Would be good to get a detailed write up of the ibooster install
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10k RPM – 1991 Diamantschwarz 318is Slicktop – 231hp NA M42
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89 E30 325is Lachs Silber - currently M20B31, M20B33 in the works, stroked to the hilt...
new build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=317505
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Originally posted by 2mAn View PostBUMP
We need some updates
It's definitely getting close. The booster install did prove to be relatively challenging on the wiring front, but more so just finding the actual connectors, as we didn't want to hardwire it.
I received an update from them about 2 days ago, the harness for the car is mostly complete.
Bosch iBooster Gen 2 is currently installed in the car.
The ECU side / harness side is complete, I believe, and they are currently working on finishing up the chassis side of the booster, with things like the pedal position sensor.
I should have a bigger post coming soon, but we haven't really had a time to go into the fine details of what's been done. Had a few hiccups finding all of the pieces to make the booster work.
But, here is a temporary photo of where we're at!
1986 325e Maaco Black M62 Project [SOLD]
2008 135i Alpinweiss III Cabriolet 6MT [SOLD]
2013 Subaru WRX [SOLD]
2011 BMW X5M [Daily]
1991 318is Slicktop Diamantschwarz Metallic [Thread]
1973 BMW R75/5 Toaster Tank [Summer Daily]
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The guys at Highline Motorsports finished up the harness in it's entirety and shared some photos.
We're on the final stretch of everything just getting buttoned back up and then I should have the car home before spring to finish up a few more things on my list before the fun season.
Fully hand wired from the ground up with this engine in mind. Couldn't be happier with the results.
5 Photos1986 325e Maaco Black M62 Project [SOLD]
2008 135i Alpinweiss III Cabriolet 6MT [SOLD]
2013 Subaru WRX [SOLD]
2011 BMW X5M [Daily]
1991 318is Slicktop Diamantschwarz Metallic [Thread]
1973 BMW R75/5 Toaster Tank [Summer Daily]
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Damn that harness looks nice. Ecumaster EMU Black is a good ECU for sure - Hell of an upgrade from a Tec3
+1 for install info (clevis? wiring?) on the iBooster.Originally posted by priapismMy girl don't know shit, but she bakes a mean cupcake.Originally posted by shamesonUsually it's best not to know how much money you have into your e30
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Wow, I remember helping you with the m42 in Berkeley. I wondered what happened to you.
Glad you made it to VT safe and finally get to live your dream of a high performance m42!sigpic
1987 - 325i Convertible Delphin Auto [SOLD], 325i Convertible Delphin Manual [SOLD]
1989 - 325i Convertible Bronzit m30b35 swapped [SCRAPPED], 325i Sedan Alpine Auto[DD]
1991 - 325i Coupe Laguna Manual [Project], 535i Sedan Alpine [SCRAPPED]
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Originally posted by 6A LDY View PostWhat inspired you to go to Highline? Did you move up to NY? I live ~10 minutes from them and I always love driving by and seeing the fleet of E30s
Originally posted by Northern View PostDamn that harness looks nice. Ecumaster EMU Black is a good ECU for sure - Hell of an upgrade from a Tec3
+1 for install info (clevis? wiring?) on the iBooster.
Originally posted by eternal24k View Postany updates?
Everything is installed into the car and working. However, the injectors will not fire under command of the ECU. They will fire with Key On, Engine Off position only. Dave is in touch with ECUMasters to find out what the issue may be, but this has been narrowed down to being an ECU issue, or something that was just set up wrong in the EMUBlack. This is the last thing left to diagnose. Everything else is working well.
We did swap my radiator for a Mishimoto radiator, expansion tank, and fan (the e36 kit), but had to make some modifications to the loop due to deleting the engine coolant pipe on the drivers side, so we had to add a reservoir loop somewhere.
Originally posted by McGyver View PostWow, I remember helping you with the m42 in Berkeley. I wondered what happened to you.
Glad you made it to VT safe and finally get to live your dream of a high performance m42!
Definitely miss the Bay, and I'm sure I'll be back there eventually, but I've been grateful to be in VT during Covid, as the state handled it very well and we're 100%. back to normal here.
Hope you're doing well! I'm planning a road trip with my E30 either this fall if we get everything handled, or next spring where I'll be on the west coast.
1986 325e Maaco Black M62 Project [SOLD]
2008 135i Alpinweiss III Cabriolet 6MT [SOLD]
2013 Subaru WRX [SOLD]
2011 BMW X5M [Daily]
1991 318is Slicktop Diamantschwarz Metallic [Thread]
1973 BMW R75/5 Toaster Tank [Summer Daily]
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Yeah, I remember you talking about doing a built m42 or a turbo and I was trying to talk you into a swap if you wanted more power. All because of smog problems, so that's cool that moving allowed you to do the thing you originally wanted!
I'm good. The green car and convertible both got totaled (other driver's fault both times), so now I'm DDing an f30 335i 6mt and have am '89 325iA sedan for fun. I think I'm going to move east around March 2022, so hit me up if you're in the bay before then!sigpic
1987 - 325i Convertible Delphin Auto [SOLD], 325i Convertible Delphin Manual [SOLD]
1989 - 325i Convertible Bronzit m30b35 swapped [SCRAPPED], 325i Sedan Alpine Auto[DD]
1991 - 325i Coupe Laguna Manual [Project], 535i Sedan Alpine [SCRAPPED]
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Originally posted by dlmrun2002 View PostDepending on where you are in Vermont, come October is a great Vintage Car show in Saratoga Springs at the car museum. Put on by Frank Greppo and his crew It's a good way to meet BMW nuts on the east coast. Good luck with your build.
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It's a decent drive, I'm in Burlington. But I'll definitely be there. I'm trying to be optimistic that there's a chance it can be done for Wolfsgart in 3 weeks. It's literally down to the final push.1986 325e Maaco Black M62 Project [SOLD]
2008 135i Alpinweiss III Cabriolet 6MT [SOLD]
2013 Subaru WRX [SOLD]
2011 BMW X5M [Daily]
1991 318is Slicktop Diamantschwarz Metallic [Thread]
1973 BMW R75/5 Toaster Tank [Summer Daily]
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