KaiserRolls Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 Looks gooooood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipMF Posted July 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 It's the cutest little muffler that you'll ever see. A 7.75"x11" Thrush Turbo. That's smaller than a sheet of paper for those keeping score at home. Overall, I'd say the exhaust note suits the car really well. It's not super quiet like modern cars, but it's not obnoxious like some rice grinder either. I put a nice band-clamp style connector before the muffler at the back of the car, so if I want to make some noise with it, I can drop the rear muffler in a couple minutes. I'm still going to be super busy for the next week or so, but after that I'll get some good pictures of everything and post 'em up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipMF Posted October 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Posting this here for continuity purposes: http://www.wibimmers.com/board/index.php?/topic/3895-no-home-no-destination/ Been sluffing off, waiting for a job to come my way here in Madison. Picked up a turbo for a future M42 build (td04hl-16t from a Volvo 850 T-5). Did an autocross at the Road America kart track this past weekend. Had a blast as usual. Even with the M10 I was having trouble putting power down coming out of the corners, but it's definitely gotten worse with the M42. I think I'll be putting the turbo on the back burner in favor of coil-overs, LSD swap, and decent tires. Chassis before power, zee, zee, zee... Looking for some lightweight, low-ET, 15" wheels that won't look redonkulous on an e21. If anyone comes across any, let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Full Banana Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 What engine management will you run with the turbo setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipMF Posted October 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 I'll be switching it over to megasquirt. I don't know if it's really necessary, but I've always wanted to try it out. I'll also be switching to coil-on-plug, and getting rid of the barn-door MAF sensor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Posting this here for continuity purposes: http://www.wibimmers.com/board/index.php?/topic/3895-no-home-no-destination/ Been sluffing off, waiting for a job to come my way here in Madison. Picked up a turbo for a future M42 build (td04hl-16t from a Volvo 850 T-5). Did an autocross at the Road America kart track this past weekend. Had a blast as usual. Even with the M10 I was having trouble putting power down coming out of the corners, but it's definitely gotten worse with the M42. I think I'll be putting the turbo on the back burner in favor of coil-overs, LSD swap, and decent tires. Chassis before power, zee, zee, zee... Looking for some lightweight, low-ET, 15" wheels that won't look redonkulous on an e21. If anyone comes across any, let me know. Not sure if the wheels I have on my e21 right now are light enough for you or even the right style, but they have nice Falken tires on them. Once I get my group 2 kit on, I won't need these anymore if you are interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipMF Posted October 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 That's a possibility. I was considering a set of those wheels at one time. Which Falkens are those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 I can't remember off the top of my head, but I can look at them tonight after work and let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipMF Posted October 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 No problem. I have no money at the moment anyway... I can dream though... mmm, meaty:http://m.ebay.com/itm/Borbet-Type-T-14x8-4x100-Wheels-and-Tires-14-Wide-Offset-/261564665077?nav=SEARCH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 So this popped up on my facebook feed today... Dying HipMF 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipMF Posted October 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 BWWAHAHAHA!!Good advice. As it so happens, I was just drinking a beer and watching Top Gear... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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