Links to E30 specs, pics, parts etc. pls & thnx

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hi, i my name is Bing.

i am currently a 240sx owner, and a long time member of many forums, so i know how little a response threads like this receive, i'll try and make it quick.

upon building the suspension on my 240 i found the 10+ year old frame couldnt quite handle it. though i may opt for another 240 and swap all my parts, i have always lusted after an E30.

my father has always loved BMW's and has owned several (E30's, 2002's etc.) though not lately on account of myself and 3 other children.

we tesetd an 86 325es several years back, and before i bought my 240 a few years ago i tested a 325is with an ecu upgrade (not sure which one), i would have purchased it but it had been unsatisfactorily repaired from a prior accident.


TO CUT TO THE CHASE....

i am in the market for a solid 88+ 325is, however before i break the bank i want to do as much research on the car as i can.

my points of interest are HP, TRQ, curb weight, weight dist, bolt patterns, stock speaker sizes, and all available options.

after browsing the forum i found that there are several different options available between 88-91.

i dont expect anyone to do my research for me, though i was hoping i could be provided with links to detailed specs, pics of 325/318 is models (not stock), and links to reputable on-line stores for BMW parts, preferrably canadian.

oh and let me defend my self in advance:
s13 240sx, 155hp, 160 lbs/ft Torque, 52/48 weight dist, no parts available at 7-11

thanks in adavnce, i look forward to being an E30 owner and a part of these boards.

[e30 Jeremy]

hey man welcome to the forum. first off i gotta say the 240sx is sweet! i love that car. any mods done to it?

and to answer a couple questions you asked..you can find alot of pictures at www.2002bmw.com and www.e30.de

hope that helps

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well, thank you for reading all that, i know it was long.

yeah there are a few mods to the 240:
KYB AGX adjustables
Tokico drop springs
F&R strut braces
Apexi N-1 dual cat back
hi-flow cat
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you'll note no engine mods really because it's SR-20 all the way if i get another 240. all these parts are coming off in the next 2 weeks

and the stereo is being picked apart as well
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i been all over the place, but still cant find a basic spec sheet on the 87-91 e30's.

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[onebadm5]

bing,

this was posted in the "325e, 325i, 325is" thread by stu mc.

Speaking of keeping things helpful in nature, I will go ahead and answer the originators question, instead of amateurs convincing him of horseshit horsepower claims to which no one gives a damn about. So, let's keep it objective from here on.


AMG- The 325e and 325i both have a variant of BMW's "M20" engine. The 325e version (known as the ETA) is a 2.7L stroker version with a very low-flowing throttle body, intake manifold, cylinder head, an extremely mild cam (235 degree), weak valve springs, and a choker of an exhaust system. The motor makes good torque down low, but that is all it offers. The E cars also have very long gearing, with nothing numerically higher than a 2.93 out of the factory.

The 325i engine, is a different story. It is a 2.5L with a 60mm throttle body, big intake runners, a much better designed head, a hotter cam (265deg), a nice dual 1 7/8 exhaust system, and 3.73 gearing. It makes a lot more horsepower, and similar torque. However, it lacks the low-end of an E, because the 325i motor is a real BMW engine and should spend most of its time over 4000 RPM, whereas an E motor requires a shift at around 4500.

The only downside to the 325i is the bottomend. It is a 2.5L, but a stroker (2.8, 3.0, or 3.1) bottomend can be installed, and horsepower figures of well over 230hp are accessible.

The 325is is the "sport" model of the 325i, which has nicer Recaro-style seats, slightly stiffer suspension, a standard LSD, spoilers, BBS wheels, etc. There is also a 325es, which includes basicly the same sport options as a 325is. Same goes for the '91 318is.

Hope this helps. Feel free to ask any other questions.


here's some e30 specs (http://www.geocities.com/empower99/specifications2.html)


318i (1984-1985)

ENGINE/TRANSMISSION
M10 1766cc SOHC chain-driven inline 4, 2 valves/cylinder, cast crankshaft
101 hp @ 5800 RPM
103 lb-ft torque @ 4500 RPM
Compression ratio: 9.3:1
Bore/stroke: 89x70 mm
Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection
Exhaust control: 3-way catalytic converter with Lambda sensor

5-speed Getrag 240 (manual)
Ratios:1 (1/2/3/4/5/R): 3.72 / 2.02 / 1.32 / 1.00 / 0.81 / 3.45
3-speed ZF (automatic)
Ratios:1 (1/2/3/R): 2.73 / 1.56 / 1.00 / 2.09
Final drive: 3.64:1 >11/83, 3.91:1 <11/83

CHASSIS
Front suspension: MacPherson struts, coil springs, lower control arms, swaybar
Rear suspension: Semi-trailing arms, progressive rate coil springs, swaybar

Steering: Rack and pinion, power assist
Steering ratio: 20.5:1

Front brakes: 260mm discs
Rear brakes: 230mm twin-shoe drums (self-adjusting)

