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    #31
    Got my ECU all mounted up. It actually bolted up to the factory Motronic mounts and fit with some minor cover/glovebox trimming. Enough real estate under the cover for my bluetooth adapter as well.



    Got my passenger side header squared away. It's from a 5th gen Camaro shorty set. One runner took a little massaging for the frame rail clearance but it was pretty minor. Exhaust should be finished up this weekend.


    Intake pipe and coolant tank finished up. Had to use OE style hose clamps since everything is so narrow.



    Lower radiator hose setup. 135 degree silicone bend, 1.5 u bend, 1.5 straight coupler


    Bent up some hardlines for most of the trans cooler run. Way cheaper than AN hose.
    '92 MTech cabrio: Tesla P85 powered

    IG: telsa_bimmer

    '95 Alpine M3 5.3 LS, Precision 7675, TH400/Gear Vendors OD
    10.4@136 pump gas at 3530lbs. (SOLD)

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      #32
      Lovin that expansion tank.

      Also, you have the right idea for what a DD should be about
      Originally posted by wholepailofwater
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      WTB: Dove Grey e36 Front Door Panels (2 door)

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        #33
        love what you are doing. I may be copying a couple areas of your build, keep up the good work!
        '87 BMW 325i - ground control c/o, condor bushings, 16x8/16x9 wheels - SOLD

        '09 MazdaSpeed 3 - FOR SALE

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          #34
          Tomorrow will be one month since I started. Getting to the final stretch. Filled the motor with oil. All the wiring, minus some battery power connections, is finished up. Just need to install my shift kit in the trans, source a 2.79LSD and install some hose clamps, air filter, trans cooler and radiator fan. Used an F-body power steering hose and just welded the banjo fitting off the old BMW hose. Finished up the exhaust as well.







          '92 MTech cabrio: Tesla P85 powered

          IG: telsa_bimmer

          '95 Alpine M3 5.3 LS, Precision 7675, TH400/Gear Vendors OD
          10.4@136 pump gas at 3530lbs. (SOLD)

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            #35
            Fired it up on 7 coils today. Freshly motivated to finish the rest of little stuff. Trans is still empty so didn't let it run for more than a few seconds.



            Also took the M3 out for a rip today.



            '92 MTech cabrio: Tesla P85 powered

            IG: telsa_bimmer

            '95 Alpine M3 5.3 LS, Precision 7675, TH400/Gear Vendors OD
            10.4@136 pump gas at 3530lbs. (SOLD)

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              #36
              damn man, beautiful build. love that you're going through it fast too! it's taking me forever :/
              e30Ls1 Swap IG: 1dirty30

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                #37
                Thanks. Patience isn't really my thing. I think I finished my M3 in 12 weeks and that was with all the turbo stuff. I keep looking at my final checklist and keep asking "that's it?". It's been awhile since I built something simple like this. Probably would even be a week or two ahead if I didn't have to mess around with making my own mounts.
                '92 MTech cabrio: Tesla P85 powered

                IG: telsa_bimmer

                '95 Alpine M3 5.3 LS, Precision 7675, TH400/Gear Vendors OD
                10.4@136 pump gas at 3530lbs. (SOLD)

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                  #38
                  Pretty much a diff, driveshaft, silicone coupler and throttle cable away from doing burnouts. Topped all the fluids off and let it run for an hour or so. Didn't get over 186 holding the motor at 4k rpm for awhile. No higher than 181 at idle. Just running the stock radiator with a 16" Spal pusher.

                  Can't wait to get it back on the road every day.

                  '92 MTech cabrio: Tesla P85 powered

                  IG: telsa_bimmer

                  '95 Alpine M3 5.3 LS, Precision 7675, TH400/Gear Vendors OD
                  10.4@136 pump gas at 3530lbs. (SOLD)

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                    #39
                    I'm impressed with your welding ability.
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                    Gigitty Gigitty!!!!

                    88 cabrio becoming alpina b6 3.5s transplanted s62
                    92 Mtech 2 cabrio alpinweiss 770 code
                    88 325ix coupe manual lachsilber/cardinal
                    88 325ix coupe manual diamondschwartz/natur
                    87 e30 m3 for parts lachsilber/cardinal(serial number 7)
                    12 135i M sport cabrio grey/black

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                      #40
                      Got ahold of a 2.79 open diff for $50. I was going to weld it, but saw there were ebay knock offs of the Phantom Grip style "lsd" conversions and picked one up for $55 shipped. I've used these before quite a few years back doing turbo MR2 spyders and nobody wanted to pony up for a Quiaife diff. They werent perfect, but they put the power down for cheap.

                      As long as I can get a customer's turbo M3 off my lift this weekend, I should be on the road sometime next week. Had to trim some hood bracing to clear the intake pipe but everything fits now.



                      '92 MTech cabrio: Tesla P85 powered

                      IG: telsa_bimmer

                      '95 Alpine M3 5.3 LS, Precision 7675, TH400/Gear Vendors OD
                      10.4@136 pump gas at 3530lbs. (SOLD)

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                        #41
                        '92 MTech cabrio: Tesla P85 powered

                        IG: telsa_bimmer

                        '95 Alpine M3 5.3 LS, Precision 7675, TH400/Gear Vendors OD
                        10.4@136 pump gas at 3530lbs. (SOLD)

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                          #42
                          Im diggin the the intake set up. I need something like that I am getting major seat soak with mine currently
                          Worlds 1st LS powered e30 cabby.
                          Cab
                          billac: 92 LagunengrĂ¼n cabriolet + cadillac LQ9 + Nitrous + rotiform SJC

                          Raphael: 88 LagunengrĂ¼n IX + Hella 500's + Red ACS type 1's

                          Shaggin Wagon
                          : 01 325xiT 5 speed


                          91 MR2 GT3076TS + E85 = 505whp + antilag = wheelies
                          88 CRX OEM+ 42mpg DD.

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                            #43
                            Originally posted by jon volk View Post
                            Tomorrow will be one month since I started. Getting to the final stretch. Filled the motor with oil. All the wiring, minus some battery power connections, is finished up. Just need to install my shift kit in the trans, source a 2.79LSD and install some hose clamps, air filter, trans cooler and radiator fan. Used an F-body power steering hose and just welded the banjo fitting off the old BMW hose. Finished up the exhaust as well.







                            whered you get the piece that connects to the throttle body
                            e30Ls1 Swap IG: 1dirty30

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                              #44
                              Ebay

                              Powerdyne supercharger elbow
                              '92 MTech cabrio: Tesla P85 powered

                              IG: telsa_bimmer

                              '95 Alpine M3 5.3 LS, Precision 7675, TH400/Gear Vendors OD
                              10.4@136 pump gas at 3530lbs. (SOLD)

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                                #45
                                Originally posted by jon volk View Post

                                Also bought a Powerdyne blower inlet to use as a throttle body elbow. Its 3.5" in/out and just over 3" tall. I needed something super tight due to the added intake length of the nitrous plate.

                                Last edited by jpod999; 02-28-2017, 09:52 AM.

                                OBDI M62B44/6 swap
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