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  • Cronopoulos
    R3VLimited
    • Jul 2011
    • 2187

    #286
    Originally posted by einstein57
    Make sure to clean out all the gunk that built up around the weld over the years.
    Absolutely, so from what I am gathering I should be able to get as low as the car posted without sectioning the tubes?

    If that's the case I will disassemble and go at it again, do the collars sit flush with the top of the strut tube or should they slide down more?


    Project log -- DIRTY 30

    2.7i * Megasquirt tuned * E85 powered

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    • 325ix
      R3V OG
      • Aug 2009
      • 7783

      #287
      If you can I really would section the housings. I am pretty low and i still have decent travel and an acceptable ride. Plus, it's nice to be able to go lower if you ever want.

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      • einstein57
        R3V OG
        • Jun 2007
        • 10780

        #288
        The sleeve is usually a little below the top of the strut tube but variations in the weld can make it sit flush
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        • Cronopoulos
          R3VLimited
          • Jul 2011
          • 2187

          #289
          Originally posted by 325ix
          If you can I really would section the housings. I am pretty low and i still have decent travel and an acceptable ride. Plus, it's nice to be able to go lower if you ever want.
          I will end up doing that more than likely, appreciate the insight, love how yours sits!!

          Originally posted by einstein57
          The sleeve is usually a little below the top of the strut tube but variations in the weld can make it sit flush
          Perfect, i will get to it and make it happen. Appreciate the help Nigel, your setup kicks ass just needs a little custom tweaking to get the desired ride height is all.

          More progress today -





          Project log -- DIRTY 30

          2.7i * Megasquirt tuned * E85 powered

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          • FunfGan
            R3V Elite
            • Jan 2011
            • 4958

            #290
            Looks so good, man.


            Go here be happy!

            Ratchet Garage e30 V8 build.

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            • e30m20TurbO7
              E30 Fanatic
              • Jan 2012
              • 1203

              #291
              Oooooooooooooh sexy ,
              So are you breaking the motor in FI or NA

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              • Cronopoulos
                R3VLimited
                • Jul 2011
                • 2187

                #292
                Originally posted by FunfGan
                Looks so good, man.
                Thanks buddy! Getting the rest of the wiring done and IC + piping routed then it's go time!!

                Originally posted by e30m20TurbO7
                Oooooooooooooh sexy ,
                So are you breaking the motor in FI or NA
                haha yes she's a looker for sure ;) The motor is technically already broken in, the bearings and rings were inspected with 15k miles and they still look new. Needless to say, I will be taking it easy on it at first. Starting at 10 psi and working my way up.

                The 80lb injectors will be here this week so i can start it on pump gas then switch over to e85 and ramp the timing up!


                Project log -- DIRTY 30

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                • E30BTR
                  Member
                  • Jul 2012
                  • 93

                  #293
                  Kyle, I have an msd blaster coil I'm not using, it will be a descent upgrade from that stock one your running.

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                  • Cronopoulos
                    R3VLimited
                    • Jul 2011
                    • 2187

                    #294
                    Originally posted by E30BTR
                    Kyle, I have an msd blaster coil I'm not using, it will be a descent upgrade from that stock one your running.
                    I am switching to wasted spark so I do not think i will need one for much longer (I think). I will let you know if I do though, thanks Will!


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                    • E30BTR
                      Member
                      • Jul 2012
                      • 93

                      #295
                      No problem, it will be sitting here collecting dust.

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                      • Cronopoulos
                        R3VLimited
                        • Jul 2011
                        • 2187

                        #296
                        Originally posted by E30BTR
                        No problem, it will be sitting here collecting dust.
                        haha sell it on here!

                        More updates... Installed the wastegate, mocked up the downpipe and clocked the turbo so everything will fit nicely. The downpipe doesn't hit at all either which is nice. Next is getting the Intercooler situated and running some piping.





                        Project log -- DIRTY 30

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                        • Denny
                          E30 Modder
                          • Jan 2010
                          • 822

                          #297
                          Originally posted by Cronopoulos
                          I will end up doing that more than likely, appreciate the insight, love how yours sits!!



                          Perfect, i will get to it and make it happen. Appreciate the help Nigel, your setup kicks ass just needs a little custom tweaking to get the desired ride height is all.

                          More progress today -




                          Good job :) love that turbo.... reminds me of one I know. I say run that turbo until it dies....that's what am going to do...
                          Denny
                          ___________
                          1990 BMW red 325IC M30B35 all stock Girlfriends ride
                          1991 BMW black 318IC (M62b44 Megasquirt 2 ver 3.57)

                          Blogs:
                          http://bmw325e30.blogspot.com/ (restoration)
                          http://bmw325e30turbo.blogspot.com (Twincharge M20)
                          http://bmw325e30m62b44.blogspot.ca/

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                          • Cronopoulos
                            R3VLimited
                            • Jul 2011
                            • 2187

                            #298
                            Originally posted by Denny
                            Good job :) love that turbo.... reminds me of one I know. I say run that turbo until it dies....that's what am going to do...
                            haha bingo! I am going to rebuild my HX40 (maybe with billet wheel) and slap her on, in the meantime I will be using this turbo.


                            Project log -- DIRTY 30

                            2.7i * Megasquirt tuned * E85 powered

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                            • Denny
                              E30 Modder
                              • Jan 2010
                              • 822

                              #299
                              Originally posted by Cronopoulos
                              haha bingo! I am going to rebuild my HX40 (maybe with billet wheel) and slap her on, in the meantime I will be using this turbo.
                              Let's start a pool on which one will last longer... lol...

                              I'm going to be on the hunt for a used holset soon.
                              Denny
                              ___________
                              1990 BMW red 325IC M30B35 all stock Girlfriends ride
                              1991 BMW black 318IC (M62b44 Megasquirt 2 ver 3.57)

                              Blogs:
                              http://bmw325e30.blogspot.com/ (restoration)
                              http://bmw325e30turbo.blogspot.com (Twincharge M20)
                              http://bmw325e30m62b44.blogspot.ca/

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                              • Cronopoulos
                                R3VLimited
                                • Jul 2011
                                • 2187

                                #300
                                Originally posted by Denny
                                Let's start a pool on which one will last longer... lol...

                                I'm going to be on the hunt for a used holset soon.
                                Regardless of brand, turbo's break/wear out with time. I will be building a built block on the side to replace this motor so i can make more power.. Looking at a Precision 6262 or larger for the next motor.


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