Well Im starting this thread and Ill keep it updated as I move along. At this point Ive aquired a complete 86 e28 535i 5 speed.
What Ive done so far:
Drained the fluids
Checked the seriel tag on the diff to confirm it as S 325 917. This means its a LSD and has 3.25 gears. I think that will be prime for a boosted M30 in the E30, so that will be removed eventually.
I removed the radiator
And just for shits I removed the 535 badge (so my E30 can say 335) as well a the grill and roundel for my garage.
I know its not much so far but I just got the car last night. Ill keep updating as things go, and get some pictures as I remove the larger parts.
The plan is to Dissasemble the block, take the head and bare block to a machine shop for some cleaning up, then rebuild it myself with the necessary bearings, gaskets and seals.
***Question: Should I get a special headgasket since I will be turbo'ing the motor or will a stock replacement work fine?
***Question 2: Where would you recommend I get a rebuild kit, just my local auto parts store?
Ill replace any seals or gaskets on the Diff and tranny that dont require too much work.
At the same time Ill be gathering turbo parts, probably get a custom manifold made (I dont like the TCD) and build it all back up.
What Ive done so far:
Drained the fluids
Checked the seriel tag on the diff to confirm it as S 325 917. This means its a LSD and has 3.25 gears. I think that will be prime for a boosted M30 in the E30, so that will be removed eventually.
I removed the radiator
And just for shits I removed the 535 badge (so my E30 can say 335) as well a the grill and roundel for my garage.
I know its not much so far but I just got the car last night. Ill keep updating as things go, and get some pictures as I remove the larger parts.
The plan is to Dissasemble the block, take the head and bare block to a machine shop for some cleaning up, then rebuild it myself with the necessary bearings, gaskets and seals.
***Question: Should I get a special headgasket since I will be turbo'ing the motor or will a stock replacement work fine?
***Question 2: Where would you recommend I get a rebuild kit, just my local auto parts store?
Ill replace any seals or gaskets on the Diff and tranny that dont require too much work.
At the same time Ill be gathering turbo parts, probably get a custom manifold made (I dont like the TCD) and build it all back up.
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