Hedghawg71 Posted September 20, 2009 (edited) lol if you put a paxton on that dodge you'll either blow the engine or trans lmao. just be nice with it and maybe it'll last a while *fingers crossed* Na, it's a tough truck, just like it's single cab predecessor was. I have owned Fords, Chevy's and a couple of Toyota Tacoma's in my lifetime so far. All the Fords were solid over all, just seemed the rear ends never held up. The three Chevy trucks I owned stayed with Mr. Goodwrench most of the time so I tried a couple Toyotas out. The first one was stolen and the second one was what I traded in for my first Dodge Ram. I hated getting rid of it but getting more than 3 people in it was "legally" impossible here in Texas. I got this one in late 06 and have had no problems with it other than the XM Satellite radio they installed. The Paxton, will probably never happen, but I can dream! Edited September 20, 2009 by Hedghawg71 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattwalter85 Posted September 20, 2009 yeah you can im just talking from my perspective because i work on them all the time. alot of overheating/coolant leaking and a/c issues....... like i said, just take care of it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy_Nate Posted September 20, 2009 Nice car, Nate. I suppose I'll take some photos of my 325es after I wash and wax tomorrow. You're not the only one with red leather! Very good! Let's see some pics. I just washed, clay bar / detailed and waxed with some Meguiars (Gold class). Awesome stuff. So smooth and shiney. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nVidia_Freak Posted September 20, 2009 (edited) Gold Class ftw! I washed and waxed last weekend, and only washed this morning. Periodically throughout the week, however, I go over the interior with Armor All and windows with Stoner invisible glass. So here she is: 1987 BMW 325es Straight 6 121HP 170ft/lb 5-speed nV's 1987 BMW 325es Very good! Let's see some pics. I just washed, clay bar / detailed and waxed with some Meguiars (Gold class). Awesome stuff. So smooth and shiney. Edited September 20, 2009 by nVidia_Freak Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy_Nate Posted September 20, 2009 Nice! Amazing how much lighter your car is than mine, haha (I have probably 1500lbs of additional steel). I bet that 5 speed is a lot of fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IVIYTH0S Posted September 20, 2009 what motor is that?? I looked at the 1988 I6 and it has 168hp, did you get jipped or was that a typo?? (no offense I'm just wondering) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nVidia_Freak Posted September 20, 2009 It's the M20B27. It was meant for the economy 325s and 528. what motor is that?? I looked at the 1988 I6 and it has 168hp, did you get jipped or was that a typo?? (no offense I'm just wondering) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy_Nate Posted September 20, 2009 The eta's have a taller rear end, too, right? Is the engine transverse mounted? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IVIYTH0S Posted September 20, 2009 It's the M20B27. It was meant for the economy 325s and 528. I see, what kinda mileage do you get with it and I wonder why they stopped making that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nVidia_Freak Posted September 20, 2009 (edited) I don't know about the taller rear, but the engine is mounted normally. You can see in the last picture on page 3 of the engine, the fan is at the front. The 325es is RWD. Edit- The majority of my driving is done on city streets and I usually don't go over second, however, sometimes I'll go to third. In second I get about 22 once I start cruising, and I can get about 28 in third in the same instance. Edited September 20, 2009 by nVidia_Freak Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy_Nate Posted September 20, 2009 Sorry, weird terminology (taller rear end is shop talk for a higher final drive ratio) Hmm, yeah, that's what I would expect...I guess I got kinda thrown off by your exhaust manifold. I don't think I have any engine pictures, but I do have a youtube video of it idling. Another inline 6 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcofDu6ooe8 I think I need to degrease my engine sometime in the near future Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greengiant912 Posted September 23, 2009 hahaha, what do you guys get paid over there?? I'd gladly work for a Pizza Hut, I hate my boss. The tips alone are keeping me working where I'm at but I'd switch to another delivery job in a heartbeat Well I get paid $6.77 an hour, tips and $1.10 per delivery. It might differ though as Pizza Hut is franchised and your local phut's parent company might deal with it differently. Needless to say I usually walk out each night with $80+ in cash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
