My 1986 BMW 325e PROJECT - Lots of pictures

[rjteeter]

Boredom =

Since the timing belt broke in the BMW I have decided to build the top end.

So far the parts/production list consists of:

• Timing belt and tensioner
• 1mm oversized valves for intake and exhaust(12)
• Schrick 288 degree cam
• New valve guides(12)
• 1984, 318I Gauge cluster(tach redlines around 7K)
• 325I intake manifold
• 325I Throttle body
• Motronics 1.3 "I"series CPU
• Performance chip
• Injecters
  M50/M52 injector (from E36 325i/325is/323is)
  BMW Part Number: 13-64-1-730-060
  Bosch Part Number: 0-280-150-415
  Flow Rate: 190 cc/min
  Color: Pale Green
  Maximum HP Supported (100% DC): 228
• top end gasket set
• 8mm Plug wires
• "i" series inner valve springs and new outter springs
• Torques head, head bolts
• "I" engine wiring harness

Random Stuff:

• Rear bumper
• Clean dash

Parts to order/modify:

• port and polish head to match "I" intake
• Exhaust???
• "I" 90 amp alternater
• Misc "I" sensors

[rjteeter]

So the head I supplied to the machine shop back in September? still hasn't been disassembled yet. Apprently is warped and he cant get the rocker shafts out. I am taking apart the head that was in the car and has the bent valves to see if I can replace the valve guides myself and supply the head to the machine shop to speed things up.

Rocker shafts are out. Just need to get a hold of a valve spring compressor or find an alternative method of compressing the springs to remove the caps.

[rjteeter]

[rjteeter]

mmm, wiring and filthy interior.

[rjteeter]

The "new" cluster - higher redline tach...



The "e" intake mani is on the left. It has longer skinnier runners and smaller ports.



The "i" intake mani is now on the left.



The "i" TB is on the top. It is so much bigger the "e" TB fits inside of it


Fuel rails. Dont remember which is which. I took these when it was still sunny and warm out


The 173 motronic 1.3 cpu with some off brand chip hidden insdide.

[mikecentola]

Looks like a nice proect

[Moai]

Fun times Definitely get some combustion chamber cleaner on those pistons though! EEEK.

[JClark]

Hot! Stick an E36 M50 or S50 in there. I happen to know of both for sale locally...like in my garage.

[rjteeter]

Originally Posted by Moai

Fun times Definitely get some combustion chamber cleaner on those pistons though! EEEK.

Poor thing is a mess. Doesn't look like it was very well maintained.

Originally Posted by JClark

Hot! Stick an E36 M50 or S50 in there. I happen to know of both for sale locally...like in my garage.

I already have over 2k into getting it going with the m20. Definitely to late to do a swap.