GunMetalGrey Posted May 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 NoIF YOU need some quality drivers, steal some out of an old m50 ecu. They work great. If you need to know how to wire it, head over to BF.C and checkout dburts ms3 writeup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted May 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 She breathed on her own yesterday. Feels good bruh.It turns out I didn't actually have 12v at the coils... don't know how I thought I did. Now to get the shop rearranged so I can get the car out, then do some driving. DrLeadFoot, CMart and jc43089 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted May 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 http://vid756.photobucket.com/albums/xx209/gunmetalgrey/Mobile%20Uploads/VID_20150524_171956_645_zps4mv4dej8.mp4Oh boy do I miss this noise.Got it started, but it was running like crap. After much headache and many days spent trying to figure out what was going on. Today we noticed something coming out of the exhaust, that seemed to be a bit "clothy" it all came rushing backI had test fit the manifold on the motor and figured I would take it off later, well a few weeks went by and I realized that I had no reason to take it off, so I bolted it down. I completely forgot about the fact that I had paper towel stuffed in all of the intake ports to keep things from getting in them. She was chewing up the paper towel and spitting it out. Here is what it looked like when we opened it up.No wonder it ran like crap. Feel a bit like an idiot, but oh well! Edit: you can see a piece fly out of the exhaust in the video lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted May 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 I also got my first chip in my f*cking engine bay. Had an extension drop off my 1/4" ratchet. Wasn't thrilled about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 http://vid756.photobucket.com/albums/xx209/gunmetalgrey/Mobile%20Uploads/VID_20150524_171956_645_zps4mv4dej8.mp4Oh boy do I miss this noise.Got it started, but it was running like crap. After much headache and many days spent trying to figure out what was going on. Today we noticed something coming out of the exhaust, that seemed to be a bit "clothy" it all came rushing backI had test fit the manifold on the motor and figured I would take it off later, well a few weeks went by and I realized that I had no reason to take it off, so I bolted it down. I completely forgot about the fact that I had paper towel stuffed in all of the intake ports to keep things from getting in them. She was chewing up the paper towel and spitting it out. Here is what it looked like when we opened it up.No wonder it ran like crap. Feel a bit like an idiot, but oh well! Edit: you can see a piece fly out of the exhaust in the video lol Don't feel too bad. You're not the only one this happened to, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted May 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Ha! You're not the first person to say that either!Took it up and down the road a bit yesterday when I had to move the shop around. I had a coolant leak at the heater core hose, and i forgot to screw the fuse box cover back down, so that went flying lol.She scoots, real good. I have missed driving an e30! KaiserRolls 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 so I gotta wonder. No ill effects after cleaning out the paper towel? LOL. Solid move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted May 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Nothing bad, luckily it was paper towel and not actual rags. rags would do damage.It ran funny for a couple seconds, then cleared up! Very excited to do some more work on it and then get to tuning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted June 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Battling with overheating right now, I bled it two different ways today with no luck. I took the radiator out, and thermostat housing along with the water pump. Everything was fine and didnt have blockage. When running the car with the radiator cap on the thermostat won't open (upper hose hot, radiator cold) and the car will overheat. I had the cap off when bleeding one way, and the thermostat opened but when I stuck the cap on later to drive it didn't open again. I grabbed a new thermostat, but am going to run it without a thermostat first to make sure I don't have some other issue going on. I decided to put the OEM headlight covers on, and it seems like BMW knew that I wanted boost.... the hole lined up perfectly.The other side required some trimming, but I like how they turned out! Merica! Red white and blue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassE Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Looking good on the install!!! Gonna be ready for Scooters?So are you running it without a thermostat right now or did you figure out the issue? I'm doing the same radiator setup as you and have heard bleeding the system can be a nightmare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted June 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Thanks! I don't know when scooters is lol, but maybe? I need some tuning love.I need to pull the thermostat and see if it overheats, I lost daylight and didn't feel like driving it at night. I have used this setup before without issue, but man this time is being a pain. The thermostat tested fine on the bench, but who knows, it may act up and be the culprit anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Is that the m42 e36 radiator? What upper hose are you using? When I bought mine, I met a guy who is running 20psi on a NVm50 and he doesnt have over heating issues, but he uses and e fan too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted June 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 It's not the rad size that's the issue. I was fine before this year, it's either the thermostat or an air pocket. It's the e30 M42 Rad, so probably the same as the e36. I don't remember what upper it is anymore, I went through a ton of hoses trying to find one that fit well, and I had an m20 upper hose at the shop that may actually fit better. I shall try that tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassE Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 I've read the early model lower radiator hose is supposed to be darn close to what's needed, but haven't bought a hose yet for my radiator so can't say for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 I've read the early model lower radiator hose is supposed to be darn close to what's needed, but haven't bought a hose yet for my radiator so can't say for sure.ill try that out tonight! I have a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted June 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 I went through a bunch before finding one I liked. Overheat fixed, it burped last night and I got more air out upon startup. Drove around for 20 minutes after getting to temp with no overheat issues. Oil temps stay in check now as well, hovers around 200 degrees. I have a lot of little oil leaks to track down next! I also drove it under a bridge at WOT, man oh man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassE Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 I was gonna ask what hose you used... But then remember it wouldn't work for my car anyways because you no longer have an M20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted June 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 I am going to try an m20 upper rad hose soon, to see if the bend into the radiator works better for my setup. I will be honest in saying that anyone that has been near it has either been more motivated to finish their current car, or edge towards an m50...It is only on 7psi on a crappy tune, which snap and I (more him than I....) will be improving. It still scoots real good though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 I really would like to see a 4th gear log once this thing is tuned! maybe 5th as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted June 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Here is my 4th gear log KaiserRolls, jc43089, B C and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted June 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 People keep liking my post, but it's a log. It needs some more work before it is a post. Some shaping and whatnot KaiserRolls and jc43089 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 I was gonna ask what hose you used... But then remember it wouldn't work for my car anyways because you no longer have an M20. Rowleym 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 I have the part number for the top hoes somewhere. I will poast it when i find it. Im just using a stock hose shortened with a stent. Yes we using medicinal terms on our hoes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted June 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Sometimes I feel like I went full VANOS at some points during my engine build. I had an oil leak from the passenger side of the motor. Turns out that I forgot about some of the gasket that was left on the VANOS delete cover...... Why?Cleaned the old stuff off, added a dab of sealer to the new gasket and stuck it back on. I would have tested it, but I am trying out this new thing called "following directions". Seems a bit odd, but they say 24 hours to dry/set. What do I have to lose! All oil leaks have been tracked down thus far, including my alternator leaking quite a bit of oil! jc43089 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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