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

[adam.nonis]

Swapped out the VANOS solenoids. Had to pull the radiator cause of clearance, but the N52 using the snap-fit hose ends made it really easy.

Also just about finished with my EPAS swap (at least as much as I can do on the bench)





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[Striker01]

Needs a little red to tie in the calipers. Maybe just the writing on the black would be enough.

[adam.nonis]

Thoughts on the Volvo livery?

I'd use wrap vinyl do it could be easily removed at a later date


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[Northern]

I'm liking the EPAS stuff around here recently, following Hoveringuy's stuff here and FB as well.

If we can really nail the implementation, the simplicity of one of these would be awesome.

[adam.nonis]

Since the party never stops, I'm piggybacking onto Hoveringuy's EPAS and getting power steering finally. I bought some parts, made a jig for the factory (early) column and started chopping things up.












Made a little fixture to hold the spring pre-load at the right length.




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First bracket version. Second one is waiting to be cut







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[lukeADE335i]

Sounds great - I love the GS6 transmission in my e92. A LSD would be essential I think. When I did my M30 swap the open diff made the car a bit of a handful - it was fun but felt like a swapped car. Once I fitted the LSD it drove like it came that way from the factory. You have a lot more power than I do!

[adam.nonis]

Just went back and read through the N52 swap section of your thread Adam - awesome fab work as always, and it must be great to have it back on the road now. The N52 / GS6 combination should be quite the transformation vs. the M20 / Getrag you had before.

It's so much better. Sounds amazing too. Reminds me of an L24 w/individual carbs. I will FOR SURE need an LSD too. 😆


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[lukeADE335i]

Just went back and read through the N52 swap section of your thread Adam - awesome fab work as always, and it must be great to have it back on the road now. The N52 / GS6 combination should be quite the transformation vs. the M20 / Getrag you had before.

[Donkeyshins]

And my favorite spray oil to use on the blackstone (available on Amazon)




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I was worried for a minute that you were using it for assembly lube. :D

[adam.nonis]

Amazing work and execution ! What is it like to drive ?

Well, so far I've only driven it home in rush hour traffic. But even that was nice. The trans is so buttery. I'll be putting some miles on it soon.


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[OSAH racing]

Amazing work and execution ! What is it like to drive ?

[adam.nonis]

269 WHP @ 6500 and 235 WTQ @ 4500


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[adam.nonis]

Just a couple N52 swapped E30s




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[adam.nonis]

Mostly wrapped up. Need to swap cooling fans, get an alignment and take it for dyno tuning on the 4th.


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[adam.nonis]

Love the airbox! hoping for some ram-air effect?

The bumper and airdam cover it, but it is out of the engine bay.


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