the engine in the car. Just thought you should know that it can be done. The bimmer sounds great, though. I hope it lasts a long time. The forum looks very appealing. Good to have that kind of support behind a project. Biturbo, agumented by a centrifugal supercharger. And a flame paint job. Don't forget MS. |
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Feb 6 2006, 11:26 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Drive it hard, and make sure the crankcase ventilation works. Those things commonly have to have the head off to decarbon them. Around towners get so much buildup they lose all compression. Done 2 of them, and they're the only 2 I've worked on! The Cap'n
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| dlo914 |
Feb 6 2006, 11:37 PM
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Whatchu' lookin' at?!?! Group: Members Posts: 3,432 Joined: 6-September 04 From: San Gabriel, CA Member No.: 2,697 |
very fun cars! my buddy got lucky and found an 87' 325is for only $1550. BTW does the 318is come w/ an LSD?
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| TROJANMAN |
Feb 6 2006, 11:40 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,264 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
i almost forgot
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| Kargeek |
Feb 6 2006, 11:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 555 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 430 |
I have been driving Bimmers for over 25 years. I still have my '74 2002. The E30's are geat cars. A key issue on the four banger in your car is the profile gasket on the cylinder head- most have been replaced on recall.
I want one in alpine white..BBS wheels... |
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| alpha434 |
Feb 6 2006, 11:42 PM
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My member number is no coincidence. Group: Members Posts: 3,154 Joined: 16-December 05 From: Denver, CO Member No.: 5,280 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
There's one for sale outside of my apartment complex. 3000.00usd. Pretty quick. It's a buddy's car. If anyone in CO is interested.....
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