My 325is has been resurrected

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  • dudem3
    Member
    • Dec 2014
    • 42

    #1

    My 325is has been resurrected

    It took me a month of weekends but my 87 325is that I bought in non running condition that turned out to have a blown motor is now up and running as a 327is. I used the bottom end from a 88 super eta with the top end and all other parts from a 325i and also did an auto to manual conversion and she is now running good. I took her up and down the street 8 or 10 times today and it feels good. Now just need to get to the DMV to get some tags and go for a proper drive. I also took the time to clean and paint most parts and replace all gaskets, seals, sensors, hoses, belts, starter, alternator, clutch, etc. while I had it out. Now I just need to fix all the other little things wrong with the car, mostly on the interior.

    Here is what I started with:







    And here is what I have now:









  • Poorboyz
    R3VLimited
    • May 2012
    • 2117

    #2
    Nice!!
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    • e30onBBSs
      E30 Fanatic
      • Dec 2014
      • 1347

      #3
      beautiful red!! Knowing it's all shiny and new must feel sooo good!
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      Umass Amherst
      05 wrx sti

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      • redlightpete
        Wrencher
        • Mar 2012
        • 260

        #4
        What was that piston failure mode? Mega turbo meltdown?

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        • bmwstudent
          E30 Fanatic
          • Sep 2011
          • 1364

          #5
          Your off to a great start, keep it up!
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          • CorvallisBMW
            Long Schlong Longhammer
            • Feb 2005
            • 13039

            #6
            Very nice! I love this motor combo, nice power bump with perfect reliability.

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