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1991 318is M62B44 Build

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  • straight6pwrS
    straight6pwrS
    straight6pwr
    wrote on last edited by
    #66

    You wont want anything wider than 8" unless you plan on super stiff suspension and fender work or widening. 225/235 is pretty much maxed out which fit great on 8". It's much better to do a stickier 235 than going to 255.

    Dan
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    • GunMetalGreyG
      GunMetalGreyG
      GunMetalGrey
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      #67

      You are on a 16 right? 
      225/45/16 is about the biggest you can fit up front with a roll
      What are your wheel specs? Offsets etc. 

      I am on 16x8 square, +20 with 225/45/16

      ...

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      • CMartC
        CMartC
        CMart
        wrote on last edited by
        #68

        The wheels I have on there now are 7.5 and it looks like I have a ton of room out back.

        I agree though sticky > wide.

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        • CMartC
          CMartC
          CMart
          wrote on last edited by
          #69

          16x7.5 et25

          I only care about wide for the rear. Fronts are whatever.

          In other news I ordered all my brake line stuff yesterday. Once the booster bracket gets made I get to have some brake line bending fun.

          Excursion 7.3
          E30 LS1

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          • jc43089J
            jc43089J
            jc43089
            wrote on last edited by
            #70

            What did you get for a flaring tool? I will be needing one at some point.

            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
            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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            • CMartC
              CMartC
              CMart
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              #71

              http://www.amazon.com/OTC-4504-Stinger-Bubble-Flaring/dp/B0015PMZMU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426778201&sr=8-1&keywords=iso+bubble

              From what I read, its hard to find ISO flares at parts stores to rent and when you can the dies are worn from improper/too much use.

              I got that along with a cutter and bender. 

              I'll lend it out once I am done with it to anyone who needs it.

              Excursion 7.3
              E30 LS1

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              • jc43089J
                jc43089J
                jc43089
                wrote on last edited by
                #72

                That's pretty cheap, good find. Reviews look good.

                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
                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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                • CMartC
                  CMartC
                  CMart
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #73

                  Yeah with how much of a pain brake lines are I figured buying was cheaper than renting in the long run.

                  Excursion 7.3
                  E30 LS1

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                  • CMartC
                    CMartC
                    CMart
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #74

                    Making some progress on the booster relocation and waiting on some aluminum parts to get back from my welder.

                    Since I have not been able to find a good wiring diagram I have some general electronics questions.

                    From what I am gathering I need to take the main relay and fuel pump relay from the E39. Would these be located on the body harness or engine harness? There are a relays on the body harness and I am hoping those are it.

                    If they are fact are do I just need to tap into the E30 ignition wires so I can power them when I IG1, IG2, start, etc they are powered? Basically just wire them into the E30 key, and then into the fuel pump and the starter?

                    Any good write ups on general engine swaps and electronics for this?

                    Excursion 7.3
                    E30 LS1

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                    • CMartC
                      CMartC
                      CMart
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #75

                      Got the booster bracket back from the welder last week. Put in some hours this weekend and got the booster bracket mounted and all of the linkage setup. "Hardest part of the swap" is now done. Next comes what will be the hardest for me which is the wiring.

                      Excursion 7.3
                      E30 LS1

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                      • CMartC
                        CMartC
                        CMart
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #76

                        Bad/boring picture, but...

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                        Excursion 7.3
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                        • B
                          B
                          B C
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #77

                          Yes! Then what,   exhaust?

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                          • CMartC
                            CMartC
                            CMart
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #78

                            Bad angle, but manifolds are already on there. Just need to weld up some down pipes and fit the old E39 exhaust. Decided to go straight pipe and forget the sleeper thing.

                            Ohh and the booster is from an older car and I am using that for mach up. I have one in much better condition that I will be using.

                            Excursion 7.3
                            E30 LS1

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                            • B
                              B
                              B C
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #79

                              How about an electronic cutout?

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                              • CMartC
                                CMartC
                                CMart
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #80

                                Thought about it - maybe down the road.

                                I drove the car with the exhaust I am recycling and it wasn't crazy loud, but it will definitely confuse some people coming out of an E30.

                                Excursion 7.3
                                E30 LS1

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                                • CMartC
                                  CMartC
                                  CMart
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #81

                                  Driveshaft is back from Machine Service in Waukesha. They did a great job for 1/6 the cost of buying the 'E30 M62' one from garagastic.

                                  All that is really left is the exhaust, brake/clutch/coolant plumbing, and wiring.

                                  Excursion 7.3
                                  E30 LS1

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                                  • CMartC
                                    CMartC
                                    CMart
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #82

                                    Bought a C101 from R3V and my goal is to have the brakes refitted and exhaust made by the time it arrives on Monday. Then its on to wiring.

                                    Still need to make a list of last minute small things I need to buy, but its getting closer...

                                    Excursion 7.3
                                    E30 LS1

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                                    • B
                                      B
                                      B C
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #83

                                      This build deserves its own get-together so we can take turns doing burnouts with it.

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                                      • YoungCRY
                                        YoungCRY
                                        YoungCR
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #84

                                        In 4 exhaust pics

                                        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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                                        • CMartC
                                          CMartC
                                          CMart
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #85

                                          Snap said:

                                          This build deserves its own get-together so we can take turns doing burnouts with it. 

                                          It's funny when I picture this car being done I don't picture it at the track (which is my new goal for the car), I picture myself in a parking lot with the throttle down choking on white smoke.

                                          We'll have a BYOT (bring your own tires) party

                                          CYoung said:

                                          In 4 exhaust pics

                                          It's been a bitch so far. I need a lift or a hand to make any real progress, but I cleared my schedule for tonight to see what I can get done. All I have at this point is the exhaust manifolds made and my old E39 exhaust I plan on frankensteining. Driver side down pipe is proving to be a real pain in the ass.

                                          Excursion 7.3
                                          E30 LS1

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