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    Nick_08 got a reaction from AsparagusMike in 1990 e30   
    Added another spring to the wastegates :). I've never experienced anything like this before, pulls so hard. Enjoy!

    Just a 2nd gear roll on the throttle.

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    Nick_08 got a reaction from SteelBlue in 1990 e30   
    Added another spring to the wastegates :). I've never experienced anything like this before, pulls so hard. Enjoy!

    Just a 2nd gear roll on the throttle.

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    Nick_08 got a reaction from jc43089 in 1990 e30   
    Added another spring to the wastegates :). I've never experienced anything like this before, pulls so hard. Enjoy!

    Just a 2nd gear roll on the throttle.

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    Nick_08 got a reaction from HipMF in 1990 e30   
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    Nick_08 reacted to KaiserRolls in ‘91 E30   
    I’d have to fill out their online forms, send mine in, they’d either fix it or send out a new one after they inspect it. For the timeline I’m on, I’d rather not sit on my thumb waiting for a replacement that shows up in the same condition when they drop ship it from mainland China. 
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    Nick_08 got a reaction from jc43089 in 1990 e30   
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    Nick_08 got a reaction from m42b32 in 1990 e30   
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    Nick_08 got a reaction from Bassboy3313 in 1990 e30   
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    Nick_08 got a reaction from jc43089 in 1990 e30   
    Finally go the car on the ground ready to street tune. Just teed on the return and added a fitting to the DS sending unit, fuel pressure is solid. Oil filter relocation is mounted (none of it touches by the way). Ground clearance is solid, lowest point of anything is the turn down which is about 3.75". And added some pictures of the interior, wire diagram I made, and glove box mess. 











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    Nick_08 got a reaction from patsbimmer1 in 1990 e30   
    Finally go the car on the ground ready to street tune. Just teed on the return and added a fitting to the DS sending unit, fuel pressure is solid. Oil filter relocation is mounted (none of it touches by the way). Ground clearance is solid, lowest point of anything is the turn down which is about 3.75". And added some pictures of the interior, wire diagram I made, and glove box mess. 











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    Nick_08 got a reaction from jc43089 in 1990 e30   
    Yeah I'm excited to see what it hears like through that turbo, the cam is just nasty. Hoping to get an exhaust on there that makes it as quiet as stock. Thanks @KaiserRolls
     
    On another note, I think I've got the solution to any future fueling problems...this thing is good for 535LPH at 40psi. The pump barely fits in the hole of the e30 tank. I've got to get creative with the hangar assembly, the line needs to be bigger (3/8"/10mm). I'm looking at aftermarket options. If anyone has experience modifying the fuel pump assembly please chime in. 

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    Nick_08 got a reaction from P_Roloff in 1990 e30   
    Updates: 
    1. Its amazing how forgiving powder coating can be and how good it looks. Check it out, I literally took this piece threw it in the oven for outgassing and preheat and put some powder on it. 



    2. Got heat shielding? Perhaps overboard? No chances. Exhaust has been installed for the last time. There are 3 v-bands and 2 collector flanges, the shit lined up perfectly...no worries on blowing out a flex pipe.


     
     
     
     
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    Nick_08 got a reaction from KaiserRolls in 1990 e30   
    Basically wrapped up the engine bay today. I have to figure out where I'm going to mount the remote oil filter. Bleed the brakes and clutch. Exhaust is "temporary", I intent to install an electric cutout for the side exit and run a bmw aftermarket cat back exhaust/muffler. We'll see....its all 3.5" round/oval.
    I do need someone's help or ideas, I forgot to check clearance for the headlight and the turbocharger intake tube. The headlight (euro smiley) will fit without the cap in place. Is there anyone who has needed to modify the cap or came up with an idea to gain clearance? 













