Help me pick a car

Chuck Branscomb · **Posted:** Mon Jan 12, 2015 1:59 pm

RodneyWright wrote:

Chuck Branscomb wrote:

Get the 3-stage manifold from an E90 330i or N52 powered X5/X3/Z3/530i 3.0 from a junk yard and then the AA tune = 255hp. Definitely find a 6MT one though.

Chuck, do you happen to have a part number for the manifold or at least a pic of what it looks like? The 328 goes out of warranty this fall and this might make driving the car a little more fun.

Turner sells it all together as a kit, and they have the part numbers listed: http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-176947-n52-330-intake-manifold-software-upgrade-for-128i325i328i528iz4.aspx. If you get the manifold from a junkyard and just buy the Active Autowerke tune (they have an option to specify the 3-stage manifold on their x28i tunes), you can save a lot of money.

Chuck Branscomb · **Posted:** Mon Jan 12, 2015 7:53 pm

Rodney,

Here's a link with a detailed look at the N52 for what it's worth:

http://www.kneb.net/bmw/E90/04_N52%20Engine.pdf

RodneyWright · **Posted:** Mon Jan 12, 2015 9:12 pm

Chuck Branscomb wrote:

Rodney,

Here's a link with a detailed look at the N52 for what it's worth:

http://www.kneb.net/bmw/E90/04_N52%20Engine.pdf

Thanks for the pdf link Chuck. That's an odd looking intake, but at least I know what it looks like.

Now, back to Whitney's search thread. Sorry for the hijack... Any luck yet Mike?

MikeWhitney · **Joined:** Wed Aug 20, 2003 9:15 pm **Posts:** 4724

RodneyWright wrote:

Chuck Branscomb wrote:

Rodney,

Here's a link with a detailed look at the N52 for what it's worth:

http://www.kneb.net/bmw/E90/04_N52%20Engine.pdf

Thanks for the pdf link Chuck. That's an odd looking intake, but at least I know what it looks like.

Now, back to Whitney's search thread. Sorry for the hijack... Any luck yet Mike?

Trying to get this guy's phone number:
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/4840396997.html

RodneyWright · **Posted:** Mon Jan 12, 2015 10:54 pm

wow, digging this guys description....

"...have it fixed every now and then it would Drive normal within a Normas amount of power..."

Where do I get me some Normas? I can use some extra powah! Good luck on that one, that looks to be right up your alley!

clinehall · **Posted:** Mon Jan 12, 2015 10:58 pm

MikeWhitney wrote:

RodneyWright wrote:

Chuck Branscomb wrote:

Rodney,

Here's a link with a detailed look at the N52 for what it's worth:

http://www.kneb.net/bmw/E90/04_N52%20Engine.pdf

Thanks for the pdf link Chuck. That's an odd looking intake, but at least I know what it looks like.

Now, back to Whitney's search thread. Sorry for the hijack... Any luck yet Mike?

Trying to get this guy's phone number:
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/4840396997.html

That would be a cool road trip car.

steve remchak · **Posted:** Mon Jan 12, 2015 11:00 pm

Nightmare with a capital K...

DickRasmussen · **Posted:** Tue Jan 13, 2015 7:41 am

clinehall wrote:

That would be a cool road trip car.

Just make sure you have unlimited towing insurance, trip interruption insurance, and medical (for the pills you will need to help deal with frustration).

That said, only Mike could have a chance of finding all the answers and parts needed to turn this into a reliable ride at relatively low cost. It will be fun to read the write up if you do it.

Chuck Branscomb · **Posted:** Tue Jan 13, 2015 8:46 am

You always know what you're getting into with one of these E38s when the owner has stuck some random "V12" emblem on the car...

clinehall · **Posted:** Tue Jan 13, 2015 12:17 pm

DickRasmussen wrote:

clinehall wrote:

That would be a cool road trip car.

Just make sure you have unlimited towing insurance, trip interruption insurance, and medical (for the pills you will need to help deal with frustration).

That said, only Mike could have a chance of finding all the answers and parts needed to turn this into a reliable ride at relatively low cost. It will be fun to read the write up if you do it.

Look, I'm just trying to be positive. I took they guys baby out of his arms and I am not going to give it back. I want him to find something positive in his life. I guess I could have said if the current career doesn't pan out you would have a great company car for a drug dealer. Is that better?

MikeWhitney · **Joined:** Wed Aug 20, 2003 9:15 pm **Posts:** 4724

clinehall wrote:

DickRasmussen wrote:

clinehall wrote:

That would be a cool road trip car.

Just make sure you have unlimited towing insurance, trip interruption insurance, and medical (for the pills you will need to help deal with frustration).

That said, only Mike could have a chance of finding all the answers and parts needed to turn this into a reliable ride at relatively low cost. It will be fun to read the write up if you do it.

Look, I'm just trying to be positive. I took they guys baby out of his arms and I am not going to give it back. I want him to find something positive in his life. I guess I could have said if the current career doesn't pan out you would have a great company car for a drug dealer. Is that better?

If you were really trying to be positive, you would have pointed out how many dead hookers will fit in the trunk.

Richard Casto · **Posted:** Tue Jan 13, 2015 3:19 pm

I know it's a BMW and not a Mercedes, but the E38 reminds me of this...

And I would LOVE to have a MB 600 Pullman Limo.

Richard

Richard Casto · **Posted:** Tue Jan 13, 2015 3:25 pm

MikeWhitney wrote:

...you would have pointed out how many dead hookers will fit in the trunk.

I thought about checking Google for an answer to that questions, but decided it was best for that to not be in my search history.

Richard

BretLuter · **Posted:** Tue Jan 13, 2015 8:25 pm

Chuck Branscomb wrote:

You always know what you're getting into with one of these E38s when the owner has stuck some random "V12" emblem on the car...

That V12 emblem was put on there at the factory.

But a $2500 750il seems like it'll be troublefree for sure.................I think you should buy it Mike.

:stick:

BretLuter · **Posted:** Tue Jan 13, 2015 8:27 pm

Richard Casto wrote:

MikeWhitney wrote:

...you would have pointed out how many dead hookers will fit in the trunk.

I thought about checking Google for an answer to that questions, but decided it was best for that to not be in my search history.

Richard

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