86 eta 5.0 swap...

[Elysian]

I'm no welder, part deux...

Welded in the camber/toe adjustment setup for the rear subframe, then rust converted and primed.

[Elysian]

I've thought about modding the radiator support in a similar way to accommodate a clutch fan on my M30 so that I can run AC... how do you intend to keep the hood shut? This was the sticking point for me thus far.

I have those Aerocatch hood pins, love the way they look, and got the locking type.

I can find the model of the radiator if you'd like, it's one from Summit.

[lukeADE335i]

I've thought about modding the radiator support in a similar way to accommodate a clutch fan on my M30 so that I can run AC... how do you intend to keep the hood shut? This was the sticking point for me thus far.

[Elysian]

I'm not a great welder, but I'm pretty happy with how this came out.




Have a lot more reinforcements to weld in, but this is a decent start.

[Elysian]

Got some work in today. First thing I did was put an endoscope down a spark plug hole to make sure there was no contact between the valves and the pistons. So far so good.



Then I started working on the fan and radiator. The fan is from a Ford Fusion (thanks Laminar on BF.c for the idea).




Have about an inch of clearance.



So started working on the radiator. Welded in some metal that I could use to actually mount the radiator. Still a work in progress, but a good start.



And the radiator sitting in its new home.



I had to cut a hole in the top of the core support for the fill hole, but that's not a big deal. I also had to remove the hood latch, I'll patch in some new metal next time. Need to go grab some self etching primer, don't want this stuff to rust.

[Elysian]

Hoping to have it at least moving before long. My HOA probably gets complaints all the time about it, but so far they haven't said anything.

[zwill23]

Haven't noticed your build before! Congrats on the first start.

Cool to see a V8 E30 project in the area :up:

[Elysian]

Ordered the JagsThatRun Heavy-duty driveshaft flange for BMW V8 engine swaps, as well as a Spicer yoke for the transmission end. Will have a driveshaft built that uses 1310 u-joints, going to try to get it in queue at a local shop this week.

[Elysian]

Work has been crazy, hence no progress in a while. I did get some thinner MIG wire and new tips, but probably won't have time to finish the new oil pan till next weekend.

[Elysian]

Finally got some time between rain... Welded the castors onto my welding table, and tack welded my new oil pan to it so this time it won't deform while I'm modifying it. Started hacking, and welded an inner support to the oil pan, will give me some metal to weld to in that corner, hopefully make it less likely to burn through.



That's when I ran out of argon. Gonna have to pick some up tomorrow. A storm also started building up.

[Elysian]

Radiator arrived last night, looks great.




Checked it loosely in front of the car, looks like it will work, will come down a bit low, but not lower than the oil pan. Picture obviously not at install height :p



Might work on fitting that this weekend. I'm going to wind up needing hood pins if this works out, as I'll have to remove the hood latch up front to fit it. I'm going to use the AeroCatch hood pins I think.

[Elysian]

So much poke. Wide body will be wicked with these wheels.

[Elysian]

Got a lot done today. Started by running the clutch hard line, looked at what it will take to make a hydraulic clutch mount.

Moved to the front after that, finished the 5 lug swap, installed steel braided brake lines, and swapped the stock steering rack for a Z3 2.7 lock to lock rack.

Found a pinhole leak in the oil pan, Already have the new pan here so I'll work on that sometime in the near future.

Next on the agenda will be reinforcing the 318ti rear subframe I have, that way I can finish the 5 lug swap. I also want to reinforce the spare front subframe I have, possibly do a tube setup similar to Arc Asylum, I can have the tube bent at work. Will think about that.

[Elysian]

Damn these look great.

I also have amassed the parts I'll need to run a hydraulic clutch on the T5, using a Datsun slave cylinder as outlined in someone else's (Laminar) build on bimmerforums.com...

[Elysian]

The Garagistic treehouse lollipops are on the way, got a 20% off coupon from them yesterday so figured what better time to order. Will allow me to work on my exhaust and finish up the front suspension, hopefully this weekend as long as it's not raining too bad.

Need to measure for the driveshaft as well.