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[CleanAzzE30z]

Im drunk. but I like what I see.


Mariano

[T.Dot E30]

What are your plans tuning wise?

[nando]

So the oil pressure problem was resolved then?

yep! haha, it sucked, because my car started up the first try yesterday, but wasn't getting any pressure so I couldn't run it for very long.. it was just teasing me, I knew it ran, but I couldn't drive it!

the bottom end has 86mm metric mechanic pistons (10:1 CR), 81mm e crank, S50 rods, lightened flywheel (about 7lbs off). I rebuilt the head last summer, ported and polished with a schrick 284/272 cam, all new valves, rockers, etc. I also have IE shorty headers, but I'm not sure those make much difference, I'd like to do full length headers next summer. still have the stock cat, and a supersprint catback exhaust. intake manifold, AFM, and airbox are all stock - eventually I'll do a MAF conversion as well. I also have 19lb injectors which I had rebuilt (all within 1% of each other) and an AFPR set at 4 bar.

the strange thing is the car actually got quite a bit louder.. not really bad, it just sounds different. and of course it's WAY faster.. I can't wait to actually tune it! right now I'm using the bavauto chip I bought years ago, it ran rough at first but it's getting better, and as I drive it more I can feel the power picking up. the ECU was totally confused for the first 10 minutes after I started up, it kept telling me to check the engine. :D

there are still a few minor issues.. my heater vent fan doesn't turn off when I shut off the ignition (maybe related to my issues before), my interior is a disaster, and I don't have a boot of any sort on the shifter so I can hear everything from the tranny/exhaust/starter. otherwise everything is smooth, and it's a blast to drive! :)

this was a HUGE project, which took me months of planning (and you don't even wanna know the cost), and I had 4 days worth of issues/setbacks to sort out, but now that everything is done it was definitely worth it!

I'm not really sure what I will do for tuning.. I've been thinking a piggyback, probably the SMT7, and of course a wideband. then I have to find an AWD dyno.. we'll see!

[wycoco]

congrats! maybe you can get some audio? i kind of wanna hear what it sounds like now :twisted:

[MR 325]

the strange thing is the car actually got quite a bit louder.. not really bad, it just sounds different. and of course it's WAY faster..

Built motors have a different sound, it's true.

Congrats man.

[nando]

congrats! maybe you can get some audio? i kind of wanna hear what it sounds like now :twisted:

I will try, but I don't have a video camera, just a 5 year old sony FD-90 with mpeg capabilities :D

[Sean]

yep! haha, it sucked, because my car started up the first try yesterday, but wasn't getting any pressure so I couldn't run it for very long.. it was just teasing me, I knew it ran, but I couldn't drive it!

the bottom end has 86mm metric mechanic pistons (10:1 CR), 81mm e crank, S50 rods, lightened flywheel (about 7lbs off). I rebuilt the head last summer, ported and polished with a schrick 284/272 cam, all new valves, rockers, etc. I also have IE shorty headers, but I'm not sure those make much difference, I'd like to do full length headers next summer. still have the stock cat, and a supersprint catback exhaust. intake manifold, AFM, and airbox are all stock - eventually I'll do a MAF conversion as well. I also have 19lb injectors which I had rebuilt (all within 1% of each other) and an AFPR set at 4 bar.

the strange thing is the car actually got quite a bit louder.. not really bad, it just sounds different. and of course it's WAY faster.. I can't wait to actually tune it! right now I'm using the bavauto chip I bought years ago, it ran rough at first but it's getting better, and as I drive it more I can feel the power picking up. the ECU was totally confused for the first 10 minutes after I started up, it kept telling me to check the engine. :D

there are still a few minor issues.. my heater vent fan doesn't turn off when I shut off the ignition (maybe related to my issues before), my interior is a disaster, and I don't have a boot of any sort on the shifter so I can hear everything from the tranny/exhaust/starter. otherwise everything is smooth, and it's a blast to drive! :)

this was a HUGE project, which took me months of planning (and you don't even wanna know the cost), and I had 4 days worth of issues/setbacks to sort out, but now that everything is done it was definitely worth it!

I'm not really sure what I will do for tuning.. I've been thinking a piggyback, probably the SMT7, and of course a wideband. then I have to find an AWD dyno.. we'll see!

Sounds like a BADASS motor, Chris!

I hear ya in terms of exhaust note! My car has gotten louder too! When I get above 4 grand, the car just screams! Cannot wait to get an aftermarket exhaust! I don't know how long my stock exhaust with a hole will last to make me happy.

[e30 gangsta]

So MM pistons. Seta or e crank. S50 rods. Block bored to 86mm and thats it to make it work?

[moatilliatta]

got any dyno data?

[nando]

holy old thread! no, no dyno yet. haven't gotten around to it. I'm pretty happy with how it runs anyway so it would just be to see what the #s are. plus I have to find an AWD dyno in my area..

[moatilliatta]

i found some oem ix strut mount plates that are like less than of a degree offset... did you say you were going to sell yours?

[nando]

those only go in the positive direction (they are left and right handed so you can't put them the other way). I modified mine for about 1 degree negative camber. and no I'm not selling them! :p

[moatilliatta]

dang it i though i could switch them around.... who in the heck wants pos camb...

[nando]

yeah especially at $200 a pop!

[moatilliatta]

yeah... whats keeping a normal camber adjustment plate from working?