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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
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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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        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
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                #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
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                  #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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                    #260

                    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
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                          gilber33
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                          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
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                            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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                              • The Full BananaT
                                The Full BananaT
                                The Full Banana
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                                Truth. It was so nice. Can’t wait for more of that—hopefully Lake Mills this coming weekend.

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

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