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    Quote Originally Posted by Tim View Post
    Have you driven one yet? They arent rocket ships.
    I think the main difference over the standard 318i engine is the higher compression? They go ok but you do need to keep them on the boil.
    arent the iS twin cam? 318i is single?
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    aahh twin cam. That rings some bells.
    I think pete jones used to have one. He might be able to comment!

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    he did, and I'm sure he could. I remeber him saying it's a got a different head or something, he had to get his rebuilt at some stage


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    Don't know anything about beemers but I know how to find stuff on the web!! ...

    BMW E30 3 Series Specifications

    Might help. That was linked from the E30 site here: WELCOME TO M42CLUB.COM - BMW E30 318is

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    yes, so the 318is IS a valver
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    Quote Originally Posted by velly_16v_cab View Post
    yes, so the 318is IS a valver
    318IS was out to compete with our 16V Mk2
    318I is same level as 8V Mk2

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    I love the E30s, such a great, timeless shape an size

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