jeez this car is so sick
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E34 550iT....The Gristle Hammer
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Whelp.
I drove it home last night and back to work this morning, probably around 100 miles round trip, including to the store and my parents last night. Aside from a belt chirp and the temp gauge dropping to the blue while driving (maybe I got a bum T-stat? I did replace it with a new one) the thing is great. OMG it's quick now, smooth, loud. It's genuinely fun to drive now.1974.5 Jensen Healey : 2003 330i/5
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So rad. Amazing swap!1988 Atlantisblau Euro/Japanese 325i Cabriolet
1989 Schwartz 325i - now M50 powered! - now very dead
1998 Toyota 4Runner Limited
My 17,000km Big NA National Parks trip!
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Even more excited for the Vintage now!The Lineup in order of appearance:
91 535i
91 318is 5 Lug/E46M3 Brakes
91 325is w/ S52
88 Vert Plastic Bumper Swap
88 M3 ;D
91 325ix 5 speed
89 Vert Royalblau Metallic
73 2002
1986 325es --> is swap Rallycross Car!!
1995 Chevy G30 Tow Rig... *I SOLD A CAR!!*
1993 525i Granitsilber Metallic Touring
Need a 91 M5 bad but wife would shoot me...twice
*UPDATE: got a 93 M5 and still alive
1972 Jeep Wagoneer
1975 2002 five speed
Check out:
Elhartspeedshop.com
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Originally posted by slammin.e28 View PostHaha, thanks!
Methinks this one will be a family heirloom.
Absolutely. Vintage is why this car exists, lol.
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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?1991 325i - "Scambles" The Daily Driven lightly modded.
1988 Mazda RX-7 TII "Mako" The Free Dorito
bacon by Jared Laabs, on Flickr
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Originally posted by Sea Aych View PostSo rad. Amazing swap!
Originally posted by BoxDriver86 View PostLooking 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.
Originally posted by elcoy View PostEven more excited for the Vintage now!
Originally posted by TheWipprSnappr View PostYes. 100%. Never get rid of this beast!
Originally posted by AwakenNoMore View PostThis thread makes me want to build one every single time I look at it. Seriously, who doesn't want a goddamn v12 sleeper wagon?
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.1974.5 Jensen Healey : 2003 330i/5
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Originally posted by MrBurgundy View Postvidz please, need something to jerk to tonight.
I did break the rears loose at a light the other day. Scurr'd myself.1974.5 Jensen Healey : 2003 330i/5
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Originally posted by slammin.e28 View PostUPDATE:
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.
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