| jothoja |
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Sunday, Oct 7th 8:15pm [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 12
detroit, mi usa
1983 320i |
found a 1973 2002 w/solex carb setup is conversion worth it? how difficult is the conversion? any ideas, criticisms or suggestions will be greatly appreciated? I am having major problems w/kjet. cureently getting ready to replace fuel distributor, fuel injectors fuel lines etc. if conversion is not feasible HELP!!!! |
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| MayanArch |
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Sunday, Oct 7th 9:13pm [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 1407
Florida, USA
Baur E21 2.7 1982, Baur E30 318i 1985, 323i 1978 |
I would go towards a Motronic system..........rather than a carb system.
Parts will be easier to find. you will need the intake of a 320/4 or a 320/6 for easy placement of that carb. The 320/4 is a bit easier as 2oo2 used a carb 4.
For all that part hunting....it is much easier to get parts off an e30......and probably a more reliable setup as well. |
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| jothoja |
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Sunday, Oct 7th 9:58pm [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 13
detroit, mi usa
1983 320i |
it that a plug n' play conversion or are additional modifications required, because you're right e30's are more plentiful in the motor city, usa |
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| jothoja |
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Sunday, Oct 7th 10:01pm [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 14
detroit, mi usa
1983 320i |
oh, yea forgot add that the complete intake, everything is on the 2002 |
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| MayanArch |
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Monday, Oct 8th 3:01am [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 1408
Florida, USA
Baur E21 2.7 1982, Baur E30 318i 1985, 323i 1978 |
It is plug and play in that everything fits fairly easily. You will need to modify the electric wiring harness....and that is the biggest modification. Other than that, the intake, injectors, ect are all bolt on.
I am not sure, but I think that you may be able to use the same intake. I am doing a complete conversion, and am using the E30 intake.
You are looking for parts from the "i" not the "e".
2002 parts are exotic now. You pay for what they are worth. E30s are junkyard parts. Much cheaper and easier to find. |
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| imaradiostar |
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Monday, Oct 8th 7:09am [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 1084
Nashville, TN
81 323i, 82 525i, 85 524td, 90 535i |
My only question is why?
If the car had dual weber sidedrafts it'd probably be worth it.
jamie |
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| MayanArch |
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Monday, Oct 8th 11:28am [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 1410
Florida, USA
Baur E21 2.7 1982, Baur E30 318i 1985, 323i 1978 |
| imaradiostar wrote: | My only question is why?
If the car had dual weber sidedrafts it'd probably be worth it.
jamie |
The car he found was a 2002 not an e21. I guess he wants to buy the 2002 and swap. |
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| jothoja |
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Tuesday, Oct 9th 5:32pm [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 15
detroit, mi usa
1983 320i |
nope i'm just tryin' to get my beloved 320i to run decently with the parts that are available or easiest to do because i'm mechanically retarded. are there any diy's on the conversion from kjet to motronic |
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| MayanArch |
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Wednesday, Oct 10th 3:26am [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 1413
Florida, USA
Baur E21 2.7 1982, Baur E30 318i 1985, 323i 1978 |
| jothoja wrote: | | nope i'm just tryin' to get my beloved 320i to run decently with the parts that are available or easiest to do because i'm mechanically retarded. are there any diy's on the conversion from kjet to motronic |
I dont know that any of these projects is for the mechanically "challenged". 
Maybe your best bet is to really take apart and clean up your system. Take a lot of photos and notes about how it goes together.....and maybe you will fix all your problems by just getting it back in shape.
If these systems are dirty.......or worse, if they have pressure leaks.....then they are complete trouble.
Maybe look into replacing every hose.....taking apart every moving part and cleaning it to a shine. Get dirt buildup out of there, and replace any small part or plastic part that looks cracked or old.
I have always wanted to put stainless steel lines replacing those nasty plastic hoses.....but have not found a good way of doing it. |
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