MIKe30's 11:1 cammed OBD2 s52 build

[nando]

the after cat O2 is for emissions only, it doesn't affect performance. Also if you are converting to ODB1, it's not used at all.

[SwiftE30]

the sole function of ews is that it is a complicated switch that keeps your car from getting stolen. it really doesn't have anything to do with the engine tune. the o2 sensors are another story. when we swap later model engines into e30's, it is common to delete various components because of cost and simplicity. it may or may not be a good idea, but it is often done because it saves time and money and complexity.

Is deleting the o2 sensors just cutting them out of the wiring harness? or is it done when you have the car tuned or something? And isnt it bettter to run more o2 sensors because you will have more control/info on what mixture is running through your car?

[flyboyx]

What is the benefit of deleting the rear o2 sensors and the ews? I've heard mixed opinions on whether or not to keep the ews for tuning purposes.

the sole function of ews is that it is a complicated switch that keeps your car from getting stolen. it really doesn't have anything to do with the engine tune. the o2 sensors are another story. when we swap later model engines into e30's, it is common to delete various components because of cost and simplicity. it may or may not be a good idea, but it is often done because it saves time and money and complexity.

[SwiftE30]

Sounds awesome, a little thread jack, I am doing a S52 swap and have all the EWS stuff but would like to delete the rear O2's, EGR valve and secondary air pump as well as the EWS just for sake of ease and less things to break. Are there any things that I need to get welded or plugged up when I remove the secondary air system? Who has some really good tunes for these?

What is the benefit of deleting the rear o2 sensors and the ews? I've heard mixed opinions on whether or not to keep the ews for tuning purposes.

[dude8383]

Oh my jebus your car sounds dope. I gotta throw my exhaust one the car, its too quiet! I ended up purchasing a Remus E36 catback...haven't had the time to install it though :(

[MIKe30]

Get your whip to an exhaust shop so we can see some vids dammit! :hitler:

Look what I found yesterday! It's a vid from when my car did the dyno pulls that I've mentioned before (think in this thread, if not - 261/231 at the wheels untuned).

Haven't touched the car lately, it's been sitting since just before xmas. Need to get back to work on it.

Anyway, here is the vid. Sounds much better in person esp now that exhuast is broken in - but it was pretty damn loud. It surprised me as I had never heard it under load from outside my car. Don't think the vid does it justice but enough blah blah.

1st pull seems short because it was in 3rd. 2nd pull in 4th. No I did not tell them it was an m3 and no I did not make that comment and yes engine bay needs cleaning up :)

http://www.youtube.com/user/LuisMartinezDesigns#p/a/f/0/vl2JCfoCS10

the yellow vette in the other vids is my buddy's c6.. sick.

[MIKe30]

Mike did you figure out the noise yet?

It went from not as loud, to intermittent, to non-existent. The noise ceased thankfully after some driving. My thoery is whatever was rubbing finally rubbed enough to get enough clearance as it should have had from the get. Probably not the best way to go about things but I'm not going to worry about it now that it's gone, going to try to hash out this vacuum leak tomorrow. Just picked up some starter fluid tonight.

yeah its in linden, mike radowski owns the shop and donovan (bmwsob) works there.

Nice, not too far. I'll try to give them a call to set something up soon. Exciting to know it sounds like they know what they're doing! Just want to make sure these a/f graphs are on point.

[mentaleeill]

Nice seeing you and the shop today L

Thanks for the heads up, assuming that's in jersey? about to google it.

yeah its in linden, mike radowski owns the shop and donovan (bmwsob) works there.

[Spaz]

Mike did you figure out the noise yet?

[MIKe30]

Mike your pms are full:

Address for Guten Parts is...

6 west parker avenue
Maplewood, NJ 07040

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Nice seeing you and the shop today L

maximum psi has a dyno, and the operator is a hell of a bmw guy too.

Thanks for the heads up, assuming that's in jersey? about to google it.

[mentaleeill]

maximum psi has a dyno, and the operator is a hell of a bmw guy too.

[ZM Blue Devil]

Mike your pms are full:

Address for Guten Parts is...

6 west parker avenue
Maplewood, NJ 07040

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[dude8383]

Since they are custom made, maybe they can make one for your app? I know the guy who is organizing the GB (Robert/Peerless)... lemme know if you want me to ask him on your behalf.

The dyno: Argh! In order to not slander a parts vendor, I am waiting for resolution prior to posting the particulars. It is not TNG that is to blame for the issue - Armen, John, Josh and Matt did a great job with the swap.

Oh thats right, I forgot that Peerless started it over on E30tech! I'm curious about cost, if you could shoot him a PM to find out if it possible to get E30 fitment but E36 diameters and of course the price that would be awesome!

I'm still waiting on your dyno anyway :) Curious to see what kind of numbers your car will put down when its finished.

haha, think he was talking to me. Don't know 100% yet, have to make some phone calls tomorrow (even though I've been without my personal phone going on two weeks now). Been asking around, found one local that is at a paving company. The owner is just a car enthusiast and happens to have a dyno that he runs dyno days at. Was going to call him, but was hoping to come across someone that actually does it for a living. Don't know how important the operator is when assessing a/f ratio's.

Let me know if you find something, I want to get my car dyno'ed eventually because I'm curious what kind of power my combo makes. I'm also pretty sure that an experienced operator is much better at reading a/f ratio's.

understeer.com still carries e36 stromung systems

Yeh werd, I want to see if I can get something with better fitment, if anything I may even make my own catback with a friend of mine.

[red325]

understeer.com still carries e36 stromung systems

[MIKe30]

haha, :-D sorry man, I forgot this was your thread and not mine

hahaha! no big deal ;)