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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / BMW e21 315 with m42 turbo 240 Hp
« on: February 19, 2013, 01:45:22 PM »
Love it. How is it doing ? any other pics ?
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Engine + Driveline / Help please, Where did this come from???
« on: February 18, 2013, 07:46:14 PM »
I had a feeling...thank you so much!
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Engine + Driveline / Help please, Where did this come from???
« on: February 17, 2013, 08:31:34 PM »
Hello everyone,
I am rebuilding my engine. I had the shortblock upsidedown while taking out the pistons and I heard something dropping.
I found this metal semicircle and I cannot, for the life of me, find where it came from. Anyone seen this before?
I am rebuilding my engine. I had the shortblock upsidedown while taking out the pistons and I heard something dropping.
I found this metal semicircle and I cannot, for the life of me, find where it came from. Anyone seen this before?
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For Sale / Complete turbo m42 with ecu & 5 speed
« on: September 24, 2012, 12:42:08 AM »
please post some pictures of the setup
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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Intake rubber boot
« on: January 20, 2012, 11:43:54 PM »
Hi
I am looking for a silicone intake boot for my soon to be turbo M42
Anyone know where I can get one?
I am looking for a silicone intake boot for my soon to be turbo M42
Anyone know where I can get one?
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Electrical / How does the tach work??
« on: January 19, 2012, 09:54:38 PM »
I recently installed my standalone ecu and lost my tach
Anyone know how I can get it the right signal to work
Anyone know how I can get it the right signal to work
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Engine management / Crankshaft and camshaft wiring for standalone HELP
« on: January 13, 2012, 11:37:26 AM »
Hello everyone,
I am installing a Haltech platinum sport 1000 on my 318 is. So far everything has gone well except for the crank and cam sensors.
I am confused about how to wire them. Initially, while the stock ecu was plugged in I measured with a multimeter the output from the main wiring harness to the sensors. I found that for the crank pin 1 is a positive 5v, pin 3 is a ground and pin 2 (I assumed) is a signal. In other words I set it up like a hall effect sensor.
Doing some research I found that the camshaft sensor is a VR (variable-reluctance) sensor.
Now, on the camshaft I did the same thing and found a constant voltage through the two outer pins but in this case it was extremely low in the order of milivolts
From what I underestand a reluctance sensor only needs a positive and a negative.
My questions are:
1. Which two pins should I use for the crank and the cam assuming they are both reluctors?
2. Do the ignition coils have igniters built in?
Thank you in advance and I would appreciate if you have any advice or any other notes I should be aware of
I am installing a Haltech platinum sport 1000 on my 318 is. So far everything has gone well except for the crank and cam sensors.
I am confused about how to wire them. Initially, while the stock ecu was plugged in I measured with a multimeter the output from the main wiring harness to the sensors. I found that for the crank pin 1 is a positive 5v, pin 3 is a ground and pin 2 (I assumed) is a signal. In other words I set it up like a hall effect sensor.
Doing some research I found that the camshaft sensor is a VR (variable-reluctance) sensor.
Now, on the camshaft I did the same thing and found a constant voltage through the two outer pins but in this case it was extremely low in the order of milivolts
From what I underestand a reluctance sensor only needs a positive and a negative.
My questions are:
1. Which two pins should I use for the crank and the cam assuming they are both reluctors?
2. Do the ignition coils have igniters built in?
Thank you in advance and I would appreciate if you have any advice or any other notes I should be aware of
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Engine management / Plug and play VEMS
« on: January 13, 2012, 01:22:31 AM »
is this plug and play being sold? if so what is the price...just curious
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Engine management / Standalone HELP neede, cam and crank sensors Haltech
« on: January 13, 2012, 01:12:49 AM »
Hello everyone,
I am installing a Haltech platinum sport 1000 on my 318 is. So far everything has gone well except for the crank and cam sensors.
I am confused about how to wire them. Initially, while the stock ecu was plugged in I measured with a multimeter the output from the main wiring harness to the sensors. I found that for the crank pin 1 is a positive 5v, pin 3 is a ground and pin 2 (I assumed) is a signal. In other words I set it up like a hall effect sensor.
Doing some research I found that the camshaft sensor is a VR (variable-reluctance) sensor.
Now, on the camshaft I did the same thing and found a constant voltage through the two outer pins but in this case it was extremely low in the order of millivolts
From what I understand a reluctance sensor only needs a positive and a negative so I need to rewire my cables going to my Haltech.
