Hi guys.
This is very painful for me to post, but I believe that it may be time to list my baby for sale. The ONLY reason I'm listing it is because something has popped up that I'd love to buy. I would love nothing more than to keep this, but realistically it just can't happen.
1991 BMW 325i
Engine:
S52B32
M50 Manifold
New Graf Water Pump
New OEM knock sensors
New OEM Cam position sensor
New Thermostat
New Timing Guides
New Timing chain tensioner
140A Alternator
Replaced all gaskets minus HG
OBDII Valve Cover & Ignition Coils
Converted to OBDI
TRM Chip
E34 Wiring harness
Treehouse Racing Harness adapter
New E28 Engine mounts
New E21 Transmission mounts
New Intake boot
New Coolant hoses
Stock Radiator
16” Electric pusher/puller fan
Drivetrain/Brakes:
Converted to Manual
ZF320 (80k)
Dual-mass flywheel
Stock Clutch
AKG DTM Style Quickshifter (Tall black knob & DTM style Knob)
S2.93 (No noise. Mobil1 fluid 2k ago)
Modified stock selector rod
New Clutch master
New Slave cylinder
New Throw-out bearing
New Pivot pin
New shift fork
New retainer clip
E30 M3 driveshaft
New Guibo
New CSB
Stock brake booster
Exhaust:
OBDII Manifolds
New Bosch O2 sensor
High-flow cat
2” piping
Vibrant muffler
Body:
Rebuilt door locks
Removed trunk tar
GE keyless entry system
New central locking actuator
Hella Euro Ellips w/ driving lights
Interior:
E30 M3 seats
Momo Hub
Momo Monte Carlo 345mm Steering wheel
Jaywood Voltmeter
New Shift boot
Stock E30 speakers
JVC Head unit with Aux/CD player
10” Luke Box
10” Infinity 1062w subwoofer
Boss 350W Amp
Suspension:
Bilstein Sports
GC Coilover conversion (450F/650R)
Cosmo Camber Plates
AKG Street (75D?) Offset M3 CABs
Lemforder Control Arms
Lemforder Tie Rods
E36 Steering rack (3.0 turns)
New front wheel bearings
Bad:
-The car has rust. I’m not entirely certain how much, but it’s a fair amount. Bottom of driver’s door, rear valence, battery tray, rear valence, etc
- Will need starter soon - Car will start, but sometimes it takes turning the key 4 or 5 times while you listen to the starter just spin. Very strange though, you will go for 2 weeks without an issue, then all of a sudden it will do it again.
- Clunk in front suspension. I believe the camber plates are to blame
- Oil drip from front timing cover/oil pan gasket. I planed to address that this winter when I finished putting my daily E36 318 back together.
- 2 small cracks in dash
- Usual E30 glovebox problems
I purchased the S52 in April from Metric Mechanic. I discovered later that this engine was pulled from a wrecked E30 that they had rebuilt a couple years before, but hadn't really been driven much. After the car was wrecked, I'm under the impression that it again sat for a year before I picked it up. When I purchased the engine, I did all gaskets minus the head gasket, just to ensure it was good to go. I will try and dig up the pictures of the cylinder head when I pulled the valve cover - it looked brand new. This engine has never let me down and it pulls very hard. I built this car to do hoonigan things and that's what I've done. I won't like to you and tell you it's been babied, because anybody with an S52 car who says that would be lying. I take care of my cars and make sure all maintenance is up to date. It's seen 1 autocross other than the general driving that I do on a daily basis.
The wheels pictured are not included. The car will come with bottlecaps. I will try and think of everything I can think of as time goes on. I'll keep this thread as updated as possible as I know I'm forgetting things. I will also attempt to dig up any receipts I may have. I should have most everything in my email, but not 100% sure.
I really cannot explain how much I love this car. It's been a crazy 3 years since I bought it. It's now turned into a very reliable, very fast and fun daily driver, hoonigan machine. I had it on the dyno a couple weeks ago and it made 231hp/225lbft.
I'm asking $6,000. I'd prefer a local sale, but will ship if the buyer arranges it. I feel as though my price is very fair with all things considered. I don't have to sell it, but as I said, there is another project that I'd love to jump on. I'll work on getting more detailed pictures of the car up as soon as we have a decent day outside.
Thanks
Me vs my brother's LM7 (5.3) colorado. Colorado has cam, tune, T-56, and 3.4x gears.
