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

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  • GunMetalGreyG
    GunMetalGreyG
    GunMetalGrey
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    #1246

    I bought the same gasket, and also bought a copper spacer for my setup.
    I did do the stone/sandpaper because mine had never been done. It actually worked pretty well. 
    In your case I would grab a straight bar and some feeler gauges and find out if anything is not straight.

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      tsweers89
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      Grab a straight edge and check. Also post up on bimmerforums FI section asking for help prepping the block. Many different methods. May be a better method for the cut ring.

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        tsweers89
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        Even CES says to prep the block with stoned http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1838028-CES-Motorsport-Cut-Ring-Head-Gasket-Copper-spacer-combo-install-guide&highlight=Ces+cutring

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        • DrLeadFootD
          DrLeadFootD
          DrLeadFoot
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          #1249

          Sorting out a couple more ground wires then I should be all done with the dme side of the wiring harness.

          Still need to wire up the new gauges and the GM IAT sensor.

          Heat Sink'd the coil drivers.

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          Where I left it.

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          Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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               @DrLeadFoot

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            Doorman
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            DrLeadFoot said:

            Sorting out a couple more ground wires then I should be all done with the dme side of the wiring harness. Still need to wire up the new gauges and the GM IAT sensor.Heat Sink'd the coil drivers.298e32be921f57e58b1497895ba1e055.jpgWhere I left it. cbef45c8c3344448d548da66d5863f7a.jpgSent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

            Are those puzzle pieces on your socks!?!?!

            Hipsters.......sigh.....

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            • DrLeadFootD
              DrLeadFootD
              DrLeadFoot
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              Doorman said:

              Sorting out a couple more ground wires then I should be all done with the dme side of the wiring harness. Still need to wire up the new gauges and the GM IAT sensor.Heat Sink'd the coil drivers.Where I left it. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

              Are those puzzle pieces on your socks!?!?!

              Hipsters.......sigh.....

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              That's my signature Realtor "look". You wanna buy a house??!

              Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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                B C
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                #1252

                Glad you are doing a careful/quality job on the wiring. it looks good and will pay off

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                • DrLeadFootD
                  DrLeadFootD
                  DrLeadFoot
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                  Snap said:

                  Glad you are doing a careful/quality job on the wiring. it looks good and will pay off

                  I sure hope so!

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                  • DrLeadFootD
                    DrLeadFootD
                    DrLeadFoot
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                    Going to make the temp sensor into a vacuum port or find a barb fitting at the hardware store.

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                    Took a straight edge and a feeler gauge to the block at a bunch of different angles.  This is the only spot that the .0015" feeler gauge found a gap.  It has resistance but it still goes under the straight edge.  The area in question is by the coolant port and is a little wider than the gauge.  Thoughts?

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                      Ben has something similar going on with his block as well. 
                       

                      I dont have the specs for a BMW handy but I believe .002" is the max. deviation for flatness on a typical cylinder head. 

                      I wouldn't let it bother me if I were you. Nobody can say for sure that it will be fine/be a problem but if I were in your shoes i'd just forget about it and run with it.

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                      • GunMetalGreyG
                        GunMetalGreyG
                        GunMetalGrey
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                        #1256

                        That is kind of odd, it looks a lot like the imperfection that I have in mine!
                        With the material the HG is made out of I think it should be fine. 
                        That doesn't extend to the cylinder does it? If not I wouldn't be too concerned about it.

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                        • DrLeadFootD
                          DrLeadFootD
                          DrLeadFoot
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                          GunMetalGrey said:

                          That is kind of odd, it looks a lot like the imperfection that I have in mine!

                          With the material the HG is made out of I think it should be fine. 

                          That doesn't extend to the cylinder does it? If not I wouldn't be too concerned about it. 

                          It does touch the cylinder wall. Honda Bond and call it a day?

                          Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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                          • DrLeadFootD
                            DrLeadFootD
                            DrLeadFoot
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                            #1258

                            Wiring up the traction control. Any pointers on which front ABS wire to tap into?

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                            For the rear I'll use the vehicle speed sensor.

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                            • DrLeadFootD
                              DrLeadFootD
                              DrLeadFoot
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                              Posting this here for traction control reference.  Any tips?  Running MS3X

                              http://forum.jbperf.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1089

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                                Rowleym
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                                I would definitely message derik burton or whatever the guys name is dburt86 he will know as he has done it before.

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                                sk8 or die

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                                  Where have I heard that name before?

                                  From what ive researched, if you tap into an existing + from an ABS sensor then you need to amplify the signal like you mentioned the other day. Dialing in the amplification on that link I texted you looks like it requires an oscilloscope and an electrical engineering degree which is why I suggested making a bracket to mount a standalone wheel speed sensor.

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                                  • jc43089J
                                    jc43089J
                                    jc43089
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                                    I have the entire abs harness ecu and sensors from my obd1 e36. Let me know if you need any of it.

                                    Sent from my potato phone.

                                    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
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                                    '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

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                                      Rowleym
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                                      Snap said:

                                      Where have I heard that name

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                                      sk8 or die

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                                        Rowleym
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                                        Snap said:

                                        Where have I heard that name before? From what ive researched, if you tap into an existing + from an ABS sensor then you need to amplify the signal like you mentioned the other day. Dialing in the amplification on that link I texted you looks like it requires an oscilloscope and an electrical engineering degree which is why I suggested making a bracket to mount a standalone wheel speed sensor.

                                        he is a BF.C frequent user that has helped answer a few of my questions and knows his stuff. 

                                        I remember he used some signal converter that was cheap and got it to work great. Just facebook him or get him on BF.C. He will answer your question without any head scratching.

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                                        • DrLeadFootD
                                          DrLeadFootD
                                          DrLeadFoot
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                                          #1265

                                          Rowleym said:

                                          Where have I heard that name before? From what ive researched, if you tap into an existing + from an ABS sensor then you need to amplify the signal like you mentioned the other day. Dialing in the amplification on that link I texted you looks like it requires an oscilloscope and an electrical engineering degree which is why I suggested making a bracket to mount a standalone wheel speed sensor.

                                          he is a BF.C frequent user that has helped answer a few of my questions and knows his stuff. 

                                          I remember he used some signal converter that was cheap and got it to work great. Just facebook him or get him on BF.C. He will answer your question without any head scratching. 

                                          Derek and Snap have been huge helps

                                          Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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