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Nigels BMW e21 24V swap (in 6 weeks)

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2010/03/30 23:28:56 (permalink)
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Nigels BMW e21 24V swap (in 6 weeks)

I wont type too much, the pics explain what going on here!

Car is a '82 BMW e21 323i
Start with a few of the car before i blew the engine up!

(original 28 yr old paint)








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    nigel mk1
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    RE: Nigels BMW e21 24V swap (in 6 weeks) 2010/03/30 23:33:25 (permalink)
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    RE: Nigels BMW e21 24V swap (in 6 weeks) 2010/03/30 23:38:51 (permalink)
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    Trial fit of new engine

    2.5 24V M50 Non Vanos Twincam from 90's 3 and 5 series















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    RE: Nigels BMW e21 24V swap (in 6 weeks) 2010/03/30 23:42:22 (permalink)
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    The two more challenging jobs. Routing the exh manifold turned out to be easier than expected, just ran it as close to the block as i could. The sump however was a little more tricky. Had to modify the diecast pickup.












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    RE: Nigels BMW e21 24V swap (in 6 weeks) 2010/03/30 23:52:47 (permalink)
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    And finished, small jobs left to do but it went back to being my daily driver less than 8 weeks after i pulled it off the road. It is biggest single task i have undertaken (apart from the escort build, but thats only going backwards) so i was happy to have it completed to quickly.

    Currently makes a tad over 200hp with loads of torque but i am waiting for next summer to start extracting another 20-30 out of it. The straight 6 sounds beautiful at 7000rpm btw

    It now does the 0-100 sprint in the high 6's so its not a rocket but its loads of fun.












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    RE: Nigels BMW e21 24V swap (in 6 weeks) 2010/03/31 12:01:57 (permalink)
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    That is a fantastic car And an awesome engine swap too
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    RE: Nigels BMW e21 24V swap (in 6 weeks) 2010/03/31 13:24:08 (permalink)
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    Well done mate..

    Looks right at home in there!!!

    Cant wait for the turbo install....

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    RE: Nigels BMW e21 24V swap (in 6 weeks) 2010/03/31 17:33:54 (permalink)
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    Basically, I am in awe of how cool that is. I seriously dig those wheels too.
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