Build opinions needed!

General conversations about BMW E28s and the people who own them.
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Spaz!
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Build opinions needed!

Post by Spaz! »

So I have too many options and can't decide which way to go. Terrible problem, I know...

So I have three e28's and one 325 is engine and manual trans.
First e28 is an '85 524td auto in pretty damn good shape, shows 85k on the dash and has been parked for 20+ years. Kinda hate to tear it apart, it runs and drives but I think the governor is stuck. It's been a long list of little things with this car since I got it. No surprise considering how long it sat.

Next is an '85 535i manual that's rotten in the body beyond repair. It also runs and drives but has been ragged on pretty bad, has a dead miss on cyl 4, unknown cause.

3rd is an 88 super ETA auto, bit of a basket case. It has 5 broken rockers and who knows what else wrong with it. Solid body and an ok interior though.

I also have an m20 b27 block in useable condition and the engine out of my old '87 325is as well as the matching trans. It has IE +1mm stainless valves, schrick 272 cam, WAR chipped and was running when pulled from the wreck.

What do y'all think? I want one running car out of all of it.
Shawn D.
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