Diesel E28

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mr_dink
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Post Mon Dec 24, 2012 2:58 pm

Been having some thoughts about making myself one of these for a daily driver.

I know very few were made in right hand drive, are there any issues with the turbo/downpipe and the steering?

Realoem seems to be telling me that m21 engine mounts and gearbox are the same as m20 ones and the diff ratio is about 3.15:1.

Not sure whether to stick to the m21 which would be harder to find but easier to fit, or go for an m51 which apparently does fit with work but is much more complex in wiring terms.

Does anyone know if this has been done before? Am struggling to find any online.

And yes, I know it won't be fast, but I like running on veg/bio.
steve_k
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Post Mon Dec 24, 2012 3:14 pm

might sound daft but why not have a word with geme30? who'd running a m51 powered e30.

just a thought.
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