1991 325i M50NV (first ever) Build Thread! (now CA BAR'D)

[drummerchubbs]

If I were to guess, it meant his first ever swap. Great thread, about to undertake the same swap on my car.

Thanks for the kind words. I will have more pics soon of the car how it sits now, after ~150miles of commuting.

[drummerchubbs]

Was something wrong with the M20 causing you to want to replace it? Reason why I ask is I raced with an M50NV E30 for an entire season and after going back to M20 for rule reasons I sure as hell cannot tell the difference.

Nothing was wrong with the M20, besides that it wasn't in the engine bay when I purchased the e30 ;D (I was looking for a good rolling shell anyways).

I've driven the car for ~150miles now and I'm pleasantly surprised. It does feel like a significant (very subjective words here) power increase. The torque is very smooth and feels RIGHT for the e30. I could probably feel even more power with a 3.25 diff or something like that, but the 2.93 with the ZF trans certainly puts a smile on my face.:D

[drummerchubbs]

Any plans on BAR'ing the e30?

Yep. Before I started the project I researched the BAR rules/regulations and asked some locals about their experience. Then I figured that it would be a smarter decision to actually buy a e36 parts car because all the emissions would be there that are often overlooked when purchasing items individually.

THINGS TO DO BEFORE BAR:
1) get cone filter
2) call and schedule appointment
3) pass and celebrate

;D

[amcink]

Any plans on BAR'ing the e30?

[drummerchubbs]

What "first ever" is there about this project?


Nothing wrong in an engine that doesn't have VANOS. People who talk about low/midrange torque, use wrong gears to accelerate.

:)

This is MY first ever swap. I've been driving the car as a daily for 5 days now and the M50NV belongs in the e30. It's perfect power for everyday and I have a 2.93 with the zf320 trans. It's very much an improvement over an M20.

[drummerchubbs]

cant wait to get my all together nice progress buddy.

Thanks for the kind words. Take your time and research is key to not throwing money away :)

[drummerchubbs]

oh wow looks amazing!! what type of degreaser did you use? seems to have worked well for ya. I'm in process of swap myself working on rear end of car now. getting ready to clean up a 3:73 diff.

TIA,
Barry

Barry, I used a non-concentrated concentrate (I was supposed to dilute it 10 to 1) that my friend got for me from his auto detailing shop that he works for. The stuff is super potent. :)

[Nick_S]

What "first ever" is there about this project?


Nothing wrong in an engine that doesn't have VANOS. People who talk about low/midrange torque, use wrong gears to accelerate.

:)

If I were to guess, it meant his first ever swap. Great thread, about to undertake the same swap on my car.

[James Crivellone]

Was something wrong with the M20 causing you to want to replace it? Reason why I ask is I raced with an M50NV E30 for an entire season and after going back to M20 for rule reasons I sure as hell cannot tell the difference.

[petrolhead]

What "first ever" is there about this project?

I know you're probably thinking, 'NON-VANOS is so stupid' and 'You're wasting your time'

Nothing wrong in an engine that doesn't have VANOS. People who talk about low/midrange torque, use wrong gears to accelerate.

:)

[kevvve]

cant wait to get my all together nice progress buddy.

[b1800e30m3]

oh wow looks amazing!! what type of degreaser did you use? seems to have worked well for ya. I'm in process of swap myself working on rear end of car now. getting ready to clean up a 3:73 diff.

TIA,
Barry

[drummerchubbs]

always nice to see a real clean job

Also the white material on the AC lines you asked about earlier is factory insulation. Its to keep condensation down I suppose.

Thanks for the kind words. My original goal from the beginning was to have a clean proper set-up.

Thanks for answering the A/C line stuff.

[Dj Buttchug]

always nice to see a real clean job

Also the white material on the AC lines you asked about earlier is factory insulation. Its to keep condensation down I suppose.

[drummerchubbs]

Damn I need to finish mine :( stupid school and work. Nice work!

NO EXCUSES Bimmerguy91! lol

I got school, work, a wife, and I play drums for my church and a wedding band every weekend.

Make time :D