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  • MJCRO
    E30 Addict
    • Apr 2012
    • 597

    #46
    Looks good.

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    • jakeb
      E30 Mastermind
      • Feb 2004
      • 1909

      #47
      Griffen Radiator





      Beginning of the mounts, 1.5" ID DOM, poly bushing, water jet mounting ears


      Drivers side will be either here.


      or here


      How the other piece of DOM will connect (this is a scrap piece)
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      • jakeb
        E30 Mastermind
        • Feb 2004
        • 1909

        #48
        Passenger side mount.


        From above


        More than likely I will put a little piece like this below the mount. Just to make sure it is all supported.


        Drivers side


        From below


        Same thing I will put a little piece below...(similar to this)
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        • MR 325
          Moderator
          • Oct 2003
          • 37826

          #49
          Looking good! I like the rad too.
          BimmerHeads
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          • jakeb
            E30 Mastermind
            • Feb 2004
            • 1909

            #50
            Well I ended up having to remake the mounts (or adjust a bit). The ones above put it right where everything fit well but when I made the trans mount I found that the stock e36 shifter carrier was about 1/2" forward in the hole. So it was worth changing the mounts to center it and not have to make something else for the shifter.

            Then after adjusting the mounts the intake wouldn't clear the booster. So I had to adjust them again...everything clears now.

            The trans mount is just tacked together in these pics. Once it comes out it will be fully welded and then cleaned up before coating.




            Shifter carrier






            Pushed back even further than above.






            The ribs on the intake had to be shaved down to clear. Booster is closer but it is more than it looks in this picture. Also the engine really doesn't move at all so no chance it could hit.


            Some general pictures




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            1985 LS1/T56 Swapped e28 (557e)

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            • sgmira_e30
              Member
              • Oct 2010
              • 89

              #51
              This is rad. lookin good man!
              1989 325i 5Lug S52 - RIP 1991 325i S52

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              • jakeb
                E30 Mastermind
                • Feb 2004
                • 1909

                #52
                I did forget that that the m5x/s5x has a 2nd rad hose and it needs to T into the return tank. The radiator shouldn't actually have a cap. So the radiator I bought is going to either get returned or the cap removed.

                But also now that the engine is 1/2" further back a stock BMW radiator does fit. So....I am going to look for hoses that fit either the giffen rad or the BMW rad and will decide which one I will end up running.

                This is an e30 M42 radiator.






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                1985 LS1/T56 Swapped e28 (557e)

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                • jakeb
                  E30 Mastermind
                  • Feb 2004
                  • 1909

                  #53
                  Putting volvo brakes back together after power coating.


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                  1985 LS1/T56 Swapped e28 (557e)

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                  • fresh_TD
                    R3VLimited
                    • Aug 2013
                    • 2457

                    #54
                    Originally posted by jakeb
                    Putting volvo brakes back together after power coating.


                    Looks good:D

                    Sent from my GS4 Active
                    '91 318i (Alpine) - daily
                    '88 325ix (Zinno) - drive here and there!

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                    • TrentW
                      R3VLimited
                      • Aug 2008
                      • 2815

                      #55
                      This is a cool swap Jake. I've always thought of doing an E21 with an S14, but as others have said, finding one without lots of cancer is difficult to say the least.

                      The owner must bring to VintageFest next year.

                      And Steve could bring his E12 instead of a motorhome. ;)

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                      • jakeb
                        E30 Mastermind
                        • Feb 2004
                        • 1909

                        #56
                        Hey trent! The owner of this was actually at vintage fest this year. I am sure he will bring this car next year. I expect blunt will have his S85 e30 m3 there next year...

                        rear 323 brakes together
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                        1985 LS1/T56 Swapped e28 (557e)

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                        • FARZAD
                          Wrencher
                          • Mar 2011
                          • 257

                          #57
                          very Nice, cant wait to see the end result...

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                          • B@BluntTech
                            Forum Sponsor
                            • Dec 2011
                            • 77

                            #58
                            Amazing work as always.This thread really has the wheels turning in my head :)

                            85 535i-Command relinquished to Dealin Dave
                            71 2000 Touring -S52 power
                            97 M3/4/5-Sacrificed for Touring
                            88 325ic

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                            • TrentW
                              R3VLimited
                              • Aug 2008
                              • 2815

                              #59
                              Originally posted by B@BluntTech
                              Amazing work as always.This thread really has the wheels turning in my head :)

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                              • jakeb
                                E30 Mastermind
                                • Feb 2004
                                • 1909

                                #60
                                A little update.

                                Dropped the gas tank to have it blasted and coated. The drivers side tank is a little rusty around one of the seems but nothing is leaking. Also the fuel that came out of it was clean, no rust in it. So to save it blasting and powder coating will work out.



                                Strange how the e21 uses two connected tanks...



                                This area hasn't seen light in many years. Fuel and brake lines from the front to the rear will be replaced.


                                Figuring out radiator hoses can sometimes be a bit tricky. I just dig through the hoses at the local stores.

                                upper



                                lower (still looking for other options but this type will work with a little extension)



                                Out it comes...time to clean up the engine bay, engine, etc.
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                                1970 m42 swapped 2002
                                1985 LS1/T56 Swapped e28 (557e)

                                www.blunttech.com - For all your parts needs

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