Chapter GMW | E30 LS1 (starting on post #1427)

[m42b32]

Snap said:

steam vents?!

Implementing a turbosteamer system for maximum tire-roasting power

https://www.drivingthenation.com/bmw-heat/

[Jdesign]

This is where my mind went....

[DrLeadFoot]

Snap said:

steam vents?!
 
I installed my m52 from underneath. I think i like doing it that way better than ramming the engine hoist into the ceiling.
Im guessing you are using a Sikky swap kit?
 

Sikky kit with their aluminum drive shaft and stainless 1 7/8" headers and other bits. Hopefully I can get some time in the garage this weekend.

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[DrLeadFoot]

wasnt m3 said:

It's an LS thing, you wouldn't understand.

I'm not sure if I do yet

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[DrLeadFoot]

Picked up new HD control arms, e46 ZHP steering rack, tie-rods, bushing for the treehouse control arm mounts and the CATuned coilovers should be back from getting welded up soon.

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[KaiserRolls]

DrLeadFoot said:

Picked up new HD control arms, e46 ZHP steering rack, tie-rods, bushing for the treehouse control arm mounts and the CATuned coilovers should be back from getting welded up soon.

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What does the e46 zhp rack solve that the z3 doesn’t?

also what rates did you go with?!

[P_Roloff]

KaiserRolls said:

What does the e46 zhp rack solve that the z3 doesn’t?

also what rates did you go with?!

I believe the zhp rack is nearly as quick as the the z3 but doesn’t cost an arm and a leg, and is easier to find. They also came in some non zhp e46s as well. If I end up replacing the rack in my car when I do the lines this year, it’s probably what I’m going to get.

[DrLeadFoot]

From my limited reading it is not as twitchy as the Z3 rack but still quick. I was looking for something that wasn't totally annoying to drive on the freeway for road trips.

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[DrLeadFoot]

Working on the steam vent routing on the 4 corners of the heads. This MSD intake is BIG.

PCV routing is next up on the to do list after the steam vents.

Anyone know of a good, low profile product to put in the trans tunnel for noise/heat shielding? Something with adhesive backing would be great.

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[GunMetalGrey]

Dynamat for your tunnel!

I enjoy your shiny things! Steam vents are still odd to me...

[Jdesign]

https://www.designengineering.com/category/catalog/dei-cycle/insulating-materials/reflect-cool

That DEI stuff works wonders. Used it on all the racecars at my old work.

[KaiserRolls]

You can probably even get that stuff in gold

[Jdesign]

[DrLeadFoot]

Steam venting is complete!

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[DrLeadFoot]

Also slid the motor a little closer to its final resting place.

Scary stuff to have the front end that high up!

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[YoungCR]

got my dose of engine porn for the day!

[Jdesign]

Closer and closer!!

[B C]

That throttle body could swallow a kitten

[Bassboy3313]

Im glad to see you are insulating the car from the cold during these freezing months

[DrLeadFoot]

Closer!

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