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87 535is - getting started

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  • B
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    #59

    Wow Merl, sounds awesome! 

    What size cam?
    What pistons (what CR will you end up with)
    What tune do you run with a M1.3 conversion?
    Is they hydroboost brake booster desirable, or a problem area? 
    I am not sure if they would be compatible, but I do have a low mile ATE booster and MC off a 92 E30 vert. in case there was any reason to get rid of the hydroboost setup. 
    What is your current diff ratio? 3.25? and is the 3.73 Large or Medium case?

    I love e28 535i's and is's (esp. yours)  , just trying to learn a bit more

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    • merlM
      merlM
      merl
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      Pistons and Cam are Paul Burke (Imagineering) an i don't have Cam specs but it is built to work with the engine/pistons

      Pistons are custom M30B35 10.5:1 forged

      motronic 1.3 will be running Miller WAR / MAF with 24lb injectors

      I don't think Hydro is a huge problem area but it is also not desired ... no advantage really. 

      There are people that have converted to Vacuum boosters but it is involved and more work that I want to do

      Current diff is 3.25LSD and the new is a medium case 3.73LSD from an e30 ...

      Also, the head is an M30B35 with custom port matching ... We should be able to get somewhere around 230hp at the wheels...

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      • YoungCRY
        YoungCRY
        YoungCR
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        #61

        merl said:

        Also, the head is an M30B35 with custom port matching ... We should be able to get somewhere around 230hp at the wheels... 

        Hot damn thats gonna be fun!

        Chris Young
        BMWCCA #458972
        1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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        • B
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          #62

          This is going to be great! 

          I need a ride in it sometime

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          • merlM
            merlM
            merl
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            #63

            Hell ya !! Rides for everybody !!

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            • merlM
              merlM
              merl
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              #64

              New stereo went in this weekend - not pics as there is nothing to see. I used all factory speaker grills..

              Received my Motronic 1.3 harness, ecu, sensors. This is gonna be fun  :( ... Any body do this before ??

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              • B
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                #65

                Never swapped M1.3 into a car but I have removed and replaced an M1.3 harness in my  E30.

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                • merlM
                  merlM
                  merl
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                  It really should not be too bad ... the harness is modified for an e28 already so when the engine is out of the car, I think I will mount the harness to the engine and put it in all at once. There are just some connectors that make me scratch my head a bit. 

                  Once on the engine, it will make more sense.

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                  • merlM
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                    Rear holes filled and painted ... I was stressed about this so I am glad it is complete.

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                    • straight6pwrS
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                      euro lights/bumpers on the e28 are the best modification anyone could make

                      Dan
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                      • Brian.B
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                        Brian.
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                        #69

                        Lookin' good sir!

                        instagram @howdoyoudrivethat

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                        • merlM
                          merlM
                          merl
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                          Front Spoiler is shipping ... I have tracking number ... YES !!

                          Received some gauges for Oil PSI, Temp, Water Temp this week. I ordered a ashtray pod that is for the e30 but with the Euro center console I am really thinking and hoping it fits.

                          Bottom of the drivers fender behind the wheel is worse than I thought. I am trying to figure out a way to band-aid it for this year as I am not doing body work besides trim paint and what I had to for the bumper install. 

                          Engine not out yet as the pistons and cam have not officially been ordered yet. Once that is a for sure, engine will come out.

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                          • Brian.B
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                            merl said:

                            Bottom of the drivers fender behind the wheel is worse than I thought. I am trying to figure out a way to band-aid it for this year as I am not doing body work besides trim paint and what I had to for the bumper install. 

                            If you find a way, LMK. my passengers side is bad as well! post pics once that front spoiler gets to ya'!

                            instagram @howdoyoudrivethat

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                              fastenerpuller
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                              Aw man now I feel like I need euro bumpers! looks sick.

                              Brian the body roll is gnarly. My "new" car has a much sportier setup (Bilstein sports, ST springs and sways, strut braces) so I am hoping it will be a littler flatter.

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                              • Brian.B
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                                fastenerpuller said:

                                Aw man now I feel like I need euro bumpers! looks sick.

                                Brian the body roll is gnarly. My "new" car has a much sportier setup (Bilstein sports, ST springs and sways, strut braces) so I am hoping it will be a littler flatter. 

                                Nice! PM me, we should meet up!

                                instagram @howdoyoudrivethat

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                                • merlM
                                  merlM
                                  merl
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                                  Shadowlined the tails ... debadged

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                                  • Brian.B
                                    Brian.B
                                    Brian.
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                                    #75

                                    Lookin good!

                                    instagram @howdoyoudrivethat

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                                      #76

                                      Excited to see pictures of the car all washed up and out in the daylight soon!

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                                      • merlM
                                        merlM
                                        merl
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                                        Happy freakin Birthday to me !! ... It actually is my birthday too ....  :cool:

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                                        • EarlE
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                                          #78

                                          Happy Birthday=)

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