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ClassE 1989 325IS Build Thread

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  • DrLeadFootD
    DrLeadFootD
    DrLeadFoot
    wrote on last edited by
    #320

    Snap said:

    If you keep the M20 carbs would be a unique look. http://www.performanceforums.com/forums/showthread.php?67286940-NA-M20-with-TK-goodness

    If you're going for big power go 24v.

    Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

    Mention of ditching EFI for carbs  and ditching M20 for 24v  

    all in one post.

    I cant handle this.

    Haha. That post has Snap written all over it!

    Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

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         @DrLeadFoot

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    • R
      R
      Rowleym
      wrote on last edited by
      #321

      ClassE said:

      He means a runner angle like this:

      B85EC324-8042-4EAE-940A-FAC078BE8052.jpg

      Which would work best for NA if you can clear the booster (or delete it). Longer runners will give more torque in lower RPMs.

      I love this idea - I'm not sure it's a "whack it up and weld" kinda job - but I don't know your fab skills either. Regardless - if I stay M20 this is most likely course of action in fall!

      If Anyone has a CAD drawing of an m20 manifold flange, I could CNC a flange, and not use the stock stuff at all, but then I would also have to build injector bungs, and then it starts getting costy(for you guys). 

      I was going to use the stock manifold, and cut the flange, to try and keep the cost low for the people. And its damn easy. 

      But I do have material for 3 Intake manifolds for supercharged m50's currently

      I am adapting a gen 3 eaton m90 to 24v's, but I am also thinking about doing it to an e30 :) 

      But I do not have velocity stacks yet(wasn't going to use them with the supercharger) and I don't have those little bends. 

      But why did you say 130* snap?

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      sk8 or die

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      • B
        B
        B C
        wrote on last edited by
        #322

        Rowleym said:

        But why did you say 130* snap? 

        I was laying on my side while I posted that, now that I am right-side up, it would be more of a 60-70 degree bend.

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        • ClassEC
          ClassEC
          ClassE
          wrote on last edited by
          #323

          Started replacing front tie rods last night - didn't know BMW used a lock plate to hold the inner tie rods.... Which apparently needs to be replaced since you ruin them removing the originals.

          So dealership will have some for me tomorrow - car sits until then. :( So no alignment before Saturday. No happy about it - but not super concerned either. Rear toe looks good, car tracks straight, camber is alittle off side-to-side but not enough to worry me for 200 miles.

          After the GTG.... Time for some painting and coating in the bay before Scooters.

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          • B
            B
            B C
            wrote on last edited by
            #324

            E36/Z3 does not use lock plates. 

            I just used blue loctite on my Z3 rack and have had zero problems with it.

            Ask anyone about what a sane and gentle driver I am and you will take comfort in knowing its kosher :D

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            • EarlE
              EarlE
              Earl
              wrote on last edited by
              #325

              Snap said:

              E36/Z3 does not use lock plates. 

              I just used blue loctite on my Z3 rack and have had zero problems with it.

              Ask anyone about what a sane and gentle driver I am and you will take comfort in knowing its kosher :D

              My compact uses them 

              http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=CG53&mospid=47505&btnr=32_0630&hg=32&fg=25

              It also looks like other e36's use them

              http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BG13&mospid=47485&btnr=32_0630&hg=32&fg=25

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              • B
                B
                B C
                wrote on last edited by
                #326

                None on the Z3 though

                [http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=CJ33&mospid=48094&btnr=32\_0630&hg=32&fg=25

                I](http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=CJ33&mospid=48094&btnr=32_0630&hg=32&fg=25) am using E30 tie rods with the Z3 rack, there is nothing special about the Z3 rack that would aid in tie-rod retention. 

                The primary reason for the lock plate from my own observation is to keep the inner tie rod from loosening during an alignment. 

                But take what I say as typical forum hearsay, I was not present in the ZF steering rack design meetings to be able to know the exact reasons why. 

                Im not from here.

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                • EarlE
                  EarlE
                  Earl
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #327

                  lol I wasn't ripping on you Snap=) I trust your word over most things

                  museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                  • B
                    B
                    B C
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #328

                    Oh I know, no rustlin over here. 

                    I want to make sure I am not feeding bad information so I do my best to backup what I say when there may be question

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                    • andyhundleyA
                      andyhundleyA
                      andyhundley
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #329

                      Earl and snap are going to fight to the death Saturday morning!

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                      • B
                        B
                        B C
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #330

                        things get tense when your project isnt finished.

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                        • ClassEC
                          ClassEC
                          ClassE
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #331

                          "Snap said..."

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                          • jc43089J
                            jc43089J
                            jc43089
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #332

                            Just to throw in my 2 cents, my 2/94 e36 steering rack has lock plates.  If you are going with just loctite, make sure you get the threads clean with brakeclean or something so that the loctite actually works.

                            2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
                            3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                            '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                            '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                            '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                            '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                            '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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                            • ClassEC
                              ClassEC
                              ClassE
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #333

                              So replacement inner tie rod ends are "fatter", so not enough overhang to bend washer flanges down.... Nice.

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                              • jc43089J
                                jc43089J
                                jc43089
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #334

                                Eh, just giver!

                                2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
                                3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                                '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                                '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                                '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                                '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                                '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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                                • ClassEC
                                  ClassEC
                                  ClassE
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #335

                                  Blue loctite and DUN... Taking to work tomorrow as a test run for Saturday... Kinda worried still about the quasi-whine thing from rear.

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                                  • ClassEC
                                    ClassEC
                                    ClassE
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #336

                                    Well... Might not make GTG now on Saturday.

                                    Broke upper bearing spring seat on coils, having pieces brought to machine shop tomorrow to hopefully remake. Long story - to angry and tired to elaborate... So pics and info tomorrow.

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                                    • ClassEC
                                      ClassEC
                                      ClassE
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #337

                                      Well - three emails back and forth to Igor already tonight (he must be up late - it's friggen 11:15pm). Bedtime - tired and sad.

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                                      • EarlE
                                        EarlE
                                        Earl
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #338

                                        =/ It seems to be a super simple piece so getting it machined today shouldn't be impossible. This does sucks though=(

                                        museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                                        • ClassEC
                                          ClassEC
                                          ClassE
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #339

                                          Yeah, I don't think it'll be a big deal. I'm more upset I'll have zero wheel time to troubleshoot any issues before hoping on a highway tomorrow AM. We're having both sets of parents over tomorrow night for a birthday dinner for my mom - so can't get wrenching until after that...

                                          If it wasn't for the last minute - nothing would ever get done.

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