325e

[kjgraz]

it is still an eta...just with the sport package

true hahah very true still a bit nicer. are their ANY differences in the engine? at first I thought it had different heads or something but as I read more about the es the engine seems to be exactly the same as the e?

[blindwOw]

from what i understand the engines are the same but you should have sport seats, an lsd, es front airdam, 13 button obc. possibly more but thats all i know

[CHIF8008]

the 4 door e30 is really not that different than the two door. everyone bags on them

[Teaguer]

Congrats on the first car.
But I hate to break it to you kid, its NOT an ES.
Sport pack cars were ALL 2-doors.

[long tall eta]

from what i understand the engines are the same but you should have sport seats, an lsd, es front airdam, 13 button obc. possibly more but thats all i know

suspension is a little stiffer too. same differences as the i compared to the is onle you get about a hundred miles more to a tank. ebay chip for 40 bucks and pull the 293 diff and swap in a 325lsd and be happy. if i get behind a buss or truck i can get 45 mpg. as it is now i get 32 at 65 mph.

[blindwOw]

suspension is a little stiffer too. same differences as the i compared to the is onle you get about a hundred miles more to a tank. ebay chip for 40 bucks and pull the 293 diff and swap in a 325lsd and be happy. if i get behind a buss or truck i can get 45 mpg. as it is now i get 32 at 65 mph.

Sorry this is off topic but where does someone get a 3.25 lsd?

[kjgraz]

Congrats on the first car.
But I hate to break it to you kid, its NOT an ES.
Sport pack cars were ALL 2-doors.

Ok, good to know thanks for clearing that up! its an odd car if its not an es its got the sport seats, the sport front end , and the sport spoiler? and the "s" mode on the auto trans....(i want to swap it to a 5speed)

[Teaguer]

Ok, good to know thanks for clearing that up! its an odd car if its not an es its got the sport seats, the sport front end , and the sport spoiler? and the "s" mode on the auto trans....(i want to swap it to a 5speed)

No problem. Sounds like a decent car that some previous owner down the line did some easy upgrades to. Score for you.

Just an FYI, first generation 3-series was all 2-doors, 2nd & 3rd gen aka e30 & e36 had 4-door models but ALL "s" models were 2-doors.

Also the 2-door e30's are still actually a "sedan". Two door sedan but sedan nonetheless. :)

[kjgraz]

Another thought that some of you might be able to clear up. Is it worth it to do anything to the engine or am I just better off swapping it?

Thanks again

[kjgraz]

No problem. Sounds like a decent car that some previous owner down the line did some easy upgrades to. Score for you.

Just an FYI, first generation 3-series was all 2-doors, 2nd & 3rd gen aka e30 & e36 had 4-door models but ALL "s" models were 2-doors.

Also the 2-door e30's are still actually a "sedan". Two door sedan but sedan nonetheless. :)

Thanks for the good info! cheaper insurance as a sedan?

[JasonC]

Well I originally thought it was going to be an e. it didn't seem like it was worth it to do all the engine upgrades. Now I want to keep it hahah. Only issue I see now is the 4doors haha :/

I've let may cars sit cause of this.

[ForcedFirebird]

I think that's a pretty solid buy. Understand that the Sedans are not as valuable as the coupes, and the "e" models are not as desirable as the "i" or "is" models. If the body is clean, and the A/C works, then that's a pretty good buy.

As far as being "tuneable,' I don't think I agree with that. You can get a chip that will add some HP and torque, but the redline is still really low, and it still won't be that quick. What you can do is to purchase a lot of parts from an "i" model to bolt onto your block, including the "i" model head (complete with cam and double valve springs), intake manifold, throttle body, AFM, various vaccuum tubes, injectors, ECU, wiring harness, etc.

Unfortunately, that will give you a pretty low-compression head. It will be an improvement over what you have, but still won't be very good. What it WILL be good for is forced induction. The low-compression setup that you would get is good for adding a turbo system. But man, that is a lot of money and effort!

I have a`88, which has the SETA (super-ETA) engine. It's much closer to an "i" model than the `87 and prior engine. The redline is also higher than the pre-`88s. Might be worth it to look for a later model...

In short, you'll have a nice little car, but not one that is terribly easy to get much more out of. Good luck!

I love how everyone mentions the "low compression" when it's .4:1 less than an i lol (mine is currently 8.43:1 the i has 8.8, right?)

I made 1whp/5wtq more then my friend's b25, both have similar mileage and that was with the eta single exhaust, currently have a single 2.5" and made a new chip for it since the 2.7i needs more spark and fuel in a few areas.

I gained almost 50whp with the swap, very pleased and will roast most b25's even with my 2.93.

[Pantless Spency]

ETA's aren't that bad. i have one and i think its enough power to have fun with, plus you get better mileage. with a tune up and a few bolt on upgrades an ETA can be plenty of fun. congrats on your car.

[scrambles30]

I fucking LOVE my 4 doors idk why anyone not lol