1990 BMW 325ic E30 convertible with M30b35 engine swap
1990 BMW 3-Series 325i
BMW 3-Series 1990 technical specifications | |
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| Condition: | Used |
| Item location: | Orleans, Ontario, Canada |
| Make: | BMW |
| Model: | 3-Series |
| SubModel: | 325i |
| Type: | Convertible |
| Trim: | Base Convertible 2-Door |
| Doors: | 2 Doors |
| Year: | 1990 |
| Mileage: | 162,000 |
| VIN: | wbabb1305lec02750 |
| Color: | silver |
| Engine size: | 3.5L M30b35 inline 6 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Power options: | Power Windows |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Transmission: | Manual |
| Drive type: | RWD |
| Interior color: | Black |
| Safety options: | Anti-Lock Brakes |
| Options: | Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible |
| Vehicle Title: | Clear |
| You are interested? | Contact the seller! |
Description |
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this car is a blast to drive. It's turnkey.
no cut corners, verything was done with my intention on keeping it forever, lus a day.
-1990 BMW 325ic convertible 5spd. no accidents original paint Canadian car.
-162,000miles (260KM)
from the top of my head, 'll add more as I remember:
Driveline:-M30b35 from a '92 535i with 110,000miles (178KM)-compression is even across the board.-Getrag 260 M30 transmission from euro E32 car. unknown mileage. shifts smooth and solid, lutch doesn't slip, o chatter.-driveshaft: rear oem M20, ront from e28 535 car rebalanced. new CSB and guibo-Rebirth Motorsports Z3M shortshift kit.-Fresh Dexron 3 ATF fluid for transmission.
Engine:
-Garagistic M30b35 engine conversion mounts-G-Man Visionary poly-urethane mounts-SSSquid Stage 1 tune 93 Octane Bosch 179 ECU-Head completely rebuilt by local BMW specialty shop-new Goetze headgasket-new oil pan gasket-new valve cover gasket-New NGK spark plugs-New Bremi cap and rotor-Beru spark plug wires (used)
Cooling:
-New Behr E28 535 radiator-New oem coolant hoses-New Spal 30102048 pusher e-fan-New Spal mount arms-New 82C low temp switch (activates fan on high at temp)-Fresh coolant throughout, roperly bled (what a bitch)-E34 coolant reservoir used.
Exhaust:
-KAMOTORS V5 intake-Ireland Engineering ceramic coated M30b35 headers-2.5" cat-back to Magnaflow stainless muffler (for 5.7L Camaro)
Swap specifics:
-M20b25 harness used-fly by wire (drive by wire?) deleted-E32 throttle body fitted with M20 TPS, everse wiring installed for mechanical throttle-E32 throttle cable mounts used-No cruise control (still in car, ust tucked away)-No A/C removed compressor and lines-Driveshaft is half E30 half e28 new Febi Bilstein center support bearing
Suspension:
-Ground Control coilovers-front eibach springs (forget #'s)-rear springs from Meghan Racing (forget #'s, wapped out for smoother/more forgiving ride)-Koni yellow adjustable front and rear-Garagistic rear reinforcement plates-Powerflex polyurethane rear subframe bushing-Powerflex trail-arm bushings-BMW e30 M3 front control arm bushings
Brakes:
-2 year old new pads and rotors (maybe 2000miles)-Stainless steel DOT approved brake lines-new brake line sections-NO e-brake
Wheels:
-Ronal LS 15"x7.5" et20 cb 57.1 wheels condition 9/10-Kumho ECSTA 225/50/15 tires, ven wear about 5K miles on them
Body:
-it's really silver. I don't remember the paint code name, ut it's nice-Front IS/ES valance with fogs-Euro headlight grills-a couple of rust bubbles happening along the black area close the rockers-no rust along paint (seriously no rust)-has been rustproofed every year during my ownership before indoor winter storage-hood has a very shallow dent from softball (only noticeable when washing car, r looking for it)-no holes in floor, as thick undercoating-frame has a couple of "pressed in" areas from PO from poor jack placement-I hammered in the firewall and tranny tunnel for the swap. it's not pretty but you don't see it
Interior:
-Black Leather front and rear seats-Rear seats 9/10 condition with headrests-Front vert sport seats showing age. about 6/10, till very comfortable/supportive and full operational-Husco armrest condition 9/10-Mtech 2 370mm steering wheel, resh new leather wrapped with M stitching-New shift boot with M stitching-Unknown BMW wood shift know-crack free dash-euro (german) checkpanel-Raceland windscreen
Audio:
-Kenwood CD/USB/Bluetooth deck with remote (1 year old)-front Energy component in-door speakers-Front Energy component tweeters-rear Pioneer component speakers-German Audio Specialist (Lukebox) with 2x 8" Rockford Fosgate subwoofer-MB Quartz giant amplifer (forget model, ut it's big and powers everything with ease)-Cabin control subwoofer knob control (discreet mounting, ooks oem)
Simply turn the key and enjoy!
All catalysts and emission equipment is still present on this vehicle, othing has been altered.
I am located in Ottawa Ontario Canada. I am willing to deliver to Toronto, ontreal, orthern New York.
I am also willing to ship, rovided you pay for the cost to ship. I can help with some of the legwork.
thanks
Ryan
On Dec-07-15 at 06:09:57 PST, eller added the following information:
*edit* vehicle reserve auction is much lower than BIN price...don't be shy!
On Dec-09-15 at 08:27:20 PST, eller added the following information:
I have added the only two pictures of the interior I have at my disposal currently.
Please note the steering wheel is a 370MM Mtech 2 wheels,the shifter is wooden, nd there is a euro analogue clock installed now. Rear seats have black leather headrests aswell.
vehicle is currently stored at my cousins house and I do not have immediate access to getting pictures.
On Dec-19-15 at 08:22:36 PST, eller added the following information:
please check out videos!apologies about camera angle...
walkaroundhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbOs0wrKABI
interiorhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI0v5IhMQAA&feature=youtu.be
cold starthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awS41IGGgTE&feature=youtu.be











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