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ClassE 1989 325IS Build Thread

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    #319

    DrLeadFoot said:

    If you keep the M20 carbs would be a unique look. http://www.performanceforums.com/forums/showthread.php?67286940-NA-M20-with-TK-goodness

    If you're going for big power go 24v.

    Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

    Mention of ditching EFI for carbs  and ditching M20 for 24v  

    all in one post.

    I cant handle this.

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    • DrLeadFootD
      DrLeadFootD
      DrLeadFoot
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      #320

      Snap said:

      If you keep the M20 carbs would be a unique look. http://www.performanceforums.com/forums/showthread.php?67286940-NA-M20-with-TK-goodness

      If you're going for big power go 24v.

      Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

      Mention of ditching EFI for carbs  and ditching M20 for 24v  

      all in one post.

      I cant handle this.

      Haha. That post has Snap written all over it!

      Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

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           @DrLeadFoot

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        #321

        ClassE said:

        He means a runner angle like this:

        B85EC324-8042-4EAE-940A-FAC078BE8052.jpg

        Which would work best for NA if you can clear the booster (or delete it). Longer runners will give more torque in lower RPMs.

        I love this idea - I'm not sure it's a "whack it up and weld" kinda job - but I don't know your fab skills either. Regardless - if I stay M20 this is most likely course of action in fall!

        If Anyone has a CAD drawing of an m20 manifold flange, I could CNC a flange, and not use the stock stuff at all, but then I would also have to build injector bungs, and then it starts getting costy(for you guys). 

        I was going to use the stock manifold, and cut the flange, to try and keep the cost low for the people. And its damn easy. 

        But I do have material for 3 Intake manifolds for supercharged m50's currently

        I am adapting a gen 3 eaton m90 to 24v's, but I am also thinking about doing it to an e30 :) 

        But I do not have velocity stacks yet(wasn't going to use them with the supercharger) and I don't have those little bends. 

        But why did you say 130* snap?

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        sk8 or die

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          #322

          Rowleym said:

          But why did you say 130* snap? 

          I was laying on my side while I posted that, now that I am right-side up, it would be more of a 60-70 degree bend.

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          • ClassEC
            ClassEC
            ClassE
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            #323

            Started replacing front tie rods last night - didn't know BMW used a lock plate to hold the inner tie rods.... Which apparently needs to be replaced since you ruin them removing the originals.

            So dealership will have some for me tomorrow - car sits until then. :( So no alignment before Saturday. No happy about it - but not super concerned either. Rear toe looks good, car tracks straight, camber is alittle off side-to-side but not enough to worry me for 200 miles.

            After the GTG.... Time for some painting and coating in the bay before Scooters.

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              #324

              E36/Z3 does not use lock plates. 

              I just used blue loctite on my Z3 rack and have had zero problems with it.

              Ask anyone about what a sane and gentle driver I am and you will take comfort in knowing its kosher :D

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              • EarlE
                EarlE
                Earl
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                #325

                Snap said:

                E36/Z3 does not use lock plates. 

                I just used blue loctite on my Z3 rack and have had zero problems with it.

                Ask anyone about what a sane and gentle driver I am and you will take comfort in knowing its kosher :D

                My compact uses them 

                http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=CG53&mospid=47505&btnr=32_0630&hg=32&fg=25

                It also looks like other e36's use them

                http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BG13&mospid=47485&btnr=32_0630&hg=32&fg=25

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                  #326

                  None on the Z3 though

                  [http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=CJ33&mospid=48094&btnr=32\_0630&hg=32&fg=25

                  I](http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=CJ33&mospid=48094&btnr=32_0630&hg=32&fg=25) am using E30 tie rods with the Z3 rack, there is nothing special about the Z3 rack that would aid in tie-rod retention. 

                  The primary reason for the lock plate from my own observation is to keep the inner tie rod from loosening during an alignment. 

                  But take what I say as typical forum hearsay, I was not present in the ZF steering rack design meetings to be able to know the exact reasons why. 

                  Im not from here.

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                  • EarlE
                    EarlE
                    Earl
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                    #327

                    lol I wasn't ripping on you Snap=) I trust your word over most things

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                      #328

                      Oh I know, no rustlin over here. 

                      I want to make sure I am not feeding bad information so I do my best to backup what I say when there may be question

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                      • andyhundleyA
                        andyhundleyA
                        andyhundley
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                        #329

                        Earl and snap are going to fight to the death Saturday morning!

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                          #330

                          things get tense when your project isnt finished.

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                          • ClassEC
                            ClassEC
                            ClassE
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                            #331

                            "Snap said..."

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                            • jc43089J
                              jc43089J
                              jc43089
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #332

                              Just to throw in my 2 cents, my 2/94 e36 steering rack has lock plates.  If you are going with just loctite, make sure you get the threads clean with brakeclean or something so that the loctite actually works.

                              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
                              3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                              '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                              '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                              '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                              '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                              '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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                              • ClassEC
                                ClassEC
                                ClassE
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #333

                                So replacement inner tie rod ends are "fatter", so not enough overhang to bend washer flanges down.... Nice.

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                                • jc43089J
                                  jc43089J
                                  jc43089
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #334

                                  Eh, just giver!

                                  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
                                  3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                                  '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                                  '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                                  '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                                  '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                                  '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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                                  • ClassEC
                                    ClassEC
                                    ClassE
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #335

                                    Blue loctite and DUN... Taking to work tomorrow as a test run for Saturday... Kinda worried still about the quasi-whine thing from rear.

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                                    • ClassEC
                                      ClassEC
                                      ClassE
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                                      #336

                                      Well... Might not make GTG now on Saturday.

                                      Broke upper bearing spring seat on coils, having pieces brought to machine shop tomorrow to hopefully remake. Long story - to angry and tired to elaborate... So pics and info tomorrow.

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                                      • ClassEC
                                        ClassEC
                                        ClassE
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #337

                                        Well - three emails back and forth to Igor already tonight (he must be up late - it's friggen 11:15pm). Bedtime - tired and sad.

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                                        • EarlE
                                          EarlE
                                          Earl
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                                          #338

                                          =/ It seems to be a super simple piece so getting it machined today shouldn't be impossible. This does sucks though=(

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