TURBO install begins

[moatilliatta]

This will go good with your 4.10.

Good luck, can't wait too see the final product.

i would think it would go better in a 2.93lsd. would it help you keep the turbo spool'd longer... and not haveing to shift gears so damn early when you car r3vs out to 5k?

[ANDRÜ]

and I don't get how this is less time consuming than a built N/A motor..

True, I guess it may not be. I just felt like adding something seems more simple than taking something complex apart and putting it back together. We'll see how this works out.

[schmidty]

how difficult was it to remove all the AC stuff? any special tools required or anything? is there DIY somewhere?
TIA,
Ryan

[ANDRÜ]

how difficult was it to remove all the AC stuff? any special tools required or anything? is there DIY somewhere?
TIA,
Ryan

I was extremely surpirsed how easy it was. All you need is some ratchets and sockets, and an adjustable wrench. The actual AC compressor is held in by only 2 bolts, I believe a 13mm and 19mm. I used the adjustable to remove the fittings on allthe lines, and a screw driver takes care of the fan and condensor. Its extremly simple compared to other stuff. If you've ever removed your oil pan, this is easier, it just takes some time b/c theres alot of stuff.

[4ce30]

Good work...i would replace that valve cover gasket & cap ASAP.:)
-Brandon

[schmidty]

I was extremely surpirsed how easy it was. All you need is some ratchets and sockets, and an adjustable wrench. The actual AC compressor is held in by only 2 bolts, I believe a 13mm and 19mm. I used the adjustable to remove the fittings on allthe lines, and a screw driver takes care of the fan and condensor. Its extremly simple compared to other stuff. If you've ever removed your oil pan, this is easier, it just takes some time b/c theres alot of stuff.

thanks...I may give this a shot this weekend since my AC is dead anyway...clean up the engine bay a bit :D

[Hick]

the fan on the front of the ac condenser is important to the cooling of the car. it comes on when the car has reached a set temp [i dont recall what] and is used to stop overheating. Id suggest placing that back on the car.

[Werksmini]

The issue with the redline doesnt seem that bad considering that turbo diesel cars have low revs and boost.

[Hick]

The issue with the redline doesnt seem that bad considering that turbo diesel cars have low revs and boost.

diesel also produces different pressures than gasoline. To compare the two is like apples and oranges.

[ANDRÜ]

the fan on the front of the ac condenser is important to the cooling of the car. it comes on when the car has reached a set temp [i dont recall what] and is used to stop overheating. Id suggest placing that back on the car.

It may, but I still have the fan on the back of the radiator. The condensor fan shouldnt make too much of a difference, Im sure it was more of a precation when BMW decided to put them there, Im sure its not an absolute need. I have to make sacrifices to make this work.

[Jesse30]

update?

[Hick]

It may, but I still have the fan on the back of the radiator. The condensor fan shouldnt make too much of a difference, Im sure it was more of a precation when BMW decided to put them there, Im sure its not an absolute need. I have to make sacrifices to make this work.

It does, its acually not a fan for the AC condensor, its for the cooling of the car. Theres a thermo switch on the motor that kicks the fan on when the temp gets to high.

[Lobstrosity]

the fan on the front of the ac condenser is important to the cooling of the car. it comes on when the car has reached a set temp [i dont recall what] and is used to stop overheating. Id suggest placing that back on the car.

E30s without AC did not come with that fan :) If you're removing your AC stuff, you're safe to remove that. Although I would leave that and remove your engine fan instead. ;)

[ANDRÜ]

Well, I didnt do much today, I didnt have time to pick up oil line fittings and stuff, so that will be tomorrow. Tomorrow Im also getting some black high temp paint, for this. Brought it to school and cleaned it, then gave it a sandblasting. It doesnt look great, but its smooth. Such a difference though. Also, everyone was hastling me about a valve cover gasket, well, it doesnt need one. I could have removed all the nuts holding the cover on with my fingers. They where so loose oil was coming out, and the gasket looks perfect, not stuck down or anything. More pics when I paint this. Thats all for now!

[Hick]

E30s without AC did not come with that fan :) If you're removing your AC stuff, you're safe to remove that. Although I would leave that and remove your engine fan instead. ;)

well damn, nm then. i was pretty sure it had, but i guess i was mistaken.