M30 OEM Turbo project

[2mAn]

I can't imagine how hot it will be under that hood

[the imitator]

Good lord that's a full bay.

You said it, but dang it looks good, totally functional in style.

[ThatOneEuroE30]

Good lord that's a full bay.

[CorvallisBMW]

Spark plugs are now a 12+ hour job LOL

[ThatOneEuroE30]

Yep I think I'll be doing a regular intercooler setup How does one change spark plugs? so cramped

[e30m3s54turbo]

Nice tight!!! I thought I had a tight fit with my project. I also would to see a complete engine bay shot.

[CorvallisBMW]

Yes I can, I'll try and snap some tonight. It's so fucking cramped...

[bradnic]

so close now... can you get some pics of the whole engine bay?

[CorvallisBMW]

Got some things done today.

Mounted a 10lb CO2 Insurance Policy in my spare tire well


Then I fit my new K&N air filter in its home. I needed an additional 90* elbow to make it work, but it seems to be fitting well. The filter itself is 3.5" in diameter and 6" long (looks much smaller in the picture because of the angle). I also have a 3.5x10" filter but it's just too big to fit. Hopefully this one flows enough because it's literally the biggest I can fit in this space.


Of course the Intercooler and intake piping sit pretty high, which means the hood couldn't close with the stock insulation. So out it came


Unfortunately that leaves this super ugly residue to stare at, so I'm going to buy a new set of the OEM 3-piece foam to stick there, and then cut out where I need the full amount of clearance


The silicone hoses are literally touching the hood when it's closed. It actually is messing up the alignment a bit. Not a huge deal, but I'll see if it can make it a little better.

[ThatOneEuroE30]

M30 OEM Turbo project

maybe if you're in the UK. I mean passenger.

Oh maybe I'm looking at there set backwards then


Do they sit further back or forward maybe I won't need a new mount?

[kronus]

maybe if you're in the UK. I mean passenger.

[ThatOneEuroE30]

Yea mine does. Kronus I believe you mean driver? Cause if garagistics m30 mounts look nothing like qbangs b34 mounts.

[kronus]

only the passenger side is different

some blocks have bosses for both b34 and b35 style mounts

[CorvallisBMW]

That could be, I don't know.

[ThatOneEuroE30]

IIRC the b34 and b35 blocks are different, so I doubt it.

Damn. Was just thinking it's the driver side that's different.