Starting my M54B30 swap...

[nando]

Interesting. Do they have to run the MS3x board? Guess I'll try to find those builds.

I don't know why you'd build an MS3 without the MS3x?

[hoveringuy]

yes. it actually supports 4 VVT/vanos channels. there's both an S65 V8 and S85 V10 running on it.

Keep in mind, the 2 solenoid per cam VANOS implementation is much, much different and very much simpler to control. Almost trivial, in fact.

The two solenoids per cam are kind of like a bucket with a fill and a drain... fill the bucket until it's at the desired level and turn off the spigot. It will stay there until you add more water or drain some.

Same thing with advancing/retarding the cam except it's oil being ported in and out.

The m54 is an adaptation of the older M50 technology where only one valve controls in flow and out flow. It's more like a seal balancing a ball on its nose to keep the cam in intermediate positions; would be cool if it does!


I would see if MS3 can specifically support 1 solenoid/cam implementations.

Also, does MS3 support S54 cam wheels yet???

[Elysian]

yes. it actually supports 4 VVT/vanos channels. there's both an S65 V8 and S85 V10 running on it.

Interesting. Do they have to run the MS3x board? Guess I'll try to find those builds.

[nando]

yes. it actually supports 4 VVT/vanos channels. there's both an S65 V8 and S85 V10 running on it.

[Elysian]

MS3 can already control the VANOS natively.

Dual VANOS? I was reading about it and it honestly just confused me. Hoveringuy's board is as straight forward as it gets.

[nando]

MS3 can already control the VANOS natively.

[Elysian]

VANOS/DISA controller is on the way, Megasquirt 3 kit as well. Also ordered the Zionsville mechanical thermostat and have an M50 throttlebody already. Hoping to be ready to install into my E24 by the end of the month. Going to run headers and 3" exhaust.

[Toni]

Just completed my M54B30 transplant into E30. Mounted the engine on chassis engine mounts and modified the crossmember to clear the sump pan. I now have great access to the steering rack and have the oil and sump weight further back by using the original sump.
Used M20 flywheel and M20 325i gearbox. Running an after-market engine management: DTA.
Run without viscous fan but have electric fan behind the grill. Modifed the front bumper to two individual 1/4 bumpers and then removed the rad air obstruction that was behind the bumper. Replaced with mesh. Electric fan operates off the DTA or fan temp switch. Ran flatout on country lanes for about 20 miles and did not need electric fan. Also have no air con, power steering or heater matrix.

Car is used for rallying.
The M54B30 into E30 is a mint package. Running vanos delete and wasted spark, so no coil on plug, vanos and cam sensor failures to worry about :-)

Toni

[Gruelius]

yeah, the e46 ecu idea had me nursing a semi in my pants..

[328ijunkie]

What happened to the master plan of running the E46 ECU/

[Elysian]

I'm still around, still trying to figure everything out, mainly budget-wise... I did pick up a Garrett T04 turbo though, I need to start buying the parts to rebuild my M54. I'm also thinking I should convert it to OBDI.

[Elysian]

What really sucks is, if my Pathfinder were still running, I'd have not bought this E24, instead I'd have spent the money on the turbo I want :( I'll get there...

[moh a]

I hate the US bumpers, they're so ugly... Honestly wish there was a full plastic bumper option, I'd be all over that front and read...

Plastic bumper would look interesting, though I can't really imagine how it would look.

Finding a good, cheap euro isn't too difficult though, just takes patience.

[Elysian]

Nice, though I'm a huge fan of Euro E24s. Trying to sell my '89 one right now...

I hate the US bumpers, they're so ugly... Honestly wish there was a full plastic bumper option, I'd be all over that front and read...

[moh a]

Nice, though I'm a huge fan of Euro E24s. Trying to sell my '89 one right now...