I would appreciate if someone could answer some of my questions:
1. Which two pins should I use for the crank and the cam assuming they are both reluctors?
2. Do the ignition coils have igniters built in
Thank you in advance and I would appreciate if you have any advice or any other notes I should be aware of
Mario Hdz
I am installing a Haltech platinum sport 1000 on my 318 is. So far everything has gone well except for the crank and cam sensors.
I am confused about how to wire them. Initially, while the stock ecu was plugged in I measured with a multimeter the output from the main wiring harness to the sensors. I found that for the crank pin 1 is a positive 5v, pin 3 is a ground and pin 2 (I assumed) is a signal. In other words I set it up like a hall effect sensor.
Doing some research I found that the camshaft sensor is a VR (variable-reluctance) sensor.
Now, on the camshaft I did the same thing and found a constant voltage through the two outer pins but in this case it was extremely low in the order of millivolts
From what I understand a reluctance sensor only needs a positive and a negative so I need to rewire my cables going to my Haltech.
I would appreciate if someone could answer some of my questions:
1. Which two pins should I use for the crank and the cam assuming they are both reluctors?
2. Do the ignition coils have igniters built in
Thank you in advance and I would appreciate if you have any advice or any other notes I should be aware of
Mario Hdz
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For Sale / Buffalo, NY 318is 4 Sale
« on: November 17, 2011, 11:55:54 PM »
will it do a 700 mi trip ?
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For Sale / NC/Charlotte M42 motor 140kmi plus accessories and other turbo parts
« on: May 10, 2011, 12:22:02 AM »
Change of plans (s52 swap).......Shipping not incuded
M42 motor for sale 140k miles on motor out of a 318 ti (no water pump) $400
Accessories:
a/c compressor $35
Alternator $35
M42 heders $35
Dual mass flywheel $20
Have uncut wiring harness $75
Starter $35
Turbo parts:
OBX e36 turbo manifold with downpipe (NEW) $320
Garrett turbo freshly rebuilt by turbo exchange no even used yet
44mm compressor wheel on .48 housing and .50 exhaust, T3 flange $350
M42 motor for sale 140k miles on motor out of a 318 ti (no water pump) $400
Accessories:
a/c compressor $35
Alternator $35
M42 heders $35
Dual mass flywheel $20
Have uncut wiring harness $75
Starter $35
Turbo parts:
OBX e36 turbo manifold with downpipe (NEW) $320
Garrett turbo freshly rebuilt by turbo exchange no even used yet
44mm compressor wheel on .48 housing and .50 exhaust, T3 flange $350
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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / M42 turbo build, tech help needed
« on: April 26, 2011, 03:26:24 PM »
Thank you guy for the info, it is all very useful.
rob_e30 the info on the stock internals will save me a bunch of money. I had planned to build a motor but, I have two, and I will be learning forced induction as I go so keeping it low budget will be ideal.
I will find out about Megasquirt options and reference numbers
I have some questions regarding the intercooler...I was looking at the space and it is all very limited in front of the condenser. I am keeping my ice cold AC, I noticed the condenser fan is not working anymore so i was planning to delete it if I put my intercooler in front of it which would be ideal.
I have also considered moving the radiator closer to the motor using an electric fan and trying to put intercooler in front of it. Not an ideal setup but definitely easier to install.
Where have you put your intercooler? any options on other manufacturers intercoolers (volvo)? can you please share some photos?
This is the radiator fan I am considering:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190524564745&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT#ht_3438wt_1156
Ideas on how can I keep a fan on my condenser for cold traffic a/c with an intercooler?
As fas as the exhaust I will buy ss 3" piping and get a high performance cat for environmental reasons and if its too loud I will consider a muffler. I like my car stealthy
As far as injectors go, which injectors from other vehicles are interchangable and what #/hr raiting do they have ?
rob_e30 which RC did you get and from what source?
gearheadE30 where do those 42# ford racing injectors come from?
As far as the fuel pump I had read Walbro is the way to go. Now which one ? does it drop right in the tank like the stock one? any mods necessary? fuel pressure regulator required?
As far as the wideband I had considered innovate, what are the views on it? how does it compare to PLX, can you data log with PLX? where do you get the PLX?
As far as dropping compression. Is it absolutely necessary when using 92 octane? what are the boost limitations (what psi starts being an issue)? now I had considered dropping the compression by getting a cometic gasket, anyone done this before? if I go the piston route, which pistons are ideal? dished? what brand, source, and reference number? Keeping it stock 10:1 would be the cheapest
Another question arrises on keeping the stock head as it is. what is the max safe RPM, that the stock head will turn?
Please post some photos on your build setup and comment on your engine management and how you have targeted all these points.
rob_e30 the info on the stock internals will save me a bunch of money. I had planned to build a motor but, I have two, and I will be learning forced induction as I go so keeping it low budget will be ideal.
