Forum: Cars for Sale 04-12-2021, 01:33 AM |
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Forum: Engine 12-11-2020, 11:59 PM |
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Forum: Engine 12-11-2020, 08:56 PM |
Replies: 18 Views: 5,346 swap You got me thinking about it since this could be carb compliant. I know the Z3 M52 had an aluminum block but to do a compliant swap do I need more than a motor, harness and ECU? |
Forum: Engine 12-11-2020, 07:32 PM |
Replies: 18 Views: 5,346 Yeah been talking to him, its missing the FPR,... Yeah been talking to him, its missing the FPR, throttle cable, hoses, brackets a few other things and looks like it can spend some time in an ultrasonic parts cleaner. I can get all those parts no... |
Forum: Engine 12-11-2020, 06:45 PM |
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Forum: Engine 12-11-2020, 06:43 PM |
Replies: 18 Views: 5,346 ...and the supercharge rant. So onto forced inductions. One of the variables in play here is my time: I can't commit more than 4-6 hours a week to play with cars. I still have things to do on my Suzuki SX4 overland build... |
Forum: Engine 12-11-2020, 06:17 PM |
Replies: 18 Views: 5,346 NA build options This is what I'd do if money was no object. Years ago, I did the engine management on an S14-powered E36 race car, and there was at least 1 BTCC car like this. I've done a lot of work with S14's... |
Forum: Engine 12-10-2020, 05:22 PM |
Replies: 18 Views: 5,346 Supercharger vs S52 swap I'm curious on your math. I did quite a bit of research and it seems to me an S52 swap would cost a minimum of $3500 in motor parts alone if you find a good, used motor + DME + Harness. |
Forum: Engine 12-10-2020, 01:44 AM |
Replies: 18 Views: 5,346 Swap versus supercharger There are plenty of M52 swaps out there and they just don’t excite me. I originally bought this car to do an S52 swap but as time’s gone on, I think forced-induction with my own electronics package... |
Forum: Engine 12-09-2020, 11:25 PM |
Replies: 18 Views: 5,346 Supercharger options Hello everybody! I'm weighing Supercharger options for my 318ti M44 right now, and it seems the easiest choice are a used DASC or a new kit from Hyde Motorworks: ... |
Forum: General Chit Chat 09-12-2018, 08:11 PM |
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Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 06-12-2018, 09:33 PM |
Replies: 4 Views: 3,084 Great to hear! I've always wanted to build a... Great to hear! I've always wanted to build a little audrino circuit to reverse the polarity on the Traction Control switch so it would be off by default, its on my long list of things to do.... |
Forum: Personal bios and Introductions 04-02-2018, 11:46 PM |
Replies: 7 Views: 4,406 wind deflector Can't the wind deflector be retrofitted to older models? I gotta say its pretty nice; I can have normal conversations with my passengers at 80mph and its no problem. Hell, the biggest issue with... |
Forum: Lounge 04-01-2018, 06:34 PM |
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Forum: Personal bios and Introductions 04-01-2018, 06:25 PM |
Replies: 7 Views: 4,406 I sold my 96 slicktop for a 98 California... I sold my 96 slicktop for a 98 California Edition. Some may disagree with that decision, but living in So Cal, its open more often than not, and I love it. I guess I'm lucky; the motor was replaced... |
Forum: Engine 03-27-2018, 09:17 AM |
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Forum: Maintenance 03-22-2018, 03:51 PM |
Replies: 3 Views: 4,413 Spec should be 3 bar - 43.5psi, with the vacuum... Spec should be 3 bar - 43.5psi, with the vacuum line off. With the line connected, the regulator should decrease by manifold pressure. If its not making this pressure, it can be the regulator, pump... |
Forum: Engine 03-18-2018, 03:29 PM |
Replies: 2 Views: 2,607 trigger woes What happens with many aftermarket ECUs is they have trouble with the magnetic crank sensors on a 60-2 trigger wheel, as they put out a modified sine wave output whose voltage is proportional to... |
Forum: Personal bios and Introductions 03-11-2018, 11:41 PM |
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Forum: Engine 03-11-2018, 07:23 PM |
Replies: 21 Views: 8,771 Wiring If its a wiring issues, I wouldn’t expect it to be consistent, unless: 1. Battery Voltage is dropping under 10V at 2300RPM 2. You have swapped Crank + and Crank - Cheers, Neel |
Forum: Brakes 03-11-2018, 02:14 PM |
Replies: 12 Views: 4,655 ABS recode I’m looking at some wiring diagrams, and am a little confused: Did 1995-1997 cars with Traction Control not have an auxiliary throttle actuator? There’s not one listed on the ABS/AST 1995-1997... |
Forum: Engine 03-11-2018, 01:56 PM |
Replies: 21 Views: 8,771 This is a cut function. Either its a crank... This is a cut function. Either its a crank sensor issue, where its losing track of the 60-2 at speed, or its commanded. I’m not in front of the AEM Tuner software right now, but if you send me your... |
Forum: Brakes 03-09-2018, 06:42 PM |
Replies: 12 Views: 4,655 all about time For me, its just about having the time to do it. An Ardunio is a cheap little open-source microcontroller that we can use to invert the button presses. They can be less than $10. I think this is... |
Forum: Engine 03-09-2018, 04:56 PM |
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Forum: Brakes 03-08-2018, 05:05 PM |
Replies: 12 Views: 4,655 TC I bought my '98 from Minnesota back in January and drove it all the way to California with serious snow most of the way. It was riding on Blizzaks, and I'm very impressed with how well it performed.... |