What size engine do you have

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Engine size

1.6
7
8%
1.8
21
23%
2.0
11
12%
2.5
33
37%
2.7
8
9%
3.0
0
No votes
3.5
4
4%
not on the list above
6
7%
 
Total votes: 90
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Sun Jan 01, 2006 9:25 pm

Im looking to find out what % of people have different size engines.
all i seem to see is 325i sport this and 325i sport that. some of us have other engines! and i wana know what.

So... what engine size does your car have?

ill start (pretty obvious)
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Sun Jan 01, 2006 9:26 pm

1.8

soon to be 1.9 i hope
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Sun Jan 01, 2006 9:28 pm

I have a 1.6 and 1.8......what does that make, a 1.7? winkeye

I use the 1.6 the most I suppose so that's what the vote goes for.

And Dan....explanation please!
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Sun Jan 01, 2006 9:28 pm

smithy318i wrote:all i seem to see is 325i sport this and 325i sport that
:oops: :lol:
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Sun Jan 01, 2006 9:33 pm

Zayyan wrote:I have a 1.6 and 1.8......what does that make, a 1.7? winkeye

I use the 1.6 the most I suppose so that's what the vote goes for.

And Dan....explanation please!
in april i hope, hope to install a m44 bottom end onto the 318is, and at the same get the flywheel machined and cams reground so they are a weebit wilder

then when i win the lootery emerald or MS and and dbilas t/b.
have wonted to play around for ages but tims IS thread has got me motivated

sorry for hijack!
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Sun Jan 01, 2006 9:33 pm

325 sport 325 sport 325 sport 325 sport 325 sport 325 sport 325 sport 325 sport 325 sport 325 sport 325 sport 325 sport 325 sport 325 sport 325 sport 325 sport 325 sport 325 sport 325 sport 325 sport 325 sport 325 sport 325 sport 325 sport 325 sport 325 sport 325 sport 325 sport 325 sport 325 sport 325 sport 325 sport 325 sport

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Sun Jan 01, 2006 9:35 pm

i blew up my 2.5 engine and replaced it with a little 2.0 litre engine winkeye
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Sun Jan 01, 2006 9:40 pm

I have a 2.3, 2.5 and a 2.0 so can I vote 6.8?
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Simon wrote:I have a 2.3, 2.5 and a 2.0 so can I vote 6.8?
dont rub it in please :(
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Sun Jan 01, 2006 9:43 pm

Simon wrote:I have a 2.3, 2.5 and a 2.0 so can I vote 6.8?
By that logic I should have 5 litres :D
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Sun Jan 01, 2006 9:49 pm

2.8 :wink:
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Sun Jan 01, 2006 9:55 pm

2.8 for me to :D
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Sun Jan 01, 2006 9:59 pm

5.0 :wave:
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2.0 m20, the worst ever BMW engine by all accounts....
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1.8 16v. Only lil compared to the rest but still good fun. :D
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Car started as a 1.8, then i turned it into a 1.8 16v, now i want a 2.5 but cant be arsed to fit it or change my car.
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johnna wrote:2.0 m20, the worst ever BMW engine by all accounts....
possibly the smoothest production engine ever.
nowt wrong there m8
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Sun Jan 01, 2006 11:15 pm

1.8 soon to be 2.7
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Defo 2000cc for me, nowt wrong with it at all. Love it, nothing against any other just love my motor....

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johnna wrote:2.0 m20, the worst ever BMW engine by all accounts....
ouch :evil: Your talking about my pride and joy! A six is a six whatever the capacity. (still swap for a 2.5 if anyones interested!!!!!! winkeye )
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stevetigger wrote:1.8 soon to be 2.7
thats what they all say! By the way my other cars a porsche :wink:
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325 sport, 320 cab (nowt wrong with the engine!), 325 scrapper, 528, Z3 3.0 , Prado 3.4 = 16.3 litres, 36 cylinders, but how many valves? winkeye

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325i tourer, 325i and a 325ise + M30 3.5 to soon be fitted in my ise winkeye so I've got a total of 11 litres, 24 cyclinders and 48 valves...... The road tax man loves me :evil:
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325i for me

I thought 1.8 and 2.5 were going to get the most votes
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My car started life as a 2.0 but now has a 2.7, like chalk and cheese :D

Cheers,

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2.7 for me
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Mon Jan 02, 2006 12:23 pm

johnna wrote:2.0 m20, the worst ever BMW engine by all accounts....
i wouldnt go that far mate... ok its got the worst economy(i get 250miles to a tank) but being a 2.0ltr m20 the engine should last longer than a 325(its got to do less work)
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Mon Jan 02, 2006 12:33 pm

e30bmlover wrote:
johnna wrote:2.0 m20, the worst ever BMW engine by all accounts....
i wouldnt go that far mate... ok its got the worst economy(i get 250miles to a tank) but being a 2.0ltr m20 the engine should last longer than a 325(its got to do less work)
Surely it's got a harder job as there's less torque and power :P
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Zayyan wrote:
e30bmlover wrote:
johnna wrote:2.0 m20, the worst ever BMW engine by all accounts....
i wouldnt go that far mate... ok its got the worst economy(i get 250miles to a tank) but being a 2.0ltr m20 the engine should last longer than a 325(its got to do less work)
Surely it's got a harder job as there's less torque and power :P
That is exactly the problem I find with the 320i, to get it going anywhere, it has to be thrashed, where as the 325i is effortless.
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Mon Jan 02, 2006 1:54 pm

2.8 :D
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Tue Jan 03, 2006 10:47 pm

2.5 sport, rear wheel drive winkeye
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325iSport for me here too
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