Results 1 to 24 of 24

Thread: >> Build Threads Database <<

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Los Angeles
    Posts
    2,541
    My Cars
    1982 320i

    >> Build Threads Database <<

    This will hopefully serve as a storage location for build threads by various bimmerforums members. I'll update it as best I can so feel free to stick replies in with threads that I may have missed. I'm trying to keep this as clean as possible so if you could only post build threads that have been completed or are significantly developed that'd be nice. There are so many one page "My new build" threads that end with "I'm selling my e21" that I'd rather not include a build thread unless it's shown development. My apologies if that is offensive or unkind. Also these are in alphabetical order so don't feel offended if you are down the list, it's just because of your user name.
    (T) = Turbo Build
    (S) = Stroker Build
    (Mxx, Sxx) = Motor Designation Build (assume M10 if not noted)
    (MS) = Megasquirt Build
    (VEMS) = VEMS Build
    (RC) = Roll Cage Build
    (BW) = Extensive Body Work
    (IW) = Extensive Interior Work
    (EW) = Extensive Engine / CIS work


    bmac320i's Build
    -What I thought was going to be my parts car (BW)

    BoomerDJ's Builds
    -Project Turbine Powa (T) (MS)
    -Turbo Updates (T) (MS)
    -Time for my own project thread (BW)

    charbel's Builds
    -e21 bmw with 745i turbo build thread (BW) (M30)

    fullswing's Builds
    -Rusty's Engine going into Blue (EW)

    garretvs's Build
    -e30 LS1 Buildup! (LS1)(e30)(EW)

    H_Krix's Build - 2002faq.com
    The Road to Phoenix (2002)(MS)(BW)(EW)

    HenryHide1886's Build
    -Daily Driver Efficency Build

    hakhawk's Build
    -hakhawks quad bike carb'd 320i (was "buy a new car month") (BW) (IW)

    Jester323's Build
    -Formal introduction, Pt1 (BW) (IW)

    jjgbmw323's Build
    -3000th post..must finish the 323i (S) (M20)

    joel323's Build
    -Rust Repair E21 (BW)

    jrcook320's Builds
    -Legion Webpage (T) (BW)
    -Alpina Bar
    -Homemade Double Mount Dif Cover
    -Dual Exhaust Build
    -CIS "Turbo Project Update" (T) (EW)
    -Turbo Build 1 (T) (EW)
    -Turbo Build 2 (T) (EW)
    -Turbo Build 3 (T) (EW)
    -Fuel System Upgrades 1 (EW)
    -Fuel System Upgrades 2 (EW)

    kdanielson's Build

    -Website (BW) (MS) (S50)

    kpolito99's Build (2002)
    -Turbo M10 Rebuild Progress (EW) (2002 but very good M10 pictures)

    Madhatter's Build
    -John Player Special Build Starts Here (M20) (S)

    maniac10's Build
    -MSII Turbo Done (T)(MS)

    nikch86's Build
    -s14 into e21 swap guide (S14)(EW)
    -E21 M3 Comes to Live (S14) (EW)

    NoScoE30's Build (The mess over at e30Tech)
    -NoScoE30's OFFICIAL M10 Turbo Build/dyno thread Now with DBW (T)

    OLD MAN's Builds
    -320i M20 Race Car Build (M20) (RC)
    -320/6 with 390cfm Holley Race Carb (M20)

    rubberpenguin's Build
    -83 320is hennarot build thread (lots of pics) (BW)

    shauer's Builds
    -My 2.2L Stroker Build (S)
    -Experiment with curved air horns on ITBs
    -COP Project (MS)
    -Modified Rear End
    -Website

    sonomaGTLM2's Build
    -Spring Swap (M42)

    Steinkek's Build
    -Steinkek's Build and ?s Thread (BW)

    TheNeek's Build
    -Presto Euro (BW) (IW)

    vtgti's Builds
    -'82 320i EFI swap (MS) (VEMS)
    -Driveline Freshen Up
    -Intake Manifold
    -Cut and raised Subframe
    -Willwood Pedal and Master Cylinder install
    -Roll Cage Work (RC)

    sonomaGTLN2's Build
    -M42 Turbo Build (T)(M42)

