patsbimmer1 Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 Sounds like you need... a temp gun! KaiserRolls, GunMetalGrey, B C and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daggerty Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 1 hour ago, GunMetalGrey said: I am running MS3x so it is a MAP based fuel and timing setup, so there is no difference in logs between partial and full throttle when at full boost. I typically run the beauty cover with heat shielding, but haven't looked too much at other wiring to ensure that it doesn't get too hot. Certainly something that I should look at. Is it using rpm also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted July 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 10 hours ago, Daggerty said: Is it using rpm also? Yeah for sure, I have a clean rpm signal throughout the rev range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 Man I cant wait to see if you figure this out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 9 minutes ago, Jdesign said: Man I cant wait to see IFyou figure this out. ooph. Jdesign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daggerty Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 Take it to the dealership GunMetalGrey and B C 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daggerty Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 I wonder if there is a coil booster or something of the likes, it would suck to buy a 1,000 dollar msd ignition sustem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 Drop some logs in my inbox broheim -a guy who is attempting to help however he can remotely from New Deutschland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 Well I have a different motor, but seem to be having the same problem. Im sure its dumb simple once you figure it out. Its just figuring it out, sucks. Daggerty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted July 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 Well, it was frustrating as hell while it lasted. I had reworked a few things after realizing that my main ground wire was nearing 300 degrees, and this helped clear up some of the timing issues I think I was having. I went out for a cruise and it felt smoother after the car warmed up, but I was still getting breakup and I held it for a second then it reeked of oil. Took it back to the shop knowing what was going on. Confirmed it when I pulled out the coil packs and had fresh oil in the plug wells. She done. Turbo setup is accounted for and will not be returning to anything I own. Started tearing it apart right away, and will be throwing rings at it again and just running it NA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 Where's the 'sad' reaction button? KaiserRolls 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 I may have a couple M52 pistons if you need spares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted July 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Snap said: I may have a couple M52 pistons if you need spares This is very good to know! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 KaiserRolls 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted September 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 I should probably make a bit of an update here! I had pulled the motor and checked the rings on cylinder 5, they were fine. Turns out the cut-ring gasket didn't set right and a valve clipped the ring and caused some issues. I put the motor back together in a cheater fashion and got bit bad by doing so, and had to pull the motor again and redo the head gasket properly. I got the motor in and fired up yesterday and it runs well. Now to get the rest of the car back together! Plan is to get it back together and post it for sale, but I'll drive it until it sells. It's been a good time, but it's time to move on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Glad to hear the engine is not toast and is running well. On to bigger and better things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted September 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Literally bigger, and better is relative! Going to put some serious focus into the E, as I enjoy the shit out of that thing, and it deserves to have the crap beat out of it. That and something about having something with two screws sitting around for it... Jdesign, Earl and Daggerty 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 Glad that this is back, not glad about you selling it. I bet if you drive it enough, you might want to keep it? Maybe not since ol' winter is a coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted September 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 Eh, a lot of it comes down to the fact that I had a project going so long for it and failed/gave up/didn't finish it and that part really gets to me, and the car itself is a reminder of that lol. I have also done pretty much everything I can to the car (less forced induction), so like any reasonable WIBimmers member need to get rid of it because it is now too reliable and will require no repairs. School costs play a small factor as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 On 9/21/2017 at 9:01 AM, GunMetalGrey said: need to get rid of it because it is now too reliable and will require no repairs. Ahhhhh. That makes sense now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted October 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 It's sad to me that the car was always "in progress" so I never spent much time cleaning up the engine bay. It cleans up well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted October 9, 2017 Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 Looks nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted October 9, 2017 Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 Looks great. Best of luck on a quick sale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted October 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 The end of an era. Looks like it's going to a good home at least. Did you take your plates off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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