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    E21's: Tell me more.

    I've been doing research on e21's, as one recently popped up in my area that would be a great project car. However, I want to know what r3v thinks of them, what to look for, etc. I know the m10 needs to be swapped out, I was planning on an m30 or something similar come next year. But yeah, any opinions are appreciated. Thanks!



    #2
    M30 will fit.
    1974.5 Jensen Healey : 2003 330i/5

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      #3
      Nah, mostly clarinet.

      Well, I've got an m42 and I wanted to boost that, and do something different with the e21. Unless an m10 is way easy to turbo, of course.


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        #4
        M10's are made for boost!

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          #5
          E21. All the weight of the E30. All the power and technology of a 2002 with none of the fun. Plus its ugly.

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            #6
            Good to know!
            Well, Slammin', now that I see your e24 is up for sale...


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              #7
              heard the CIS fuel injection sucks compared to weber and EFI

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                #8
                Originally posted by Rook12V View Post
                E21. All the weight of the E30. All the power and technology of a 2002 with none of the fun. Plus its ugly.
                ^ Hog Wash!

                E21s are super sexy if done right. I would just put a M20 in it and turbo it.

                Let me ask you a question, is this ugly?

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                325iX Rear Subframe Bushings and MUCH more w/pics!

                325iX Steering Rack Replacement, Suspension, & Oil Pan job w/pics!


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                  #9
                  Yes, needs single headlights :p
                  1985 M10b18. 70maybewhpoffury. Over engineered S50b30 murica BBQ swap in progress.

                  Originally posted by DEV0 E30
                  You'd chugg this butt. I know you would. Ain't gotta' lie to kick it brostantinople.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Rook12V View Post
                    E21. All the weight of the E30. All the power and technology of a 2002 with none of the fun. Plus its ugly.
                    I pretty much agree with everything above except the part about being ugly. E30's. Have unlimited aftermarket support. E21's certainly do not. In fact, the aftermarket "market" for that model is abysmal by comparison.

                    If you want an almost completely stock vehicle, this shouldn't be a problem for you. If you want to mod, choose a different car
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                      #11
                      my 82' stock 323i was an amazing car. I prefer them over the regular e21s because of the dual exhaust. Nothing beats the tail of that car, looks wise.

                      But, whatever. Some people hate the way E30s look... go figure... :::shrugs:::
                      My 325iX DIY Threads:

                      Front Wheel Bearing Replacement

                      325iX Rear Subframe Bushings and MUCH more w/pics!

                      325iX Steering Rack Replacement, Suspension, & Oil Pan job w/pics!


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                        #12
                        What do you want out of the car?

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                          #13
                          Hey, 2002's had a better system for managing the front struts. For the E21, they messed it up!

                          If you like the looks, you can do something with them. They WILL become rare, because,
                          like many 70's cars, they had plenty of flaws...

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                          now, sometimes I just mess with people. It's more entertaining that way. george graves

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                            #14
                            m60 turbo.

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                              #15
                              M30 with front mount distributor will not fit in a E21, id say supercharged M20 is the perfect match..

                              Heres one done right, 1000hp turboed s54

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