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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Re: help turbo fmu setup

« on: May 11, 2013, 04:31:59 PM »

Hi, my experience on supercharging not turboing would suggest fuel pump is OK for standard injectors( I've used one now after standard one failed) and doing the job, the test runs done with my setup but use a rising rate solution rather than fixed, a bit of a fiddle getting starting psi and then rate right but it works well when done. One thing you'll notice coming from Honda world is the injectors flow is much lower on stock. Can't think of reason of what you are doing not working but perhaps someone much more knowledgeable than me will point you in the right direction if it is a bit stray.

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Member Profiles / Re: M42 used in Kit Car

« on: April 27, 2013, 09:19:35 AM »

btw - on the look out now for a very very low ratio LSD as this now revs up so quickly 2nd is gone in 2-3 seconds and gear changing is now way too frequent

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Member Profiles / Re: M42 used in Kit Car

« on: April 27, 2013, 09:15:04 AM »

Early version of the plenum has now gone and has a tidier looking one in now, excuse the battery charger in the picture as car had not been started for several very cold months it needed a bit of help !

Rolling road is booked for a couple of weeks time, will video and post results.

The supercharger is from the mini cooper S.


Note: rocker cover colour change is due to having to swap engine after a rather painful oil pump failure not caught in time.

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Member Profiles / M42 used in Kit Car

« on: April 03, 2012, 01:57:39 AM »

Been changing a few items seems a super charger fits, already found out the DA kit would not fit, hence it took awhile to do.

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Member Profiles / M42 used in Kit Car

« on: August 23, 2011, 04:34:51 AM »

Yes Rich that was me

You notice the little plate addition for the newer loom

Will drop by sometime or you should come over mail me you have the details.

A few changes started, couldn't resist tinkering

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Member Profiles / M42 used in Kit Car

« on: June 21, 2011, 05:04:40 PM »

Thanks for generous comments.

Will do a couple of vids as requested the exhaust sound in my view is spot on, think we all believe the same of our own cars.

Taken boot floor out to refit with riv nuts for future access to fuel senders etc., should have thought of it when doing it first time round, doh.

A few setup changes needed, front track should have been wider so a job for winter when it comes round.

Toying with engine options:
1) supercharge it Not DASC as it won't fit
2) build-up separate engine and swap
3) if get a lot of money do an S14 transplant but think a build up would get close if time permits.

Got a set of Ice tyers in the garage just the right size, that might prove fun if not very cold later in the year.

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Member Profiles / M42 used in Kit Car

« on: June 18, 2011, 01:44:43 PM »

Car all road legal, taxed and plated.

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Member Profiles / M42 used in Kit Car

« on: March 15, 2011, 11:07:26 AM »

Shows in UK.
Will be on a club stand on edge of Stoneleigh in May but not "showing", in October may be on Exeter stand but need to complete a few little projects to feel good about putting it there.
May come along to a few BMW meets / shows or with a "real" BMW, weather dependent.

Exhaust was a www.zeroexhausts.co.uk  work is really excellent and the sound is just great and will settle down to a bit deeper tone.

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Member Profiles / M42 used in Kit Car

« on: March 14, 2011, 10:49:51 AM »

A few more pics, car got a bit dirty standing around on the drive and in the garage.

On COP plate you'll see the amended plate to hold the later loom in place, not perfect and you'll also see there is some cleaning to be done.




A couple of pics trying to show the exhaust mainfold route around the steering column. You really get that M42 crackle at higher revs from this



and




Intake - used one intended for an M3,  work to be done here to box in with a colder air feed, makes a good sound but gets a bit lost with the exhuast as a driver.



Excuse the dirt

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Member Profiles / M42 used in Kit Car

« on: March 04, 2011, 02:10:38 PM »

Another Pic




Will get some detailed pics of parts done, but got a few other jobs backlogged now

A few details:
Starting car was a Jan 1995 318is:

• Total weight is now ~650Kg with full 42ltr tank, so more than a bit lighter than the E36.
• BMW 318is disc brakes all round, steel braided brake hoses, not really felt the need to upgrade the calipers or pads yet.
• Suspension is fully independent GAZ adjustable all round.
• LSD at 3.38 on E36 mounting plate and Getrag 250 with Z3M short shift.
• M42 with COP conversion from the later coil pack(makes it a bit more awkward)
• Induction Kit.
• Stainless 4 to 1 exhaust pre cat

To do:

• Spare engine for a little tinkering.
• Collecting bits for flywheel lightening.
• Contemplating supercharing but space is too small for Downing Atlantic Kit.
• A few cosmetic light changes.

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Member Profiles / M42 used in Kit Car

« on: March 04, 2011, 11:57:31 AM »

Hi,  been reading and around for awhile and thought it was about time I put up a pic of a project coming to the end of the first phase.

Stripped an E36 318is and rebuilt into a Kit Car GKD Legend.

Small case LSD 3.38, COP conversion from the later coil pack, short shift, induction and a somewhat non-standard M42 exhaust.

Thanks to all those who post so knowledgedly on this site, very generous and helpful to those of us with less ability and knowledge.



End result is now all ready for getting the registration process done, passed the various other legal requirements now. So, should be out on the road with Sunshine soon

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Engine + Driveline / Getrag 240 versus 260

« on: March 02, 2011, 08:18:17 AM »

240 is about 65lbs
260 is about 75lbs

and if interested the 250 is about 65lbs as well.