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Forum: US and North America 11-14-2007, 09:46 PM
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Posted By BurningRiver
Yep.

Yep.
Forum: US and North America 11-13-2007, 12:25 AM
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Posted By BurningRiver
A guy from Columbus, Ohio who has several diesel...

A guy from Columbus, Ohio who has several diesel vehicles already. Never knew about the 318ti model nor the fact that BMW makes diesels. Go figure. His wife is ecstatic about the whole package:...
Forum: US and North America 11-12-2007, 10:33 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,033
Posted By BurningRiver
Car has been sold gang. Thanks for the...

Car has been sold gang. Thanks for the encouraging words along the way.
Forum: US and North America 11-02-2007, 08:12 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,033
Posted By BurningRiver
Car still available. Lots of potential buyers...

Car still available. Lots of potential buyers asking, no hard rubles yet.
Forum: US and North America 10-31-2007, 05:56 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,033
Posted By BurningRiver
Thanks. The cluster is stock Euro item.

Thanks. The cluster is stock Euro item.
Forum: US and North America 10-31-2007, 03:13 AM
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Views: 22,033
Posted By BurningRiver
I'm a big Lotus fan. Had an Elan Plus 2 some...

I'm a big Lotus fan. Had an Elan Plus 2 some years ago. Sweet car. One of their big values is light weight. Love to see more of that in modern cars. Cost is a big hurdle as carbon fiber and...
Forum: US and North America 10-24-2007, 08:49 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,033
Posted By BurningRiver
Yeah, I like knowing this stuff too. The running...

Yeah, I like knowing this stuff too. The running gear (i.e. engine, gearbox and diff) were purchased as a unit, hence the correct gearing (2.64 diff).
Forum: US and North America 10-24-2007, 05:40 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,033
Posted By BurningRiver
[QUOTE=cooljess76;138859]Here ya go Ray, nice...

[QUOTE=cooljess76;138859]Here ya go Ray, nice pics BTW!
I didn't resize them, this is how I received them.

Many thanks, man. The engine fits like a glove. No big surprise since this was a...
Forum: US and North America 10-24-2007, 04:13 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,033
Posted By BurningRiver
You got 'em now. Thanks for the assist!

You got 'em now. Thanks for the assist!
Forum: US and North America 10-24-2007, 02:55 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,033
Posted By BurningRiver
The intercooler mounts in front of the main...

The intercooler mounts in front of the main radiator, just below it. Don't have any manuals for the engine. I do have the owners manual for the vehicle. Koala Motorsport, who did the conversion may...
Forum: US and North America 10-24-2007, 12:28 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,033
Posted By BurningRiver
Posting pics

If anyone has ability to post pics (can't seem to figure it out myself), I have several pictures that have been requested of the engine bay. Thanks in advance for assistance.
Forum: US and North America 10-23-2007, 02:23 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,033
Posted By BurningRiver
Man, are you asking the wrong guy! I'm still...

Man, are you asking the wrong guy! I'm still struggling with posting still photos;) I can tell you at idle you'll know it's a diesel from the distinctive clatter when it's cold, but as soon as...
Forum: US and North America 10-23-2007, 12:20 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,033
Posted By BurningRiver
Drat. Couldn't figure out how to post them, so I...

Drat. Couldn't figure out how to post them, so I sent them to Jess hoping he'd be willing to help out and get them posted like the last set. I'm computer challenged.
Forum: US and North America 10-23-2007, 12:09 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,033
Posted By BurningRiver
Finally bit the bullet and bought another cable. ...

Finally bit the bullet and bought another cable. Pics have been taken and will be uploaded later tonight.
Forum: US and North America 10-18-2007, 03:31 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,033
Posted By BurningRiver
No worries. Took some engine pics today. As soon...

No worries. Took some engine pics today. As soon as I find my trusty USB cable to email them, I will.
Forum: US and North America 10-17-2007, 03:43 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,033
Posted By BurningRiver
Thanks, man. I did have a passing fancy to...

Thanks, man. I did have a passing fancy to document the process, but it went in fits and starts over several months so it got tough to do. The shop who did the work took some pics, but I keep...
Forum: US and North America 10-16-2007, 08:06 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,033
Posted By BurningRiver
I appreciate the questions. They were the same...

I appreciate the questions. They were the same questions I had going into the project originally. The engine code is M51. It came in two flavors: a turbo only 2.5L six cylinder diesel in the 325td...
Forum: US and North America 10-16-2007, 05:49 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,033
Posted By BurningRiver
First, get lots of $$. Engine, gearbox, diff and...

First, get lots of $$. Engine, gearbox, diff and instrument console cost me $5K delivered with customs, etc. all in. It helps to be a bit crazed too.
Forum: US and North America 10-16-2007, 05:18 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,033
Posted By BurningRiver
Thanks. Really the hardest part was the wiring...

Thanks. Really the hardest part was the wiring (not done by me!). I'll snap a shot or two of the engine tonight and get them up ASAP. Engine is from England and slipped right in neat as you please....
Forum: US and North America 10-16-2007, 04:20 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,033
Posted By BurningRiver
Thanks, man. I've been in the same position...

Thanks, man. I've been in the same position myself too many times to count!
Forum: US and North America 10-16-2007, 03:59 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,033
Posted By BurningRiver
Big oversight on my part. I'll snap one tonight....

Big oversight on my part. I'll snap one tonight. It fits perfectly since the 325tds (Europe only) came stock with the diesel engine from the factory.
Forum: US and North America 10-16-2007, 03:21 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,033
Posted By BurningRiver
Actually, it's easy here in Ohio. Our emissions...

Actually, it's easy here in Ohio. Our emissions testing and registration just requires an opacity (smoke) test to be passed and it's registered by it's VIN.

Ray
Forum: US and North America 10-16-2007, 04:15 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,033
Posted By BurningRiver
Yup. I was pleasantly surprised at extra twisting...

Yup. I was pleasantly surprised at extra twisting power that magically appeared at the end of one's right foot! All it takes is a lot of time, trouble and cubic dollars;)
Forum: US and North America 10-16-2007, 03:54 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,033
Posted By BurningRiver
Unique High Performance Diesel 318ti for Sale

Offered for sale is a truly unique BMW performance car VIN No. WBACG5326SAM50832. Car is a modified 1995 318ti. Most cars compromise performance in the pursuit of fuel economy or ignore fuel economy...
Forum: US and North America 03-01-2007, 05:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,309
Posted By BurningRiver
Yeah, I had a 1996 VW Passat TDI and my ex-wife...

Yeah, I had a 1996 VW Passat TDI and my ex-wife has a 2001 VW Golf TDI. Nice powerplant.

The 2.5L diesel going into this project car has a stock rating of 143 hp and 192 lb./ft. of torque. I'm...
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