Hey folks, new to the forum and I just purchased my first Bimmer. It is a 87 325es with 113k miles. I think it is in really good condition but has it's bumps and bruises as expected. I thought I would just drive it the way it is but, I can't drive anything slow except my Tacoma.
So, I lurked here and a few other places and set out on my search. Facebook Marketplace is good place to buy stuff from people that either don't know what they have or, are in need of $$. Through this avenue, I bought some new HR sport springs for $200 shipped. I found and m52 stroker with s52 cams, s50 intake, wiring harness, 5sp transmission, short throw shifter and all engine accessories for $700. I purchased some new(not FB) Alpina 16x7 replicas to put on the car for ~$900.
Mechanically, I will try to bring everything back up to new oem or better. Brakes, bushings, suspension, tires, clutch, motor, etc. before I get it on the road.
Ultimately, I want to have an Alpina B6 restomod that I can daily and take to the track.
I have always been a fan of euro cars and my background is solely in the Scandinavian builds. I have owned 7 Volvos of the p80 variety. V70R and T5s were my fix then.....they are fun but, I do not want another turbo car.
So far, I have about $4k invested in this new project. I will lean on this place for advice as my build progresses.
Couple of concerns right now. I noticed that I am gonna have a tight fit since I want to run AC on this car.
I am looking for a radiator. I thought I saw that an offset mounting radiator somewhere but can't seem to find it. ANybody know of this? Does it do what I think it will do?
Also, a DME. What is this? Where do I get my hands on one?
Enough of that, here are some pics(no porn)
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So, I lurked here and a few other places and set out on my search. Facebook Marketplace is good place to buy stuff from people that either don't know what they have or, are in need of $$. Through this avenue, I bought some new HR sport springs for $200 shipped. I found and m52 stroker with s52 cams, s50 intake, wiring harness, 5sp transmission, short throw shifter and all engine accessories for $700. I purchased some new(not FB) Alpina 16x7 replicas to put on the car for ~$900.
Mechanically, I will try to bring everything back up to new oem or better. Brakes, bushings, suspension, tires, clutch, motor, etc. before I get it on the road.
Ultimately, I want to have an Alpina B6 restomod that I can daily and take to the track.
I have always been a fan of euro cars and my background is solely in the Scandinavian builds. I have owned 7 Volvos of the p80 variety. V70R and T5s were my fix then.....they are fun but, I do not want another turbo car.
So far, I have about $4k invested in this new project. I will lean on this place for advice as my build progresses.
Couple of concerns right now. I noticed that I am gonna have a tight fit since I want to run AC on this car.
I am looking for a radiator. I thought I saw that an offset mounting radiator somewhere but can't seem to find it. ANybody know of this? Does it do what I think it will do?
Also, a DME. What is this? Where do I get my hands on one?
Enough of that, here are some pics(no porn)
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