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Tossed a different set of wheels on the 240 today...

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  • The Full BananaT
    The Full BananaT
    The Full Banana
    wrote on last edited by
    #246

    In a delightful twist of fate, this seems to be running pretty well. Boost control is working now so I can actually drive it normally without constantly feathering the pedal. 

    70% chance I'll show up to the e30 picnic with this and park somewhere out of the way as to not offend.

    Tom - I have a few BMWs, an overworked Volvo 242, and now a YouTube channel called Drive, Revive, Tinker

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    • B
      B
      B C
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      #247

      Great!  Im looking forward to it

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      • straight6pwrS
        straight6pwrS
        straight6pwr
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        #248

        The Full Banana said:

        In a delightful twist of fate, this seems to be running pretty well. Boost control is working now so I can actually drive it normally without constantly feathering the pedal. 

        70% chance I'll show up to the e30 picnic with this and park somewhere out of the way as to not offend.

        its boxy. it has round headlights. if you average the #of cylinders for available e30 motors, you get 5. i think no one will notice.

        Dan
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        • The Full BananaT
          The Full BananaT
          The Full Banana
          wrote on last edited by
          #249

          Just for the record, I did end up showing up to the e30 picnic in this... for about 10 minutes at 2:15. No photo evidence aside from washing it in my driveway that morning. 

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          Tom - I have a few BMWs, an overworked Volvo 242, and now a YouTube channel called Drive, Revive, Tinker

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          • B
            B
            B C
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            #250

            Certified

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            • YoungCRY
              YoungCRY
              YoungCR
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              #251

              I hearby stand as a witness to this testament

              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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              • The Full BananaT
                The Full BananaT
                The Full Banana
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                #252

                A year later, and I'm just about to button up installing a fresh engine built with Wiseco pistons and h-beam rods in a painstakingly refinished engine bay. This car has been a real test of my patience and perseverance.  

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                Tom - I have a few BMWs, an overworked Volvo 242, and now a YouTube channel called Drive, Revive, Tinker

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                • YoungCRY
                  YoungCRY
                  YoungCR
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                  #253

                  I envy your workmanship! New motor for more power?

                  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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                  • wasnt m3W
                    wasnt m3W
                    wasnt m3
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                    #254

                    Wow. That looks fantastic.

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                    • The Full BananaT
                      The Full BananaT
                      The Full Banana
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #255

                      Thanks, guys! New motor because I broke all 5 pistons in the original engine (which all had 240k on them).

                      Tom - I have a few BMWs, an overworked Volvo 242, and now a YouTube channel called Drive, Revive, Tinker

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                      • straight6pwrS
                        straight6pwrS
                        straight6pwr
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                        #256

                        ive never heard of this motor brand "OATOA"

                        Dan
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                        • The Full BananaT
                          The Full BananaT
                          The Full Banana
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                          #257

                          It's all back together, and I drove it. OATOA engine feels happy. 

                          Only 15 miles in, but so far things are good. I'm running with engine break-in oil, keeping RPM varied <4k and throttle input <60%. Plan is to keep putting around in it like that, change the oil after 50 miles for another batch of break-in oil, and then change that batch of oil out at around 500 miles. 

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                          Tom - I have a few BMWs, an overworked Volvo 242, and now a YouTube channel called Drive, Revive, Tinker

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                          • The Full BananaT
                            The Full BananaT
                            The Full Banana
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #258

                            Does anyone have a recommendation for an experienced tuner that I could take this car to have it tuned professionally on a dyno? The car runs Megasquirt MS3x, so I would need to find someone experienced and willing to tune that. 

                            Also, had an opportunity to get out and have some photos taken for an upcoming magazine feature. No idea how long until that will come out, but here's a photo I snapped while hanging around. 

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                            Tom - I have a few BMWs, an overworked Volvo 242, and now a YouTube channel called Drive, Revive, Tinker

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                            • YoungCRY
                              YoungCRY
                              YoungCR
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #259

                              @AsparagusMike had his car tuned recently.

                              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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                              • AsparagusMikeA
                                AsparagusMikeA
                                AsparagusMike
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                                YoungCR said:

                                @AsparagusMike had his car tuned recently.

                                Hunter Mulhollon

                                He has a dyno in his shop. Very good with MS tuning and TS and his prices are pretty reasonable. 10/10 recommend

                                Located on the north side of Fond du lac.

                                He did some re-tuning on my car (running MS3 pro) a little over a month back and it has been running flawless ever sense.

                                Shoot him a message on Facebook, super nice guy and he knows his shit.

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                                • The Full BananaT
                                  The Full BananaT
                                  The Full Banana
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #261

                                  Thanks! Just sent him a message on FB

                                  Tom - I have a few BMWs, an overworked Volvo 242, and now a YouTube channel called Drive, Revive, Tinker

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                                  • straight6pwrS
                                    straight6pwrS
                                    straight6pwr
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #262

                                    excited to see those professional photos!

                                    Dan
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                                    • G
                                      G
                                      gilber33
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                                      #263

                                      Tom and I went to the Brew City Cruise Night weekly car show this past Tuesday and the 240 was looking really good in person. The e30 was there with the family and we talked a lot about how great it was to have the cars at a point where you could just take it for a drive without any headaches.

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                                      • m42b32M
                                        m42b32M
                                        m42b32
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                                        #264

                                        gilber33 said:

                                        we talked a lot about how great it was to have the cars at a point where you could just take it for a drive without any headaches.

                                        someday...

                                        1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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                                        • straight6pwrS
                                          straight6pwrS
                                          straight6pwr
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #265

                                          gilber33 said:

                                          Tom and I went to the Brew City Cruise Night weekly car show this past Tuesday and the 240 was looking really good in person. The e30 was there with the family and we talked a lot about how great it was to have the cars at a point where you could just take it for a drive without any headaches.

                                          m42b32 said:

                                          someday...

                                          everyday!

                                          MUAHAHHAHAHA

                                          (although my driveshaft is about to explode)

                                          Dan
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