07-17-2014, 08:46 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Name: Kyle
Location: Cincinnati
Car: 1986 325
Posts: 22
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Build-e30 purchased now time for a 302
Just signed up here, I bought an e30 as a project car and wanted to share my experience with this build. Posting some pictures throughout.  will upload pictures soon!
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07-18-2014, 01:31 AM
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LSpower
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Name: Brian
Location: Cincinnati
Car: 97 M3 V8, E30, E21
Posts: 745
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Good to see ya on here!
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07-18-2014, 07:59 AM
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The YELO NEK
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Name: NO!
Location: Columbus OH
Car: K2|Z34|C6Z06|SigmaV
Posts: 2,556
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So, are you going to put a Ford 302 in an E30?
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07-18-2014, 11:17 AM
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ENGINEER
Join Date: Apr 2013
Name: c_ozanich
Location: Warren OH
Car: BMW 135i Mpack
Posts: 118
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Quote:
Originally Posted by POS VETT
So, are you going to put a Ford 302 in an E30?
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yea that's actually a pretty common swap--they sell motor mount kits for it
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07-18-2014, 01:29 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Name: Nunya
Location: Toledo OH
Car: e34, e36, e46, e90
Posts: 1,801
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I approve of this thread. In for pics!
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07-18-2014, 02:11 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Name: Kyle
Location: Cincinnati
Car: 1986 325
Posts: 22
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thanks I appreciate the replies I'm new to this so I'm trying to get some pictures up now!
The e30
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Cleaned and painted the bay still have to clear it!
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LSD rearend
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Found the 302 in a 97 explorer! gt40p heads and intakes.... took 4 hrs to pull with the help of a friend.
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pulled out
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Painted block but I still need to take off the accessory brackets and clean them. I had the upper and lower intakes sent out to be hot tanked waiting for them to come back...
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Just a good picture with the 302 sitting next to it waiting to be ready. lol
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Originally Posted by POS VETT
So, are you going to put a Ford 302 in an E30?
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Yes not sure how long it will take but I have a lot of what I need already, just have to get to work... 
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HellrotE36
Good to see ya on here!
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Thanks Brian!
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07-18-2014, 05:19 PM
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COME AT ME BRO!
Join Date: Mar 2013
Name: Andrew
Location: Cincinnati
Car: 2002 325i Silver
Posts: 252
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Im helping him, so ill keep on him about the pictures. There will be an update today, lots of parts came in.
Last edited by DainBramaged; 07-18-2014 at 08:20 PM.
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07-18-2014, 08:40 PM
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COME AT ME BRO!
Join Date: Mar 2013
Name: Andrew
Location: Cincinnati
Car: 2002 325i Silver
Posts: 252
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New Photos!
Ok so we worked a little on it today, also parts came in.
Edelbrock Hardened Pushrods
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Motor Mounts and Transmission Mounts
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Front Sump Pickup
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Had to bend the front sump a little to clear the new Oilpan, but it fits now.
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New Oil pan installed
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New Felpro oil pan gasket
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Photo Dump
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07-31-2014, 04:34 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Name: Kyle
Location: Cincinnati
Car: 1986 325
Posts: 22
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I am looking for an e30 wiring harness, any leads would help, or places I can buy one online?
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07-31-2014, 06:04 PM
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LSpower
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Name: Brian
Location: Cincinnati
Car: 97 M3 V8, E30, E21
Posts: 745
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How much of one do you need? Just for the firewall connector?
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07-31-2014, 06:31 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Name: Kyle
Location: Cincinnati
Car: 1986 325
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HellrotE36
How much of one do you need? Just for the firewall connector?
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Well know that I am looking more into it I mainly need the c101 connector which I need to look but I think I have? I'm thinking there might be other pieces I need from it but I won't know until I'm there.
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07-31-2014, 06:34 PM
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LSpower
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Name: Brian
Location: Cincinnati
Car: 97 M3 V8, E30, E21
Posts: 745
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I have extra c101 connectors for the engine side
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07-31-2014, 06:42 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Name: Kyle
Location: Cincinnati
Car: 1986 325
Posts: 22
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HellrotE36
I have extra c101 connectors for the engine side
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Awesome I might need one! Also I forgot to get that patch panel from you when I was out there I'll get ahold of you soon and stop out...
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07-31-2014, 06:43 PM
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LSpower
OB Supporter
Join Date: Jun 2010
Name: Brian
Location: Cincinnati
Car: 97 M3 V8, E30, E21
Posts: 745
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Cool cool
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07-31-2014, 06:44 PM
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LSpower
OB Supporter
Join Date: Jun 2010
Name: Brian
Location: Cincinnati
Car: 97 M3 V8, E30, E21
Posts: 745
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Sounds good
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07-31-2014, 07:07 PM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Name: Chris
Location: Garfield Heights, Ohio
Car: 1987 BMW 325is
Posts: 87
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There is an e30 in Cleveland west pull a part with engine and all
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07-31-2014, 07:27 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Name: Kyle
Location: Cincinnati
Car: 1986 325
Posts: 22
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wakeboardr42393
There is an e30 in Cleveland west pull a part with engine and all
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Thanks for the info Chris!
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08-02-2014, 12:46 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Name: Kyle
Location: Cincinnati
Car: 1986 325
Posts: 22
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Opinions! After the engine is in this car I am going to work on the appearance. Don't get me wrong I am a big fan of a factory paint car and I was going to have it redone in the arktisblau metallic but after having it for a little bit know I'm not sure if I like the stock color it's a little dull. I am thinking about changing the color to something a little nicer looking. Possibly other factory bmw colors...What are your opinions on this? Thanks
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08-02-2014, 12:53 AM
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CAPT SLW
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Name: Rudy
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Car: 2001 BMW 330i
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08-02-2014, 01:08 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Name: Kyle
Location: Cincinnati
Car: 1986 325
Posts: 22
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rudy
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Thanks for the info!
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