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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / e30 318is supercharged stock.... need info!!

« on: June 04, 2008, 11:28:26 AM »

a forum member was kind enough to host the pdf of the grassroots motorsports supercharger (dasc) install

http://oak.cats.ohiou.edu/~kramere/downloads/GRM_bimmer_2.pdf

no changes to the engine internals

interesting!! good read. i see they had to use other parts of a 92'93 model, some of a z3,and the brake fluid bottle of a 2002.
one or two problems but more or less seemed ok!!
ill check out where to get a charger now. more or likely will have to import from usa

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / e30 318is supercharged stock.... need info!!

« on: June 03, 2008, 06:25:13 PM »

hi all,

im looking to supercharge the m42. just wondering, do i have to change any of the engine internals?  
would it run properly in a stock engine?
has anyone here done this?
any tips?

my mind is set on a supercharger:D

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Engine + Driveline / yep

« on: June 01, 2008, 09:45:49 AM »

thanks i do need ideas, thats why i asked!! im keeping the m42 engine by the way. Its not me doing the work on the car, im no mechanic ha.
but i do have the money there and i want to spend it on my baby
defo getting some great ideas here, thanks lads.
but not too keen on stroker kit,
my mate done that on his '92 civic sir 1.6L and bored it out to 1.9 which was crazy!!!! he basically spend 1000's on the engine and modifed everything possible and it blew up on him weeks later.
would anyone recommend getting bucket seats or keep it original?
and one other thing... the alloys!
everyone has the rep. alpina's, so i was thinking of dipping the original bbs alloys in white? what ya think?

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Engine + Driveline / E30 318is what could i do to up the performance??

« on: May 31, 2008, 09:52:31 AM »

hi all,

I just got 3000euro to spend on the e30 318is.
so i would love some tips, pointers or any info that would be helpfull to me to up the performance.
so far im thinking of getting,

LSD
chip
flywheel
uprated lower springs

what do ya think?

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Engine + Driveline / wat else?

« on: May 31, 2008, 09:46:38 AM »

what else could i do to up the performance? i have around 3000euro to spend

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Engine + Driveline / is it wise to 'CHIP' the e30 318is? HELP!!!!!!!

« on: May 31, 2008, 09:44:40 AM »

haha bottled guinness is horrible. what you need is a nice cold big pint of it!!
i will defo be getting the car chipped, but dont no where to go! i might try the german ebay. what do u mean by 'copy'?? can you do that?

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Engine + Driveline / is it wise to 'CHIP' the e30 318is? HELP!!!!!!!

« on: May 29, 2008, 12:56:38 PM »

hi all,

just thinking of putting a chip in the euc for better performance.
i believe these cars chip well, with not many problems, and it is an advanced performance that you an feel. i was always weiry of doin this in case it was a trouble starter.
is this true???
whould you reccomend it???
has anyone here done this???
is it worth the money/hassle???

thanks in advance

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / alri

« on: May 24, 2008, 06:03:20 PM »

alri mate. thats all i needed to know haha wher bouts do ya live? any of those engines in your garage for sale?
i've been ringing traynors every week in case they get new stuff in!!
ive tried everywhere, my garage has tried everywhere and at this stage im thinking of getting one in from england at an awlful price!!!!!!!!
i think it seems like a lot of work to do the swap and im not the one doin it.
id love to stick with the m42.
once again wher ya frm? can ya help?
thanx for the reply mate

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Member Profiles / ....White325is....

« on: May 23, 2008, 11:42:52 AM »

engine looks sweet!!!

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / would a e30 325i fit in my e30 318is? help!!!

« on: May 23, 2008, 11:20:25 AM »

Hi all,

I need some info on this.
I own a e30 318is, but unfortunly, the head cylinder is cracked and i can not, for love or money, find a replacment here in ireland.
Im not sure about elsewhere, but this is a very rare engine here.
But, there is quiet a few e30 325i engines.
          So, I was wondering what would I have to do, would this engine fit?
and also what else would be needed to do this swap?

example;

325 ecu,

gearbox?

brakes?
 
has anyone tried this?

any info at all would be great thanks!!!

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M42 Buyer's Guide / Which E30's come with M42?

« on: May 20, 2008, 05:22:20 PM »

just to add another late one here.....

here in ireland, THE M42 wer available from 1989. just like my 318is which is now off the road due to a cracked cylinder head

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Buildup: My quest for NA 180 hp

« on: May 20, 2008, 12:58:50 PM »

these goals are very reasonable and are actually what i hope to accomplish with my m42 as well.  other than the option of the DASC, i wanted to reach the 200hp as mark as well.  your setup sounds similar to what i would be running.  ill do a quick run down.

engine
stock bottom end
rebuilt head with cams and proper valvetrain
completely rebuilt timing equipment
a maf setup with MS or some sort of tuning

drivetrain
8lb. m20 ltwt flywheel
new stock m20 clutch if not a stage 1
med. case 4.10 LSD
z4 3.0 ssk
uuc dssr

exhaust
custom 2.5" from centerpiece back (after 2-1)
electronic exhaust cutout before cat which will be replaced with a resonator

i believe our best bet would be tuning.  bmws are known for being well underrated.  if you can unleash its true potential by fine tuning the computer, 200hp is easily achievable.

if the bottom end is tinkered with, the whole process will be much easier.

i need help!!!! maybe you can help me,
first off i own a 318is e30. I found out the cylinder head was cracked and im finding it very difficult to replace it here in ireland.
so, as a last resort, im now thinking off dropping a 325i e30 engine in it and i was wondering what else i would need to make sure the engine runs right. wat else do i need?
example;
ecu
gearbox
brakes
?
thanks