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Before moving back to the Philippines in 2012, I sold Shifty and Duke and everything else BMW.
After 8 years, I’m back in the game.
Fellow enthusiast Bernard graciously sold to me his 78 316i. It’s not in great shape right now, but it will be brought back to life, most likely with an M50 or other engine swap, given the lack of period correct SOHC engines here.
A pic as a starting point.
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Last edited by fullswing; 06-21-2020 at 10:22 PM.
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Welcome back. Those turn signals look kinda weird. Any clue what they are?
'81 E21 320i / '90 E30 325i / '̶9̶2̶ ̶E̶3̶4̶ ̶5̶2̶5̶i̶t (sold) / '15 Toyota XW30 / '̶̶8̶0̶ ̶E̶2̶1̶ ̶3̶2̶0̶i̶A̶ (sold)
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Thanks! Very very glad to be back.Originally Posted by amarino
They do. Will find out soon.
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Good to hear from you and happy to see you are back in the game. Would like to see more pics of the 316.
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Welcome home!
Always FUN TO DRIVE - Build Thread & Tech info - 79 320/6 track car build thread -- Videos of track car -Adam in car Auto-x video - Start-up video - 4/2011 Adam's TOP BMW time San Diego BMWCCA - 4-5-15 Dyno break-in run new M20B25 - Exhaust Thread - Link
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sweet, welcome back!
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Wooooooot!!!
:d :d
welcome home!
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A huge welcome back!
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Welcome back
Randy
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What a blast from the past
Welcome back!!
Jeff
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Thanks guys!
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Just secured a non-Vanos M50, 5-speed transmission, and LSD... along with the rest of the E36 sedan it’s attached to.
My builder is excited that he’ll get to weld shit together.
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UPDATE: I managed to get the services of a racecar builder who has done some prior BMW builds (E36, E46).
After extensive discussion, the plan is to keep the exterior stock, while upgrading the drivetrain to a Non-Vanos M50, 5-speed manual transmission, and an LSD.
I have also been able to be able to source an E36 parts car with the donor drivetrain. My builder said he would be able to do the fabrication required to install the drivetrain into the E21.
Now, I need to source an E21 6cyl instrument cluster. Any leads would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Sounds wonderful. Too bad I am so far away - would love to help
All you really need is the tach. Much easier to ship.
Always FUN TO DRIVE - Build Thread & Tech info - 79 320/6 track car build thread -- Videos of track car -Adam in car Auto-x video - Start-up video - 4/2011 Adam's TOP BMW time San Diego BMWCCA - 4-5-15 Dyno break-in run new M20B25 - Exhaust Thread - Link
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Ah yes. Too late. Ordered an entire instrument cluster already from eBay Germany.Sounds wonderful. Too bad I am so far away - would love to help
All you really need is the tach. Much easier to ship.
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Thank you!
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Nice - welcome back bro
"..Horsepower is a measure of work done over time, or the rate at which work is done."
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The encourager is back!!! lol welcome back...I just re-read this...m50/ish swap...wow...and I was wondering about what height your car would be! lol I’m thinking modestly lowered...not slammed.
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Last edited by 77 320i; 06-24-2020 at 09:37 PM.
'88 BMW 325iS
'77 BMW 320i(S)
'28 Model A Ford Roadster (Stock)
website is only intended as a storage place where i keep ideas and remedies not original http://the320i.blogspot.com/
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You say that like it's a bad thing LOL
Not slammed I think. My inspiration for the build is Munich Icons https://munichicons.be/
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COILOVERS: Am looking at BC Coilovers.
https://coiloverdepot.com/products/7...lovers-br-type
Any recommendations for front and rear spring rates, given the M52 engine swap?
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Does anyone have ‘77 Front Brake Calipers for sale?
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I may have a set.PM sent!
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I continue to be amazed by our global E21 Legion community.
My calipers are on the way from Greece to Germany, and I should get them in the Philippines via sea freight relatively soon as sea freight goes. Air freight will likely cost more than the calipers itself.
The calipers will actually go into a different E21. It will go into an 82 318i originally sold in Japan. I’m taking delivery of it next week.
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UPDATE: I'm now looking for a Getrag 265/5speed
I stumbled upon a 745i, the one with the M106 or basically a turbocharged M30B34, but it has an automatic transmission. I'm looking at swapping in the M106 into the white E21.
If you know of a spare Getrag 256/5 that's lying around, please let me know!
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Really nice car! I like it!!! Congratulations
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'88 BMW 325iS
'77 BMW 320i(S)
'28 Model A Ford Roadster (Stock)
website is only intended as a storage place where i keep ideas and remedies not original http://the320i.blogspot.com/
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