# Newman's 1986 BMW 326rb build thread.

**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123
**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")
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### 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: [January 2, 2008, 5:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/1229 "2008-01-02T05:48:51Z")

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> [@mechanicalmadness](#):
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> Ok so at the risk of being slammed I say the following…
> 
> At first i was impressed by the concept of this project but Newmans apearance and reputation made me doubt it. Oh sure there were rumors claiming he is a jackass and even questioning his heterosexuality but i knew that one day the world will see a nissan powered  
> BMW. just didnt think it was going to be newman that would bring it to the light of day.
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> With that said. Im fucking impressed.
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> Good job on the car Newman and crew ( i skip read so I havent actually read all of the posts)
> 
> Question though. Why didnt you keep the AWD? Also what hp and tq numbers are you looking to get off of the start(before fine tuning and stuff).
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> Oh ya before I forget. REinforce the rear subframe mounting points as well as the mounting points for the trailing arms. If I remember correctly the old 3 series would tear apart the trailing arm mounting points with out the need for heavy engine mods. So I doubt they can handle the increase in torque provided by the huge ass toilet that you also call a turbo. Again man sweet ass project and great work.
> 
> BTW what program did you use for the design of your headers?

GTFO of my thrd plz.

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