About 4 hours ago, I bought a 1991 diamondschwartz 318i 5spd sedan. Limited slip, gorgeous interior. I am now a proud e30 owner. This car isn't (yet) as fun to drive as my Z.....but I think I can fix that with a few modifications;). Pics coming soon.
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Originally posted by accident1990 300ZX TT 5spd ($6,000)Originally posted by kronus
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Congrats. Do you have any plans for the e30?sigpic -
i got a e30 for free today at about 930 ish am
but congrats on the "Bring My Wallet" carComment
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lgb240
`05 E46 325xiT, `89 325i Touring, `87 911 3.2, ' 74 Caterham Super 7 , `71 240z Convertible, `71 240z, `67.5 2000 Roadster, `58 MGA x2, '56 MGA vintage racer, '04 Mini Cooper S
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Not sure yet. I'm going to wait until the spring to do any serious mods. I'm thinking about one of two options.
Option 1: ported heads, big throttle body, cams & chip on the stock M42 block or...
Option 2: S50 swap.
I know the first things I'm doing are suspension mods, and bigger wheels and tires. The thing has steelies on it right now.Originally posted by accident1990 300ZX TT 5spd ($6,000)Originally posted by kronus
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Originally posted by accident1990 300ZX TT 5spd ($6,000)Originally posted by kronus
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IMO, you would be better served with a MarkD Chip, COP Conversion, lightweight flywheel (JB Racing makes a nice 8lb. unit that allows the use of the stock clutch), Cone Filter w/ a good heat shield, and adjusting the cam timing to suit your driving needs. It would really wake the car up.
If your going to spend the money on cams and have the head ported, then you'd be better off putting that into an S50 conversion IMO.Last edited by BenM; 10-26-2009, 07:15 AM.1991 318i Alpine II - S50/5-lug swapped - track carOriginally posted by BillBrasky
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does th cone filter really make that much difference ?
my engine mods have been simple, chip, cop, throttle body heater delete, 4 pintle injectors, ported manifolds, elec fan ( delete fan and fan clutch) , larger hose pulling in fresh air rerouted to in front of radiator, instead of behind headlights, k&n filter ( came with car)
delete a/c and p/s ( parasitic drag, dead weight, ac was dead, p/s leaking) can deffinetly feel the difference, still get 26+ around town, 30+ hiway
girly mans might have trouble with no p/sLast edited by 3bvert; 10-26-2009, 07:01 AM.Comment
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It almost always makes a small difference. Factory airboxes are usually a bit restrictive; in cars I've done the modification to, I don't notice a difference in power so much as a difference in throttle response. I'd bet on an M42, the gain in power would be maybe 1-3rwhp (not really noticeable), but the gain in throttle response would be noticeable.Originally posted by accident1990 300ZX TT 5spd ($6,000)Originally posted by kronus
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The only restriction on the M42 airbox is the tube behind the headlight. No point in replacing it with a hot air intake.
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