And yet another V8 swap...

[Yorl]

You "could", there are alpha-n chips out there that'll let you do it. But me, personally, on ITB setups I prefer a different control strategy. I'll do speed density, with tps-based fuel and calculated load -based timing.

[filthiest e30]

this is a random question about itb's and I am pretty sure its a n00b question, please don't flame me too much! haha here it goes, could you use the stock ecu with a itb's?

[MJCRO]

Very cool build, Sub'd.

[Yorl]

My first AND last pair of headers..., trust me. And you should have seen the first attempts!!

[driftingminor913]

Well dam you for making good headers, hopefully line will turn out okay :-/

[Yorl]

Almost finished with the headers...







I'll get the other side done tomorrow. Maybe

[Yorl]

Well, you have to consider it's not only the adapters you need. You have to fabricate new linkages, not too difficult, but has to be done right. Once I have it up and running, we can talk about the adapters

[Jean]

Please tell me you are making more of those adapters. I want!!

Totally, make some extras!

[dirty30]

Please tell me you are making more of those adapters. I want!!

[blck325is]

Wow, excited to see this build progress. Great job so far man.

[goarmy]

" Sooooo, M60. Won't bore you anymore "

I must agree! I would choose an M6X TORQUE BEAST over the S5X. With the exemption of an S14 if laying around for other reasons.

[Yorl]

And my "new" winter wheels

[Yorl]

Front subframe









Notice how the engine mounts were destroyed... Instead of using the akg or similar repair kit, I had 4 plates cut. I installed two as per usual, and then two more on top, welded inside and outside. That will reinforce the subframe, plus, will give me a touch more clearance for the Z3 rack I have installed. It now bolts on no problem, and I can install it as high as it goes (more on that later...)


S62 fuel rails, ready to go!






Front suspension at full droop




Yeeeeah!!

[Jean]

Nice! Please document all the engine work you'll be doing on this one :)

[Yorl]

wow this is going to be a great project!

Thanks!!

The S54 I bought from a guy in Ohio, goes by the name of Nicholas Smurthwaite. And there was also a shop involved knux rod and custom, or something like that. Long story, but the guy is a massive scammer. Well, both of them!!
Anyway, going on with my life...

I'm taking the heads apart, will measure the volume and calculate how much I need to shave, will go with 11.0:1. Also, I have a set of Uber-rare Alpina cams ;D that will go in for now.
Then, over winter I'll build another engine, sleeved to 94mm diameter, hi-comp pistons, big cams and all that. Aim for now, is around 300whp as is (with the higher CR, cams, ITBs and headers), and then around 400whp with the new engine.