e34 project

[525iturbo]

hey guys i have an e34 525i 1995. is automatic.. it has 190058 miles and i would like to know if its worth it to convert to manual? what do i need?

[T444E]

What is this I don't even

[NikosX]

Oh christ. Here we go.


And graduation is far off, my friend, if english is your primary means of communication.

[93G34]

Is this for real?:eyecrazy

[525iturbo]

wow.. this is how you guys get along here? very nice forum i see this is.. or maybe the forum doest need people like you both

[ethe2]

Oh my. Now I have to read it again as I two tries to get through this paragraph.

[jtk86]

So your pops gave you a car, your about to become a RN, my three year old has better English skills than you do, and its almost like you just speak gibberish. Please do the world a favor and do not become a Nurse, you may have luck being a clown for kiddie parties as they like all the lol's and giggles and adding a Z to the end of every word or a izzle. I also love how you say your car is already has turbo when you just said you would like to put a turbo in it. Let me guess you already have a set of 22" rims on order with spinnaz? and maybe a giant wing to go along with those and a neon kit that changes colors everytime you go over a bump.

[525iturbo]

i thought things were different around here.. whats the problem all you guys do is judge and not talk like a man and say what the hell is wrong

[jtk86]

Oh my. Now I have to read it again as I two tries to get through this paragraph.

I think we should all just pick the original post apart and analyze it piece by piece

[jtk86]

i thought things were different around here.. whats the problem all you guys do is judge and not talk like a man and say what the hell is wrong

What is wrong is you are illiterate and make very little sense in your post. You should explore the edit button and revise your post, then revise it again then let someone who knows English revise your revisions then post. You may not catch so much sh*t after that. That and welcome to Bf.c this is just the nature of the beast, you take it personal and it will just keep coming

[525iturbo]

snip

[NikosX]

F is for fail.

[mateo710]

I haz headache....

This subsection of the forum is comprised mostly of white young to middle aged adult males. I'm guessing since they have the classiness to own a bimmer then most of them also have a quality education behind them. So here's a couple rules:
1. Spelling. This isn't a Honda forum. We speak English like adults not txt sh*t. If something gives us a headache as we start to decipher it... Well we just stop reading.
2. Read the faqs. They'll tell you everything you need to know. When you have a question just ask and we shall answer.
3. We live on pics... So you should post some of your newly acquired BMW.
4. Did I mention spelling already?

A manual swap is a great idea but can be pricey and can get you lost if your not mechanically inclined or experienced. Why not do some aesthetics/performance like lowering springs and maybe wheels?

[93G34]

Being that you have 5 posts 1 horribly mispelled paragraph and no pictures what do you expect??

[525iturbo]

better for you perfect poeple??

[jtk86]

Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: west palm beach florida
Cars: bmw 525iturbo:shifty
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hmmmmmm

What college do you go to? If it is in your parent's basement that does not constitute as a legit university, also just because you can sow your head to a book does not make you a nurse nor does it make you smart.

[mpaganr34]

I... I...
What? For a sentence to be a sentence, it needs verbs.

[E 34]

Look brochacho. I have no idea what the HELL YO ASS JUST SAID.

Consequently, I can't take it as an insult.

brochacho??:lol haha, his english progresses along the way if you look back at the first post and slowly move down it gets slightly better and better! But he dident ask about putting a "Cold Air Intake" in yet, maby soon though?

[525iturbo]

to answer you that im 21 and im cuban. i just wanted to make the whole thing fast.. as you might notice i can write just like an adult. and maybe ill just sell the car and get something else if not an e34 then e36.

[jtk86]

to answer you that im 21 and im cuban. i just wanted to make the whole thing fast.. as you might notice i can write just like an adult. and maybe ill just sell the car and get something else if not an e34 then e36.

I think a civic would suite you just fine :buttrock

[mpaganr34]

to answer you that im 21 and im cuban. i just wanted to make the whole thing fast.. as you might notice i can write just like an adult. and maybe ill just sell the car and get something else if not an e34 then e36.

