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

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  • EarlE
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    How much was that sucker?

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      bfinley
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      100 bucks

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        It was a busy weekend in lake woebegone , my home town. Bought a chain saw, threw a birthday party, killed a keg of spotted cow, got a chord of firewood delivered, picked up my new 885 head from Andy, got a set of wheels for a friends vw and tomorrow I'll be picking up an e28 shell for my students car club track project. No rest for the wicked 09fa781548acd93ca85e14e4d379a18f.jpg449705e0f839dcaa7e951bb3af72a63f.jpg06bb933bd249b37a339bc933b900c12a.jpg

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        • YoungCRY
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          bfinley said:

          tomorrow I'll be picking up an e28 shell for my students car club track project.

          Literally just made my night! Didn't know it was going for a cause, but abosluelty love it.

          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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            CYoung said:

            tomorrow I'll be picking up an e28 shell for my students car club track project.

            Literally just made my night! Didn't know it was going for a cause, but abosluelty love it.

            Glad to hear it! I originally wanted to keep it for myself but very quickly realized that I have no room or time for another project right and the current club leadership wants to branch out from drag racing to get even more hands on building and seat time.

            My job now is to keep them from doing what they know and stuffing a 350 Chevy under the hood.

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            • jc43089J
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              This seems like a good opportunity for them to learn about fuel injection, it is 2014 after all.  Anyone that thinks more power can be made with a carb should be clubbed like a baby seal.

              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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                All loaded up and ready to roll out

                Thank you Chris !

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                • jockhater2J
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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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                    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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                                  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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                                        • jc43089J
                                          jc43089J
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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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