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RE: 318i conversion
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Randy Albright
> Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2003 11:41 AM
> To: '[email protected]'
> Subject: 318i conversion
>
> I have learned all I think I need to know about mirrors, ABS systems, and
> shocks which is good, but now I need assistance in converting an M-10
> injected engine to a carb sucking machine. My son purchased the 1985 318i
> with what he thought was a fuel relay problem. To condense this story the
> electronic system is not worth fixing...$$. We discovered that the 2002
> carbed cars intakes will fit and we have an intake located. We have been
> told not to use the Solex carb but to find a Weber 32/36 dgv, is this the
> way to go? Can we use the existing distributor {been completely rebuilt}?
> If anyone has any constructive comments on this conversion we would
> appreciate them.
> note: I can squeeze 450hp out of a small block Chevy with ease, but the
> BMW is a new adventure. I also have recently purchased a 1998 328i
> convertible but I will save those questions for another e-mail, bmw
> digest is great. thanks, Randy Albright
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