E30 m3 ls1

[LSM3]

OP where did you get your media blasting done. I have an intake maifold i need to be soda blasted. also want to see the project in person as im local.

Precision stripping and powdercoating in lodi Ca. I have had a few vehicles stripped there and they do a great job. I actually used to own a media blasting company. I would not recommend using soda. Too many issues with it. There are plenty of different medias which can be substituted.

[LSM3]

Great work!

IIRC the OE gasket is less than $20:

PN: 64111370937

#4 in this diagram:

http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...47&hg=64&fg=35

I choose to replace #3 and #4 gaskets with the thicker weatherstripping
strips. The OEM stuff was too thin. The stuff I used was nice and thick which created a nice seal.

[markseven]

I choose to replace #3 and #4 gaskets with the thicker weatherstripping
strips. The OEM stuff was too thin. The stuff I used was nice and thick which created a nice seal.

At first I was confused why someone with your attention to detail would use a non-OE option, but that makes sense.

[aaron325ix]

Precision stripping and powdercoating in lodi Ca. I have had a few vehicles stripped there and they do a great job. I actually used to own a media blasting company. I would not recommend using soda. Too many issues with it. There are plenty of different medias which can be substituted.

What do you recommend for the intake? Walnut shells? Sorry to thread jack, pm if you wish.



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[LSM3]

What do you recommend for the intake? Walnut shells? Sorry to thread jack, pm if you wish.



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Crushed glass or anything a competent blaster would recommend.

[STAGGERED M3]

I love what you have done with this project. Would you happen to have a part # list for all the bolts? Thanks

[mtlbloodshot]

Interested in seeing more progress!! Especially on the fender wire tuck

[JoeMadoo]

This thread is absolutely amazing. This is everything I've ever wanted in an E30 :)

[MattAvino]

this thread has made my day better.

[Joester]

This is the best thing my eyes have had the pleasure of seeing in my entire life

[Mako18]

Much admiration for you and this build!! Keep the eye candy coming!!

[airkhin]

any updates?

[LSM3]

Sorry, been kind of busy with some real estate stuff. We have made alot of progress thought. Ended up squeezing a hydroboost w/ strange engineering brake master on the firewall, brand new fuel system front to rear (new tank, aeromotive 340 pump, stainless lines), new Monster clutch, release bearing/slave, aluminum radiator. Ill update progress soon.

[1990m3]

LSM3 -- When you put in the ls2 water pump with the smaller pully what did you do to align it with the alt., power steering, and crank pullies? Did you use spacers t the gasket? Hw much space did you gain?

[LSM3]

I grinded down the shaft on the pulley, pulled it out then rewelded it.

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=217050&page=10

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