e30 318is, 4.0 v8, Wisefab Drift Project

[Northern]

fantastic

[GB / John]

**** update 20 October 2013 ****


Put the wiring loom back into the car, connected up a few bits, and then done the wiring conversion for the engine harness.

Quickly rigged up a temp fuel line, and went to start the car, without any Manifolds or an Exhaust. ;)

Here is the video of first start up. Ignore the messy wiring. ;)

http://youtu.be/YyuWmBOvA9U

[DER E30]

Kool! No exhaust and messy wires is where its at! At least on the first start! LOL That's exactly how the first start of my truck was, wires everywhere and stupid loud...

[GB / John]

Its still stupid loud, not done the manifolds/exhaust yet.


**** update 24 October ****

Just been doing the boring bits last few days, wiring for FIA Kill Switch, Fuel Pumps, and Fan Switches. Hoses for Fuel System in the Boot, Modifying Gear Linkage which needed to be shorter so gear lever is in the centre of the hole, and Modifying the e30 gearbox mount to fit the 6 speed M60B40 Gearbox.

Gearbox mount:-



Rev Counter wired in properly, so it gives the correct reading:-


Dashboard back in, mock up switch panel and new gauges. Gear linkage shortened so its now in the centre of the hole. FIA switch instantly kills the engine soon as its activated.


Fuel System now complete, just needs a wire tidy up, but it all works and no leaks. Oh and I fucking hate stainless braided hoses, pricked my fingers far too many fucking times.

[E30stan]

this looks mental! keep up the great work!

[kalib0y]

very cool project

[GB / John]

**** update 31 October 2013 ****

Quite slow progress this week, but its taking shape and soon be able to be driven.

Working fuel gauge, 2 temperature gauges (1 on hose going to radiator, and 1 coming out of radiator).


Started on the rear of the car


Rear axle removed, parts scattered around the garage.


Rear Beam and diff Poly bushed, e36 compact trailing arms fitted for 5 stud conversion, BC Coilovers rear Shocks/Springs fitted.





I now have the measurements for the custom propshaft, need to pop down to local engineers to have 540 propshaft flange welded onto the e30 propshaft and slightly shorten it. Soon as that is done and fitted, the car will be driveable, altho very loud as haven't done manifolds/exhaust yet.

[jalopi]

Why two temperature gauges? I'm sure it'd be interesting to know the difference between the inlet and the outlet temps, but wouldn't a wideband or an oil pressure gauge be more helpful?

[iwantspeed]

maybe its a water temp for each head

[GB / John]

Why two temperature gauges? I'm sure it'd be interesting to know the difference between the inlet and the outlet temps, but wouldn't a wideband or an oil pressure gauge be more helpful?

Its just to make sure the cooling system is working well, should be quite a difference between the 2 temperatures. Oil pressure and wideband will be on my too do list. Need to find out the best way to lengthen the oil hoses going to oil filter, so I can add an oil cooler then put in oil pressure gauge.

[jalopi]

Gotcha - so is that just a temporary or a permanent thing? I can understand initially to make sure everything's good... but permanently? Seems a bit paranoid bro.

Also, where'd you get your 3-pod bezel? I got one off of ebay and it doesn't sit anywhere near as flat as yours does (mine is in the same position, but angled slightly more towards the drivers' seat)

[GB / John]

Gotcha - so is that just a temporary or a permanent thing? I can understand initially to make sure everything's good... but permanently? Seems a bit paranoid bro.

Also, where'd you get your 3-pod bezel? I got one off of ebay and it doesn't sit anywhere near as flat as yours does (mine is in the same position, but angled slightly more towards the drivers' seat)

Gauge Pod was off ebay, similar to this - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151148917346


Temperature gauges will prob be permanent. I hear the M60B40 engine runs very hot especially when drifting with constant high revs. Also going to be removing thermostat and using 100% Anti Freeze to help keep temperatures down. Lots of people here run them without bonnets while on track.

[JGood]

Have you talked to Travis with the m60 e30 drift truck? He might be able to offer some cooling advice.

[GB / John]

Have you talked to Travis with the m60 e30 drift truck? He might be able to offer some cooling advice.

No mate, have you got a link to who he is?


**** Update 5th November 2013 ****


Custom Propshaft fitted, so the car drives. First drive goes to my mate/sponsor Andrew Baker at A.B. Motors.

http://youtu.be/wTtQ2ID9eqU

Wiring cleaned up a bit. Drivers Bucket Seat and Steering Wheel Fitted.






Trial Fit of Radiator, PAS Cooler, Lights and Grill.

[JGood]

Congrats on the first drive! It's a great feeling!

Here's his YouTube channel. If you have Facebook you can look him up there as well, I don't think he frequents any forums.

http://www.youtube.com/user/travisbouchard67