S14b23 no more, now S50us.

[bataangpinoy]

Been about 1200 miles with no hiccups, going to give the car a once over at the next oil change. Check torque specs, etc. One of my mufflers has a gross rattle, probably from being dropped during shipping. Sounds like a loose baffle, I'm pissed about it.

(Vid to come soon)

[animal]

awesome - ya 24v rasp is the worst. nice work.

[tak7]

Nice car, this drivetrain make more sense to me.

[bataangpinoy]

Same here pretty much, I took an E39 M5 break for a while but sold it before it stuck me with a huge bill. It's been fun getting back into the E30 community, I recognize almost no one!

I've only recently starting using the forums again, mostly to gather ideas for the 24v swap. Clutch slave arrives tomorrow, car will be on the road and driving once the brake and clutch systems get bled!

[jpod999]

Thanks bud :) Its been a while, haven't driven the car in about 2 years. How've you been?

Same here pretty much, I took an E39 M5 break for a while but sold it before it stuck me with a huge bill. It's been fun getting back into the E30 community, I recognize almost no one!

[dude8383]

Nice progress dude!!

[bataangpinoy]

I was wondering if you still had this thing Galen! Looks awesome!

Thanks bud :) Its been a while, haven't driven the car in about 2 years. How've you been?

[bataangpinoy]

Test fire:



That was open header, and I hope this exhaust will quiet the car down and still give it a decent tone. Positioning the secondary muffler!




The OE e36 down pipes are some kind of 300 series stainless, so that made our lives easy. Cut the old shit off, and ovaled some new 304 to adapt it to 3".



Fusion welded with our trusty Everlast TIG.






Got it mocked up and tack welded together, my business partner is going to finish weld it today! The dual offset muffler was a real pain in the ass to use, but the hope is that it will eliminate that yucky 24v rasp/drone.

[jpod999]

I was wondering if you still had this thing Galen! Looks awesome!

[bataangpinoy]

Before:



After! We were going to attempt making a brand new unit that uses a large panel filter, but it was not possible without deleting the ABS. We are now working on a sealed "box" for the pod filter that will seal against the hood. Got the E-fan wired to push air, and managed to keep the radiator duct.






Made a few new things, like new tabs for the coolant tank (had to move it backward .5") and a new power steering res mount. Factory e30 location was in the was of the intake hose, and the OE e36 position is stupid. Their cooling system is stupid also, which is why we decided to keep the self bleeding coolant tank from the s14b23 which feeds behind the head, and down directly into the block.

My business partner also decided to make an anchor tab for the aluminum 90* bend for the pod filter, as well as the upper radiator bracket for this e36 radiator. Its 3/16" aluminum with some lovely dimple dies. More for style than anything else.

[bataangpinoy]

Exhaust stuff started showing up! 3" 304 stainless steel pipes to two stainless Magnaflow mufflers, a v-band clamp and 304 stainless O2 sensor bung.





Rear muffler set on the e36 heat shield to give a frame of reference. This thing should be whisper silent!

[bataangpinoy]

Getting closer. Starting de looming the e36 harness, and massaging it to fit like OE in the e30. Moved the diagnostic port to the OE e30 location. Just had to extend 4 wires.



Raided my basement and found a few hundred $ worth of new parts.. Mostly clips and mounting hardware. Also found some rear shock mounts, new front strut gland nuts, Sway bar links, and 3 gallons of brand new BMW concentrate. Going to come in handy!




Rolled the car outside to clean because I've made a terrible mess inside my shop. Looked at it and decided it was time to lower the car and tighten the suspension.



Bought an H&R cup kit from Nico, which included new top hats. Bought Revshift 80A Poly RTABS, FCABS, and 12mm subframe risers everywhere. Fought with the rear subframe, but I won. Also replaced the rotted brake hardlines, and replaced the rubber hoses with stainless braided units. Got new control arms, tie rods, etc. No pics because I never want to re-live that mess again.


Before, on car dollies.



Set on the ground after:

[stonea]

Sub'd because Touring.

[bataangpinoy]

Got the engine mounted in the car using revshift mount bushings. Quickly realized how much work the wiring will need to fit under the factory e30 covers.

[bataangpinoy]

10/15

Car sat AGAIN while I worked on the s50, and a few customer cars in between.



Put a reconditioned head and a VR masker gasket kit at the engine. Had the original S50 cams still, which were in immaculate shape. Had to purchase new cam trays though, AS I somehow managed to lose the originals. When we finally gott the S50 put together we filled the tank with a bit of 93, applied voltage to the fuel pump, cranked it a few times and it woke right up. There is a vid of the test fire on my shop instagram (@functionmotorsports), I can't seem to find the file on my phone.



Did the x20 to C101 wiring using a Pinout found here on R3v. Used the e36 m3 harness and the grey label 506 DME. The donor car has a production date of 6/94, which is OBD1 NON Ews.



Pulled the s50b30 out of the e36M, both of which are now in storage for later use.