WIBIMMERS

Posted on Craigslist, link below for pictures. Various e30 and e36 parts available, I can take more pictures if requested.

e30 parts:
M20 325i Motronic ECU: $75
M20 325i engine harness: $150
325i coupe body harness: $150
Rear shock tower brace: $75
Crack free full dashboard: $400
Black coupe door cards: $100

e36 parts:
Dinan exhaust 328/M3: $500
M50 (OBD1) intake manifold: $100
M52 (OBD2) exhaust manifold set (incomplete studs): $150
M52 oil pan: $65

https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/pts/d/milwaukee-bmw-e30-and-e36-parts-crack/7087484481.html

Don't forget, tomorrow is BMW night.  I'll be there in the coupe, hope to see a great turnout!

I bought mine from Pegasus. You can save money if you buy online and guess by measuring your head, but I wanted to make sure it fit right. Just make sure it's rated SNELL SA 2010 and you'll be good for any track days/autox/racing.

Even if you get it running, it would probably need a rebuild to get back to the stock 194 hp. It's a good chance that the mounts are different, so custom fab there. You'd probably have to use the old transmission too, so the driveshaft is likely a different length, and custom linkages needed to the shifter. A better option is to swap an m50 based I6 into your 318, such as the s52 I have for sale . Or, find another 91-95 3-series with good paint and interior but a bad motor and sell your car since it runs fine (not sure which works out better money-wise).

Project went a bit backwards when I found out I had a bad connecting rod, meaning I basically took the whole engine apart. It's mostly reassembled now, just needs to be timed.

Alex, I should be selling an s52 in a couple months, keep that in mind.

I went to the GTG two years ago, I was surprised with the large turnout. A few BMW's, but mostly slammed and hella-flush v-dubs .

I'd be interested in a shirt, maybe we make a few men's. Ladies tee would be fine if necessary, but I don't really have the right body for it.

kalib0y said:

very nice. How is the progress on the motor swap?

Still gathering all the random parts needed. I'll hopefully change the rod and main bearings in the next couple weeks, then start on swapping.

Nice M3 by the way, I'm a fan of the LS1 swaps too.

need4speed1299 said:

Welcome to the forum. The m coupe looks real nice. Any pictures of the 328is?

Hmm, This is all I can find at the moment, I'll have to take more this winter. I might be able to make the meet next week.

I'll add some WI imagery:

Hello everyone, just found this forum so I figured I'd join and introduce myself. I've been into BMW's for 6 years now, and am becoming increasingly passionate (read: obsessed) about cars. It started with enjoying driving, moving from maintenance to modifications, and on to some autocross and track time/racing. I live in downtown Milwaukee, I work as an engineer and will be finishing up grad school soon.

On to the cars...In winter I drive a 96 328iS, but whenever I can it's my 1999 M Coupe:

I trailered the car here from Kentucky with a ripped up rear floor/diff mount that I needed to repair:

Aside from repairs, my only real modifications so far are urethane bushings, a tighter steering rack, and Stromung exhaust. In the next few months though, I plan on swapping this s54b32 in:

Not BMW content, but I've also gotten involved in Lemons racing this last season, so much fun:

Glad to be part of the Wisconsin BMW community, hope to see some of you around at meets!