91' 318is S52 Swap "The Beast"

[DREWHALL]

I've got a single vibrant stealth series and it's loud as hell. I think that will be one of my goals this winter. I need to quiet it down. No emissions here though :)

[craiggroves91]

I've got a single vibrant stealth series and it's loud as hell. I think that will be one of my goals this winter. I need to quiet it down. No emissions here though :)

How about a little resonator somewhere before the vibrant?

[craiggroves91]

Since I bought the OBD1 intake boot with 2 holes on the bottom I was able to put the IAT in one hole. To do this and have it seal well I had to shave off some plastic on the sensor to make it a little more round
Before

After

I then got the ECU mounted. I had to move the brackets back to the furthest hole possible to allow me to actually plug the ECU in easily.
Before

After

Brackets bolted up

All done


Worked on getting the harness to fit inside the cover a little more, still have so more work to do on it. The OBD2 diagnostic port won't fit in the hole by the fusebox like I hoped.

Bolted up the throttle cable to better stabilize it

Since my MAF plug was an OBD1 plug due to the P.O.'s big MAF I had to dremel the inside so I could plug it in. Not pretty but it works :)

Also got my KAmotors intake. Not sure if this is how I'm going to mount it, I'm still playing with the setup


Here it is running with the MAF installed. MUCH BETTER!

[Thizzelle]

sweet tits

[MR E30 325is]

MAF's certainly do make a difference. Haha

Good work man.

[craiggroves91]

sweet tits

MAF's certainly do make a difference. Haha

Good work man.

Thanks! :)
Can't wait to take her out for a spin. Driveshaft bolts are the only thing stopping me from doing so

[kamotors]

good job!

[craiggroves91]

good job!

Thank you!
I appreciate it

[craiggroves91]

First shot of the overall car in awhile.
Since my buddy wanted to do all red tails for his e30 I finally did the first little beauty mod for the car.
Once, she is mechanically solid and actually driving, more mods will be done.

Excuse the dirty car

[MR E30 325is]

Not too shabby. I like all red tails myself.

[craiggroves91]

Not too shabby. I like all red tails myself.

I think it gives it a good look, especially on Alpine cars.

[craiggroves91]

Spent a little time getting the diff ready to put in before work. Just need to add fluid to it
Its a 3.25lsd that I bought from a friend for super cheap.
Swapped output flanges

New gasket ready to go on. Wire wheel'd all the bolts and the tag for the diff

Sealed up

[craiggroves91]

Got the driveshaft in with new CSB

Diff is in, just waiting on bolts for the half shafts

Did another little beauty mod and painted the rear spoiler black


Removed the SRS/Airbag brain finally

I got the wiring harness covers on, tough fit but they work. Thought of a cool way to mount the diagnostic port, looks good to me




I fear that I might have to take off the intake manifold to unkink the top heater core hose, didn't realize this until I installed it.

Heater doesn't get very warm

[mtlbloodshot]

I really like that idea for the diagnostic port. I might have to steal that idea from you ;)

[craiggroves91]

I really like that idea for the diagnostic port. I might have to steal that idea from you ;)

Take it away!