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1991 318is M62B44 Build

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  • straight6pwrS
    straight6pwrS
    straight6pwr
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    #104

    TU = totally useless.

    just set the cams to 'hot' and leave them alone BMW, this isn't risotto.

    Dan
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    • CMartC
      CMartC
      CMart
      wrote on last edited by
      #105

      A lot of my exhaust was just tacked up so I finished as much as I could before running out of argon yesterday. Started the wiring and just picked up some more argon to hopefully finish the full exhaust this weekend.

      Bad news is I seem to have a rear main seal leak or a transmission seal leak.

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      Excursion 7.3
      E30 LS1

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      • KaiserRollsK
        KaiserRollsK
        KaiserRolls
        wrote on last edited by
        #106

        Mine was leak free for about 2 weeks. Came out to the garage and I saw a tiny drop under the car.

        Instant sadness

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        • CMartC
          CMartC
          CMart
          wrote on last edited by
          #107

          Pulled an all nighter Friday and got the motor harness all hooked up and some more work on the exhaust.

          I have most of the wires identified and know where they need to go and think I have the EWS figured out as well.

          Probably 10 hours from firing, but still have a lot of driveability stuff to do (finish brakes, clutch line, cooling, etc)

          Excursion 7.3
          E30 LS1

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          • KaiserRollsK
            KaiserRollsK
            KaiserRolls
            wrote on last edited by
            #108

            First starts make it all worth it man. Just please do it open headers at least once

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            • CMartC
              CMartC
              CMart
              wrote on last edited by
              #109

              How about open downpipes?

              I want to make sure my 02s are in the system for tuning purposes.

              That being said the exhaust I have is all 'see through' muffling. It definitely wont be quiet.

              Excursion 7.3
              E30 LS1

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              • CMartC
                CMartC
                CMart
                wrote on last edited by
                #110

                E30 went to Arby's to get the meats. Actually got them from DrLeadFoot. Bonus motor pic with some updated wiring.

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                Excursion 7.3
                E30 LS1

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                • CMartC
                  CMartC
                  CMart
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #111

                  Starter comes on and I've got fuel pressure. Properly hooking up the DME/EWS should get the rest going. Trial and error from here.

                  Excursion 7.3
                  E30 LS1

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                  • CMartC
                    CMartC
                    CMart
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #112

                    Since I picked up those 17s, I figured I would post up the ACs on Craigslist. Unfortunately someone bit and they are gone...

                    Still trying to figure this damn wiring out. I may bite the bullet and pick up a tuned DME that doesn't require EWS, but I would need a new engine harness and knock sensors.

                    I'm justify it because of the additional HP.  :(

                    Excursion 7.3
                    E30 LS1

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                    • m42b32M
                      m42b32M
                      m42b32
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #113

                      CMart said:

                      I figured I would post up the ACs on Craigslist. Unfortunately someone bit and they are gone...

                      Noooooooo if I would've known I would've bought them in a heartbeat

                      1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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                      • CMartC
                        CMartC
                        CMart
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #114

                        Honestly, how much would you have paid? I'll tell you if you were in the ballpark.

                        Excursion 7.3
                        E30 LS1

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                        • m42b32M
                          m42b32M
                          m42b32
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #115

                          A heartbeat is an exaggeration, it wouldve been more like an evening of pacing and internal conflict. They're one of the only wheels I'd sell my weds bavarias for haha

                          1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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                          • CMartC
                            CMartC
                            CMart
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #116

                            PM'd you. It happened really fast. I'll probably regret it sooner than later.

                            Anyway... ECU, engine harness, and knock sensors ordered. Should all be here by Wednesday. I am going to finish the exhaust, plumb the brakes and clutch, etc. Basically get it ready for the road so I can take it out next Saturday/Sunday. Hell, I haven't even registered it yet.

                            Excursion 7.3
                            E30 LS1

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                            • andyhundleyA
                              andyhundleyA
                              andyhundley
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #117

                              m42b18 said:

                              Noooooooo if I would've known I would've bought them in a heartbeat 

                              I text earl 2 days ago saying I would buy those wheels as well when they popped up for sale. I am really disappointed now! :(

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                              • CMartC
                                CMartC
                                CMart
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #118

                                Come on guys, I couldn't bear to see them on another car. I almost just scrapped them.

                                In all seriousness though, I put them on CList for the hell of it for a price I was very happy with. I got damn close to asking and the buyer was happy as well. I don't like using the forums as a way to make money flipping parts.

                                Excursion 7.3
                                E30 LS1

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                                • EarlE
                                  EarlE
                                  Earl
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #119

                                  They were so nice and rare that it would have been nice to see them stick around the area. Glad you got the price for them that you wanted=) Why did you choose to go up to 17's? Tire availability?

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                                  • CMartC
                                    CMartC
                                    CMart
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #120

                                    I always hated the way 17s looked, but I later found out that it was because people put little baby tires on them. I went to 17s, because I bought those rims and tired off Dr. Leadfoot with spacers for $350 I believe it was. Couldn't pass that up. Plus I think they fill in the wheel wells very nicely. (I haven't installed my Koni/H&R race setup yet.

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                                    Also, motor tear down in preparation for the new DME/Knock Sensors.

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                                    Excursion 7.3
                                    E30 LS1

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                                    • straight6pwrS
                                      straight6pwrS
                                      straight6pwr
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                                      #121

                                      do the valley pan gasket while you have that open.

                                      and do the two gaskets on the coolant crossover pipe on the back of the heads.

                                      both would require this same level of teardown if they start leaking in the future.

                                      also,

                                      do a barrel roll.

                                      Dan
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                                      • CMartC
                                        CMartC
                                        CMart
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #122

                                        Valley pan gasket is $300. I am going to wait to see if I want to keep the motor or not. It isn't hard to tear it all down.

                                        Excursion 7.3
                                        E30 LS1

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                                        • straight6pwrS
                                          straight6pwrS
                                          straight6pwr
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #123

                                          ?? not sure where you are looking. genuine BMW valley pan is $72. Febi brand is $57. taking the old pan off and scraping the old gasket and using a tube of permatex is like $5

                                          Dan
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