*!Build of the year candidate!* Strange PNW Build: E30+Volvo

[adam.nonis]

Doing a little side work for Metallated in exchange for car parts today.

[adam.nonis]

*!Build of the year candidate!* Strange PNW Build: E30+Volvo



3.73 limited slip. Gonna replace the clutches and seals before I throw it in.

[adam.nonis]

35lb/ft breakaway torque...... definitely needs clutches.

[Metallated]

35lb/ft breakaway torque...... definitely needs clutches.

I mean we knew it needed new clutches but that's just aweful, pretty much an open

Are you thinking about adding a 3rd clutch pack for better lockup?

[adam.nonis]

I mean we knew it needed new clutches but that's just aweful, pretty much an open



Are you thinking about adding a 3rd clutch pack for better lockup?

Probably not. At least not now. Those are expensive little buggers. lol.

I made you a set of mounting studs for putting the diff back in your car tonight too.

[bimmer630]

Expansion tank:

The discolored plastic tank drove me crazy and they’re over $100 for a replacement, so I made my own.

Now you need to grind off/cover up the BMW logo on the intake!

[Metallated]

Doing a little side work for Metallated in exchange for car parts today.

Didn't notice you posted these! Incredible work and definitely now the nicest part of my car :)

Can't thank you enough.

[wworm]

See posts #80 and #87 in this thread

oh man. This thing is gonna just keep getting better

[adam.nonis]

Now you need to grind off/cover up the BMW logo on the intake!

I have an extra intake on hand to clean up/mess with, but I’m debating if it’s worth the effort to swap, or just wait and finish my ITBs instead.

[jeenyus]

ITBs is the obvious choice

[bimmer630]

I have an extra intake on hand to clean up/mess with, but I’m debating if it’s worth the effort to swap, or just wait and finish my ITBs instead.

Ohh I see. That is much better


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[adam.nonis]

While I’m messing with other stuff and trying to round up cash for my diff rebuild I started thinking (like I always seem to do) “what can I do to upgrade this?” I looked at finned diff covers, but those prices are crazy! So I made a set of bolt on cooling fins. Will the heat transfer be the same....no, not at all. Will it actually do anything....no idea. I do know that thermal mass and conduction “could” play a part in this cooling the diff, but mostly it just kinda looks cool.

“I mustache you a question about diff fins”



Also, my thought was by thinning it out some at the mounting ears if I clip something the fins can be sacrificial and break off. Then I can just bolt another set on.

[nando]

yeah it sucks, prices of everything have gone way up. I'm glad I bought my cover when I did, it was only $50!

How much heat transfer you think you'll get out of that thing? I'd think you'd want to attach to the existing fins somehow.

[spiDmang]

WOW!

That exhaust is money
Come make me splitters! I have cash ready for you

xoxo

[parkerbink]

While I’m messing with other stuff and trying to round up cash for my diff rebuild I started thinking (like I always seem to do) “what can I do to upgrade this?” I looked at finned diff covers, but those prices are crazy! So I made a set of bolt on cooling fins. Will the heat transfer be the same....no, not at all. Will it actually do anything....no idea. I do know that thermal mass and conduction “could” play a part in this cooling the diff, but mostly it just kinda looks cool.

“I mustache you a question about diff fins”



Also, my thought was by thinning it out some at the mounting ears if I clip something the fins can be sacrificial and break off. Then I can just bolt another set on.

It's a new trend: Diffstach!

I have no clue if it wil do anything but am amazed at your creativity & ability.