87 535is - getting started
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I actually received it with my euro bumper purchase so I don't know how much it would cost or how rare it is in the US (all US cars had AC) I did have to order a new Heater control plate as the radio and heat controls reverse (that was 65 bucks) ... I am looking forward to having the cubby as well.
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The new head is de-valved and work will start on that and the intake manifold. Pistons and cam will be about 5 weeks so there is time to make the Motronic 1.3 harness look purty and get the shadowline done.
Also, my brake booster (hydraulic, not vacuum) decided it was done holding fluid
so that has to come out and be rebuilt. The 3.73 still needs to go in, air dam mounted, paint for said air dam and bumpers, minor body work, speakers, etc, etc, etc .... Lots to do but looking good.
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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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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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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!
I need to source some.
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