Build Thread: 325iC Turbo - Total Restoration

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[E34DIYer]

Had our stock throttle body polished at Best Metals in Lilburn, GA. Total shipped price: $125

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[ThatOneEuroE30]

I thought about that too! Does he offer his kit with a bottom mount manifold?

I'm sure you guys would be able to work something out. Message him probably just substitute the manifold out for your own.

[E34DIYer]

I thought about that too! Does he offer his kit with a bottom mount manifold?

[ThatOneEuroE30]

I thought about piecing together a turbo kit, but TCD's pricing for everything included isn't bad. Also, my project co-owner would rather spend a little more going with a bolt-on, tried-and-true solution than doing a lot of trial and error with plumbing. Our goal with this car is to spare (few) expenses and have it done with the best fit-and-finish possible.

I put together my own turbo setup on my E34 M30 turbo car, which was fun. But I'm looking forward to trying a bolt on solution this time around!

Get a kamotors kit. Best 2500 you'll spend.

[E34DIYer]

I thought about piecing together a turbo kit, but TCD's pricing for everything included isn't bad. Also, my project co-owner would rather spend a little more going with a bolt-on, tried-and-true solution than doing a lot of trial and error with plumbing. Our goal with this car is to spare (few) expenses and have it done with the best fit-and-finish possible.

I put together my own turbo setup on my E34 M30 turbo car, which was fun. But I'm looking forward to trying a bolt on solution this time around!

[ThatOneEuroE30]

Install it after the tranny is in the car. Why not piece together a turbo kit. Way cheaper. The most expensive part of piecing together a m20 turbo kit would be the manifold which would be around 1200 for a made in the USA by hand manifold. Could of gotten a almost mint harness for 120 btw. To each his own.

[E34DIYer]

May be shifting to a money-saving phase for a couple of months. We're looking to purchase clutch, exhaust, and turbo kit from TCD.

[E34DIYer]

Is it better to install the shifter linkage with the transmission mounted under the car, or outside the car? I'm concerned about dragging the shifter lever under the car while maneuvering engine + trans into place.

[E34DIYer]

Because we've apparently decided to pretend that this is a kit car, and we're buying almost everything new that we can. We'd also like the peace of mind of knowing that we have a fresh, uncorroded harness.

[CorvallisBMW]

Why do you need a new harness?

[E34DIYer]

That would be roughly $530 with taxes and shipping.

[ThatOneEuroE30]

Ordered a new engine wiring harness from ECS Tuning. We'll see if they actually manage to locate one...

UPDATE: ECS Tuning cancelled my order, as it was NLA in the U.S. However.... BMW of South Atlanta was able to confirm SEVEN (7) harnesses still available in Germany, so I should have one in 2-3 weeks.

Just curious how much is a new harness from bmw

[E34DIYer]

That's what I was wondering... is it as simple as direct-wiring each spark output to the corresponding pin on EDIS?

[SkiFree]

Looks good so far, you should find the same Bosch drivers should power the EDIS. Keith can confirm though. (this is Andrew from IE)