1982 BMW 320is 325i-1 OWNER CAR FOR 35 YEARS. I bought this e21
320i from the original owner on the EXACT day he purchased it 35
years before. This started off as a completely stock HENNA RED 1982
320is. However, its M10 engine (original) was
near-death....And....So began the project. Those of you who have
modified cars will understand this: It's been referred to as
"project-creep" ie: "I'm just going to upgrade the exhaust." Which
then leads to, "Well I have to upgrade the intake" which then leads
to "It really needs a new set of wheels...." Etc, etc, etc...You
ONLY say you are going to do one thing and before you know it, you
are doing everything. That's EXACTLY what happened when I purchased
this car. Originally I thought to just rebuild the m10
engine...But...Wouldn't it be really nice if it had a six cylinder
like the European e21 323's? However, I wasn't going to go with
that engine....Soooo, I decided to do a six cylinder swap and found
a 90k mile 1989 325i and out came the engine and in it went-no, of
course it wasn't that easy. Sourced the appropriate motor mounts so
that the existing subframe could be utilized. Bosch 1.3 Motoronic
(adaptable) management with a custom intake (MAF for the m20-name
escapes me at this time, but I wasn't going to do this swap and use
an AFM). Battery was relocated to the trunk using a package
designed for this e21 swap by TOP END (Digression: They do not
exist anymore but back in the day they made all the good stuff for
2002's & 320's). The battery tray is smartly-integrated into the
rear strut brace. Ditched the mechanical cooling fan assembly for a
triple-core BEHR radiator with electric fan cooling. Custom dual
exhaust with a BRAND NEW CARB-approved high-flow catalytic
converter/brand new 3-wire Bosch 02 sensor. Over-the-counter BMW M
Carbon Fiber exhaust tips bought (overpaid) from the dealership.
Brand new clutch and shift bushings. AC BLOWS FREEZING COLD: Always
a bunch of thumbs up.
Vehicle Details
1982 BMW 3 Series
Listing ID:CC-1737602
Price:$45,995
Location:Cadillac, Michigan
Year:1982
Make:BMW
Model:3 Series
Exterior Color:Red
Transmission:Automatic
Odometer:268538
Stock Number:348807
VIN:AMS33962
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