A Diesel E30?.

[gazm3]

Wondered how much work a conversion for an E30 would be.

Has anyone heard of one?.

I bet they would have sold like hotcakes!

[Borderbmw]

The only factory E30 diesel i know of is a 324 which i think is a pretty rare beast......to be honest i dontthink they were the greatest engines in the world.....i quite fancy putting a 320/330d lump in an E30 but althought the mechanics are'nt a great task the electrics and electronics would be the mother of all bitches!

[Sjoerd320i]

there are planty of 324d and 324 td's around here in Holland mate
can't remeber if they also did a tds

[Andy_magic]

The 324td knocked out 115bhp, so not too bad really.

IMO the 320d engine isn't great and the 330d is a peach but will cost a fortune.

How about a 325tds, best of both worlds. 140bhp stock and 180 with a fiddle box attached. Don't go winding boost pressures up though, they run over 30psi standard!!!!!!!

[gazm3]

Some of these new diesel engines produce some interesting results.

What about that new 1 series diesel engine in an E30.

That would work.

[Sjoerd320i]

get one from a 535 diesel
3 litre twin turbo 560 Nm

[ZS]

I always thought a E30 with a 330d engine would be pretty neat. More torque than you could shake a stick at. Good for some heroness, though you could end up with your prop shfts looking like corkscrews.

[psychochild187]

why not just go with a twin engine 3ltr twin turbo e30 it could be a
E30 360tttt

the way u are going i can see a truck engine in a e30 lol

[Zayyan]

there are planty of 324d and 324 td's around here in Holland mate
can't remeber if they also did a tds

Pretty sure there wasn't a tds, only:
324d, 90bhp
324td, 115bhp

I'd seriously consider an E30 with a diesel in for economy (rather than torque/power) like a VAG 1.9tdi for example?

Would be perfect as I love everything about the E30 except the economy!

[Sjoerd320i]

they sound pretty cool to the 324 diesels very nice grunt

[Richy325iTouring]

they did a tds in the e28 not sure about the e30

i was contemplating an 330 diesel
over 200 break and more torque than the 330ci wohoo

would be expencive though but what a beast and think of teh consumption

[Davenotouring]

there are planty of 324d and 324 td's around here in Holland mate
can't remeber if they also did a tds

Pretty sure there wasn't a tds, only:
324d, 90bhp
324td, 115bhp

Think he meant 'tee-dees' rather than 'tee-dee-esses'

[Sjoerd320i]

nope no typo there Dave

I meant tds because I could have sworn I saw an e30 with a tds badge on it, but then again a bade doesn't really say that much

[Davenotouring]

[Sjoerd320i]

awww don't be sad it happens to the best
you still ok now?

[Zayyan]

He says td's and tds in that post you quoted Dave, pay attention!

[Davenotouring]

[Sjoerd320i]

[Zayyan]

You can see what exam stress does to you!

[Sjoerd320i]

I had my last one on wensday

[Davenotouring]

Oooooh yeah! I've done the hard ones now. Just marketing this wednesday left. So I'm chilling.

I'd love my touring with a 330d engine. That would rule. 40mpg, and fast as fcuk!

[Zayyan]

Hmm

VAG 1.9tdi, 90bhp & 50mpg

or

330d 3.0tdi, 200bhp & 40mpg

I think I know what I'd choose

[Sjoerd320i]

surely it would bhe possible to get the twin turbo version of it in an e30
imagine that 560 Nm of torque

[Zayyan]

Monsterous performance like that without really having to worry about fuel.....can only be a dream!

Someone's got to try it.....

[Sjoerd320i]

hmmm maybe a future plan??

good luck on the last one Dave

[Davenotouring]

I'm doing 3.5 and I can't wait. The only thing is, it'll be like 15mpg!

Got the engine, got the prop, got the mounts, need gearbox and e28 rad and let's go!! Uni is nearly finished! Let the fun begin!

[320Touring]

there are planty of 324d and 324 td's around here in Holland mate
can't remeber if they also did a tds

how much are these cars?!

if they're fairly cheap i'd have one!

[Sjoerd320i]

let me have a look

[Sjoerd320i]

btw I assume you mean a turbo diesel

[320Touring]

btw I assume you mean a turbo diesel

any diesel will do;)

[Andy325i]

Just what you want?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... Track=true

[Sjoerd320i]

well.. there is a 324d 4dr Ԛ┚¬900 (non turbo)


and a few tourers
here a turbo diesel also Ԛ┚¬900



and here a very nice mint one turbo diesel Ԛ┚¬1450



I'll see if I can find some more for ya
I'll tell you on msn

[Andy_magic]

That tourer doesn't look too bad at all, get it slammed and you'll be laughing all the way to the boat yard.. (Where they sell red diesel)

[StuBeeDoo]

I always thought a E30 with a 330d engine would be pretty neat.

Me too!!

[Sjoerd320i]

that green touring is very nice indeed mate
full service historie (1990) in Dutch tho.. it has aircon and a few they replaced like the batterie, rear wheel bearing, timingbelt, brakes, exhaust
it's an auto.

looks very nice esp for under 1k