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Forum: Induction 07-26-2011, 05:14 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,442
Posted By Tom D
i'll get on it today. been waiting for a final...

i'll get on it today. been waiting for a final tally, maybe at 7 we can have some pull.
Forum: Personal bios and Introductions 07-20-2011, 03:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,355
Posted By Tom D
when i put the M42 in my E21 i experienced major...

when i put the M42 in my E21 i experienced major air lock in the cooling system. took a while to figure out how to fix the problem, but what i have to do is remove the heater hose at the firewall and...
Forum: Personal bios and Introductions 07-19-2011, 09:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,355
Posted By Tom D
did somebody say genitalia? and on a car forum?

did somebody say genitalia? and on a car forum?
Forum: Induction 07-19-2011, 09:14 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,442
Posted By Tom D
i have to fit it into my M42 powered E21, so ...

i have to fit it into my M42 powered E21, so model year is a mute point.
Forum: Induction 07-19-2011, 02:43 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,442
Posted By Tom D
okay, i believe we have 5.

okay, i believe we have 5.
Forum: Music to drive by 07-19-2011, 07:27 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,341
Posted By Tom D
not a big fan of music when driving. it ruins the...

not a big fan of music when driving. it ruins the experience, but if i do this is what i like to hear.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlMZ_v7rJs8&feature=player_embedded


^ like this? i still...
Forum: Music to drive by 07-18-2011, 05:58 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,341
Posted By Tom D
^ any kid that has ever thought twice about...

^ any kid that has ever thought twice about owning a motorcycle knows that tune. classic movie.
Forum: Transmission 07-08-2011, 11:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,014
Posted By Tom D
here's another option. ...

here's another option.

http://www.jbracing.com/flywheel-bmw3.php
Forum: Transmission 07-08-2011, 07:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,014
Posted By Tom D
yes and no. a M20's flywheel and clutch will...

yes and no.

a M20's flywheel and clutch will bolt in, but you will also have to change the drive gear in the starter to match the new flywheel.

you can also get a european single mass M42...
Forum: Electrical 07-07-2011, 03:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,205
Posted By Tom D
not real sure about the ti, but the e30 318is has...

not real sure about the ti, but the e30 318is has the link under a shrink wrap about 12" from the battery on the smaller positive wire.
Forum: Induction 07-07-2011, 02:01 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,442
Posted By Tom D
i talked to Jim today. he said the current price...

i talked to Jim today. he said the current price is $3850. i did not ask him about a group buy, but did mention that there was probably 5 people looking at this time.

so who's in? lets start a...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 07-01-2011, 07:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,048
Posted By Tom D
i for one didn't say it's absolutely necessary to...

i for one didn't say it's absolutely necessary to use a torque wrench, and never did i say the wheel would fall off, but i am going to say that jess doesn't know much about engineering and if you all...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 07-01-2011, 02:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,048
Posted By Tom D
a torque wench should be in every DIY's toolbox...

a torque wench should be in every DIY's toolbox and if it is, then why wouldn't you use it for the wheels?
Forum: Wheels and Tires 06-30-2011, 03:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,048
Posted By Tom D
about 70 -80 ft.lbs. for alloys. like anything...

about 70 -80 ft.lbs. for alloys. like anything that gets torqued, you should use a cross pattern and don't listen to the guy above me.

here's a guide....
Forum: Wheels and Tires 06-30-2011, 02:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,048
Posted By Tom D
it's more then making sure it's tight, it's got...

it's more then making sure it's tight, it's got more to do with making sure all the nuts are exactly the same amount of tight.

disc brake rotors get very hot, so, if two bolts are 85 ft.lb. and...
Forum: Induction 06-29-2011, 01:57 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,442
Posted By Tom D
as it so happens, i sent Jim at Downing/Atlanta...

as it so happens, i sent Jim at Downing/Atlanta an email this past sunday, stating that there was an interest in the DASC and would it be available as a group buy. as of now i have not heard back...
Forum: Induction 06-28-2011, 04:07 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,442
Posted By Tom D
i'm in for a group buy.

i'm in for a group buy.
Forum: Engine 06-21-2011, 08:30 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 12,422
Posted By Tom D
the rod's big end could have been refurbished as...

the rod's big end could have been refurbished as well.
Forum: Engine 06-21-2011, 01:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,754
Posted By Tom D
just a thought. i was having a soft stall...

just a thought.

i was having a soft stall at 4k with the s14. it was a open throttle thing, especially at WOT. turned out the intake bellows was collapsing, choking the engine.
Forum: Engine 06-20-2011, 04:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,015
Posted By Tom D
you should see 135-185psi, but the fact that they...

you should see 135-185psi, but the fact that they are even is a good sign. the fact that they are low could be the gauge or user.

was the test done with the engine cold or warm. warm should bring...
Forum: Air Filters/Intakes 06-19-2011, 04:32 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,274
Posted By Tom D
i disagree with the idea that a N.A. 4 cylinders...

i disagree with the idea that a N.A. 4 cylinders can't sound cool. fact is, they can sound great.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlMZ_v7rJs8
Forum: Engine 06-19-2011, 09:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,754
Posted By Tom D
^ drop the exhaust after the header and take it...

^ drop the exhaust after the header and take it for a run.
Forum: Engine 06-17-2011, 01:54 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 12,422
Posted By Tom D
absolutly, turn 14 at the ex-riverside raceway in...

absolutly, turn 14 at the ex-riverside raceway in southern calif. was known for eating rod bearings.
Forum: Engine 06-17-2011, 01:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,498
Posted By Tom D
pull the air filter out and try again.

pull the air filter out and try again.
Forum: Engine 06-17-2011, 01:24 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 12,422
Posted By Tom D
i'm a little late to the party, but a rod knock...

i'm a little late to the party, but a rod knock (common name for a spun rod bearing) is a sound that you will never forget. it sounds like no other noises from the engine.

there was mention of not...
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