This is Polly, the m30b35 swapped Ratrod.

[325ix]

Yes, the m50 injectors are 17.5lbs, right? Stock are like 14lbs. I think that may be part of your problem.

[F34R]

What are you running for a tune?

Nothing...I was told it would be fine. I am using a 173 ECU

[325ix]

What are you running for a tune?

[F34R]

Just finished the b27i conversion, I have run into a problem. Before I did the conversion it would have a little trouble starting up(outboard fuel pump failing). But after a bit of 1/4 throttle it would be fine and only have an issue if I got on it very hard(bucks from fuel starvation).

The work done:

SETA block
885 head with Schrick 288 cam
M50 rebuilt injectors

Now I have to pump the throttle to get it to start.

Is the M50 injectors and 288 cam causing major fuel starvation? I just drove it up the road, pulled like a beast with 3/4 throttle. Then it bucked a few times(normal, from failing pump).

I know the outboard pump needs to be replaced, just don't know if the added performance upgrades are putting even more strain on it to fire up on just cranking alone.

I went on youtube and found some videos of a b27i with a Schrick 288 idling. Sounds 100% the same as what mine does. Has a lope like a v8 that is cam'd. I am 98% sure it is just the fuel pump is done. Long term I know I need a better fuel delivery system for the turbo plans.

I looked into a Walbro 255, but I am not sure on what I have to do since I have a late model with the outboard. I read the DIY thread, but I learn from pictures and I am not sure what I have to do to convert.

Is there a better setup? I am not against removing the stock fuel tank and going to a Pro-street fuel cell:

http://www.jegs.com/p/JEGS-Performance-Products/JEGS-Pro-Street-Fuel-Cells/837885/10002/-1

Not sure what one to buy, or what else I would need. Any advice is welcome, I am sorry if I upset some with my asking. But I learn purely from pictures.

[F34R]

Soooo when do i get to ride in a completed 327i?

Soon enough Sean, hoping by this weekend everything will be sorted and running great...

[Swanny]

Soooo when do i get to ride in a completed 327i?

[F34R]

i cant afford the reman'd z3 racks on ebay etc. so considering refresh/resealing one if its possible. before you just thought once leaky gotta send it out as a core for a reman'd or new one. ive done a tierod job before with all the new boots clips etc is it much more extensive work resealing it or simple enough to do for a backyard mech?

It is not hard at all to do, if you have a floor jack/stands and basic mechanic skills you can do this.

Jack up the car, remove the tie rods from the spindle base. Remove the steering knuckle, PS lines and unbolt it from the subframe. Then bend down the bottom tabs and lower it out. That simple

This is very relevant to my interests... Just because I'm lazy and don't feel like searching, what tires are your running? Curious because I run 225 R-comps for autoX, and there is definitely a noticeable difference in steering effort compared to my street tires.

ANY information you desire to know; parts, brands sizes etc are all on the first page in the first post.

My tires are 215/45/17 and 235/40/17 BFG G-Sport. So far the tires perform beyond my exceptions. They are a dream in the summer and hold their own in the rain. I was placing faster times than everyone else on them in my last event when it was raining.

I WILL be buying another set when these ones are done.


UPDATE

The weather was insanely nice today(60s), so I tore the head out and have the b27i almost completed. While I was about to bolt up the intake I noticed that I did not have new gaskets for it. So I am seeing if the local part place has some in stock. If not I have to wait for BTech to ship me some.

Other than that I have only installed a Schroth harness.

I have just been enjoying driving it!

[Nsquared97]

I love it, I am also very happy I did a refresh on the rack too. It is tight and responsive beyond belief. It is kinda scary switching to my Brother's stock e30 with P/S.

Without the P/S it allows more control, or maybe just for me. I also AutoX on this with zero issues at low speed pin turns.

In short I LOVE IT.

This is very relevant to my interests... Just because I'm lazy and don't feel like searching, what tires are your running? Curious because I run 225 R-comps for autoX, and there is definitely a noticeable difference in steering effort compared to my street tires.

[misterCAFE]

I love it, I am also very happy I did a refresh on the rack too.

i cant afford the reman'd z3 racks on ebay etc. so considering refresh/resealing one if its possible. before you just thought once leaky gotta send it out as a core for a reman'd or new one. ive done a tierod job before with all the new boots clips etc is it much more extensive work resealing it or simple enough to do for a backyard mech?

[F34R]

Thanks Steve <3

[blunttech]

Wow i need more time to browse the forum. Cant believe i missed this Very nice

[F34R]

How is the Z3 1.9 rack without power steering? I have to stock E30 rack without p/s right now and I definitely like it more than with p/s. I was planning on going with a rebuilt z3 1.9 rack and refurbing my p/s so it works properly. Thoughts?

I love it, I am also very happy I did a refresh on the rack too. It is tight and responsive beyond belief. It is kinda scary switching to my Brother's stock e30 with P/S.

Without the P/S it allows more control, or maybe just for me. I also AutoX on this with zero issues at low speed pin turns.

In short I LOVE IT.

Awesome build, sub'd. Can't wait until you get the stroker + boost in there!

Thanks, I cannot wait too! Everything in due time.

[Cronopoulos]

Awesome build, sub'd. Can't wait until you get the stroker + boost in there!

[misterCAFE]

^^^damn im curious too cause thats the set up i was gunna go with too.

[lambo]

How is the Z3 1.9 rack without power steering? I have to stock E30 rack without p/s right now and I definitely like it more than with p/s. I was planning on going with a rebuilt z3 1.9 rack and refurbing my p/s so it works properly. Thoughts?