    EditLog:
    1-18-10 Added more turbo build links for jrcook320i
    1-19-10 Added hakhawk's build
    1-19-10 Added sonomaGTLM2's build
    1-20-10 Added fullswing's build and added (EW) Engine Work and CIS tag
    1-25-10 Added kpolito99's build
    1-26-10 Added garretvs's build, joel323's build and nikch86's build
    4-7-10 Added maniac10's build
    5-25-10 Added H_Krix's build
    12-14-12 Added sonomaGTLN2's Build
    Last edited by milotrain; 12-14-2012 at 04:08 PM.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Location
    sunny QLD, australia
    Posts
    1,218
    My Cars
    e21 320i, wide s50 e36
    mine worthy? i dont update it often enough, but its got some progress in there, and im not selling it any time soon(ie. ever hopefully)

    http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1158146

    and if a mod sees this, can they change the title to

    hakhawks quad bike carb'd 320i


  3. #3
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Los Angeles
    Posts
    2,541
    My Cars
    1982 320i
    Absolutely, can't wait to see the bike carbs. I don't want to be in the business of deeming "worth". I'm leaving that up to the people who want their build threads added (you want it up, I'll add it), I just put the disclaimer above so that people can make their own judgment calls.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Aug 2006
    Location
    Michigan, USA
    Posts
    1,844
    My Cars
    E21, 04 STI, LS6 Sonoma
    http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...Spring+Swap%3A.

    Here is my M42 swap and suspension rebuild thread if you think it has enough info...

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Los Angeles
    Posts
    2,541
    My Cars
    1982 320i
    Just to clarify I'm not going to judge weather I think it has enough info or not. Anyone can post a build in the replies and I'll add it. Just be thoughtful of the disclaimer in the original post and don't post something unless you think it's developed, but it is totally up to the builder.

    As a personal, subjective, and entirely useless opinion I absolutely think your thread has enough info. It has photos of sub frame modifications in a manner that facilitates replication, and photos of the fitment of the M42 in the engine compartment. And there is PBR in a snow drift. If there were three requirements those would be them. But there are no requirements

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Aug 2006
    Location
    Michigan, USA
    Posts
    1,844
    My Cars
    E21, 04 STI, LS6 Sonoma
    Haha I knew the PBR would tip the scale.

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Oct 2004
    Location
    North Idaho, sometimes
    Posts
    2,141
    My Cars
    No BMW's currently
    Bump back to the front...

    BTW, PG&E fried my last computer with the web page and management programs on it so I haven't been able to update my site lately. I have the computer repaired now but need to get it up and running with my new ISP. Extensive updates coming soon.

    ken

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Location
    San Francisco
    Posts
    438
    My Cars
    BMW e21 320i

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Aug 2006
    Location
    Seattle, WA
    Posts
    1,456
    My Cars
    357is (e30 w/LS1)



    E30-LS1 Swap Guide and Kits, email us at e30ls1@gmail.com !!! or check our website e30ls1.wordpress.com

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Oct 2004
    Location
    Ohio
    Posts
    6,763
    My Cars
    E21 320i, e39 540i/6
    Quote Originally Posted by garretvs View Post
    This is in the e21 section.

    '81 320i turbo | t25, 931 CIS, 240hp, 13.92@100mph | 2.2L m10 Turbo Build | My E21 Videos |

  11. #11
    Join Date
    Sep 2007
    Location
    Seattle
    Posts
    717
    My Cars
    84 635csi, 72 3.0csi
    How about joel323's body work/rust repair thread? I think it shows the repair/replacement of a rear shock tower, floor boards, and a frame rail.

    http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...highlight=rust
    --Paul
    '92 525it
    '89 535i
    '83 633csi
    '79 320i -- R.I.P.


    https://sites.google.com/site/straightsixbimmers/

  12. #12
    Join Date
    Aug 2006
    Location
    Seattle, WA
    Posts
    1,456
    My Cars
    357is (e30 w/LS1)
    Quote Originally Posted by jrcook320 View Post
    This is in the e21 section.
    Obviously. However, any engine swap (other than a simple one like an M50 into an M20 powered car) will need many of the things we did: systems integration, mechanical stuff, packaging, etc. We do it as a service to those who want to be in the know.



