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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: roundel318 on December 26, 2008, 01:17:00 PM
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Has anyone ever had any experience with a 316g?
For those confused, this was a E36 compact (ti) 316 that was a petrol / CNG (compressed natural gas) hybrid made from 1995-2000.
Yes, BMW had it long ago :)
I was curious about performing a retro to integrate the CNG fuel delivery system to a M42.
The 1.6L 316g motor is listed as a 8 valve as are normal 316's....
Anyone ever seen / worked with one?
These were not available in the USA, obviously.....
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Wikipedia also lists an e34 518g (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_5_Series) with a 1.8 CNG/petrol variant of the m43
I once caught a rideshare from the Czech Rep to Amsterdam with a guy with a CNG/Petrol retrofit. (I think it was carb'd.) We about made it across all of Germany hauling ass and pulling a small trailer on a single fillup leaving Czech. (1 petrol tank+1CNG ) It ran flawlessly and was a dirt cheap way to travel. (avoiding German Petrol taxes. )
There are a few Germans on r3vlimited.com who export Elipsoids & BBS wheels to the US. They might help you on your quest.
Post anything you find here.... I'm totally curious.
Cheers!
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That is interesting info, with regards to the E34 318g, how curious!