35 roll
50 roll
This is very painful for me to post, but I believe that it may be time to list my baby for sale. The ONLY reason I'm listing it is because something has popped up that I'd love to buy. I would love nothing more than to keep this, but realistically it just can't happen.
1991 BMW 325i
Engine:
S52B32
M50 Manifold
New Graf Water Pump
New OEM knock sensors
New OEM Cam position sensor
New Thermostat
New Timing Guides
New Timing chain tensioner
140A Alternator
Replaced all gaskets minus HG
OBDII Valve Cover & Ignition Coils
Converted to OBDI
TRM Chip
E34 Wiring harness
Treehouse Racing Harness adapter
New E28 Engine mounts
New E21 Transmission mounts
New Intake boot
New Coolant hoses
Stock Radiator
16” Electric pusher/puller fan
Drivetrain/Brakes:
Converted to Manual
ZF320 (80k)
Dual-mass flywheel
Stock Clutch
AKG DTM Style Quickshifter (Tall black knob & DTM style Knob)
S2.93 (No noise. Mobil1 fluid 2k ago)
Modified stock selector rod
New Clutch master
New Slave cylinder
New Throw-out bearing
New Pivot pin
New shift fork
New retainer clip
E30 M3 driveshaft
New Guibo
New CSB
Stock brake booster
Exhaust:
OBDII Manifolds
New Bosch O2 sensor
High-flow cat
2” piping
Vibrant muffler
Body:
Rebuilt door locks
Removed trunk tar
GE keyless entry system
New central locking actuator
Hella Euro Ellips w/ driving lights
Interior:
E30 M3 seats
Momo Hub
Momo Monte Carlo 345mm Steering wheel
Jaywood Voltmeter
New Shift boot
Stock E30 speakers
JVC Head unit with Aux/CD player
10” Luke Box
10” Infinity 1062w subwoofer
Boss 350W Amp
Suspension:
Bilstein Sports
GC Coilover conversion (450F/650R)
Cosmo Camber Plates
AKG Street (75D?) Offset M3 CABs
Lemforder Control Arms
Lemforder Tie Rods
E36 Steering rack (3.0 turns)
New front wheel bearings
Bad:
-The car has rust. I’m not entirely certain how much, but it’s a fair amount. Bottom of driver’s door, rear valence, battery tray, rear valence, etc
- Will need starter soon - Car will start, but sometimes it takes turning the key 4 or 5 times while you listen to the starter just spin. Very strange though, you will go for 2 weeks without an issue, then all of a sudden it will do it again.
- Clunk in front suspension. I believe the camber plates are to blame
- Oil drip from front timing cover/oil pan gasket. I planed to address that this winter when I finished putting my daily E36 318 back together.
- 2 small cracks in dash
- Usual E30 glovebox problems
I purchased the S52 in April from Metric Mechanic. I discovered later that this engine was pulled from a wrecked E30 that they had rebuilt a couple years before, but hadn't really been driven much. After the car was wrecked, I'm under the impression that it again sat for a year before I picked it up. When I purchased the engine, I did all gaskets minus the head gasket, just to ensure it was good to go. I will try and dig up the pictures of the cylinder head when I pulled the valve cover - it looked brand new. This engine has never let me down and it pulls very hard. I built this car to do hoonigan things and that's what I've done. I won't like to you and tell you it's been babied, because anybody with an S52 car who says that would be lying. I take care of my cars and make sure all maintenance is up to date. It's seen 1 autocross other than the general driving that I do on a daily basis.
The wheels pictured are not included. The car will come with bottlecaps. I will try and think of everything I can think of as time goes on. I'll keep this thread as updated as possible as I know I'm forgetting things. I will also attempt to dig up any receipts I may have. I should have most everything in my email, but not 100% sure.
I really cannot explain how much I love this car. It's been a crazy 3 years since I bought it. It's now turned into a very reliable, very fast and fun daily driver, hoonigan machine. I had it on the dyno a couple weeks ago and it made 231hp/225lbft.
I'm asking $6,000. I'd prefer a local sale, but will ship if the buyer arranges it. I feel as though my price is very fair with all things considered. I don't have to sell it, but as I said, there is another project that I'd love to jump on. I'll work on getting more detailed pictures of the car up as soon as we have a decent day outside.
Thanks
Me vs my brother's LM7 (5.3) colorado. Colorado has cam, tune, T-56, and 3.4x gears.
35 roll
50 roll
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