1976 316 e21 project
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Re: 1976 316 e21 project
haha i think i'm going to have to get the block mounted, then get a stainless manifold online and try it. if it doesn't fit, can always send it back i guess.
I'm gonna tempt fate and say that it will be alright, as the back of the cam cover touches (nearly) the bulkhead, and the inlet manifold is level once mounted- not the cam cover - so I think potentially safe from the front shock turret.
I'm gonna tempt fate and say that it will be alright, as the back of the cam cover touches (nearly) the bulkhead, and the inlet manifold is level once mounted- not the cam cover - so I think potentially safe from the front shock turret.
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Re: 1976 316 e21 project
I have an e36 m42 in mine and I think the only main difference outside is the intake manifold but we share the stainless exhaust manifold and mine has a good clearance, there are pictures in my topic and if you need any more just ask. I was thinking of putting on a e30 intake manifold (I like the looks more) but I don't know if I can keep the ECU (e365 has DISA system). You'll be happy with the way it will run with m42! Keep up the good work!
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Ah it appears that we cant see the photos anymore!
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Right- sorry about that, Photobucket issues again. I'll try to fix it as soon as possible and upload them to a different server.
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Hi all still here! been busy lately, but got a week straight coming up to get the chassis welding complete and engine mounted
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that reminds me does anyone know where stocks the stainless exhaust manifold for the m42b18 / e30 318is in Europe ??
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Re: 1976 316 e21 project
Hi all,
If got some 323i anti-roll bars, would I need the presumably larger bushing mountngs/ brackets too?
Also getting some good heat tape for my m42b18 manifold to keep engine bay temp down.
If got some 323i anti-roll bars, would I need the presumably larger bushing mountngs/ brackets too?
Also getting some good heat tape for my m42b18 manifold to keep engine bay temp down.
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Re: 1976 316 e21 project
Brackets are the same, but you will need new bushings. In the front where the arb connects to the chassis, aswell as the ones that connect to the wishbones.e21_lyf wrote:Hi all,
If got some 323i anti-roll bars, would I need the presumably larger bushing mountngs/ brackets too?
Also getting some good heat tape for my m42b18 manifold to keep engine bay temp down.
But, because yours is a 1976 you will need to pay close attention to which parts you get.
There was a redesign in 10/1978.
You need matching arb, wishbone, and subframe.
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Re: 1976 316 e21 project
Well despite what you may have thought, I've not got bored of my e21 - its under a car cover back home and I'm currently in Australia
Sorry for the delay but fear not, my e21 isn't going to get sold or scrapped. I love it too much
Plus according to www.howmanyleft.co.uk , there are 6 1976 bmw e21 316's left in the UK !
Peace out from down under
Sorry for the delay but fear not, my e21 isn't going to get sold or scrapped. I love it too much
Plus according to www.howmanyleft.co.uk , there are 6 1976 bmw e21 316's left in the UK !
Peace out from down under
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Re: 1976 316 e21 project
Guess we'll have to wait for further updates then haha! On vacation, or traveling for work?
Regards/groeten, Jeroen
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Vacation, long term Well, got a working holiday visa, so I guess just doing a bit of everything till 2019.
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Re: 1976 316 e21 project
Back in the UK Watch this space