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87' E30 vert build thread! Now with M50 Swap!!!

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    Blaine0002
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    Sagaris said:

    Let me know when you get the swap finished up and if you are ever in the Milwaukee area. I'd like to do compare performance.

    id be game for that, but id like to warn you, while i have the engine apart im doing a bore and s50 cams.

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      :cool: As long as you can hang with something like this

      it should be close.

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        Blaine0002
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        Sagaris said:

        :cool: As long as you can hang with something like this

        it should be close.

        looks like fun!

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          Blaine0002
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          Updates, pulled the engine out of the donor car. Steering column knuckles were corroded, so we just angle grinded it out..

          Also, remember to remove your shift linkage before pulling the drivetrain. We were baffled for about an hour trying to figure out what the engine was caught on.

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            Good to see this progressing!

            2021 Gladiator Willys -- 6 speed manual, 33" Falken AT, 3/4" level

            2021 Low Rider S -- Stage 2, 117hp/128ft lbs

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              Blaine0002
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              Waiting for my check to process so i can send the parts to the machine shop.

              Internals look surprisingly good! Now i have to start pulling the e30 apart.

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                Blaine0002
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                Weathers been nice, so i did some work.

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                Got the top as a christmas gift from the parents.

                Top is from topsonline. I did replace the tension straps and cables.

                Unfortunately the crimped part of the front window seal guide broke off, so i need to order new ones for both sides before i can fit the cables and finish the project.

                The frame also isnt secured down fully, thats why theres so much gap between the top and the frame.

                The top quality was pretty good. The instructions suck, but the top actually wasnt a complete #$%^ to replace. If i had to sit down, i could definately point out some imperfections in it, but its the best quality you can get besides overpriced OEM.

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                  Blaine0002
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                  Well, after 4 months (what?) of work at the machine shop, i only have one really quick update.

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                    YoungCR
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                    it's in! Did you delete your Facebook? Haven't heard from you in a while!

                    Chris Young
                    BMWCCA #458972
                    1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                      Blaine0002
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                      wsor said:

                      it's in! Did you delete your Facebook? Haven't heard from you in a while!

                      nope i just blocked you ;)

                      kidding, yeah i deleted it.

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                      • EarlE
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                        Do you still have the parts car? I havent heard back from you about snagging the parts I need=\

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                          Blaine0002
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                          someone said:

                          Do you still have the parts car? I havent heard back from you about snagging the parts I need=\

                          Naw man, the police were on my ass awhile back about it sitting in my yard for so long, and so I had to get rid of it. Luckily, i dont think I had any parts you needed, definately none in good shape.

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                            Blaine0002
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                            Everythings together, but no crank.

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                              Your lack of battery may cause no crank ;)

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                                Neat valve cover!

                                Chris Young
                                BMWCCA #458972
                                1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                                  i see lots of good work done, yet those fenders are still lingering....

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                                    Blaine0002
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                                      Blaine0002
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                                      wo0t i can finally change thread titles.

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                                          Blaine0002
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                                          love having new suspension

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                                          menomonie roads meet my skidplate

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