E30 Zone

Here is one of my two e30 touring`s

how big is that exhaust its like a cannon sticking out the back!

that looks very very nice! nice spec too with 4x electric windows, sport leather seats and the dog guard
what are the two switches next to the handbrake for?

it is a shame we didn't get the ix over here
if it was mine, all i would do is pain the chrome kidney grilles black and change the steering wheel (and put the handbrake on so it didn't roll away!!!!!!!)

By having it in gear, its like a 4wd handbrake

Looks like a nice example. smoked headlights look good too.

agreed. nicely done and very subtle!

wullie325i wrote:how big is that exhaust its like a cannon sticking out the back!

That exhaust is done previous owner. I have new Simons exhaust what i change.

gareth wrote: what are the two switches next to the handbrake for?

Is it for heated seats?

gareth wrote:that looks very very nice! nice spec too with 4x electric windows, sport leather seats and the dog guard
what are the two switches next to the handbrake for?

it is a shame we didn't get the ix over here
if it was mine, all i would do is pain the chrome kidney grilles black and change the steering wheel (and put the handbrake on so it didn't roll away!!!!!!!)

Those two switches are seat heaters. Here was black kidneys`s but i mount new chrome kidney`s.

Ps. sorry my bad english

heated seats! nice!!!!!

by the way, your english is a lot better than most of our more local forum members! we understand you with no problems!

Very nice.

I post few photo my other touring.
It`s 320i -90, but i change m21d24 td engine with cooler, Master Power turbo and self made exhaust. Injection pump is Bmw original ve, but i change Cummins 5.9 12mm distributor head. With smaller turbo and stock pump it gave 180hp and 360nm with 1,3bar boost. Now we aim 260-300hv.

jeemu wrote:I post few photo my other touring.
It`s 320i -90, but i change m21d24 td engine with cooler, Master Power turbo and self made exhaust. Injection pump is Bmw original ve, but i change Cummins 5.9 12mm distributor head. With smaller turbo and stock pump it gave 180hp and 360nm with 1,3bar boost. Now we aim 260-300hv.

good effort btw, looks neat and tidy.

Jon_Bmw wrote:By having it in gear, its like a 4wd handbrake

Looks like a nice example. smoked headlights look good too.

Those headlights is self made

it gets better!!!!

i am very interested in the idea of a powerful diesel E30 for a laugh! if i was doing it i would start with a M51 diesel engine as in the UK we didn't get the M21 powered 324d . another E34 would have to die for me to get the engine but it's a price i'd be happy to pay! i've already killed a E32 735i for the M30 engine in my 335i touring so it's the next step downwards!

gareth wrote:it gets better!!!!

i am very interested in the idea of a powerful diesel E30 for a laugh! if i was doing it i would start with a M51 diesel engine as in the UK we didn't get the M21 powered 324d . another E34 would have to die for me to get the engine but it's a price i'd be happy to pay! i've already killed a E32 735i for the M30 engine in my 335i touring so it's the next step downwards!

Yes i would but too m51, but this car don`t have abs. Our law reguire them. Let's blow this firs and let´s see after that

jeemu wrote: but this car don`t have abs. Our law reguire them

Now thats a sensible law!

that is sensible!

we need it to work if it is fitted.

A little bit has done. 3" exhaust is ready with 2x Simons silencer. Engine room is almoast ready. Battery i move boot, because it don´t fit in engine room. I willigly tell you more but my english is bad and i dont know every words

that k&n is huuuuuge!

I think my next toy might be a 3.0d e30 touring

tourings are taking over hehehehehehe

I'm also interested in the diesel. My old man is intent on building a semi powerful diesel track car at some point in the future. More to annoy some petty cars I think That turbo is fairly large. Jeemu am I right in thinking diesels run at a lot more boost than petrols(like 15psi or 1 bar ++++)?

Jon_Bmw wrote:I'm also interested in the diesel. My old man is intent on building a semi powerful diesel track car at some point in the future. More to annoy some petty cars I think That turbo is fairly large. Jeemu am I right in thinking diesels run at a lot more boost than petrols(like 15psi or 1 bar ++++)?

I use previous car (same engine) 1,3-1,7 bar. This car i use 2bar or maybe more . I think this turbo is good at 300hv maybe little more in diesel engine.

Nice work, keep us updated. 300hv is that 300hp(power?)

Jon_Bmw wrote:Nice work, keep us updated. 300hv is that 300hp(power?)

Thank´s. Yes hv=hp. I change the cooler little bigger today. That´s factory made, previous was self made. I don´t believe that stock cylinder head this engine can give 300hp with reasonable boost. Modifield cylinder head come next winter.

jeemu, great pics and info! I am thinking of ways to improve the power of my 324td m21 engine, stock at the moment; jumping from 115 to 180 hp seems like a very big improvement to me, if you have the time good you give us more information about how you did it and what it meant for your diesel consumption?


I'll pick up my stock touring (with heated seats and beige leather sports interior...) at the paint shop today, will post some pictures too one of these days.

bye, pedro (netherlands)

pedrotuttle wrote:jeemu, great pics and info! I am thinking of ways to improve the power of my 324td m21 engine, stock at the moment; jumping from 115 to 180 hp seems like a very big improvement to me, if you have the time good you give us more information about how you did it and what it meant for your diesel consumption?


I'll pick up my stock touring (with heated seats and beige leather sports interior...) at the paint shop today, will post some pictures too one of these days.

bye, pedro (netherlands)

I had litle bigger turbo and self made cooler/exhaust. Injectionpump was stock, but self modifield lda. Consumption was 6.4ltr/100km

Lets but new pics.

Now i have driven it short test drive self modifield injektion pump. But it didint last very long . Head gasket, engine block and m20b25 clutch get broken . Now i have new engine rebuild and it come sasch race cover assembly and e30 m3 driven blate. Hopefully i can this weekend do new test drive.

jeemu wrote: Consumption was 6.4ltr/100km

= 44 Mpg (if i have the gallon / liter conversion right 4.55?? )

stonesie wrote:

jeemu wrote: Consumption was 6.4ltr/100km

= 44 Mpg (if i have the gallon / liter conversion right 4.55?? )

1,69gallon/62mail with 50-62mail speed

Some new pics.

E30 m3 sachs driven plate


E30 m3 sachs race (618) cover assembly


Rebuild engine


But in blace

Awesome work!!!!! Keep us updated with pictures and words. Your English is fine!!!

that just looks unbelievable top marks fella

Thanks for the comments
Today i started it up and ewerything seems to be ok .
I dry to get it in dyno next weekend. Lets see how much power it gives.

All space is used.

Now i have driven 30km without problems.