the "I finally have a net positive income" project thread

[kronus]

M52B28 can be BAR'd and be 100% legal. :)

m52 is boring swap.

[CorvallisBMW]

The MAF is all about throttle response and tune-ability. The m30 obviously has pretty heavy internals being 3.5L, and adding the barn-door to your intake setup doesn't help things. By getting rid of it there's a noticeable improvement in power, driveability and midrange punch. It's also more accurate, more sensitive and allows a great range of tuning should you ever decide to make modifications in the future like a cam, big valves, FI, etc.

It's newer, better more advanced technology. Personally I will budget the extra $300 in to any future m30 swap I do, it's not something I would want to leave out.

[kronus]

The MAF is all about throttle response and tune-ability. The m30 obviously has pretty heavy internals being 3.5L, and adding the barn-door to your intake setup doesn't help things. By getting rid of it there's a noticeable improvement in power, driveability and midrange punch. It's also more accurate, more sensitive and allows a great range of tuning should you ever decide to make modifications in the future like a cam, big valves, FI, etc.

It's newer, better more advanced technology. Personally I will budget the extra $300 in to any future m30 swap I do, it's not something I would want to leave out.

Well, that sounds real good, actually. Especially for 300 for the whole kit.

What did you do for exhaust manifolds and downpipes? Cat?

[dnova89]

Hey you're in redwood city! lol. Didn't read the whole thread but if you need any help with the swap or anything I'm down to lend a hand and learn a few things.

[kronus]

Hey you're in redwood city! lol. Didn't read the whole thread but if you need any help with the swap or anything I'm down to lend a hand and learn a few things.

I don't actually have space in RWC to do the swap, but cyberkaa has graciously offered his premises in Cupertino. Thanks for the offer! If we need more manspower, I'll let you know :D

[CorvallisBMW]

Well, that sounds real good, actually. Especially for 300 for the whole kit.

What did you do for exhaust manifolds and downpipes? Cat?

Well the MAF is $300 and the WAR chip is another $300. But a JimC/MarkD Chip is, what, $250? So for another $50 you get 3 on-the-fly tunes, along with full tuneability for life.

I used e34 535i downpipes, they are the only ones that fit without modification. I then used a 2"x2 to 2.5" y-pipe and a universal Magnaflow cat with 2.5" single pipe all the way back.

[daniel]

Well the MAF is $300 and the WAR chip is another $300. But a JimC/MarkD Chip is, what, $250? So for another $50 you get 3 on-the-fly tunes, along with full tuneability for life.

I used e34 535i downpipes, they are the only ones that fit without modification. I then used a 2"x2 to 2.5" y-pipe and a universal Magnaflow cat with 2.5" single pipe all the way back.

Darin's car sounds great. I can vouch for this.

[kronus]

Well the MAF is $300 and the WAR chip is another $300. But a JimC/MarkD Chip is, what, $250? So for another $50 you get 3 on-the-fly tunes, along with full tuneability for life.

I used e34 535i downpipes, they are the only ones that fit without modification. I then used a 2"x2 to 2.5" y-pipe and a universal Magnaflow cat with 2.5" single pipe all the way back.

I have heard that E32 downpipes and headers also work, but not from a reliable source. Any idea if it's true?

Also, does the WAR chip come tuned, or does it need to be tuned after install?

[kronus]

Welp, the last motor mount arm bolt is gone on the driver's side. I wonder how long I can roll around with the motor resting on the front subframe before the oil pan gets uncomfortable.

[CorvallisBMW]

I have heard that E32 downpipes and headers also work, but not from a reliable source. Any idea if it's true?

Also, does the WAR chip come tuned, or does it need to be tuned after install?

Not sure about e32 pipes, but the WAR chip comes loaded with several tunes ready to go. 87 or 91 octane, stock or raised rev limiter, MAF or AFM, etc.

[Danny]

All the more reason to swap.

[kronus]

All the more reason to swap.

Yup. Also I found a donor car. It's in Hayward. I'm going to LA for five days tomorrow :(

Does anyone want to pick it up for me? :D

[Danny]

I will. srs.

[kronus]

i will. Srs.

<3

[accident]

does this mean we're gonna hang out?