E21 Project Thread - Part 2

[Bassboy3313]

Worked on the turbo adapter manifold fiasco some more. Looks like we're in business afterall. Manifold wasn't fitting with the studs installed in head, so I had to pull them all and switch to socket head screws. Once the manifold was temporarily fitted, it was uncomfortably close to the frame. Some sectioning was done, and welded up to keep it's strength. Some clearancing for the internal wastegate was need as well, the BFH fixed that as well. Everything was prepped and painted too. Tomorrow should be the day the manifold goes back on for good as well as the turbo. Exhaust leak fixed!

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[B C]

Custom parts require custom work. Nice job getting things to fit

[Bassboy3313]

We're definitely in business!

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[Jeff]

That is a very tight fit!! Nice

[Jdesign]

[Bassboy3313]

Goodies came today!!

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[Jdesign]

Whut is dis^

[Bassboy3313]

Jdesign said:

Whut is dis^

A fellow e21 group 2 owner from BF was selling his front end setup due to purchasing a molded group 2 setup from overseas. Since his fenders and front valance had already been drilled and modified to fit the kit, I decided to grab them. I ended up making a JPS livery decal set for his E34 and a Martini Racing livery decal set for his group 2 e21 in exchange for his fenders, valance and cash. Saves me work and lots of time hopefully.

[Bassboy3313]

Yesterday I sent my mechanical speedometer over to North Hollywood Speedometer thanks to the recommendation from @andyhundley. They will be able to do a mechanical to electronic conversion to it without changing the aesthetics. Tracking says they should be receiving it tomorrow. Then I should be hearing from them on the cost and turn around time before they begin the work. I'm excited since I have been trying to figure out the best/easiest/cheapest way to do it.

[Jdesign]

Bassboy3313 said:

Yesterday I sent my mechanical speedometer over to North Hollywood Speedometer thanks to the recommendation from @andyhundley. They will be able to do a mechanical to electronic conversion to it without changing the aesthetics. Tracking says they should be receiving it tomorrow. Then I should be hearing from them on the cost and turn around time before they begin the work. I'm excited since I have been trying to figure out the best/easiest/cheapest way to do it. 

That's interesting. I would really like to see how this is done. Do they just ad a sensor to the cluster with a harness?

[Bassboy3313]

Just got a phone call from North Hollywood Speedometer saying they received my speedo. They needed to know what engine and trans is in the car. Now that they have that info, I should be expecting another phone call once they figure out whats needed to convert it and how much it will cost. Stay tuned.

[Bassboy3313]

Turbo is all plumbed and connected. This weekend will be custom exhaust time!

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[Jdesign]

Hells to the YEAH!

[Daggerty]

Hood dump

[B C]

Looking forward to seeing how much better this manifold seals on your setup, and how much faster it is too

[Jeff]

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[Bassboy3313]

Morning started out by lowering the car onto jack stands in order to switch out the flat lift pads for the tallest set. This allows more space between the car and lift for exhaust work. Worked like a charm.

I ended up getting the front half of the exhaust fitted and tack welded together up to the middle resonator.

I will need to take about 1.5" out of the vertical section of the downpipe in order to bring the entire exhaust up tighter against the bottom of car. Sits too low for my taste as is.

I then attempted to see if I could run the exhaust over the rear subframe. I cut a portion of the ebrake cable tube off which gave a hair more space. In order to make this happen, I would need a section of pipe in the shape shown below that is ovaled out. This would clear everything with the exhaust slightly touching the subframe. Not sure if that will be a bad idea or not with potential vibration and noise. What do you think?

[B C]

That lift is awesome

[retoropak]

I will be fabbing up some exhaust today. I have my 3" downpipe and vibrant resonator welded up but it terminates right behind the driver seat. I already tacked under the axle portion. There is not much clearance between driveshaft and body right before the rear subframe. I will need to oval that 3" to keep the clearance. I should be done today. Will shoot some pictures later.

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[Bassboy3313]

retoropak said:

I will be fabbing up some exhaust today. I have my 3" downpipe and vibrant resonator welded up but it terminates right behind the driver seat. I already tacked under the axle portion. There is not much clearance between driveshaft and body right before the rear subframe. I will need to oval that 3" to keep the clearance. I should be done today. Will shoot some pictures later.

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Sounds good, thanks! Anxious to see the ground clearance of the exhaust under the subframe with oval tubing. I just hate seeing exhaust hanging low when looking at the car, so your pics may persuade me one way or another.