M30 swap for my Olive Drab Vert!

[RagtopE30]

Mileage is just over 1000 now. Last night I installed the 60lb injectors and the innovate Mtx-l wideband o2. Worked on the megasquirt and got it pretty well dialed in. Up next is getting her on a dyno so I can get my "before" hp numbers and smooth out the tune a bit more. Then the only thing left is to bolt on the leaf blower.



Also, I am working on a gauge pod for the car.

[RagtopE30]

Update time!

So the car now has right at 2k miles on the swap. The Megasquirt has been dialed in and all systems are running smoothly. Therefore it is time for the Turbo to be installed. BUT first I wanted to see what all this effort netted me on the NA engine since it runs so freaking well.

Keep in mind that this engine is a hybrid B34/B35 and it the compression has been reduced to 8.6:1 for the future turbo. But the displacement is at 3573cc at this point. The car made 223 whp and 252 wtq SAE at 5100rpm on a Dynocom.

Without further ado....

[LJ851]

Nice #'s , how does that dyno compare to dynojet #'s?

[RagtopE30]

Supposedly within 3%
I had an option to go to a dynojet with a less experienced tuner, a mustang dyno, or this one with a very reputable tuner. Even though he didn't have to change the tune much other than taking a couple degrees out of the timing, I went with him because I want experience on my side when positive manifold pressure goes into effect.

[Good & Tight]

Those are some pretty healthy n/a #'s..!

[Bearmw]

What exhaust, fuel injectors, and air filter setup are you running at this point?

[RagtopE30]

M30 swap for my Olive Drab Vert!

60lb Siemens Dekas, 3.5" down pipe that reduces down to 3" from the down pipe all the way back. And at the moment just a generic cone filter

And thank you Otis.

[nowak18]

subscribed. Great build so far

[RagtopE30]

Positive manifold pressure is within sight!
Today I got in my piping for the wastegate and started the process of plumbing it in. I also had some oil lines made so I can get oil to and away from the turbo.





I also have skipped posting a few steps showing progress on the gauge plate but here is the nearly finished part. Keep in mind there will be 3 gauges across the top and other items on the bottom half. I am considering making these for the community, let me know if any of you would be remotely interested.

[jesse_e30]

Very nice work!!

[RagtopE30]

Down pipe progress!!!!!
Added a V-band at the bottom and finished the day with a wrap. Ignore the welds, I did!

[kamotors]

awesome build(read every page)

[RagtopE30]

Positive manifold pressure: CHECK!

Did a little test run at 1am down some country roads and HOLY HELL! This car is scary fast and I have driven some fast cars in my day. 14psi +/- and it pulls like it is being chased by every demon in hell! I cant wait to get it back on the dyno for some new numbers. I am going to guesstimate 415whp I hope I am right.

I will post some videos in the following days but for now I need to make sure she is ready for the WNC picnic.

LIFE IS GOOD

[LJ851]

Videos, man. We need videos.

[jim325]

estimated 400+ hp!! Sucks im going to road atlanta this weekend, I could really use a drive in that beast!