Logical? :shifty

[jtk86]

He failed to mention that hes home schooled and the other students are his siblings:D

:lol

[525iturbo]

:alrightyou guys really get poeple heated then.. and by the way my house was made in 2007 it doest have a basement like yours

[E 34]

I think a civic would suite you just fine :buttrock

:lol

[mpaganr34]

Actually I'll give TS credit for fixing the first post. It's now intelligible.

[525iturbo]

i would rather a three wheeler with a busa engine then a honda

:buttrock

[jtk86]

:alrightyou guys really get poeple heated then.. and by the way my house was made in 2007 it doest have a basement like yours

I actually don't have a basement. My house was constructed in 2008 so I got you beat there as well. Anything else?

[mateo710]

525s are not known for speed. In fact it will be quite difficult to make it "fast"

If you are adamant about doing this however I will tell you the secret to a fast e34 525i...
1. Load up on jdm stickers. That's plus 5 hp per sticker
2. Buy angel eyes. Not popular around here but it's cause they are trying to keep it a secret that they improve aerodynamics
3. Hang a small stuffed animal from your tow hook. They add character
4. You need a cold air intake. E34s don't come with one stock
5. 20" rims are poppin
6. Body kit. The more holes and wings, the quicker you will take flight.
7. Neon is a hookers best friend

[jtk86]

525s are not known for speed. In fact it will be quite difficult to make it "fast"

If you are adamant about doing this however I will tell you the secret to a fast e34 525i...
1. Load up on jdm stickers. That's plus 5 hp per sticker
2. Buy angel eyes. Not popular around here but it's cause they are trying to keep it a secret that they improve aerodynamics
3. Hang a small stuffed animal from your tow hook. They add character
4. You need a cold air intake. E34s don't come with one stock
5. 20" rims are poppin
6. Body kit. The more holes and wings, the quicker you will take flight.
7. Neon is a hookers best friend

Dont forget they need to spin, this adds tons of power, not to mention when it comes time to sell drugs all the kiddies will know who to go to.

[E 34]

525s are not known for speed. In fact it will be quite difficult to make it "fast"

If you are adamant about doing this however I will tell you the secret to a fast e34 525i...
1. Load up on jdm stickers. That's plus 5 hp per sticker
2. Buy angel eyes. Not popular around here but it's cause they are trying to keep it a secret that they improve aerodynamics
3. Hang a small stuffed animal from your tow hook. They add character
4. You need a cold air intake. E34s don't come with one stock
5. 20" rims are poppin
6. Body kit. The more holes and wings, the quicker you will take flight.
7. Neon is a hookers best friend

:lol
I new the cold air intake would pop up some where, because the 525i is lacking one out of the factory! thats the first thing you should put in to make your 525i Fast!!!:D

[NikosX]

I love threads like this.

[calaurion]

Yeah! I think it would be worth while to throw in a 5 speed in your car.
I converted to a 535i/5 last year with MAJOR help from my friend. I love it to bits!

There is a wonderful write up for the swap in the DIY section.

GL and as far as the parts you need everything should be in Attack Eagle's thread.
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=873524

[525iturbo]

I actually don't have a basement. My house was constructed in 2008 so I got you beat there as well. Anything else?

then we both live in new houses. so i guess you didt beat noone .. i was just saying my house is modern so yea..

[525iturbo]

Yeah! I think it would be worth while to throw in a 5 speed in your car.
I converted to a 535i/5 last year with MAJOR help from my friend. I love it to bits!

There is a wonderful write up for the swap in the DIY section.

