M30 swap for my Olive Drab Vert!

[jesse_e30]

Very nice work!!

[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.

[nowak18]

subscribed. Great build so far

[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.

[Bearmw]

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

[Good & Tight]

Those are some pretty healthy n/a #'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.

[LJ851]

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

[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....

[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.

[MR 325]

I'm gonna bump this up and tell you great job so far on this build! I love it!

As much as I like the matte camo look I do think the car would look amazing in the gloss to match the bay.

[RagtopE30]

Mileage = 565
Valves = adjusted
oil and filter = changed
Megasquirt = installed and tuned as well as possible with narrow band O2
AFM = History
60lb injectors and Innovate wideband = on order!
Holset HX40 = on standby!!!!!!!

[Good & Tight]

Matt that's pretty damn cool....! Hope they didn't mess the paint up or dent the hood...!

[RagtopE30]

The goal was to get the car running and put together for a charity photo shoot. The photo shoot was today and it benefits multiple animal adoption agencies but mainly the Pin-ups for Pitbulls organization and the Humane Society. I not only got the car running but I had a couple of days to drive it around and clean it up. The shoot was at the local BMW dealership and my car was one of 3 that were involved. Mine, a newer blue Alpina 7 series, and a Sunset red Z3 were the stars. I took a few pics with my iPotato and as soon as I get the actual pictures I will share them as well. And yes I know my hood is a little out of adjustment.

Here is a taste

[CorvallisBMW]

I love the sound of the exhaust! Beautiful!