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Thanks! Just a few more little things to do, which the parts will be here tuesday. The shifter was a Z3 M and was too long barley hits the DS and makes a god awful high pitch squil, and the master cylinder. Never had so much trouble with a damn master in my life. So we said the hell with used ones and got a new OE from pelican. So hopefully tuesday she will be on the road for good. :) If anyone knows good info on gauge clusters please feel free to chime in, I have a few questions for you. ;) -
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Well guys after a few months of slaving on this car, my brother and I have finnaly gotten on her on two feet and running. Will have videos and more pics later on. Much props and thanks to my brother (broach328 ) who did a tremendous job, and made this possible!! I still have a few things in route, KA motors intake, new shifter( z3m was too long it hits the DS) ST front anti sway bar with poly bushings and spacers, and new master cylinder. Got two used ones both turned out to be crap. Still working on the gauge cluster, I think I have a loose wire somehwere as it works when it feels like it. But anywho pics and videos soon to follow :) let us know what you all think, Thanks!Leave a comment:
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Fourth of July bump. I am going to spend this lovely rainy day under an e30. I will get pics very soon of her sitting on the ground on her own two feet!Leave a comment:
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As promised, I have a pic of the fuel pump assembly mod. Welded a smaller size barb on the 1/2 inch line on the bracket. Works perfectly and no leaks. Hope this helps others who will inevitably run into this same issue.
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Ahh yes! lol yeah getting the engine in was fun, it actually wasnt to bad. Although it did put up a little fight at first it went fairly smooth. Expect videos within the next few days :)Leave a comment:
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It has been a while since an update so here goes nothing.
Cleaned the fuel tank and replaced the lines on it. This swap is going to run on a Walbro GSS-340 pump on a modified early model suction device bracket. Early model e30s used a frame rail pump and supplying that pump was a low pressure suction unit in the tank. The issue with this is that the suction device uses a much larger diameter hose. (~1/2 in.)
Notice the large diameter outlet pipe (not my picture)
My solution for this was to run a new 8mm ID fuel line across the top of the tank and relocate the fuel pump plug from the fuel rail to the top of the tank. Fuel return and EVAP emission system will remain the same, just deleted rail mounted pump, place pump in tank, place fuel filter where pump was previously mounted. I will get pics as soon as I finish the modified fuel pump bracket as I am sure others have had this same issue.
New 8mm ID fuel line across top of the tank. Also replaced filler neck hose, why not?
More brake hard lines. Because of rust on the factory hard lines, I opted to go ahead and replace the hard lines in the rear to prevent near future failure. m10 fitting, bubble flare. All can be had at a local auto parts store. Easy to bend, corrosion resistant. Undercoating used is a commercial 3m undercoating. Was recommended by a local body shop and works really really well. Dries fast and doesn't remain sticky for the rest of eternity.
With the fuel tank in and brake lines ready to go, we finished up the rear subframe and got it bolted up. Couldnt be more pleased with how this turned out. Diff has new seal and is filled with just under 2 qts. of Royal Purple 75w-140 gear oil.
Undercoated fender well, shiny new suspension parts :)
Test fitment time for the 15x8 TRMs. Looks like fender rolling will be required. :/
On to the good stuff.. after a good engine bay cleaning, we installed the subframe, e36 m3 steering rack with spacer kit, and the new control arms. It was very surprising how clean this thing is starting to come out.
For those who have installed a 24v motor, you know how tight the tolerances are in the engine bay. For those who plan to swap their e30, get ready, it is a lot of fun. After half an hour or so of frustration and work, the motor now sits in there waiting to be finished up. Starting to get very anxious. The small details seem to go on and on and on. Expect a lot of updates this week and HOPEFULLY a video.
Special thanks to Dave at Markert Motor Works for the engine wiring harness. It has made wiring a breeze on this swap. Truly top shelf work here. Plug and play, hassle free, and he is a life saver when we have questions. Thanks, Dave.
Thanks for reading, r3v. You guys always seem to provide the inspiration and knowledge needed to take on any e30 project.Leave a comment:
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^^ Thank you, I will get more pictures of it up soon as well as pics of the '86 we are working on as soon as she gets to standing on her own feet.Leave a comment:
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nice build, love that stanceFinally took delivery of some brand new suspension bits. Decided to go with Megan coilovers on this one. I have put about 5k miles on the Megans on my own car and have been very pleased. The kit is basically the exact same as the BC coilover kit and ours is different in that the front springs are 160mm vs the stock 200mm in addition to 10kg vs the stock 8kg spring rate in the rear.
Identical suspension setup at full drop on 15x8 trm c1s. 3mm spacers in the front. Tires are dunlop dz101 (mild stretch)
As it sits currently. Tires in this pic are Hankook rs3 225/45 and they belong to my brother for the s52 swap :p No I am not a 240sx noob, car is disassembled for vanos rebuild, upper chain tensioner, A/C retrofit, and wiring cleanup. Might swap that fan for a spal as well.
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Finally took delivery of some brand new suspension bits. Decided to go with Megan coilovers on this one. I have put about 5k miles on the Megans on my own car and have been very pleased. The kit is basically the exact same as the BC coilover kit and ours is different in that the front springs are 160mm vs the stock 200mm in addition to 10kg vs the stock 8kg spring rate in the rear.
Identical suspension setup at full drop on 15x8 trm c1s. 3mm spacers in the front. Tires are dunlop dz101 (mild stretch)
As it sits currently. Tires in this pic are Hankook rs3 225/45 and they belong to my brother for the s52 swap :p No I am not a 240sx noob, car is disassembled for vanos rebuild, upper chain tensioner, A/C retrofit, and wiring cleanup. Might swap that fan for a spal as well.
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