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    Nick_08 got a reaction from AsparagusMike in 1990 e30   
    Basically wrapped up the engine bay today. I have to figure out where I'm going to mount the remote oil filter. Bleed the brakes and clutch. Exhaust is "temporary", I intent to install an electric cutout for the side exit and run a bmw aftermarket cat back exhaust/muffler. We'll see....its all 3.5" round/oval.
    I do need someone's help or ideas, I forgot to check clearance for the headlight and the turbocharger intake tube. The headlight (euro smiley) will fit without the cap in place. Is there anyone who has needed to modify the cap or came up with an idea to gain clearance? 













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    Nick_08 got a reaction from jc43089 in 1990 e30   
    Updates: 
    1. Its amazing how forgiving powder coating can be and how good it looks. Check it out, I literally took this piece threw it in the oven for outgassing and preheat and put some powder on it. 



    2. Got heat shielding? Perhaps overboard? No chances. Exhaust has been installed for the last time. There are 3 v-bands and 2 collector flanges, the shit lined up perfectly...no worries on blowing out a flex pipe.


     
     
     
     
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    Nick_08 got a reaction from m42b32 in 1990 e30   
    Updates: 
    1. Its amazing how forgiving powder coating can be and how good it looks. Check it out, I literally took this piece threw it in the oven for outgassing and preheat and put some powder on it. 



    2. Got heat shielding? Perhaps overboard? No chances. Exhaust has been installed for the last time. There are 3 v-bands and 2 collector flanges, the shit lined up perfectly...no worries on blowing out a flex pipe.


     
     
     
     
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    Nick_08 got a reaction from patsbimmer1 in 1990 e30   
    Updates: 
    1. Its amazing how forgiving powder coating can be and how good it looks. Check it out, I literally took this piece threw it in the oven for outgassing and preheat and put some powder on it. 



    2. Got heat shielding? Perhaps overboard? No chances. Exhaust has been installed for the last time. There are 3 v-bands and 2 collector flanges, the shit lined up perfectly...no worries on blowing out a flex pipe.


     
     
     
     
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    Nick_08 got a reaction from m42b32 in 1990 e30   
    Minor update:
    1. Got the oil pan back on the car yesterday. As I was getting ready to do so I had to take a pic it was pretty cool to see the flywheel "made in texas".  Since the pan is back on now is really time for final assembly and soon a start up!
    2. Intake mock-up completed. I think I am going to powdercoat all of the intake pipes that will fit in my oven. I have a real cold air intake setup now, I have the wheel well liner to put in place to protect the filter. I'm not sure if I will be doing any more boxing in on that filter space. 




     
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    Nick_08 got a reaction from Rekpoint in 1990 e30   
    Update...
    1. Got the last tee fitting to run my pass side brake line. Added a grommet to the wheel well for the brake line. 
    2. Oil pressure sender installed for the terminator ecu and AN -4 oil line ran for the turbo. 
    3. Catch can mounted, PCV lines are getting run over to the driver side wheel well. I decided to run a provent 100, it has 3/4" inlet/outlet and a return back to the oil pan with a check valve. This will be practically maintenance free. The outlet will be plumbed into the turbochargers intake. More to come on this set up. I also added a tee with a filler for the water setup, this was needed in order to fill the intercooler and bleed all air from the system. I mounted this with zip ties cuz no build is done right-proper without zip ties holding shit together. 
    4. Downpipe/exhaust. I was able to get an 80 degree 3.5" mandrel bend, fits the car perfect. Put the one end in the press and made it into a round to oval adapter, worked better than anticipated. 
    5. Oil pan, charge pipe, intake, and turbo drain is all off getting welded. Once I have that back the car will need to be put together and I should be close to start up. 






