Help me proof my swap before I dive in

[arch4ngel]

I'd skip the 944 booster and look for an e32 735i booster and master in junkyards. Cheap and supposedly much better feel (that's what I'm using though my cars still in pieces).

[justin_l_]

Feel is preference, personally I like the e21 booster

[Nick_S]

I believe I saw an E32 735 being parted on CL just the other day.

[rudenate]

I seem to remember reading that the 318is throttle cable can works just fine? I'll look into the engine temp sensor, thanks!

Yeah the 318is cable works perfectly. You can just use the brown engine temp sensor off of your M42 as well. Also if you're not running A/C and keep the pulley off, remember to throw some spacers on the bolts so they don't hit the timing case cover. There is very little clearance.

[Nick_S]

Yeah the 318is cable works perfectly. You can just use the brown engine temp sensor off of your M42 as well. Also if you're not running A/C and keep the pulley off, remember to throw some spacers on the bolts so they don't hit the timing case cover. There is very little clearance.

Good info! Thanks man!

[drummerchubbs]

I did the same swap. I LOVE the NV in a e30.

[Nick_S]

I did the same swap. I LOVE the NV in a e30.

Glad to hear! I've gone through your thread a few times. I'm coming from an M42 so the difference in low end torque especially should be noticeable. Last of the parts I need were ordered today (yea right, I'm sure I forgot something).

[ayemattyyy]

A couple things:

Yes, 16" spal will work on a m42 rad.

And Nando's work isn't proven as it had a few wires crossed on mine(which I'm sure isn't the norm), but is a good step in the right direction. Just something to keep in mind.

Matt

[klodkrawler05]

I didn't see it on your list but I'll mention it since I'm running the same flywheel (with a different clutch) and just got my swap running 2 weeks ago.

buy a new OEM throwout bearing, the one that came with my F1 flywheel/clutch has some chattering/squeaking like I've never heard from any other throwout before, I'm not looking forward to pulling the trans out again after such a short time of having the swap running.

[butters]

the one that came with my F1 flywheel/clutch has some chattering/squeaking like I've never heard

Chattering, you say? Is it not simply the LWFW chatter? Not to get into a debate over the merits of a light flywheel..

[Nick_S]

Chattering, you say? Is it not simply the LWFW chatter? Not to get into a debate over the merits of a light flywheel..

Oh I'm aware of the chatter. I ordered the 14.5lb chromoly flywheel. My old SVT Focus I had a 9lb Fidanza flywheel from a 28lb dual mass. It REALLY woke the car up but chattered and sounded like a diesel.

[klodkrawler05]

Funny you mention the SVTF, I had a LWFW in my pwsc'd zx3, it didn't sound quite like this. Perhaps I'm just being too critical of the noise, functionally the car performs fine, just doesn't sound fine :) at idle

[Nick_S]

Funny you mention the SVTF, I had a LWFW in my pwsc'd zx3, it didn't sound quite like this. Perhaps I'm just being too critical of the noise, functionally the car performs fine, just doesn't sound fine :) at idle

Funny you have a pwsc'd ZX3. Mine was a JRSC'ed SVT. I miss that car. You happen to be on focusfanatics? I used to be a moderator over there.

[klodkrawler05]

Yup sure am. I post in the michigan people thread regularly under the same screenname.

Did you ever go to spring into focus or focus in the field between 07-10? maybe we've met lol

[Nick_S]

Yup sure am. I post in the michigan people thread regularly under the same screenname.

Did you ever go to spring into focus or focus in the field between 07-10? maybe we've met lol

Why yes I have :pimp: Sonic blue SVT with gold EAP's.