E21 Project Thread - Part 2

[Bassboy3313]

Jdesign said:

This might seem like a dumb question at this point, but why cant you use the factory sensor in the rear diff?

With the speedbox converter, I WILL be using the sensor (VSS) in the medium case rear diff.

[Bassboy3313]

Well some other good news today, I was able to cut more of the ebrake cable tube out with a die grinder. This gave JUST enough room to fit the 2.5" exhaust tubing over the subframe. Woohoo!

Mock up of over subframe section

[Jdesign]

retoropak said:

Original speedo is cable driven. He would have to swap e28/e30speedo which i believe are different diameter.

I have the same issue i will most likely save some money and use the stack dash and get rid of other gauges.

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Bassboy3313 said:

With the speedbox converter, I WILL be using the sensor (VSS) in the medium case rear diff.

That makes sense, I was just thinking it was electrical.

[retoropak]

I have maybe 0.5" of clearance each way between the driveshaft, floor and fuel tank connecting hose heat shield.

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[Bassboy3313]

Ah so you did go above subframe. Good man!

I picked up more welding gas and SS wire. Hoping to get the exhaust fully welded up to just behind axle (minus the vbands I need to order to put before and after subframe). Then it's making up my mind with how to do the rear exit. Standard location? Duals? Center exhaust with splitter?

[Bassboy3313]

Finished up welding the exhaust from downpipe to just after rear subframe. Gotta order materials for the hangers tho.

I also did a thing...

[Jdesign]

Installing a single person hot tub?

[Bassboy3313]

I like your thinking!! But unfortunately no hot tub in the plans. Got the new pan cut and fitted tho.

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[Jdesign]

Sweet! did you make that pan or was it something you bought and trimmed to fit?

[Bassboy3313]

Jdesign said:

Sweet! did you make that pan or was it something you bought and trimmed to fit?

Made it from scratch

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[straight6pwr]

nice progress!

[Bassboy3313]

I'm thinking a diffuser like this with twin tip center exhaust. Thoughts? Opinions?

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[YoungCR]

Why not? #becauseracecar

[Bassboy3313]

Got my speedo goodies back in the mail today. Should be interesting when I get around to installing it.

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[Jdesign]

Bassboy3313 said:

Yes. I like that. kind like this:

Bassboy3313 said:

Got my speedo goodies back in the mail today. Should be interesting when I get around to installing it.

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But no pictures?

[Bassboy3313]

Jdesign said:

But no pictures?

Sorry, got busy last night with a few decal orders I needed to get out the door. Not much to show pics of honestly, but I'll still post something later tonight.

[Bassboy3313]

Pic as promised

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[Jdesign]

Interesting. I cant wait to see it installed and working! It looks fairly straight forward.

[Bassboy3313]

Got more exhaust work done. It's fully welded to right behind the diff as well as hangers created and welded in too. I ordered another flowmaster hp2 resonator, this time the shorty version to put out back. Should work a lot better for the center exhaust with diffuser look I'm going for. A matte black oval tip has also been ordered to finish it off.

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[Jeff]

Can't wait to hear this thing