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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Re: Mechanical chain tensioner for the M42?
« on: July 03, 2016, 09:38:08 PM »
Wouldn't the chain be too tight when the engine was cold, and/or too loose when the engine is up to operating temp?
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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Re: Mechanical chain tensioner for the M42?
« on: July 01, 2016, 01:26:15 PM »
Why?
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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Re: M42/M44 ITB Kit Design
« on: June 25, 2016, 11:57:20 PM »This is a medium case rebuild, but when I dismantled mine my washers were facing the same way.
http://buildraceparty.com/diy-tech-how-to-rebuild-a-bmw-e30-differential/
That's precisely what I mean. In this article, the author states: " The concave side of this and bigger bellevue washers face the spider gears."
I have now disassembled 3 of the small case diffs, and the large belleville washers in all 3 show wear patterns consistent with the small bellevilles being placed with the concave side facing the large belleville or the center of the diff.
The pre-load is adjusted by adding/removing spacers/shims to alter the pre-tightened gap between the LSD cover and housing. Before I opened the LSD, I had 28ft/lbs of pre-load - the force required to turn an unladen wheel when the other wheel is on the ground and the trans is in neutral. Now with the pre-load altered (an extra small belleville washer and the other 2 washers reversed), I have 87.5ft/lbs of pre-load. I'm told the OEM spec is 60ft/lbs.
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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Re: M42/M44 ITB Kit Design
« on: June 25, 2016, 04:21:58 PM »
I'm not convinced that I have the wrong way around, as the diff has been opened at least twice (once for a full brand new parts rebuild and once by the shop that put the guts into my E36 Coupe housing) between the original factory assembly and my latest messing about. That article does not specifically state which way the washer goes, only to be certain you put it back in the same way it came out.
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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Re: M42/M44 ITB Kit Design
« on: June 24, 2016, 02:06:53 AM »
That's cool. Here are photos of my diff. I was just inside changing the pre-load. It seems the small belleville washers were inserted back to front. The cup facing the axle rather than the inside. Hope you don't mind me posting here.
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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Re: M42/M44 ITB Kit Design
« on: June 21, 2016, 08:43:26 AM »
I just started reading your post and immediately thought of the billet caps on ebay. Hope you found the inexpensive ones!
I am running the small case LSD, but mine is from some obscure early euro application that has a much more robust design. The "cap" is actually 1/2 the diff housing and the 2 halves are sandwiched together by the ring gear bolts. I'm running 265whp and 240ft/lbs torque (325n/m) and have been for approx. 19,000 miles with no failures. I wish I could recall what the application was. I believe it was some sort of early diesel 5 series.
I am running the small case LSD, but mine is from some obscure early euro application that has a much more robust design. The "cap" is actually 1/2 the diff housing and the 2 halves are sandwiched together by the ring gear bolts. I'm running 265whp and 240ft/lbs torque (325n/m) and have been for approx. 19,000 miles with no failures. I wish I could recall what the application was. I believe it was some sort of early diesel 5 series.
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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Re: m44/m42 spec rally engine
« on: April 12, 2016, 10:17:18 PM »10 or so hours and she'll be getting mapped!!!!
And???
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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Re: JRW'S 91 318is turbo build
« on: November 08, 2015, 01:01:50 PM »
Love the IM. That is awesome.
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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Re: M42/M44 ITB Kit Design
« on: September 19, 2015, 10:34:41 PM »
What was the outcome of the "slim kit" testing back in August Lambertius?
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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Re: M42/M44 ITB Kit Design
« on: April 14, 2015, 03:37:27 PM »
Excellent news. Really looking forward to the results. Hoping for a significant improvement!!
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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Re: E36 vert build N/A
« on: April 03, 2015, 11:42:11 AM »
Which CF driveshaft were you planning to purchase? The DSS product is advertised by them at 20lbs.
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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Re: E36 vert build N/A
« on: April 02, 2015, 08:57:57 PM »
If you're doing the CF driveshaft strictly for weight reduction, don't waste your money. The DSS CF driveshaft is the same or heavier than the 318 OEM shaft. OEM is just 20.37lbs with the guibo and center support bearing.
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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Re: JRW'S 91 318is turbo build
« on: January 19, 2015, 03:28:14 PM »I am using the large case. Don't have one of those laying around by any chance?
Nope. Sorry.
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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Re: JRW'S 91 318is turbo build
« on: January 18, 2015, 02:06:16 PM »
Lost track. Is you diff a small or medium case? I have a spare small case rear cover for sale if it's correct.
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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Re: M42 build for E36 Compact
« on: March 09, 2014, 03:54:51 PM »
Nice clutch/flywheel!!!
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