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1978 e21 m20 turbo swap, AKA What did I get myself into

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    bfinley
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    All loaded up and ready to roll out

    Thank you Chris !

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      bfinley said:

      b280a828d34610dfcb9f445331a66ca6.jpg All loaded up and ready to roll out Thank you Chris !

      Is that a 7.3 DI or IDI?

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        bfinley
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        Was an IDI now swapped power stroke

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        • YoungCRY
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          YoungCR
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          jockhater2 said:

          Is that a 7.3 DI or IDI?

          I asked the same question when they rolled up haha.

          Again nice meeting ya Ben and make sure to keep us all updated!

          Chris Young
          BMWCCA #458972
          1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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            So I've got the e28 up at the club shop and all tucked away. We've been going through the parts and the paper work and finding all kinds of nifty tidbits.

            Chris do you have any idea on the condition of the clutch in the parts bin? There was a spare timing cover to replace the broken piece. I'm thinking that if we switch to coil on plug I don't have to worry about the distributor though?

            *Update from the meeting last night: the majority of the club is excited about the car and we should be moving forward with inventorying parts and selling off what we don't need and creating a budget and timeline for what we do need. Keep an eye out for a build thread and a for sale thread from the Automotive Enthusiasts Club of Platteville.

            Anyways I'm trying to compile a list of resources for parts and info.

            So far this is what I've got can anyone help fill in more resources?

            Thank you

            http://www.wibimmers.com/

            www.bimmerforums.com

            http://www.catuned.com/

            www.stanceworks.com

            http://www.wallothnesch.com/?___store=eng

            https://www.bavauto.com/

            http://www.vacmotorsports.com/

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              www.mye28.com

              www.pelicanparts.com

              www.blunttech.com

              www.iemotorsport.com

              www.car-part.com

              www.turnermotorsports.com

              www.realoem.com

              www.penskeparts.com

              Ask them to control their nose-heavy solid axle suspended 35hp per liter bullcrap like this with stock engine and suspension:

              protip:  They can't. 

              -Former Z28 owner

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              • EarlE
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                hahahahahaha

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                  bfinley
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                  Snap said:

                  www.mye28.com

                  www.pelicanparts.com

                  www.blunttech.com

                  www.iemotorsport.com

                  www.car-part.com

                  www.turnermotorsports.com

                  www.realoem.com

                  www.penskeparts.com

                  Ask them to control their nose-heavy solid axle suspended 35hp per liter bullcrap like this with stock engine and suspension:

                  protip:  They can't. 

                  -Former Z28 owner

                  Video evidence is always good, Thank you!

                  Former camaro owner as well

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                    Feels good to cut that mullet, dont it? 

                    jk,  but my Camaro provided me the contrast I needed to realize I liked the connection, build quality, and performance of a German vehicle.

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                      bfinley
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                      Snap said:

                      Feels good to cut that mullet, dont it? 

                      jk,  but my Camaro provided me the contrast I needed to realize I liked the connection, build quality, and performance of a German vehicle.

                      Mine was always party in the front business in the rear....

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                      • YoungCRY
                        YoungCRY
                        YoungCR
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                        As far as learning about the car, mye28.com is the ultimate resource paired with a E28 bentlet manual.

                        Chris Young
                        BMWCCA #458972
                        1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                          And I believe MyE28 was started by our resident automotive deity TCD

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                            bfinley
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                            Oh things are happening again ! Ordered custom motor mount arms for the e21, a clutch will be in short order !

                            Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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                              jc43089
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                              O hey Ben, welcome back!

                              2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
                              3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                              '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                              '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                              '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                              '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                              '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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                                bfinley
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                                jc43089 said:

                                O hey Ben, welcome back!

                                Thanks John! Kind of dropped off the planet there, have barely been in the shop this winter.

                                How did your trip to the club shop go? I hear the motor is almost stripped?

                                I should have the new head on wednesday or thursday

                                If I get enough free time at work today I'll order a clutch this afternoon!

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                                • RamRod E28R
                                  RamRod E28R
                                  RamRod E28
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                                  Finally fought off the alzeimers and remembered ur password???

                                  1984 BMW 528e - SETA and manual swapped! M50 to come!!!

                                  1988 BMW 528e - Need parts?

                                  1991 Chevy C1500 (mighty 350 with TBI and Wisconsin weight reduction package)

                                  1996 Mazda Miata (SOLD!!!)

                                  1996 BMW 325i (Donor car)

                                  1998 Chevrolet Corvette (BEAST)

                                  2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee (BROKEN)

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                                    Glad to see an update here.

                                    I fully expect to witness a battle to the death between our two resident e21 m20 turbo cars this year

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                                      rampelsauce
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                                      At Great Lakes.

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                                      E91 328xi - F15 X5 40e - Hopes and dreams of eventually having a cool car

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                                        bfinley
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                                        Motor mount arms are here. I need to decide on a powder coat color for these, my valve cover, and intake manifold

                                        Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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