    E30-LS1 Swap Guide and Kits, email us at e30ls1@gmail.com !!! or check our website e30ls1.wordpress.com

  13. #13
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Location
    Elk Grove Ca
    Posts
    1,339
    My Cars
    77 320i 82 320is 93 f150
    Quote Originally Posted by garretvs View Post
    Obviously. However, any engine swap (other than a simple one like an M50 into an M20 powered car) will need many of the things we did: systems integration, mechanical stuff, packaging, etc. We do it as a service to those who want to be in the know.
    We have a guy that has a e21 that did this to his z3. And then theres Ken who has rebuilt or modifyed every thing from a sump pump to a cost gard cutter, and JRcook that knows k-jet like the back of his hand and put toghter the best FAQ on this forum.Thanks but I think we got it

  14. #14
    Join Date
    Oct 2004
    Location
    Ohio
    Posts
    6,763
    My Cars
    E21 320i, e39 540i/6
    Quote Originally Posted by garretvs View Post
    Obviously. However, any engine swap (other than a simple one like an M50 into an M20 powered car) will need many of the things we did: systems integration, mechanical stuff, packaging, etc. We do it as a service to those who want to be in the know.
    That is true. It is a very cool swap, indeed, and there is good info there. I appreciate you wanting to contribute. However, the purpose of this specific thread was to have a thread listing all the build threads written by E21 forum members. I can add your link to the list of engine swap threads in our FAQ thread as it could be helpful to any crazy soul who decides to embark on an e21 LS1 swap. It will be more fitting there. Thanks for the input.

    '81 320i turbo | t25, 931 CIS, 240hp, 13.92@100mph | 2.2L m10 Turbo Build | My E21 Videos |

  15. #15
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    Michigan
    Posts
    4,345
    My Cars
    Sexy E21
    i will make a new thread with all the pics from when i started till now. each seprate of each of my cars. just give me couple of days to mount the new stuff i got for my cars.

    thanks .. awsome work you guys..

    i will make sure add this thread to my website when i update that next.

  16. #16
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Los Angeles
    Posts
    2,541
    My Cars
    1982 320i
    Bump for two recently added interesting builds.

  17. #17
    Join Date
    Mar 2003
    Location
    Orange County, So CA
    Posts
    5,378
    My Cars
    Turbo E21,12 WRX,03 S2K
    Ill be doing a build soon enough.

    BTW, this needs to be stickied, I didnt even know this was created.

    E21 LEGION


    Crypto success: http://brief.watchersfrontline.com/SHV

  18. #18
    Join Date
    Nov 2005
    Location
    Brisbane, Australia
    Posts
    958
    My Cars
    Turbo 3.8L e21 BMW
    i dont think ive done a build thread on here, doesnt really count though since i no longer have the BMW heart

    ......... 3.8L V6 + T04Z + 15psi + e85 = 500rwhp - 10sec 1/4 mile - Hopefully .........

  19. #19
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Los Angeles
    Posts
    2,541
    My Cars
    1982 320i
    Sure it count's but I can't seem to find your build thread. Post it in the comments if you want me to include it.

  20. #20
    Join Date
    Mar 2004
    Location
    Brisbane, QLD, Australia
    Posts
    483
    My Cars
    81 SR20DET E21
    No bmw heart for me neither, mine wasnt much of a build thread either.

  21. #21
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Los Angeles
    Posts
    2,541
    My Cars
    1982 320i
    Dug up from the grave bump. Any new builds I should add?

  22. #22
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    Arizona
    Posts
    1,279
    My Cars
    82 320 I
    Add mine if you feel its worthy.

    http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1667149

    if you do could you change the name to just Vance's Addictions?

  23. #23
    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Location
    Tempe, AZ, USA
    Posts
    447
    My Cars
    72' 3.0 CS 82' 320iS
    Nice work, Milotrain; thanks for compiling all this great content!
    I hope to add my build thread down the line; I need to post the balance of my pics, add the write-ups and get a little further on the restoration. I feel like I spent the whole summer working on my restore and now I'm back to square one with the donor. Chalk it up to more practice, I guess... I just want to drive my car soooooo bad!

  24. #24
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    St. Pete, FL
    Posts
    291
    My Cars
    83 320i,02 325i, 04 x3
    what about mine. havent done many updates because of work and waiting on parts
    http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1585250

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •