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[nando]

you can also set MSV70 to use BN2000 - not sure if that's already been figured out yet though.

[nando]

Neat - I saw this on Youtube but I basically skipped it because, well, clickbait.

Edit: well, basically it is clickbait.. you test a high end M3 with super sticky tires vs an E30 on bottlecaps...

[nando]

the ICV should always buzz with the ignition on, it's controlled via PWM

I would test the switch and see if you get continuity through the center in with it in the idle/WOT positions. IIRC...

[nando]

the intermediate shaft must be switched, or you will not get any oil pressure.

also the oil galleys for the ix pump are different, I'm still not 100% sure the pump will bolt to the non-ix...

[nando]

yes, if the switch isn't closed it won't go into idle mode (it only senses closed, open, and full throttle). it might also be mis-adjusted. you could test the switch with a multimeter to see if the...

[nando]

hard to know, buying Febi in 2006 when I did is a lot different than now I'm sure. If the cost difference is small maybe getting BMW parts is better....

[nando]

my springs are all stock (I still have the same Schrick 284/272). and Febi rocker arms before they got really shitty (I guess). it's just harder to get decent parts now I suppose.

Also...

[nando]

wow Metric Mechanic still exists? And Jim is still around? awesome!

Funny because it's been nearly 20 years since I built my M20 with MM parts (and Jim's advice) and uh, not a single issue...

[nando]

I reset my password to respond to this thread - uh, it's definitely possible, but not easy.

My path was to use the one-year M50 bellhousing from a European E34 which came with an M50 but...

[nando]

here's my M20 2.7 on a DynoJet (it's been a minute)

I have been to this exact dyno many times (CarbConnection in Kirkland, WA) and have seen lots of other cars on it - it appears they have...