GL and as far as the parts you need everything should be in Attack Eagle's thread.
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=873524

thanks dude atleast someone around here is nice

[jtk86]

then we both live in new houses. so i guess you didt beat noone .. i was just saying my house is modern so yea..

but yours was built in 07 mine in 08, therefore I do have you beat :alright

[E 34]

thanks dude atleast someone around here is nice

Most of the people on here are, you only get flamed when you talk about stuff that has been covered almost a million times like the cold air intake for example, or if no one can understand what you said in you original post......:D

[jtk86]

thanks dude atleast someone around here is nice

Also you should check out the rest of the forum before you go post crazy. Chances are it has been discussed before, then go from there :D

Google is also another powerful tool, alot of times just type in your question and you will get something on Bf.C.

[mateo710]

Alright guys I think thats enough haha we haven't been able to tear into someone that bad for quite awhile. He's fixed his spelling now and has taken the beating. How bout we give him some real advice?

Yes you will be very pleased with a 5 speed swap but it's a lot of work and not cheap. I said earlier that you will also be very happy with tuning the suspension ie lowering springs, struts, and possibly wheels.

[525iturbo]

Most of the people on here are, you only get flamed when you talk about stuff that has been covered almost a million times like the cold air intake for example, or if no one can understand what you said in you original post......:D

i never even said nothing about a cold air intake?? i dont know much about this cars because iv never got to work with any till now that i have the chance.. are intakes really a good point or you guys just been sarcastic?

[jtk86]

Alright guys I think thats enough haha we haven't been able to tear into someone that bad for quite awhile. He's fixed his spelling now and has taken the beating. How bout we give him some real advice?

Yes you will be very pleased with a 5 speed swap but it's a lot of work and not cheap. I said earlier that you will also be very happy with tuning the suspension ie lowering springs, struts, and possibly wheels.

Wouldnt it make more sense to just go out and buy a E34 w/a MT instead of doing the swap? That seems like the logical thing to do, sell the AT use the money from that to purchase a MT E34

[mateo710]

BMWs come with a cold air intake stock. They do nothing power wise. Neither do headers, or anything exhaust related. All that is just for sounds

[mateo710]

Wouldnt it make more sense to just go out and buy a E34 w/a MT instead of doing the swap? That seems like the logical thing to do, sell the AT use the money from that to purchase a MT E34

Yes I was actually gonna mention that but completely spaced it. Thanks for reminding me haha

[NikosX]

:alrightyou guys really get poeple heated then.. and by the way my house was made in 2007 it doest have a basement like yours

Government subsidized?

[E 34]

Alright guys I think thats enough haha we haven't been able to tear into someone that bad for quite awhile. He's fixed his spelling now and has taken the beating. How bout we give him some real advice?

Yes you will be very pleased with a 5 speed swap but it's a lot of work and not cheap. I said earlier that you will also be very happy with tuning the suspension ie lowering springs, struts, and possibly wheels.

The 5 speed makes driving the car more enjoyable, but if you wanted fast sell your 525i and go buy a 540 or M5 if you have the cash, like it was mentioned above lowering springs with Bilstein will make you car handle a bit better, and wheels are nice

[525iturbo]

Alright guys I think thats enough haha we haven't been able to tear into someone that bad for quite awhile. He's fixed his spelling now and has taken the beating. How bout we give him some real advice?

Yes you will be very pleased with a 5 speed swap but it's a lot of work and not cheap. I said earlier that you will also be very happy with tuning the suspension ie lowering springs, struts, and possibly wheels.

jesus finally :eek: well yes i think it would make a BIG difference upgrading those things.. but plans are more into performance(hp) nothing too crasy though.. i would like mostly around 450-500hp to the tires.. i know it would take time and money but im not in a hurry .. any website you know that i can look at nice wheels for this cars?

