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Forum: Lounge 05-09-2015, 09:13 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 128,664
Posted By pred
I finally had a day off, Well not really, But a...

I finally had a day off, Well not really, But a day off of work and I had to work on my 90 Diesel suburban and the 93 Dodge Diesel, But before I did all that crap I went ahead and pulled out the...
Forum: Induction 01-12-2015, 08:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,733
Posted By pred
I figure over the next year, Smaller pulley, ...

I figure over the next year,
Smaller pulley,
I do need some help with a clutch selection,
Better tune,
LSD rear and axles which I have,
Maybe water/meth. Used to that in my Diesels, I figure...
Forum: Induction 01-12-2015, 03:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,733
Posted By pred
Bolted on Downing Atlanta SC, 60-110 pull video

Just a stock tuned 1997 318ti with 160K miles and a DA Supercharger bolted on,
No other tuning thus far,
Its a big change in power especially above 4500 rpm,...
Forum: Lounge 01-26-2014, 02:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,749
Posted By pred
Thumbs up I think the Volvo C30 is a nice coupe, ...

I think the Volvo C30 is a nice coupe,
Lots of glass, Quiet and peppy,
Handles well and lots of performance support.
Peter
Forum: Lounge 01-22-2014, 03:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,504
Posted By pred
Thumbs up Drifting with a 318ti

Today bought a snow fall here in Phila 1-21-14 and it seems as though the whole 2 million residents left work at noon,
I stayed till 330pm and while crawling home I saw some interesting drivers,...
Forum: Lounge 12-14-2013, 11:40 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 40,024
Posted By pred
All stock 1997 318ti Manual with stock DASC...

All stock 1997 318ti Manual with stock DASC supercharger,
I do a 300 mile highway run, sea level to 4500 ft lots of ups and downs,
Cruise set at 74 MPH verified by GPS NOT speedo,
29 to 32...
Forum: Transmission 12-14-2013, 06:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 852
Posted By pred
What happened to this clutch? Pics too,

140K miles,
This is one week after I bought car,
I replaced everything,
No leaks on engine or trans seals,
What caused this mess?
Forum: Induction 12-13-2013, 02:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,515
Posted By pred
160k with stock DASC pulley, Put set up on...

160k with stock DASC pulley,
Put set up on with 157k
So far so good,
But I drive nice most of the time,
Peter
Forum: Lounge 12-01-2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 936
Posted By pred
That is a good question, The older "E"...

That is a good question,
The older "E" series did quite well with their final drives,
The 5 series of this vintage being either the auto or stick would up at about 3000 Rpm at 75 Mph,
The...
Forum: Lounge 12-01-2013, 04:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,932
Posted By pred
Came to my senses and bought this 5 series wagon,...

Came to my senses and bought this 5 series wagon,
The 318 DASC Ti is happy to not have Highway duty any more,
Forum: Lounge 12-01-2013, 03:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 936
Posted By pred
Bought another BMW this week,

Ive been looking for a good highway cruising vehicle to do my biweekly drive which is 314 miles each way and all highway,
I have been using my 318Ti, 5sp with a DASC and I was pulling 30 to 33 Mpg...
Forum: Electrical 11-21-2013, 02:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,334
Posted By pred
Airbag light turned on ?????

I just notice that the airbag light turned on,
1997 Ti with 160K miles,
Why would this light just turn on one day?
And is there a way I can clear or reset it?
Thank you
Peter B
Forum: Lounge 10-01-2013, 10:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,932
Posted By pred
I went and looked at the 2002 BMW 325XI today...

I went and looked at the 2002 BMW 325XI today that they were asking $8900 for,
Well, There is a bearing squealing under the hood, I suspect the AC compressor bearings.
Rust one one rear wheel...
Forum: Lounge 09-30-2013, 09:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,932
Posted By pred
What am I looking for in the rear sub frame...

What am I looking for in the rear sub frame floor?
Can you be more detailed please,
~ ~ ~
I dont need fast, Just something that will cruise at 75 to 80 all day, Get 25 MPG and be all wheel drive...
Forum: Lounge 09-30-2013, 12:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,932
Posted By pred
2002 325IX wagon or MB E320 4matic wagon?

I drive a 87 318Ti with a DASC and I do enjoy the car but I also do a regular 315 mile drive throughout the year and I am looking for an ALL WHEEL DRIVE vehicle which has good highway manners and...
Forum: Lounge 08-18-2013, 05:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,339
Posted By pred
Theres a center bearing ? :redface: Guess I...

Theres a center bearing ?
:redface:
Guess I gotta go look again :redface:
Forum: Lounge 08-18-2013, 10:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,339
Posted By pred
Thunking under heavy load, 1st and 2nd gear

What is it?
I can take off without the rumble but its tough,
The more gas in 1st gear the worse the thunking noise.
Feels as though a "U" joint is moving and hitting something but looking under...
Forum: Induction 08-17-2013, 12:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,447
Posted By pred
Ive been running this DASC for over 1500 miles so...

Ive been running this DASC for over 1500 miles so far and am running my 315 mile trip holding 75 MPH and still run 31-2 MPG,
Plus I did get the opportunity to play with a Honda S-2000 that was...
Forum: Lounge 08-01-2013, 05:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,062
Posted By pred
You guys are killing me, I still think...

You guys are killing me,
I still think 500 Hp from the 4.4 liter V8 would not be too hard, Just need a BIG turbo or two small ones which would be more dollars,
I still would rather a nice...
Forum: Lounge 08-01-2013, 12:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,062
Posted By pred
Funny how things change when were not paying...

Funny how things change when were not paying attention.
While I was looking for a 5 series wagon on the internet for this build,
I drove past a 65 Ford Falcon on the way home from work.
It...
Forum: Induction 08-01-2013, 12:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,447
Posted By pred
My impressions of the DASC on a stock M44 engine

About 2 months ago I got the chance to install a NIB DASC kit into my 97, Active asp with 153K miles,
The install went OK, I had to replace the two plastic heater hose plastic bits that bolt to the...
Forum: Lounge 07-21-2013, 05:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,062
Posted By pred
Will do. I am thinking of a 5 series wagon for...

Will do.
I am thinking of a 5 series wagon for this.
In the next couple weeks Ill make the call,
For now I am searching for a cheaper 5 series wagon.
Peter
Forum: Lounge 07-21-2013, 05:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 531
Posted By pred
What plugs for a DASC engine

IS there a recommended plug to put into an M44 engine with a DASC installed?
If there is a better plug than stock for this set up,
Please brand and # would be most helpful so I can order them...
Forum: Lounge 07-16-2013, 01:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,062
Posted By pred
Want heat, AC, Leather and comfort, Doing...

Want heat, AC, Leather and comfort,
Doing research I will need 1 Hp for every 6Lbs of car,
So 500 Horses says about 3000 lbs should do,
Granted a 540 wagon is about 3500 Lbs which brings me past...
Forum: Lounge 07-15-2013, 06:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,062
Posted By pred
I figure that I will need about 500 HP. ...

I figure that I will need about 500 HP.
Maybe the 4.4 V8 engine will give that to me with some work,
The V12 looks to be too much money for me,
Ill keep looking and gathering information,
...
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