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1978 e21 m20 turbo swap, AKA What did I get myself into

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  • jc43089J
    jc43089J
    jc43089
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    I know an electrician that could wire it up for you...  What is your timeline for wiring?  Have you checked out gauges from innovate?  They have some combo gauges, oil temp/pres, water temp/batt voltage, and some nice widebands.  For a pretty decent price too.  I will be using these in my e36 when it is coming back together.

    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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      bfinley
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      Could happen simultaneously with the motor which should be starting next week after I finish the body

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      • jc43089J
        jc43089J
        jc43089
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        OK, I could put in some time on Mondays.

        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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          bfinley
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          jc43089 said:

          OK, I could put in some time on Mondays.

          Awesome ! I'll look into those gauges tonight

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            bfinley
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            Welded in patch panels over the rear assembly holes. Not my prettiest welds but it's solid. Once I bedline the interior you won't see them.

            Have to pull the fuel lines before I cut the front floors

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            • jc43089J
              jc43089J
              jc43089
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              Looks good man!

              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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                Things are starting to line up. Single mass flywheel ordered, an 885 head had been dibsed. lots of work planned for this weekend. The fuel tank is on it's way out as is the front subframe. I'll get that cleaned up and work on fabricating motor mounts. Once the fuel system is stripped I can finish patching the floors as well. Now I just need a clutch.

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                  Lol @ dibsed

                  Any ideas on what clutch you want to use?

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                    bfinley
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                    dɐuS said:

                    Lol @ dibsed

                    Any ideas on what clutch you want to use?

                    Yeah, gotta love monthly salary when you're buying parts.

                    Clutch I'm debating between a clutch master fx100 or an Sachs OE replacement for now...

                    I really just want to get the car running

                    Many thanks to

                    Mike, John, and one of my student staff, Charles, who came out and ripped the fuel tank, and body harness out, and got the brakes unfrozen. Ended up being about 12 gallons of fuel in the tank... Opps

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                      I can has flywheel 9e9bf15894e62aa0902a779ad21565c2.jpg

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                      • EarlE
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                        How much was that sucker?

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                          bfinley
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                          100 bucks

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                            bfinley
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                            It was a busy weekend in lake woebegone , my home town. Bought a chain saw, threw a birthday party, killed a keg of spotted cow, got a chord of firewood delivered, picked up my new 885 head from Andy, got a set of wheels for a friends vw and tomorrow I'll be picking up an e28 shell for my students car club track project. No rest for the wicked 09fa781548acd93ca85e14e4d379a18f.jpg449705e0f839dcaa7e951bb3af72a63f.jpg06bb933bd249b37a339bc933b900c12a.jpg

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                            • YoungCRY
                              YoungCRY
                              YoungCR
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                              bfinley said:

                              tomorrow I'll be picking up an e28 shell for my students car club track project.

                              Literally just made my night! Didn't know it was going for a cause, but abosluelty love it.

                              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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                                CYoung said:

                                tomorrow I'll be picking up an e28 shell for my students car club track project.

                                Literally just made my night! Didn't know it was going for a cause, but abosluelty love it.

                                Glad to hear it! I originally wanted to keep it for myself but very quickly realized that I have no room or time for another project right and the current club leadership wants to branch out from drag racing to get even more hands on building and seat time.

                                My job now is to keep them from doing what they know and stuffing a 350 Chevy under the hood.

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                                • jc43089J
                                  jc43089J
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                                  This seems like a good opportunity for them to learn about fuel injection, it is 2014 after all.  Anyone that thinks more power can be made with a carb should be clubbed like a baby seal.

                                  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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                                    bfinley
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                                    All loaded up and ready to roll out

                                    Thank you Chris !

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                                    • jockhater2J
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                                      bfinley said:

                                      b280a828d34610dfcb9f445331a66ca6.jpg All loaded up and ready to roll out Thank you Chris !

                                      Is that a 7.3 DI or IDI?

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                                        bfinley
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                                        Was an IDI now swapped power stroke

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                                        • YoungCRY
                                          YoungCRY
                                          YoungCR
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                                          jockhater2 said:

                                          Is that a 7.3 DI or IDI?

                                          I asked the same question when they rolled up haha.

                                          Again nice meeting ya Ben and make sure to keep us all updated!

                                          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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