# RJ's 1986 BMW 325e **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [November 26, 2007, 9:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rjs-1986-bmw-325e/193841 "2007-11-26T09:01:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2007, 9:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rjs-1986-bmw-325e/193841/1 "2007-11-26T09:01:34Z")
This project is the result of a snapped timing belt back in early August of 2007 I believe. I’m currently at a stand still with this as the machinist is taking his sweet time with my head but heres what I have so far. - New timing belt and tensioner - New 1mm over sized valves for intake and exhaust(12) - New Schrick 288 degree cam - New valve guides(12) - For sale? - 1984, 318I Gauge cluster - 325I intake manifold - 325I Throttle body - Motronics 1.3 "I"series CPU - Performance chip(?) - Injectors M50/M52 injector (from E36 325i/325is/323is) BMW Part Number: 13-64-1-730-060 Bosch Part Number: 0-280-150-415 Flow Rate: 190 cc/min Color: Pale Green Maximum HP Supported (100% DC): 228 - top end gasket set - New “i” series inner valve springs and new outer springs - New Torques head, head bolts - “I” engine wiring harness - M20B25 damper and sensor - New water pump Parts to order/modify: - port and polish head to match “I” intake - Exhaust??? - “I” 90 amp alternater - Misc “I” sensors - 8mm Plug wires Theres other stuff but i’ve lost track of a lot not working on it in a few months. To much time in between sadly =/ ---
**Author:** ![T70\_Tsi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/898d66/32.png) [@T70\_Tsi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/T70_Tsi)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2007, 9:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rjs-1986-bmw-325e/193841/2 "2007-11-26T09:35:57Z")
If you’re looking for parts I have an entire 86 325e i’m parting out (minus body) ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2007, 10:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rjs-1986-bmw-325e/193841/3 "2007-11-26T10:05:38Z")
I always need parts but money is really tight rite now. ---
**Author:** ![vw16vcabby](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vw16vcabby/32/5943_2.png) [@vw16vcabby](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vw16vcabby)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2007, 11:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rjs-1986-bmw-325e/193841/4 "2007-11-26T11:09:25Z")
why didnt you get a head off the awd 3 series or the later e30 convertible? the 2.5 engine’s head has way better ports, bigger valves than the 2.7l. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2007, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rjs-1986-bmw-325e/193841/5 "2007-11-26T13:30:13Z")
The 2.5 head has hemispherical chambers. If I wanted to put a 2.5L head on my car I would have to swap out my crank, Pistons and rods or loose compression. This wouldn’t be so bad if I was going to put a turbo on in a reasonable period of time but thats not the plan. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2007, 3:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rjs-1986-bmw-325e/193841/6 "2007-11-26T15:25:39Z")
So the head I supplied to the machine shop back in September? still hasn’t been disassembled yet. Apprently is warped and he cant get the rocker shafts out. I am taking apart the head that was in the car and has the bent valves to see if I can replace the valve guides myself and supply the head to the machine shop to speed things up. Rocker shafts are out. Just need to get a hold of a valve spring compressor or find an alternative method of compressing the springs to remove the caps. ![http://nystreetscene.com/gallery/data/533/IMG_2553.JPG](http://nystreetscene.com/gallery/data/533/IMG_2553.JPG) ![http://nystreetscene.com/gallery/data/533/medium/IMG_2556.JPG](http://nystreetscene.com/gallery/data/533/medium/IMG_2556.JPG) ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2007, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rjs-1986-bmw-325e/193841/7 "2007-11-26T17:18:32Z")
All rite, picture time people!!! ![http://nystreetscene.com/gallery/data/533/medium/20070907_2145.JPG](http://nystreetscene.com/gallery/data/533/medium/20070907_2145.JPG) ![http://nystreetscene.com/gallery/data/533/medium/20070905_2097.JPG](http://nystreetscene.com/gallery/data/533/medium/20070905_2097.JPG) ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2007, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rjs-1986-bmw-325e/193841/8 "2007-11-26T17:18:50Z")
