E34 550iT....The Gristle Hammer

[IceWhite]

This thread is exciting!

Any vids?

[Joe G]

have to rev my thing up to get it excited.

oh...tell us more.

[slammin.e28]

this is amazing. I want it. Trade ya for my 944?

Haha, thanks!....v12 944 hmm?

I put the new belts and new 255lph fuel pump in it. It's amazing. I can't get over it.

Alternator may be getting flaky though, have to rev the thing up to get it excited.

[Joe G]

this is amazing. I want it. Trade ya for my 944?

[slammin.e28]

LIES!

also, can someone explain to me why the Broke Mountain video shows as the main image on tapatalk when theres clearly a LOT more pictures after that post?

I promise I did! My coworker was next to me in his DD 2000 Subaru Legacy L. We were just playing and I dumped it.....SKRRRT.....

IDK how to change the pic on Tapatalk....

[slammin.e28]

So you DO know what you're doing! Impressive, young Jedi.

Sometimes I get lucky. ;)

I'm proud of you slammin.

That means a lot coming from you!

[2mAn]

I did break the rears loose at a light the other day. Scurr'd myself.

LIES!

also, can someone explain to me why the Broke Mountain video shows as the main image on tapatalk when theres clearly a LOT more pictures after that post?

[LJ851]

I'm proud of you slammin.

[LateFan]

UPDATE:

Got the temp gauge/idle thing fixed. I had somehow lassoed the temp gauge plug with a zip tie and it wasn't long enough to reach down there, but it did reach to the intake air temp sensor. That explains why the temp went WAYY down when moving. I also had the plugs for the EML and the temp sensor swapped. SO I had the EML taking temp readings from the gauge sensor, the air temp plug plugged into the EML water temp sensor, and the gauge plugged into the air temp sensor.

All fixed now. Thing runs great. Idle is spot on. Sounds like a helicopter hovering above when it's idling.

I got a 255LPH fuel pump to pop in. It's still got the stock, loud 525i pump. It'll cut out at 4k after driving a while. Also new belts. One developed a squeak...its a cheap aftermarket belt and the back is basically smooth now. Once those two things are done I'm getting it detailed and she'll be all ready for Vintage.

So you DO know what you're doing! Impressive, young Jedi.

[slammin.e28]

vidz please, need something to jerk to tonight.

Gonna get something special together after it's detailed.

I did break the rears loose at a light the other day. Scurr'd myself.

[MrBurgundy]

vidz please, need something to jerk to tonight.

[slammin.e28]

So rad. Amazing swap!

Thanks!

Looking forward to seeing it again at Vintage. When you weren't looking last year, I touched it. I instantly felt cooler. I tell everyone about it.

Hehe, hope you washed your hand afterwards!

Even more excited for the Vintage now!

It's my favorite time of the year, even more than the Holidays.

Yes. 100%. Never get rid of this beast!

I can't now. I may even have to get the damn thing painted eventually.

This thread makes me want to build one every single time I look at it. Seriously, who doesn't want a goddamn v12 sleeper wagon?

Haha! Yeah, this thing is so much better with the new engine. It's actually pretty pleasurable to drive.

UPDATE:

Got the temp gauge/idle thing fixed. I had somehow lassoed the temp gauge plug with a zip tie and it wasn't long enough to reach down there, but it did reach to the intake air temp sensor. That explains why the temp went WAYY down when moving. I also had the plugs for the EML and the temp sensor swapped. SO I had the EML taking temp readings from the gauge sensor, the air temp plug plugged into the EML water temp sensor, and the gauge plugged into the air temp sensor.

All fixed now. Thing runs great. Idle is spot on. Sounds like a helicopter hovering above when it's idling.

I got a 255LPH fuel pump to pop in. It's still got the stock, loud 525i pump. It'll cut out at 4k after driving a while. Also new belts. One developed a squeak...its a cheap aftermarket belt and the back is basically smooth now. Once those two things are done I'm getting it detailed and she'll be all ready for Vintage.

[AwakenNoMore]

This thread makes me want to build one every single time I look at it. Seriously, who doesn't want a goddamn v12 sleeper wagon?

[TheWipprSnappr]

Haha, thanks!

Methinks this one will be a family heirloom.



Absolutely. Vintage is why this car exists, lol.

Yes. 100%. Never get rid of this beast!

[elcoy]

Even more excited for the Vintage now!