1990 325is oem+ Now turbo (Video)

[Iloveboost]

This is a beauty engineered pièces and very practical ! But in the quest of a cleaner engine bay , I will make a vacuum box distributor so all the vacuum line will be at one place ! Remember the issue I got with the spark plug wire hitting the turbo exaust housing ? Well , there is no more issue about that . I made a steel deflector plate that push the wire toward the intake . 1/16 steel plate , For the finish touch , I cut some grommet to prevent the wire from rubbing against the deflector and also wrinkle paint it to match the valve cover . Once installed everything look clean and almost oem ! Really happy about how it look !

[luckybk]

all sorted, i'm in no way affiliated to these guys but this vacuum manifold seems pretty nice for a turbo set up. https://stim.tech/product/m20-intake-vacuum-manifold/

[Iloveboost]

Finally make a choose on which color my e30 will be . Brillantrot . I will paint the engine bay red prior to body because the engine is out this winter , I finally receive my injector . Gone to Deka 60’. Receive the e36 Tps too And finish refresh all the intake manifold related part !

[Iloveboost]

Looks really good! Enjoy following your project.

Thanks ! I keep posting because I know there are peolple who like my build without commenting . Things have advance a little bit . Nothing big for an update but everything is so time consuming !... Finished to wash the tranny I wanted a better result but , I have give enough time to this transmission , it’s way better than before anyway ! All the seal were do 2 years ago so , except an oil change , no more work on it ! I also work on the engine bay . -remove the abs pump and line (will redo the brake line ) -remove all unnecessary braket -start to clean before the body work

[Glaede]

Looks really good! Enjoy following your project.

[Iloveboost]

Little update for today ! I receive the new part for the ignition système -Bpr7es spark plug -bremi distributor cap -bosch rotor -bbt spark plus wire - the 2 coolant sensor I don’t wait any second and install them on the engine , and install to , temporary , the manifold and the turbo So good looking but .. I got an issue with the turbo and the spark plug wire . They touch the turbo housing and blanket + they will be very close to the downpipe .. At first I taught I can modify the manifold . To see how much I can play with it , I install the engine on the engine bay Then I realize i have 0 space to modify the manifold . It is close to the frame rail and will be at 1/2“ from the hood .. So , at the moment I’m working on a solution to push the spark plug wire toward the intake manifold . To be continued .. About the throttle body . I have delete the coolant pass in the throttle . For those who ever think about how the coolant pass in the TB . In fact , it doesn’t pass inside the TB , the coolant only touch it via little Chanel . I also remove the pcv return and weld the hole . Since I will run an catch can , I no longer need this port. I also make an block off Plate for the coolant pass . I also add a second port for extra vacuum source . Then the IAC elbow and the 2 vacuum elbow were loose and it is impossible to weld it to throttle since it’s not compatible . So I « cold weld » it with permatex stuff. Way way better than JB weld . To make it strong AF , I « cold weld » it in 2 step , first step was before push them into place , and second step was at the outside to make an « sandwich » with the glue . It is so strong . The only concern I have will be the longevity since the aluminium could expand/retract with all the heat .. time will tell ..! Little coat of paint to make look fresh Next will be the tranny cleaning ..!

[Iloveboost]

Damn, I shoulda shopped around more to save that extra $10. Keep up the good work, I love the build!

I already receive it , took less than a week. I am very pleased with the ZZPerformance website ! At first I was scared of buying fake one , but after further look and search they are genuine so , good deal from them !

[McGyver]

Damn, I shoulda shopped around more to save that extra $10.

Keep up the good work, I love the build!

[Iloveboost]

If you're going standalone, TREperformance has Siemens Deka IV 60lb injectors for ~$270 shipped for a set of 6:
https://treperformance.com/i-2061903...jectors-6.html

I definitely go standalone !
already have in hand megasquirt pnp 2!


thanks for the input for the injector , but I already baught a set of Deka 60’ from ZZPerformance ( gm performance website) for 249$ For 6 !
pretty good deal too !

[McGyver]

Engine rebuild going good . I am at a standpoint since the next step require the intake in place . But I don’t have any injector at the moment so I will wait to put back on the intake manifold .

If you're going standalone, TREperformance has Siemens Deka IV 60lb injectors for ~$270 shipped for a set of 6:
https://treperformance.com/i-2061903...jectors-6.html

[Iloveboost]

Today I start to cleaning parts I took off the old engine that I will need on the new ! Next, the dirty tranny -deep clean -fresh seal all around -fresh oil -fresh misc part

[Iloveboost]

Today I pull my first engine ever Everything has been pretty good. It is straightforward . Unconect things that is attached to the engine , then pull. Seriously , you don’t need spécial tool , except the engine hoist and engine leveler. Took me 5h hours from the time I stop the car in it’s place to the engine on the ground . I am happy , this is a big step for a man who never done this haha! Look what 30 years can do to an engine Now I have plenty of work ahead !

[Iloveboost]

Little update , nothing much interesting but surely Some foward things! Take it apart the intake manifold I will need to modified the throttle body : -Built a block off plate for the coolant holes and the pcv tube -JB weld or real weld the elbow that are always loose on our TB -add another vaccum port for the vaccum distributor box I want to make. As every time , all this will be refresh ! I also start to pull the engine . Car on jack stand Pretty much is disconnected (electrical and mechanical) Maybe an hour of work Again and I will (try) to pull the engine off. First time for me , finger crossed haha !

[Iloveboost]

Engine rebuild going good . I am at a standpoint since the next step require the intake in place . But I don’t have any injector at the moment so I will wait to put back on the intake manifold . As you can see , the alternator didn’t receive any attention . I was not confident to take it apart .!

[Vincenze]

Can’t remember the part number .. it sure is an easy find on realoem!

as MJ said , kind of pricey for what it is ..!

It's very helpful to read topics like yours to find actual photos of parts and how to replace them using simple tools.