![http://nystreetscene.com/gallery/data/533/medium/20070809_16411.JPG](http://nystreetscene.com/gallery/data/533/medium/20070809_16411.JPG) ![http://nystreetscene.com/gallery/data/533/medium/20070810_1661.JPG](http://nystreetscene.com/gallery/data/533/medium/20070810_1661.JPG) mmm, wiring and filthy interior. ![http://nystreetscene.com/gallery/data/533/medium/20070907_2149.JPG](http://nystreetscene.com/gallery/data/533/medium/20070907_2149.JPG) ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2007, 5:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rjs-1986-bmw-325e/193841/9 "2007-11-26T17:19:11Z")
The “new” tach - higher redline… ![http://nystreetscene.com/gallery/data/533/medium/20070907_2152.JPG](http://nystreetscene.com/gallery/data/533/medium/20070907_2152.JPG) The “e” intake mani is on the left. It has longer skinnier runners and smaller ports. ![http://nystreetscene.com/gallery/data/533/medium/20070907_2160.JPG](http://nystreetscene.com/gallery/data/533/medium/20070907_2160.JPG) The “i” intake mani is now on the left. ![http://nystreetscene.com/gallery/data/533/medium/20070907_2163.JPG](http://nystreetscene.com/gallery/data/533/medium/20070907_2163.JPG) The “i” TB is on the top. It is so much bigger the “e” TB fits inside of it ![http://nystreetscene.com/gallery/data/533/medium/20070907_2167.JPG](http://nystreetscene.com/gallery/data/533/medium/20070907_2167.JPG) Fuel rails. Dont remember which is which. I took these when it was still sunny and warm out ![http://nystreetscene.com/gallery/data/533/medium/20070907_2172.JPG](http://nystreetscene.com/gallery/data/533/medium/20070907_2172.JPG) The 173 motronic 1.3 cpu with some off brand chip hidden insdide. ![http://nystreetscene.com/gallery/data/533/medium/20070907_2177.JPG](http://nystreetscene.com/gallery/data/533/medium/20070907_2177.JPG) ---
**Author:** ![T70\_Tsi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/898d66/32.png) [@T70\_Tsi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/T70_Tsi)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2007, 8:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rjs-1986-bmw-325e/193841/10 "2007-11-26T20:54:04Z")
If you need a new head for that thing i’m only looking to get like 400 for the complete motor that’s in mine. ---
**Author:** ![spoolinsteve](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spoolinsteve/32/6026_2.png) [@spoolinsteve](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/spoolinsteve)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2007, 9:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rjs-1986-bmw-325e/193841/11 "2007-11-26T21:19:47Z")
I love straight 6’s good luck with the build ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2007, 9:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rjs-1986-bmw-325e/193841/12 "2007-11-27T09:13:51Z")
> [@I hate my Dr's office](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-hate-my-drs-office/33606/6): > > If you need a new head for that thing i’m only looking to get like 400 for the complete motor that’s in mine. I can get heads at a local junkyard for 25 dollars. I’m going to need a spare block but that wont be until next winter. I don’t have a job rite now so the beamer is pretty much dead in the water. > [@The last movie you've seen, and rate it.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-last-movie-youve-seen-and-rate-it/27425/215): > > I love straight 6’s good luck with the build Thanks. Its been a pita thus far :eek4: ---
**Author:** ![SoLow](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/solow/32/6001_2.png) [@SoLow](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoLow)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2007, 9:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rjs-1986-bmw-325e/193841/13 "2007-11-27T09:18:11Z")
cool project…good luck ---
**Author:** ![T34418L31](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e56c9b/32.png) [@T34418L31](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/T34418L31)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2007, 4:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rjs-1986-bmw-325e/193841/14 "2007-11-28T16:26:23Z")
That is one giant motor 😃 Good luck! ---
**Author:** ![JackdUp](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jackdup/32/6015_2.png) [@JackdUp](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JackdUp)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2007, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rjs-1986-bmw-325e/193841/15 "2007-11-28T19:37:33Z")
Cool choice, keep us posted.