14x6.0 alloy wheels on 195/60HR14 tires

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 101.2 inches
Weight distribution, F/R: 53%/47%
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons
Curb weight: 2460 lbs (1984, manual)
2480 lbs (1984, automatic)
2395 lbs (1985, 2 door)
2450 lbs (1985, 4-door)

PERFORMANCE
0-60 mph: 11.4 seconds (manual)
1/4 mile: 17.3 seconds
Top speed: 106 mph
Skidpad, lateral g: 0.74
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: 27/38 (manual), 27/34 (auto)

Performance figures from 7/83 Car and Driver
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325e (1984-1987)

ENGINE/TRANSMISSION
M20 2693cc SOHC belt-driven inline 6, 2 valves/cylinder, cast crankshaft
121 hp @ 4250 RPM
170 lb-ft torque @ 3250 RPM
Compression ratio: 9.0:1
Bore/stroke: 84x81 mm
Bosch Motronic 1.0 fuel injection w/ DME
Exhaust control: 3-way catalytic converter with Lambda sensor

5-speed Getrag 260 (manual)
Ratios:1 (1/2/3/4/5/R): 3.83 / 2.20 / 1.40 / 1.00 / 0.81 / 3.71
4-speed ZF 4 HP 22 (automatic)
Ratios:1 (1/2/3/4/R): 2.48 / 1.48 / 1.00 / 0.73 / 2.09
Final drive: 2.79:1 >9/85, 2.93:1 <9/85

CHASSIS
Front suspension: MacPherson struts, coil springs, lower control arms, swaybar
Rear suspension: Semi-trailing arms, progressive rate coil springs, swaybar

Steering: Rack and pinion, power assist
Steering ratio: 20.5:1

Front brakes: 260mm ventilated discs
Rear brakes: 260mm discs
ABS standard in model year 1986

14x6.0 alloy wheels on 195/60HR14 tires

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 101.2 inches
Weight distribution, F/R: 53%/47%
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons
Curb weight: 2654 lbs (1984, manual)
2698 lbs (1984, automatic)
2710 lbs (1985, 2 door)
2765 lbs (1985, 4-door)
2723 lbs (1986-1987 325 2-door)
2767 lbs (1986-1987 325 4-door)
2778 lbs (1986-1987 325es)
2789 lbs (1986-1987 325e)

PERFORMANCE
0-60 mph: 8.4 seconds (325e manual)
1/4 mile: 16.3 seconds
Top speed: 116 mph
Skidpad, lateral g: 0.79
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: 21/28 (manual), 20/27 (auto)

Performance figures from 6/84 Car and Driver

325 (1988 "Super Eta")

ENGINE/TRANSMISSION
M20 2693cc SOHC belt-driven inline 6, 2 valves/cylinder, cast crankshaft
128 hp @ 4800 RPM
170 lb-ft torque @ 3200 RPM
Compression ratio: 8.5:1
Bore/stroke: 84x81 mm
Bosch Motronic 1.1 fuel injection w/ DME
Exhaust control: 3-way catalytic converter with Lambda sensor

5-speed Getrag 260 (manual)
Ratios:1 (1/2/3/4/5/R): 3.83 / 2.20 / 1.40 / 1.00 / 0.81 / 3.71
4-speed ZF 4 HP 22 (automatic)
Ratios:1 (1/2/3/4/R): 2.48 / 1.48 / 1.00 / 0.73 / 2.09
Final drive: 2.93:1

CHASSIS
Front suspension: MacPherson struts, coil springs, lower control arms, swaybar
Rear suspension: Semi-trailing arms, progressive rate coil springs, swaybar

Steering: Rack and pinion, power assist
Steering ratio: 20.5:1

Front brakes: 260mm ventilated discs
Rear brakes: 260mm discs
ABS standard

14x6.0 alloy wheels on 195/60HR14 tires

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 101.2 inches
Weight distribution, F/R: 53%/47%
Fuel capacity: 16.4 gallons
Curb weight: 2765 lbs (2-door)
2209 lbs (4-door)

PERFORMANCE
0-60 mph: 8.8 seconds (manual)
Top speed: 122 mph
Skidpad, lateral g: 0.79
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: 21/28 (manual), 20/27 (auto)

325i/325iC/325iX (1987-1991)

ENGINE/TRANSMISSION
M20 2494cc SOHC belt-driven inline 6, 2 valves/cylinder, cast crankshaft
168 hp @ 5800 RPM
164 lb-ft torque @ 4300 RPM
Compression ratio: 8.8:1
Bore/stroke: 84x75 mm
Bosch Motronic 1.3 fuel injection w/ DME
Exhaust control: 3-way catalytic converter with Lambda sensor

5-speed Getrag 260 (manual)
Ratios:1 (1/2/3/4/5/R): 3.83 / 2.20 / 1.40 / 1.00 / 0.81 / 3.71
4-speed ZF 4 HP 22 (automatic)
Ratios:1 (1/2/3/4/R): 2.48 / 1.48 / 1.00 / 0.73 / 2.09
Final drive: 3.73:1
4.10:1 (325iX) also has center differential w/viscous coupling,
27%/63% f/r torque split

