Project Neil1138. Adventures of the Cream Machine

[Neil1138]

Sorry for the lack of updates guys. I'm still waiting for my ECS parts order to come in (if you look at the spreadsheet, that means pretty much every single replacement part). With any luck, the shipment should be arriving early next week and motor can go in next weekend.

More bokeh pics soon.

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[Neil1138]

Hey Neil, are you having any oil / dust issues with your D600? I was looking at a second body within the next few months and have been reading about the issues. The fact the 610 was just released rather quickly to solve the 600's problems is sort of a smack in the face to those with issues.

Also, keep up the great work!

Apparently it is only noticeable at small apertures. And since my 85mm f/1.4D might as well be a constant aperture lens (@ f/1.4), I've never noticed the issue. However, I've read that the oil issue goes away after a few thousand shutter count and once cleaned, doesn't re-appear.

For landscape stuff (shot at small apertures), I could see it being an issue. But if you shoot with fast primes, I bet you'd never notice it.

[DEV0 E30]

Nikon D600 + Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D. And no tripod.

Hey Neil, are you having any oil / dust issues with your D600? I was looking at a second body within the next few months and have been reading about the issues. The fact the 610 was just released rather quickly to solve the 600's problems is sort of a smack in the face to those with issues.

Also, keep up the great work!

[chaseinoklahoma]

clesn car nice swap will follow this to comple

ys me as wel

[warshark6]

clesn car nice swap will follow this to comple

[Neil1138]

Pulled the last needed bits for the swap, from the local junkyard. Proper fuel rail, with the in-line 3.5 bar FPR. Compared to the one I pulled from the 95 325i.



OBD1 intake manifold, throttle body and hoses.



E36 M50 wiring harness. Vanos, manual, no cut wires.





Need to clean them up a bit before I put everything together. Also, updated the spreadsheet and relocated it into OP. I will update it from there.

Stay tuned.

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[Neil1138]

That spreadsheet makes everything involved in a 24v swap much more clear for me. I had feared it until I saw that. This thread is awesome so far.

I'll try and make rev A as accurate as possible. However, mileage may vary depending on:

• What model e30 you have (318/325)
• What comes with your motor/trans
• What parts you really want/need to replace

I love the thoroughness of this project.

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[Link]

Excited to see this come together.

[berlow94]

Chiming in about the OBD2 vs. OBD1 debate.
I'll bet you a hundred bucks to find any tuner who says they would rather work with OBD1.
Might be a little more wiring for OBD2, but the potential is far greater then OBD1 by a substantial amount. Aside from the ease of use if/when you have a problem. (OBD 2 port)
Also see what happens when you reset an OBD1 computer. Doesn't take a few minutes to learn, takes hundreds of miles and even then it has a mind of its own.
I said the same thing as you doing my swap. Only reason I would ever see to recommend anyone to OBD1 convert an S52 is if they are going to use Vipec's standalone ECU ;)


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[bernzpeed]

I love the thoroughness of this project.

[AwakenNoMore]

That spreadsheet makes everything involved in a 24v swap much more clear for me. I had feared it until I saw that. This thread is awesome so far.

[Neil1138]

Im curious what lens are you using and are you shooting with a tripod?

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Nikon D600 + Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D. And no tripod.

let me come pick up that M20 man

What happened?

I'm going to hold onto the engine just in case I need to cannibalize it for anything. However, assuming I don't (likely), I'd be happy to sell it.

To update: I have been busy sourcing the last of the swap parts as well as the refresh/replacement parts needed for the conversion. The list is pretty long and so is the lead time on some of the parts, but it is what it is. I've been compiling a spreadsheet (relocated to OP). It's preliminary and I still have some stuff to add depending on what problems I experience (shifter parts, etc) but I figured I'd get it up. I will post the final list (reset) post swap. If anyone sees any errors, please let me know so I won't be surprised during the swap!

I still haven't found a suitable harness and I pulled an E36 M50 fuel rail only to discover that it lacked an in-line FPR. So I'm still on the hunt for those... will find soon (hopefully). Will be posting updates when the parts come in and I get back to working on the engine.

Stay tuned.

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[lonestar22]

let me come pick up that M20 man

[Pantless Spency]

gah the pictures are amazing.


once again very please by mr. neil.



i also thought that was a bed, i thought you were putting the m20 on your bed and i was like WTF?


please continue with the sexy sexy inspiration sexy sexy.

[bernzpeed]

Im curious what lens are you using and are you shooting with a tripod?

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