Hmmm, theres definitely something wrong. You previously had a hesitation up high and now the dyno shows monster low end grunt and its dying off again. This car has a LOT more power, its just not adjusted right.
My money is on the adjustable cam gear. Ive never been a fan of those because it seems they are a big PITA
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Well I guess its time for my 6 month update
Been busy with classes so haven't had a ton of time, but Ive done a little.
I ended up taking the nuclear option to solve my stutter- building and installing a MS2PNP. Picked up a kit from someone here for a decent deal and assembled it.
Installed a LC-2 wideband and did a MAF delete. Got her up and running on the base map and took her to zen motors yesterday to do a dyno tune.
I was hoping for about 200 at the wheels and I was honestly a bit disappointed ( in term of impressing internet people - car is still a hoot to drive and i love it). I'm not sure if its something dumb (Havent checked valves in 1-2k miles but I did the proper break in adjustments) or something like my adjustable cam gear slipping, or if I simply am suffering for not getting a ported and polish done and need a bigger cam ( 288? I'm on a bimmerheads 272 now). The graph sure makes me think something in the head isn't flowing right.
It was a monster with torque though. That thing is a table top from 2.5 to 4.5
Torque - 205 ft-lbs @ 2500 rpm
Power - 157 hp @ 4400 rpm
Ignore the AFR line - its just wrong
Once again, not great at impressing people on the internet, but its a heck of a daily ( 90% of its job) and I'm really enjoyed the experience of building it and figuring it all out.Last edited by sert57; 01-04-2018, 08:55 AM.Leave a comment:
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Since mine as an '88 I needed bumpers, side mounting brackets, bumper shocks ( not 100% sure that mine didn't work but mine came with the bumpers i bought), turn signal wiring stuff(different connector), and I think that was it....
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Yup, you need the bumpers, mounts and signals and the side mounting pieces that attach to the fenders and the body. The signals need to be rewired because the connections are different IIRC
BTW Ive had those side mounting pieces but Im not likely to install the plastics for a long time. PM if you want them.Leave a comment:
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What all was needed for the Early to Late Bumper swap? I've been looking around local junkyards, but haven't had any luck finding a Late bumper to swap onto my 88. I'm assuming i'll need bumper, trim, new brackets?
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Fun Stuff has happened!
Registered for the vintage - Ill be there in the E30 and my dad will bring the E32. Really looking forward to it. I enjoyed it a lot last year.
Got a yakima roof rack for utility and looks purposes.
Engine build is progressing slowly but surely. Did more measurements and math.
replaced my sticky throttle cable and re-bent the original stop tab in the footwell. Throttle feels very nice now
Since my interior was rough, I began to watch youtube videos for upholstery DIYs. I had a spare sport seat sitting around and figured id give it a shot. Worst case I own a sewing machine, best case I save lots of money. I disassembled the seat and made patterns from the existing leather. I used some cheap vinyl from hobby lobby to practice with. For my first try at this stuff I'm really pleased! Its by no means perfect - there are a lot of little flaws - but overall I am thrilled with the results.
I also got a chance to do some work on my dad and I's project car - a 1966 Mercedes 230S. installed an electric fuel pump ( diaphragm on the original one got eaten by the ethanol fuel) and played with the carbs. Its a little tough to start, but once she is going she runs like a top!
Nice fintail. I use to have a 66 220D, 4speed stick. Wish i had the finances as 22 yo way back in the 1990s to have kept it.
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No Problem! its a 2.85, similar to a "traditional" 2.8 except different crank. ( smaller diameter counterweights so no need to grind the crank down, plus that extra 0.05L man)
S50us crank ( 85.8mm crank instead of 84mm), eta rods, oem pistons
- block had to be ground down slightly for conrod clearance
- piston skirts cut down 1/4" or so to clear crank
0.097" MLS HG (to account for .4mm higher stack height)
272 bimmerheads cam, IE longtubes to custom midsection
- midsection is headers to magnaflow resonator to oe style catback
M52 injectors
Custom SSSquid Chip
Hoping / estimating between 180-200 at the wheels. not dynod yet due to electrical gremlin issue.
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Ooooh I do like those! I think I could totally pull of gold wheels with my car, and love the flat RAs. Its only about 2 hours from me also..... Ill have to keep this in mind....ehh hemm
Do it! Price is high though, but Im sure an offer is a good idea! These would help to match the rest of the car and you have two "fronts" to try get color matchedLast edited by sert57; 08-31-2017, 06:47 PM.Leave a comment:
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ehh hemm
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What a fantastic build! That interior is really nice & unique. Looks right at home in there. The pin stripe seems to really set off the exterior.
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Also installed a ZHP rack "while i was in there" along with rebuilding the P/S pump and what not. love how it feels. The car as a whole right now is a fantastic piece to drive.Leave a comment:
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First - just updated all the picture links, screw photobucket....
Second - It lives! Isn't it pretty.....
Still sorting out an issue with a hesitation above 5k rpm at anything above half throttle. it seems to be getting better each time, I'm suspicious of the AFM since it has never flowed as much air before, but we will see.
Car running ( open headers, prior to exhaust work)
I then had a custom midsection made - flanges to bolt up to IE headers and oe catback, with magnaflow dual in / dual out reonator and an O2 bung in the middle. the volume is stock but the tone is a nice classical straight 6, just what i was shooting for. more vids to come. video attempts to show the hesitation i am getting between 5-7k but it is hard to see.
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I gotta update the rest of the photos soon, screw photobucket.
Aaaanyways, 2.9L is in! ( been for about a week or two). I've been sorting small things out since then, and also installed a ZHP rack which I really like.
Ran into a few issues with the fuel pump and fuel injectors. my ford ones weren't functioning so i have some pink tops on the way that should work, running oe injectors in the meantime.
Out with the old, in with the new!
Cleaned the engine bay while i was in there
For my first time building an engine and removing / installing one it went really well! definitely a few little hiccups here and there but overall a smooth execution. Cant wait to get more pictures up of the engine.
Exhaust is IE headers to a custom midsection with magnaflow resonator to oe catback. the volume sounds "stock" but i love the tone - it sounds like a lovely little smooth straight six, ill try to get a video up. I chose this because i want it to have a nice tone, but still daily it and drive it on the highway 4+ hours sometimes, so I didn't want it to be much louder than stock if any.Last edited by sert57; 08-11-2017, 06:08 AM.Leave a comment:
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That interior is really nice. I am not an avid E30 guy, but I love that you did something unique!
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