# Newman's 1986 BMW 326rb build thread. **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [December 25, 2006, 8:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123 "2006-12-25T20:54:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 123
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2009, 7:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2441 "2009-07-22T07:28:45Z")
![http://www.sherco-auto.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/techflex.jpg](http://www.sherco-auto.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/techflex.jpg) For your wire harness… I have ~6 foot piece 1/4 inch. But I may have some larger laying around. ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2009, 7:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2442 "2009-07-22T07:30:22Z")
Oh, right right. I was thinking about using that f6 side entry braided sleeving so I don’t need to pull off all the connectors… ![http://www.techflex.com/images/productimages/f6n_appl.jpg](http://www.techflex.com/images/productimages/f6n_appl.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2009, 7:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2443 "2009-07-22T07:34:45Z")
Ah. It’s yours if you ever think you need it. I don’t think I have side entry. I’ll look. ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2009, 7:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2444 "2009-07-22T07:35:44Z")
It looks the same, but it just doesn’t require pulling the whole thing apart to make changes… ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2009, 7:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2445 "2009-07-22T07:40:40Z")
![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/jdmTRDriderpr/nutswinger1dy.gif](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/jdmTRDriderpr/nutswinger1dy.gif) I’m officially swingin’ on this build. ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2009, 8:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2446 "2009-07-22T08:13:09Z")
I checked our stock pile. No dice on the side entry. However, I was told you can pick it up at Home Depot for pretty cheap. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2009, 8:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2447 "2009-07-22T08:17:35Z")
> [@newman](#): > > Doing it right the first time \> \* that math is fucked doing it right the first time = OVERRATED ---
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2009, 8:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2448 "2009-07-22T08:22:27Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > that math is fucked > > doing it right the first time = OVERRATED seriously, do some fucking heaters already.:banghead: ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2009, 8:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2449 "2009-07-22T08:23:13Z")
+1 for heaters ---
**Author:** ![dawn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dawn/32/7209_2.png) [@dawn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dawn)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2009, 9:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2450 "2009-07-22T09:35:12Z")
> [@newman](#): > > Currently only 2.25 years behind schedule. lolzzz. ---
**Author:** ![9ONA3OOZX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/9ona3oozx/32/7242_2.png) [@9ONA3OOZX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/9ONA3OOZX)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2009, 10:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2451 "2009-07-22T10:25:13Z")
They don’t make a silicone aftermarket version of that hose on top of the engine? Maybe it’s just the picture but that looks like a regular rubber hose…i think silicone would add to the gloss bling factor of your bay…and obviously be more durable/last longer. > [@newman](#): > > ![http://onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/img/PLUMBING_05.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/8/b/8bddec287edff1ef2734484dce2698799476958a.jpeg) > > ![http://onyxsyndicate.com/newman/e30gtr/img/PLUMBING_07.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/e/0/e018dc2e5338b90990b21e154ad7acb270f638da.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2009, 10:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2452 "2009-07-22T10:57:29Z")
It is regular rubber hose. I should have welded on AN ports. I’m unaware of any aftermarket parts. ---
**Author:** ![9ONA3OOZX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/9ona3oozx/32/7242_2.png) [@9ONA3OOZX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/9ONA3OOZX)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2009, 11:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2453 "2009-07-22T11:04:22Z")
That is a stock hose i assume right? you’d think that for all cars/motors, THIS one would have silicone aftermarket versions of EVERY rubber hose. Meh, at least it’s in a super easy spot to get to if it ever does wear out…i’m just so use to every hose being a pain in the dick to get to, so any time i had something apart, any hoses i exposed were replaced with silicone. ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2009, 11:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2454 "2009-07-22T11:14:11Z")
Actually Samco makes one, 150 bucks. I might be changing the breather setup in the future anyway, so IDK if it’s prudent to purchase it. ---
**Author:** ![DeusExMachina](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deusexmachina/32/5036_2.png) [@DeusExMachina](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DeusExMachina)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2009, 11:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2455 "2009-07-22T11:37:37Z")
I honestly don’t see the point in a breather hose being silicone. ---
**Author:** ![Harvey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/harvey/32/5069_2.png) [@Harvey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Harvey)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2009, 11:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2456 "2009-07-22T11:38:26Z")
This thing is looking sweet! Where are you getting your Stainless lines, or do you a means to make them? You must have tons of time into finding/routing/making/re-fitting in that engine bay. ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2009, 11:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2457 "2009-07-22T11:47:14Z")
Actually I have not made more than one line once. I buy the hoses and fittings from summit, then assemble them myself. Only tools you need are a cut off wheel, tape, grease, a vice and wrenches (i use a crescent wrench wrapped in tape to avoid marking the fittings). I probably have nearly 500 bucks in stainless lines and fittings on the car tho! ---
**Author:** ![93gspeccivic](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/93gspeccivic/32/5137_2.png) [@93gspeccivic](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/93gspeccivic)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2009, 4:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2458 "2009-07-22T16:39:02Z")
First time i have looked at this in a while nice progress. I love the color of the valve cover. ---
**Author:** ![upstateclipse](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/upstateclipse/32/7348_2.png) [@upstateclipse](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/upstateclipse)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2009, 5:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2459 "2009-07-22T17:19:38Z")
> [@newman](#): > > Actually I have not made more than one line once. > > I buy the hoses and fittings from summit, then assemble them myself. > > Only tools you need are a cut off wheel, tape, grease, a vice and wrenches (i use a crescent wrench wrapped in tape to avoid marking the fittings). > > I probably have nearly 500 bucks in stainless lines and fittings on the car tho! Not to sound noobish, but do you use the cutoff wheel for braided stainless line? How clean of cuts does that make? I know that the line frays no matter what you use but I bought the Cutting tool that summit sells and I have never been impressed by the quality of cuts it makes after I remove the tape. ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2009, 4:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/2460 "2009-07-23T04:40:31Z")
^FYI…I have used a fine tooth (32 Teeth/inch) hacksaw and electrical tape with VERY good results. I have heard an abrasive cutoff wheel works well too provided you take your time and not blow through the hose in 2 seconds. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123.md?page=122) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123.md?page=124)