[jtk86]

I have heard before that installing a CAI will actually cause you to lose power. The way the air box is designed is so the engine gets the coolest air possible, with the CAI it is very possible depending on the positioning that you will just be sucking in the warm engine compartment air. I have a CAI on my E90 and I havent noticed any difference at all. IDK how true this is with the E34 but the way the CAI would sit it would seem to only be sucking in that warm air instead of getting cool air. IDK correct me if Im wrong guys im not expert

[jtk86]

jesus finally :eek: well yes i think it would make a BIG difference upgrading those things.. but plans are more into performance(hp) nothing too crasy though.. i would like mostly around 450-500hp to the tires.. i know it would take time and money but im not in a hurry .. any website you know that i can look at nice wheels for this cars?

Miller Performance, they are a vendor on here and have some pretty nifty stuff. If your wanting 500 HP though I think you are better off selling the E34 and investing in a M. There is a post in the E39 floating around about a 400HP E39 Non-M. The car has alot of mods and even NO and they still arent pushing 500 HP so I highly doubt you will see those numbers in your E34, then again anything is possible with the right amount of $

[525iturbo]

yea i was thinking the same thing.. selling then baying an mt e34.. or e36.. 328 maybe?

[525iturbo]

but would like more an e34.. althought they are rare here in south florida

[NikosX]

yea i was thinking the same thing.. selling then baying an mt e34.. or e36.. 328 maybe?

My initial reaction was, Hell yes! Please buy something else, you'd fit in great with the E36 boys.

However, if you leave, who's ass will we rip?:)

[jtk86]

My initial reaction was, Hell yes! Please buy something else, you'd fit in great with the E36 boys.

However, if you leave, who's ass will we rip?:)

Oh there will be more

[mateo710]

I have heard before that installing a CAI will actually cause you to lose power. The way the air box is designed is so the engine gets the coolest air possible, with the CAI it is very possible depending on the positioning that you will just be sucking in the warm engine compartment air. I have a CAI on my E90 and I havent noticed any difference at all. IDK how true this is with the E34 but the way the CAI would sit it would seem to only be sucking in that warm air instead of getting cool air. IDK correct me if Im wrong guys im not expert

Ive read this too but I doubt power loss would be noticed.

OP, 450-500 is not possible with that engine or at least not logically. I'd suggest selling that car and finding a good 540 with a 6 speed.

[525iturbo]

Miller Performance, they are a vendor on here and have some pretty nifty stuff. If your wanting 500 HP though I think you are better off selling the E34 and investing in a M. There is a post in the E39 floating around about a 400HP E39 Non-M. The car has alot of mods and even NO and they still arent pushing 500 HP so I highly doubt you will see those numbers in your E34, then again anything is possible with the right amount of $

i have a couple of options.. keep the e34 upgrade wheels and lower it.. and safe some more money and buy an m car.. buy a mt e34 and building it maybe?

[jtk86]

but would like more an e34.. althought they are rare here in south florida

In all honesty this is what I would do....

Keep the E34 as is, do minor things like suspension and what not if you want. A couple years down the road get into a newer M. If you really are going to be a RN you will be making some good money and who knows in a couple years you maybe able to afford a E9x M3 or something. This is my 2 cents

[NikosX]

I believe you first must earn the money before you save it. Please enlighten me as to who employs you, for certainly I can get a job there.

[E 34]

I have heard before that installing a CAI will actually cause you to lose power. The way the air box is designed is so the engine gets the coolest air possible, with the CAI it is very possible depending on the positioning that you will just be sucking in the warm engine compartment air. I have a CAI on my E90 and I havent noticed any difference at all. IDK how true this is with the E34 but the way the CAI would sit it would seem to only be sucking in that warm air instead of getting cool air. IDK correct me if Im wrong guys im not expert

Yes you lose power, and the only thing you gain is more noise! If any thing put a K&N air filter in you stock air box. Here's just one of the many CIA threads
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1515114&highlight=cold+air+intake

[525iturbo]

Ive read this too but I doubt power loss would be noticed.

OP, 450-500 is not possible with that engine or at least not logically. I'd suggest selling that car and finding a good 540 with a 6 speed.

iv heard the m50b25 was a really good engine.. not even if i build it or bore to 2.8l? plus boost?