     
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    Nick_08 got a reaction from KaiserRolls in 1990 e30   
    Update...
    1. Got the last tee fitting to run my pass side brake line. Added a grommet to the wheel well for the brake line. 
    2. Oil pressure sender installed for the terminator ecu and AN -4 oil line ran for the turbo. 
    3. Catch can mounted, PCV lines are getting run over to the driver side wheel well. I decided to run a provent 100, it has 3/4" inlet/outlet and a return back to the oil pan with a check valve. This will be practically maintenance free. The outlet will be plumbed into the turbochargers intake. More to come on this set up. I also added a tee with a filler for the water setup, this was needed in order to fill the intercooler and bleed all air from the system. I mounted this with zip ties cuz no build is done right-proper without zip ties holding shit together. 
    4. Downpipe/exhaust. I was able to get an 80 degree 3.5" mandrel bend, fits the car perfect. Put the one end in the press and made it into a round to oval adapter, worked better than anticipated. 
    5. Oil pan, charge pipe, intake, and turbo drain is all off getting welded. Once I have that back the car will need to be put together and I should be close to start up. 






     
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    Nick_08 got a reaction from jc43089 in 1990 e30   
    Update...
    1. Got the last tee fitting to run my pass side brake line. Added a grommet to the wheel well for the brake line. 
    2. Oil pressure sender installed for the terminator ecu and AN -4 oil line ran for the turbo. 
    3. Catch can mounted, PCV lines are getting run over to the driver side wheel well. I decided to run a provent 100, it has 3/4" inlet/outlet and a return back to the oil pan with a check valve. This will be practically maintenance free. The outlet will be plumbed into the turbochargers intake. More to come on this set up. I also added a tee with a filler for the water setup, this was needed in order to fill the intercooler and bleed all air from the system. I mounted this with zip ties cuz no build is done right-proper without zip ties holding shit together. 
    4. Downpipe/exhaust. I was able to get an 80 degree 3.5" mandrel bend, fits the car perfect. Put the one end in the press and made it into a round to oval adapter, worked better than anticipated. 
    5. Oil pan, charge pipe, intake, and turbo drain is all off getting welded. Once I have that back the car will need to be put together and I should be close to start up. 






     
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    Nick_08 reacted to KaiserRolls in ‘91 E30   
    Picked up a long term project over the weekend 
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    Nick_08 got a reaction from Jdesign in 1990 e30   
    1. Finished up the fuel system.
    2. New fuel pump wiring (10 AWG TXL), I know the splice is weird but I wanted extra there in case I ditch the factory pump/hanger. 
    3. Final install on the water pump. 
    4. Not shown, I ran a 1 AWG ground cable from the battery to the engine compartment. This is to ground the engine block. Also ran the power wire for the terminator x (must be installed direct to the battery). 
    5. @patsbimmer1 brake system




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    Nick_08 reacted to KaiserRolls in ‘91 E30   
    thermostat is like a year old, gasket is about a year old, waterpump is a Stewart unit that @B C installed. should be good on that front.
    on my trip i never saw temps higher than middle of the gauge on the cluster.
    VDO coolant gauge showed a max of like 205 during some of the beat runs in 90 degree heat
    proper shrouding is always worthwhile
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    Nick_08 got a reaction from patsbimmer1 in 1990 e30   
    Still working on random parts of the car.
    1. Added a proper metro-pack connector for the fan and added the wiring for the pump.
    2. Added a bleeder to the intercooler and heat exchanger.
    3. Installed the reservoir in the trunk and yes I did leave that length of clear hose hanging like that....just to bug your OCD. Got one of them hose cutter tools, so nice...
    4. Finally got the last fitting in today for the fuel system. Finalized the fuel hoses in the engine bay area. Mounted the fuel filter. 
    5. Turbo drain mocked up. Need to pull the oil pan to have the -10 male fitting welded in place. You can see the drain tube will also have a -10 fitting welded in place. I plan to use a coupler to attach. 
    6. Took a picture of the coil relocation and LT1 boots I got to route the wires away from the exhaust. As long as they don't touch the exhaust they should be good to go. I have some fiberglass sleeve I'll use over the wires as well. 
    7. Made a new ground cable for the battery. Still need to make a new engine ground. 
    8. Hard line to AN fitting adapters installed.


















     
     
     
     
     
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