ttrousdell's Project Thread (E30 M3 & S38 swap content)

[Wschnitz]

You should grab the mishimoto/ebay 3 core Z3M rad, then you could say goodbye to cooling issues.

[ttrousdell]

More progress on the black car. The cooling has been the last real issue I have faced in the swap. I had hopes that the small radiator that I mounted within the core support would be able to keep up with my cooling needs but this summer it seemed to struggle a little. Also I was not happy at how close the radiator was to the front of the engine. This required custom radiator hoses. I looked into having silicone ones made up but at the cost of almost a grand to have the two made, I decided to make my own which were rather ghetto rigged. After blowing out a radiator hose I decided "F**k it" Ill make a new solution out of 1/2" schedule 40 pipe.




So much more room and I can use the stock s38b36 radiator hoses. Mishimoto M20/M50 radiator.

Happy with first tests. Temp stayed around 180F even at low speed.

[ttrousdell]

New shoes for the M3. BBS RS 022/061 16x8 and 16x9. They were a little rough but I'm going to completely restore them.





After many hours the faces were cleaned up and looking great. Clear coat removed. Started with 220 grit and worked up to 2000 with a final polish. New bolts, hex caps, center logo caps on the way. Going to be running a 225/45 and 245/45 tire

[ttrousdell]

Nice M3 and nice seller. Did he include CNB pics on the title? And write up a contract you must buy parts from blunttech? haha

Ha no and he really doesn't need too. If its on real OEM he'll have it for a good price. convenient.

Congratulations on the M3. I really like the pic of the shadow of the M3 as you are driving.

Thanks. trying to be artsy

It was great meeting you guys... I hope you have as much fun and enjoy the car as much as i did.. Im going to Michigan myself but as soon as I get back Ill ship the tow hook covers for you Thanks Tom

Great meeting you too Steve. Thanks again for everything.

Haven't seen you in forever dude! I have to see this thing lmk when your around!

Good seeing you the other day. Bring that e around more often.

Had a friend of mine take some pics of the car.









Turbo M30B35

[CW325]

Haven't seen you in forever dude! I have to see this thing lmk when your around!

[blunttech]

It was great meeting you guys... I hope you have as much fun and enjoy the car as much as i did.. Im going to Michigan myself but as soon as I get back Ill ship the tow hook covers for you Thanks Tom

[rzerob]

Congratulations on the M3. I really like the pic of the shadow of the M3 as you are driving.

[Wschnitz]

Nice M3 and nice seller. Did he include CNB pics on the title? And write up a contract you must buy parts from blunttech? haha

[ttrousdell]

We took the long way up through the Upper peninsula of Michigan. Stopped to see some lighthouses, historical sites and wine tasting. All and all a very beautiful place with great driving roads.




Mackinaw Bridge, Northern Michigan



Thanks for viewing and thank you steve for the car. It was a joy to drive.

[ttrousdell]

You end up syncing the throttle bodies? I don't know if the M5 ITB setup is similar to motorcycles but it's generally not advised to pull the carbs (or in this case throttle bodies) off the rack since it's a pain in the ass to get them setup right again and it would appear that you did that when you were cleaning them up.

I could be way off base. :)

Thank you everyone. Im glad the build is appreciated and is a source of info for you guys.

I did end up syncing the throttles with the same 4 gauge sync tool I use for my bike.

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1990200-*DIY-E34-M5-ITB-Service-and-Synchronization-%28lots-of-pics%29

Big update. I added a 1988 M3 to my collection. Flew out to Minnesota and bought the car from Steve "Blunttech" And did a road trip back to NY with it.

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=332732

The s14 was a must. I wanted the car had to be as original as possible



And the 1500 mile road trip starts. Go flying brick!

[RedReplicant]

You end up syncing the throttle bodies? I don't know if the M5 ITB setup is similar to motorcycles but it's generally not advised to pull the carbs (or in this case throttle bodies) off the rack since it's a pain in the ass to get them setup right again and it would appear that you did that when you were cleaning them up.

I could be way off base. :)

[Wschnitz]

Oh man I need to bookmark this so when I'm eventually wealthy enough I can do this. S38 looks perfect.

[F34R]

Enjoyed seeing the bike unfold on Facebook, now get your e30 out my way for some backroad fun and BBQ!

[rzerob]

I love the car. And I am in for more of it and the bike.

[ttrousdell]

Off topic but Ive also been getting into another project that some of you might like. Spent some of my summer working on my 81 xs650.

Stripped to frame. 4.0x18 front and 4.5x18 rear tires