I will find out about Megasquirt options and reference numbers
I have some questions regarding the intercooler...I was looking at the space and it is all very limited in front of the condenser. I am keeping my ice cold AC, I noticed the condenser fan is not working anymore so i was planning to delete it if I put my intercooler in front of it which would be ideal.
I have also considered moving the radiator closer to the motor using an electric fan and trying to put intercooler in front of it. Not an ideal setup but definitely easier to install.
Where have you put your intercooler? any options on other manufacturers intercoolers (volvo)? can you please share some photos?
This is the radiator fan I am considering:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190524564745&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT#ht_3438wt_1156
Ideas on how can I keep a fan on my condenser for cold traffic a/c with an intercooler?
As fas as the exhaust I will buy ss 3" piping and get a high performance cat for environmental reasons and if its too loud I will consider a muffler. I like my car stealthy
As far as injectors go, which injectors from other vehicles are interchangable and what #/hr raiting do they have ?
rob_e30 which RC did you get and from what source?
gearheadE30 where do those 42# ford racing injectors come from?
As far as the fuel pump I had read Walbro is the way to go. Now which one ? does it drop right in the tank like the stock one? any mods necessary? fuel pressure regulator required?
As far as the wideband I had considered innovate, what are the views on it? how does it compare to PLX, can you data log with PLX? where do you get the PLX?
As far as dropping compression. Is it absolutely necessary when using 92 octane? what are the boost limitations (what psi starts being an issue)? now I had considered dropping the compression by getting a cometic gasket, anyone done this before? if I go the piston route, which pistons are ideal? dished? what brand, source, and reference number? Keeping it stock 10:1 would be the cheapest
Another question arrises on keeping the stock head as it is. what is the max safe RPM, that the stock head will turn?
Please post some photos on your build setup and comment on your engine management and how you have targeted all these points.
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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / M42 turbo build, tech help needed
« on: April 26, 2011, 12:29:06 AM »
Hi,
I am working on a turbo M42 project and need some tech help
So far I have:
1. A newer motor with new to be installed main bearing set (rods/thrust)
2. OBX exhaust manifold (planning to reinforce)
3. A Garrett turbo (freshly rebuilt...compressor is a .48 with a 44mm diameter impeller and turbo is a .63),
4. 3 in downpipe
5. BOV
6. 44mm wastegate
7. Med case 4.10 LSD
8. A one semester away Mechanical engineering degree with a motorsports concentration (lots of theory, not a whole lot hands on)
Still to get:
a. Exhaust
b. Engine management
c. Intercooler + piping
d. Injectors
e. Fuel pump
f. Wideband O2
Target HP is as close to 300hp as possible but I could settle for anything over 250hp. This is my first time turbo ever but not my first time turning wrenches.
I am debating weather to upgrade internals due to the high cost of machining and parts (I refuse).
I have some questions for the turbo M42 crowd or the experienced in turbo tuners.
1.What engine management is the best for this application? so far best candidate is megasquirt, which one though and from what source?
2. What products and source do you suggest from list a-f
3. How much HP and boost will stock internals handle with the 10:1 compression?
4. How about lowering the compression?
I will appreciate any tech help you may provide. Please paste links to useful information. I have done my research but I have no concrete answers.
Cheers
I am working on a turbo M42 project and need some tech help
So far I have:
1. A newer motor with new to be installed main bearing set (rods/thrust)
2. OBX exhaust manifold (planning to reinforce)
3. A Garrett turbo (freshly rebuilt...compressor is a .48 with a 44mm diameter impeller and turbo is a .63),
4. 3 in downpipe
5. BOV
6. 44mm wastegate
7. Med case 4.10 LSD
8. A one semester away Mechanical engineering degree with a motorsports concentration (lots of theory, not a whole lot hands on)
Still to get:
a. Exhaust
b. Engine management
c. Intercooler + piping
d. Injectors
e. Fuel pump
f. Wideband O2
Target HP is as close to 300hp as possible but I could settle for anything over 250hp. This is my first time turbo ever but not my first time turning wrenches.
I am debating weather to upgrade internals due to the high cost of machining and parts (I refuse).
I have some questions for the turbo M42 crowd or the experienced in turbo tuners.
1.What engine management is the best for this application? so far best candidate is megasquirt, which one though and from what source?
2. What products and source do you suggest from list a-f
3. How much HP and boost will stock internals handle with the 10:1 compression?
4. How about lowering the compression?
I will appreciate any tech help you may provide. Please paste links to useful information. I have done my research but I have no concrete answers.
Cheers
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