CHASSIS
Front suspension: MacPherson struts, coil springs, lower control arms, swaybar
Rear suspension: Semi-trailing arms, progressive rate coil springs, swaybar

Steering: Rack and pinion, power assist
Steering ratio: 20.5:1

Front brakes: 260mm ventilated discs
Rear brakes: 260mm discs
ABS standard

14x6.0 alloy wheels on 195/60HR14 tires
14x6.5 alloy wheels on 195/65VR14 tires (325is)
15x7.0 alloy wheels on 205/55VR15 tires (325iX)

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 101.2 inches
Weight distribution, F/R: 53%/47%
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (1987, 1989-1990)
16.4 gallons (1988)
Curb weight: 2811 lbs (325i 2-door, all years)
2850 lbs (1987 325i 4-door)
2813 lbs (1987 325is)
3015 lbs (1987 325iC)
2895 lbs (1988 325i 4-door)
2865 lbs (1988 325is)
3055 lbs (1988-1990 325iC)
3010 lbs (1988-1990 325iX, 2-door)
2844 lbs (1989-1991 325i 4-door, 1989-1990 325is)
3054 lbs (1989 325iX 4-door)
3050 lbs (1990 325iX 4-door)
2988 lbs (1991-1993 325iC)
2955 lbs (1991 325iX 2-door)
2999 lbs (1991 325iX 4-door)

PERFORMANCE
0-60 mph: 7.7 seconds (325i manual)
7.9 seconds (325iX manual)
1/4 mile: 15.9 seconds (325iX manual)
Top speed: 136 mph (325i)
127 mph (325iX manual)
130 mph (325iC)
Skidpad, lateral g: 0.77 (325iX manual)
Slalom: 63.7 mph (325iX manual)
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: 18/23

325ix performance figures from 4/88 Road & Track

M3 (1988-1991)

ENGINE/TRANSMISSION
S14 2305cc DOHC double chain-driven inline 4, 4 valves/cylinder
192 hp @ 6750 RPM
170 lb-ft torque @ 4750 RPM
Compression ratio: 10.5:1
Bore/stroke: 93.4x84.0 mm
Bosch Motronic fuel injection w/ DME ML-3, four individual throttle plates
Exhaust control: 3-way catalytic converter with Lambda sensor

5-speed Getrag 260 (manual)
Ratios:1 (1/2/3/4/5/R): 3.83 / 2.20 / 1.40 / 1.00 / 0.81 / 3.71
Final drive: 4.10:1

CHASSIS
Front suspension: MacPherson struts, coil springs, lower control arms, swaybar
Rear suspension: Semi-trailing arms, progressive rate coil springs, swaybar

Steering: Rack and pinion, power assist
Steering ratio: 19.6:1

Front brakes: 280mm ventilated discs
Rear brakes: 282mm discs
ABS standard

15x7.0 alloy wheels on 205/55VR15 tires

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 100.9 inches
Weight distribution, F/R: 53%/47%
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons
Curb weight: 2865 lbs

PERFORMANCE
0-60 mph: 6.9 seconds
1/4 mile: 15.4 seconds
Top speed: 143 mph
Skidpad, lateral g: 0.82
Slalom, 64.7 mph
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: 17/29

Performance figures from 2/88 Road & Track

318i, 318is (1991), 318iC (1991-1992)

ENGINE/TRANSMISSION
M42 1796cc DOHC double chain-driven inline 4, 4 valves/cylinder
134 hp @ 6000 RPM
127 lb-ft torque @ 4600 RPM
Compression ratio: 10.0:1
Bore/stroke: 84x81 mm
Bosch Motronic 1.7 fuel injection w/ DME,
Exhaust control: 3-way catalytic converter with Lambda sensor

5-speed Getrag 260/5 (manual)
Ratios:1 (1/2/3/4/5/R): 3.72 / 2.02 / 1.32 / 1.00 / 0.80 / 3.71
Final drive: 4.10:1

CHASSIS
Front suspension: MacPherson struts, coil springs, lower control arms, swaybar
Rear suspension: Semi-trailing arms, progressive rate coil springs, swaybar

Steering: Rack and pinion, power assist
Steering ratio: 20.5:1

Front brakes: 260mm ventilated discs
Rear brakes: 262mm discs
ABS standard

14x6.0 steel wheels on 195/65R14 tires (318i)
14x6.0 alloy wheels on 195/65R14 tires (318iC)
14x6.5 alloy wheels on 195/65R14 tires (318is)

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 101.2 inches
Weight distribution, F/R: 54%/46%
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons
Curb weight: 2657 lbs (318i)
2602 lbs (318is)
2867 (318iC)

PERFORMANCE
0-60 mph: 9.8 seconds
1/4 mile: 17.3 seconds
Top speed: 122 mph (electronically limited)
Skidpad, lateral g: 0.83
Slalom: 64.0 mph
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: 21/27

318is performance figures from 8/90 Road & Track

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wow,

thank you very much, that is nearly everything i could've asked.

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