My M60 swap

[Jack89i]

Is your temp sensor matched to your instrument cluster? If your cluster is from an 89 325i, get whatever sensor comes stock in an 89 325i. And make sure you have continuity from that sensor to the correct c101 pin.

I'm fairly certain it's from my year. It's a brown top sensor. I'll try to borrow an infrared thermometer and check temps

Took it out to cars and coffee today, I don't think I've ever answered so many questions..every time I would fire it up a crowd would gather around it to see what that noise was coming from



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[JGood]

Is your temp sensor matched to your instrument cluster? If your cluster is from an 89 325i, get whatever sensor comes stock in an 89 325i. And make sure you have continuity from that sensor to the correct c101 pin.

[Jack89i]

Just went for a nice drive..sort of. 50+ mph, non stop, heat on full blast, 16" pusher fan wide open, and it would not go below the 3/4 mark on the gauge. Sitting at a stop light is a whole other story..
I've checked tms, bavauto, pelican and the stealership and the only thermostat I can find is a 95 degree. I'm running the two core e36/8 M radiator, yes I know the three row mishi would be better but I know for a fact that e36 lsx swaps can run this same radiator without problems..very frustrating, I wanted to take it to a big meet tonight downtown but there's no way in hell that's happening now


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[mzollo]

I havent decided yet if i can stay with beecher and his buddy again than maybe, but i really want to. My clutch is way to far gone for me to trust it that long on the road. Plus fuck highway with a 3.73.. Too annoying i miss my 3.25

[Old city bimmer]

Nice! I think you'll be pleased with it..What all is left to do?

the radiator and cooling system need to be done, need the shift rod extended and exhaust put together. I like the set up you did moving the filter housing to the side to accommodate the top hose.
I will post pics of my project when I get home.

[Jack89i]

just read your whole thread. great to see all the progress you have made. I just bought a 85 with this exact swap but most of all the hard work has been done by previous owner.

Nice! I think you'll be pleased with it..What all is left to do?

[Jack89i]

very jealous...nice Job man!!

Thanks mike! Will you be going back to bimmerfest this year?


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[mzollo]

very jealous...nice Job man!!

[econti]

So like 52 or 53 front? That's pretty good. I guess cause it's alu not an iron block.
Dammit guys, you're tempting me.

[Jack89i]

^^^this. Also the v8 sits a lot farther back than an m20 does (four cylinders long instead of six)


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[jalopi]

Depending on the v8, anywhere from zero to 50lbs gained on the nose

up to 50lbs gained in the center of the car depending on the tranny

so really it doesn't change much.

[econti]

What's the weight distribution like with the 8 in the front?

[Old city bimmer]

just read your whole thread. great to see all the progress you have made. I just bought a 85 with this exact swap but most of all the hard work has been done by previous owner.

[MJCRO]

Nice!!

[jalopi]

Man, I'm pretty goddamn jelly of how clean your engine bay looks. Mine is dirty as fuck.