89 325ix awd v2 turbo

[Rollinge30]

Hey all,
thought I’d post about my build and see if I can get some tips and tricks kinda thing or help anybody else out along the way.
i have a 1989 bmw 325ix that I just recently fit a CX racing v2 turbo kit to it.
current setup is:
schrick 272 cam
stock bottom end
42lb injectors
CX racing v2 turbo kit
61mm gt35
megasquirt pnp3 gen2

im currently at the stage of everything running without bumpers fitted. Test driving and tuning on the road and making small adjustments here and there. I’m by no means good at tuning and if anyone has any pointers I’m open to listening!

[nando]

I assume megalogviewer is a thing still? I don't have my license key anymore, but that's what I used to tune my M20 based on the O2 sensor feedback. Of course, you will need to be more careful with a turbo. And for ignition tuning you will definitely want to go to a dyno. Unfortunately I'm so out of touch on Megasquirt, since I haven't had to touch mine in years - I have no idea what the state of the art is.

[2mAn]

Cant help, but excited to see nando back ....

That turbo manifold looks wild!

[Rollinge30]

nando yes megalogviewer is still a thing with tuner studio for adjustments based on all the inputs.

today I was actually gearing towards installing a fuel pressure sender to read electronically while I’m tuning. The problem being in my area there’s next to no awd dyno shops and then I have to find one that’s fluent in megasquirt.. not promising.

im keeping boost about 8psi max and making sure each fuel block isn’t leaning out and then bump up boost a bit

2mAn yes it’s massive, too the point where I’m thinking heat issues being to close to my hood lol

[JasonWilson48]

[litu]

Nah transfer case will hold, if viscous in good condition, when seeing holding mega power, more would be worried front diff

[Rollinge30]

I’m thinking the front driveshaft engagement mod should be something I look into? Lol
how hard is it to do? And any writeups if people doing it?

[litu]

I highly recommend, here is some pics/info and that facebook...I dont know you diy skills, but to me it looks like easy
https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-technical-forums/325ix-technical-and-discussion/243769-new-set-has-arrived-front-shaft-uppgrade-finland-fix
https://www.facebook.com/JuusosGarage