BlackAngel 60 Report post Posted April 27, 2016 (edited) Bet this thing is a hoot to drive http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1075680368.htm 215km . . . hmmm . . . . what's the longevity like on these engines bearing in mind the higher stresses with the upgrads and the extra strain on the tranny? Edited April 27, 2016 by BlackAngel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2958 Report post Posted April 28, 2016 Knowing how much the 6-cyl diesel engines are "Over-engineered" by ze Germans I would think that the extra torque and power wouldn't be an issue for the drivetrain (unless you drive it like a hoon all the time) and shouldn't have too much of an effect on the lifetime of the components. More interestingly, I see they have removed both the EGR and the DPF, so it now doesn't meet the emissions regulations, and as such is not techincally of a warrantable standard (unless it has been emissions tested by an approved agency, which i doubt). Very unlikely to be picked up by a Warrant Check though.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackAngel 60 Report post Posted April 28, 2016 (edited) On my 520i I replaced the cat with a bit of pipe (cat core had collapsed and blocked things up) and it sailed through a VTNZ WOF. But back to the 330d - making that much power (near e39 M5 levels) at diesel engine revs - torque must be phenomenal !!!! and in a smaller car too 800nm FFS Just clicked the link again its saying SOLD - 1st to see will buy I guess - bet it put a huge grin on someone's face Edited April 28, 2016 by BlackAngel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matth5 471 Report post Posted April 28, 2016 That thing must be making a lot of smelly smoke for traffic behind it to enjoy... But damn it's gotta be fun with all that torque. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HaNs 226 Report post Posted April 28, 2016 Doesn't smoke and was heavily logged. I was involved with the car and it's a well sorted car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2958 Report post Posted April 28, 2016 It's not the smoke you can see that's the only issue, NOx particulates are not visible even at very dangerous levels. EGR and DPF are both there to reduce NOx, not "smoke". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted April 28, 2016 i have driven a 535d and it was awesome.And it was dead stock/I reckon my 120d was equivalent to at least a 3l petrol engine in the midrange,not a match at high revs though.I reckon simialarly a x35d is equivalent to a 5 l v8 for driveability.However it will be very economical at the pump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HaNs 226 Report post Posted April 28, 2016 It's not the smoke you can see that's the only issue, NOx particulates are not visible even at very dangerous levels. EGR and DPF are both there to reduce NOx, not "smoke". Chuck some urea at it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted April 28, 2016 very cool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2958 Report post Posted April 28, 2016 Chuck some urea at it That's the theoretical chemistry, but there's a bit more to it than that. Missed the bit where it said this had an Adblue system added (and even those have variable effects). Anyways will jump off my hobby horse now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