[mateo710]

To tell the truth, 500 hp is definitely not necessary. You will be plenty pleased with 350-400 which can be had multiple ways. M car is closest to it. I'd go for 540/6 though and just build up the v8

[jtk86]

Ive read this too but I doubt power loss would be noticed.

OP, 450-500 is not possible with that engine or at least not logically. I'd suggest selling that car and finding a good 540 with a 6 speed.

I am sure the loss is minimal but depending on how well you know your car im sure you may be able to notice. For instance with my car, my CAI is located in a box protected by heat sheilds, I removed the cover and drove it around and I did notice a difference in the car. Which leads me to believe that what I said is correct and it makes sense, at least to me

[525iturbo]

In all honesty this is what I would do....

Keep the E34 as is, do minor things like suspension and what not if you want. A couple years down the road get into a newer M. If you really are going to be a RN you will be making some good money and who knows in a couple years you maybe able to afford a E9x M3 or something. This is my 2 cents

well ill graduate in august so yes im close to finishing.. and i hope money those come around after all this hard work haha.. i would love to have a newer m car but i just love the old bmw's man have to admit.

[jtk86]

I believe you first must earn the money before you save it. Please enlighten me as to who employs you, for certainly I can get a job there.

WacArnolds LOL Calvin got a job

[mateo710]

iv heard the m50b25 was a really good engine.. not even if i build it or bore to 2.8l? plus boost?

Don't get anyone wrong, it's a great engine. I have one and they'll run a long time getting pretty good mpg with not so bad power. But making it hit the 450 hp mark, will cost wayyy more than the car is even worth

[525iturbo]

To tell the truth, 500 hp is definitely not necessary. You will be plenty pleased with 350-400 which can be had multiple ways. M car is closest to it. I'd go for 540/6 though and just build up the v8

yea thats a good idea.. ill have to get over the turbo 6l :shifty

[jtk86]

well ill graduate in august so yes im close to finishing.. and i hope money those come around after all this hard work haha.. i would love to have a newer m car but i just love the old bmw's man have to admit.

Im the same way, my wife and I argue all the time over who gets to drive the E34. It is a car that will stay in our family forever. My E90 on the other hand is already on its way out the door, im hoping to pay it off come Fall then go pick up a 335

[525iturbo]

yea i think ill be better of looking for an e36 m3!!?

[525iturbo]

Im the same way, my wife and I argue all the time over who gets to drive the E34. It is a car that will stay in our family forever. My E90 on the other hand is already on its way out the door, im hoping to pay it off come Fall then go pick up a 335

those e90's look really really nice.. with some bbs wheels and on coils:buttrock

[jtk86]

yea i think ill be better of looking for an e36 m3!!?

400+ HP is not hard to achieve for those, whatever your goals maybe for your car or future car you have to remain realistic and understand that whatever money you may put into it is more than likely money lost in the end

[SSkoda]

hey guys i have an e34 525i 1995. is automatic.. it has 190058 miles and i would like to know if its worth it to convert to manual? what do i need?

Absolutely not. Manuals are easy to come across.
Only worth doing anything to this car if it's sentimentally attached to you. Boosting it with 190k is just going to end in pain.

Good on the post edit too. Would appreciate the same on the one further down the first page with lots of unpleasant words :cool

[redimension]

I believe you first must earn the money before you save it. Please enlighten me as to who employs you, for certainly I can get a job there.

+1 i know i would qualify for this as well:lol

[rotaryboots]

I remember when I thought anything was easy to boost. Turbo's are always just bolt-on sorta things right?

As mentioned, trans swap DIY in the DIY section, page 2.
Get a service manual.
525i auto...just drive it, save up for something that already has a manual trans. That's going to be the best advice any of us can give you.
If you care to fabricate, there is space for an Eaton M62 under the hood. Thought about going that route for my E34, but decided to focus that idea on the 928 S4.
Turbo M50, hmm, thats a good amount of money to spend and end up with rwhp that of a naturally aspired 540i. -one of my deciding factors for not modifying my E34 in that way, and instead buying a 540i.

