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1978 e21 m20 turbo swap, AKA What did I get myself into


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So I've got the e28 up at the club shop and all tucked away. We've been going through the parts and the paper work and finding all kinds of nifty tidbits.

 

Chris do you have any idea on the condition of the clutch in the parts bin? There was a spare timing cover to replace the broken piece. I'm thinking that if we switch to coil on plug I don't have to worry about the distributor though?

 

*Update from the meeting last night: the majority of the club is excited about the car and we should be moving forward with inventorying parts and selling off what we don't need and creating a budget and timeline for what we do need. Keep an eye out for a build thread and a for sale thread from the Automotive Enthusiasts Club of Platteville.

 

Anyways I'm trying to compile a list of resources for parts and info.

 

So far this is what I've got can anyone help fill in more resources?

 

Thank you

 

http://www.wibimmers.com/

www.bimmerforums.com

http://www.catuned.com/

www.stanceworks.com

http://www.wallothnesch.com/?___store=eng

https://www.bavauto.com/

http://www.vacmotorsports.com/

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www.mye28.com

www.pelicanparts.com

www.blunttech.com

www.iemotorsport.com

www.car-part.com

www.turnermotorsports.com

www.realoem.com

www.penskeparts.com


Ask them to control their nose-heavy solid axle suspended 35hp per liter bullcrap like this with stock engine and suspension:

 

 

protip:  They can't. 

 

 

 

-Former Z28 owner

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www.mye28.com

www.pelicanparts.com

www.blunttech.com

www.iemotorsport.com

www.car-part.com

www.turnermotorsports.com

www.realoem.com

www.penskeparts.com

Ask them to control their nose-heavy solid axle suspended 35hp per liter bullcrap like this with stock engine and suspension:

 

 

protip:  They can't. 

 

 

 

-Former Z28 owner

Video evidence is always good, Thank you!

 

Former camaro owner as well

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  • 3 months later...

O hey Ben, welcome back!

Thanks John! Kind of dropped off the planet there, have barely been in the shop this winter.

How did your trip to the club shop go? I hear the motor is almost stripped?

I should have the new head on wednesday or thursday

 

If I get enough free time at work today I'll order a clutch this afternoon!

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