14 years - 1991 325ix, Stroker/5-Speed (N52 swap?)

[nando]

yeah, I wanted the 21mm version, but ended up with the 23mm instead. the 21mm version came on E46 323i's and is plenty stiff enough in relation to the stock 17mm front bar. I'll probably want to couple it with a 17-19mm rear bar so the ratios don't get out of wack.

pretty much it should bolt right up, but I need to find (or make) a bushing first, and I also need a set of the bushing brackets to test fit with.

[325ix]

Now that, is a sway bar!

[nando]

2012 updated - wiper linkage, blower motor, gauge cluster, etc..

[nando]

well, I have an S52 block, but it has a different purpose. :)

Picked up this:





thanks to somebody who suggested an E36 swaybar might work, I think I've discovered something. the E46 RWD swaybars are 99% dimensionally the same as the ix. you can get them from 21-26mm. I wanted to get a 21mm bar (stock is only 17mm) but this one is 23.

I think I will have to pair it with an E34 swaybar link, we'll see. I can use my adjustable ones for now. the only thing I don't have to bolt them up 100% right now is a bushing. crazy huh?

[Stuffy]

Oooooh, I guess I was misled by a post over on tech...lol.
Can't wait to see how everything turns out.

[nando]

there is no S52, and no, it won't be boosted. :)

[Stuffy]

Such a great job you did with this car. I hope my 4 door iX will be this nice someday. Also will the s52 be boosted? :D

[Pantless Spency]

wow finally had a look through of this, i applaud thee!
amazing car and kudos for never giving up on it even after the front end collision, you da man dude.

[330i ZHP]

great write-up

[nando]

this box just arrived from germany :)

[Mlarsen]

One day my iX will be as nice as yours.

[Nick_S]

That may be the most beautiful M20 I've ever seen. Awesome thread.

[brian52555]

Epic thread, really inspiring post. Now I want an m coupe diff cover.

[nando]

haha, it will be fine. I just wish I'd built a bigger motor in the first place.

[aaron325ix]

heh, learn from my mistakes - build a 3.1 liter, or go home. :p

I wish you hadnt said that. Mine is in in the machine shop right now. I went with 86mm pistons from MM, s52 rods,eta crank for a 2.8l. Just ordered a set of 19lb injectors from maksv. Still trying to decide what to do with the head/cam choice. I wanted to keep it stock maintenance wise and use motrinic, with miller WAR chip and MAF.


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