So you're in nursing school?...are you a freshman, sophmore, junior? Are you going for CNA, LPN, ASN, or BSN? What field are you aiming for as far as nursing goes, ER, ICU, CCU?

What are the odds that you meet another Nursing student, on a bimmer sub-forum?

You might wanna sharpen up the grammar a little bit... you'll be writing a lot of reports and research papers about the time you start your second year. Also the NCLEX tests those skills as well. You'll find out what the NCLEX is about your 3rd year in. I studied for months the first time I had to take the LPN NCLEX test. I hate that I have to take it again for my ASN degree next year. So far the nursing degrees have been the most challenging degrees I've ever pursued. They tend to make the degrees harder to obtain in order to "weed out" the less determined students.

All this assuming you are indeed going to college for that field of work.

Good luck, good choice; just maintain your E34 as is.

[T444E]

Government subsidized?

Lost. Bad.

[p1zz4guy]

i have a couple of options.. keep the e34 upgrade wheels and lower it.. and safe some more money and buy an m car.. buy a mt e34 and building it maybe?

Safe some money?

[p1zz4guy]

Government subsidized?

G..g..g..gahahahahahahahahahahahahah :rofl

[525iturbo]

I remember when I thought anything was easy to boost. Turbo's are always just bolt-on sorta things right?

As mentioned, trans swap DIY in the DIY section, page 2.
Get a service manual.
525i auto...just drive it, save up for something that already has a manual trans. That's going to be the best advice any of us can give you.
If you care to fabricate, there is space for an Eaton M62 under the hood. Thought about going that route for my E34, but decided to focus that idea on the 928 S4.
Turbo M50, hmm, thats a good amount of money to spend and end up with rwhp that of a naturally aspired 540i. -one of my deciding factors for not modifying my E34 in that way, and instead buying a 540i.

So you're in nursing school?...are you a freshman, sophmore, junior? Are you going for CNA, LPN, ASN, or BSN? What field are you aiming for as far as nursing goes, ER, ICU, CCU?

What are the odds that you meet another Nursing student, on a bimmer sub-forum?

You might wanna sharpen up the grammar a little bit... you'll be writing a lot of reports and research papers about the time you start your second year. Also the NCLEX tests those skills as well. You'll find out what the NCLEX is about your 3rd year in. I studied for months the first time I had to take the LPN NCLEX test. I hate that I have to take it again for my ASN degree next year. So far the nursing degrees have been the most challenging degrees I've ever pursued. They tend to make the degrees harder to obtain in order to "weed out" the less determined students.

All this assuming you are indeed going to college for that field of work.

Good luck, good choice; just maintain your E34 as is.

thank you very much for all the advice is really nice to meet another nursing student on the forum.. and yes i can imagine how hard those test must be. and maybe i will look into the 540i as u said above..

[525iturbo]

guys thank you for all the advice.. you people really know what you are saying

[T444E]

:rofl Suspended.

[marct335i]

:rofl Suspended.
+1

Just my two cents on a now dead thread...

A high percentage of our (bf.c members) e34's are worth less money than we got into them. That really is a moot point. And boosting an m50 would be sweet, and you could pull a pretty nice amount of horsepower out of it. It really comes down to three things: how much work can you and/or your friends do... how long you plan on keeping the car... and ultimately how much money are you willing to spend.

I really don't mind putting money into my e34 m50. Its paid for, what I can't fix on my own my best friend can help me with, and I'm not going to sell it but instead take care of her and drive it to work.

That said, I have my "Bimmer Boner" car... the 335i... so when I want a sh@t eating grin, I jump in the beast. And to any dealer/bmwna person out there, my e90 is not modded in ANY way :D

Anyways, sucks to be this guy (OP)... rookie move...