Aussie 318is - now S54B32 swap

[AusScare]

I Think a stock booster would JUST fit with a top mount manifold which I assume you are using with a turbo that size. Anything bottom mount is super crazy close based on some pictures ive seen of similar swaps. I previously had an m50 swap and was using the 944 booster with stock e30 master for that so I am just leaving it alone.

I'll be building the top mount manifold with the engine in the car, so I'll be able to sort out clearance as I go hopefully. Worst case, get a 944 or Clio booster.

I am planning on using the stock e30 clutch master cylinder with a 3/4 slave cyl http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dorman-Clutc...cea4ff&vxp=mtr

Cheers for the link, I'll check that out.

In terms of downpipe stuff I am using an AKG aluminum steering coupler to keep the rubber one from melting out and also because I have a manual steering setup. Since we have airbag cars we have more clearance than the early guys so I think all the stock stuff can be retained. There is about an 1/8th inch of clearance between the steering shaft and the frame rail/fuel lines with a 3 inch tube. I will probably go with 2.5 inch just to be safe, you might have to get creative to fit a 3" dp and not melt the fuel lines.

this is the clearance im working with, that one fuel line is just dangling loose for the time being.

Well mine is RHD, so I don't have the steering arm there or anything. It's just a big gap, so thinking the 3" dp should have plenty of room. I'll have to set up a fair bit of heat shielding for the booster and fuel lines though.

Also I don't think I have any airbags? Mine is '90 build.

p.s. the bracket for the clutch master hard line is going to have to get removed from the chassis. no need for it anyway since im just using a 30 inch braided line for the clutch stuff.

Nice, I will copy you then! Where are you getting the braided line from? I need to grab one. Also are you getting a Nissan throttle cable from that site you mentioned? I'm going to be running a Group A commodore throttle, so I'll probably end up having to mess with the standard one I think.

[ThatOneEuroE30]

Sick build man cant wait to see this thing shred tires

[chrisbmx68]

I Think a stock booster would JUST fit with a top mount manifold which I assume you are using with a turbo that size. Anything bottom mount is super crazy close based on some pictures ive seen of similar swaps. I previously had an m50 swap and was using the 944 booster with stock e30 master for that so I am just leaving it alone.

I am planning on using the stock e30 clutch master cylinder with a 3/4 slave cyl http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dorman-Clutc...cea4ff&vxp=mtr

From what I gather the bigger the bore the better the feel on the e30 the nismo slave would be perfect but its super pricy. stock is 11/16ths nismo is 13/16ths so I am going to give that 10 dollar 3/4 unit a shot first.

In terms of downpipe stuff I am using an AKG aluminum steering coupler to keep the rubber one from melting out and also because I have a manual steering setup. Since we have airbag cars we have more clearance than the early guys so I think all the stock stuff can be retained. There is about an 1/8th inch of clearance between the steering shaft and the frame rail/fuel lines with a 3 inch tube. I will probably go with 2.5 inch just to be safe, you might have to get creative to fit a 3" dp and not melt the fuel lines.

this is the clearance im working with, that one fuel line is just dangling loose for the time being.


p.s. the bracket for the clutch master hard line is going to have to get removed from the chassis. no need for it anyway since im just using a 30 inch braided line for the clutch stuff.

[AusScare]

http://www.summitracing.com/int/sear...rder=Ascending


Choose your poison, Cheaper to buy from here plus shipping than buying from here.

Magna flow cat, Vibrant resonator and Hooker Aero chamber rear muffler is what i use. All purchased fro Summit (using Summit exhaust V-bands too)

Thanks for the link, I'll take a look at what they have. So many options! The Magnaflow stuff looks ok though. Does your cat have a heat shield on it?

Edit: Thinking this Magnaflow cat and Hooker Maximum Flow muffler:

http://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/mpe-59959/overview/

http://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/hok-21630hkr/overview/

I am currently working on a nearly identical swap

sr20 black top
91 318is
top mount td06 20g
chip tune z32 maf
Porsche 944 brake booster
venhill universal throttle cable
braided stainless slave cyl line for a 240sx (fits perfectly in the e30)
os giken super single
wiring specialties universal swap harness
cx racing ebay fmic
m42 radiator
spal electric puller fan and oem sr20 fan

Awesome! I'll check out your pics. Is the smaller booster just for manifold clearance, or down pipe clearance too?

Are you going to be using the 944 MC as well?

I'll take a look at those throttle cables, I haven't thought about what to use there.

For the clutch slave cylinder, is the e30 one not suitable? I might run a Nismo one for that too then, assuming it's straight swap too...

[CorvallisBMW]

Sweet work man, looking forward to more.

[chrisbmx68]

I am currently working on a nearly identical swap


sr20 black top
91 318is
top mount td06 20g
chip tune z32 maf
Porsche 944 brake booster
venhill universal throttle cable
braided stainless slave cyl line for a 240sx (fits perfectly in the e30)
os giken super single
wiring specialties universal swap harness
cx racing ebay fmic
m42 radiator
spal electric puller fan and oem sr20 fan

I think I am slightly further ahead of you i just dropped the motor int he other day and will be making the motor mounts soon. Curious to see if we come up with the same solutions.

Here are some of my pics if you want to see the direction I'm heading. https://www.flickr.com/photos/511702...7648591537758/

[kameleon]

http://www.summitracing.com/int/search/department/exhaust?N=4294948820&SortBy=Default&SortOrder=Ascending

Choose your poison, Cheaper to buy from here plus shipping than buying from here.

Magna flow cat, Vibrant resonator and Hooker Aero chamber rear muffler is what i use. All purchased fro Summit (using Summit exhaust V-bands too)

[AusScare]

Turbo mufflers and catalytic converters - what is recommended?

There are so many types I have no idea what to get. I need something with single 3" in and out. Not too crazy loud if possible. The cat just needs to flow well - I'll probably get the same brand as the muffler.

Thoughts/feelings?

[AusScare]

Gauge mounting plate arrived today from the group buy, exactly what I'll be needing.

Any recommendations on gauge types/brands and shops?

[AusScare]

Have you fixed up the aircon yet? I would love to ask you some questions about it when you do, I am looking at doing the R-134a conversion to mine sometime soon. I have found this thread on e30 tech to be really informative, might help you out too...http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=113435

Thanks for the info, I actually have no idea what to do to get the aircon going with the new engine, so going to have to school myself to work out what's going on. I'll take a look at the link and let you know what ends up happening.

[thriftshopclassics]

Great to see another Brissy 318is. I remember seeing this car for sale on Gumtree while I was looking for an e30, stoked to see that it's gone to a good home.

Have you fixed up the aircon yet? I would love to ask you some questions about it when you do, I am looking at doing the R-134a conversion to mine sometime soon. I have found this thread on e30 tech to be really informative, might help you out too...http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=113435

Cheers mate.

[AusScare]

Met up with some friends to work on the cars, plan was to change the fuel filter and some other bits, turns out my fuel filter isn't the stubby one under the left rear side, it's actually in the engine bay, so I'll be ordering a different filter now.

I had cracked the battery cover when the new diff went flying around in the boot, so attempted a quick fix. Bit of plastic glue to piece it back together:

[2mAn]

I just found it too!! thank you!! :) Now I just have to see if BMW USA can get me one :rofl:

[petrolhead]

i need that vent with the wiper arm hole covered... I wonder what the part # on that one is since its obviously a factory rhd part. Any chance you could see what it is?

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[2mAn]

Painted with black bumper paint, then put back in place:

I need that vent with the wiper arm hole covered... I wonder what the part # on that one is since its obviously a factory RHD part. any chance you could see what it is?