Author Topic: JohnHenryE30 (Read 5144 times)

JohnHenryE30 · « **on:** March 02, 2012, 10:34:49 AM »

Hello everyone!:) Just joined, and I have my first E30...

It is a 1991 BMW 318i with a m42B18 and a 5 speed transmission with 4:10 gears in the rear-end. I have pulled the engine and purchased another M42 and a lot of turbo stuff... My first turbo project after falling in love with my first BMW(E30) and deciding she's not going anywhere( a keeper). I have owned Mustang 5.0's, an LS2 6 speed Z28, RX7's, Honda's, many street bikes, and a few others... I have some experience, but I surely do not know everything, and this current project is teaching me new things/ need to know information every day I work on it. Moderators, and administrator--> I am very kind and eager to learn, offer any help I can, and post pics of everything I do...
Here she is when I first got her:

Tried to copy paste images but no luck? Anyway here is some more:

After some new shoes:

My Turbo Header:

My turbo:

God-Speed Super Inter-cooler 31"x12"x3" with 3" openings + 3" inter-cooler aluminum piping, along with many gauges and other stuff...

JohnHenryE30 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 02, 2012, 10:49:52 AM »

Glad to be here!!!!

dude8383 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 02, 2012, 11:52:21 AM »

John, I believe that you can't post images just yet, there may be a post count limitation.

But posting links is acceptable as I you've already done.

JohnHenryE30 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 02, 2012, 11:54:35 AM »

Quote from: dude8383;110688

John, I believe that you can't post images just yet, there may be a post count limitation.

But posting links is acceptable as I you've already done.

Okay, thank you!!!

JohnHenryE30 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 02, 2012, 12:11:09 PM »

Gotta get my posts up so I can share with y'all... In this project so far, I used what I could to get by... I built my own A-frame, with a electric 2000 pound winch for a truck, and I pulled the engine. I enjoy building and thinking outside of the box.
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk210/Johnhenry_album/120113_017.jpg
material scrapped for future use---this A frame needed
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk210/Johnhenry_album/120114_020.jpg

JohnHenryE30 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 02, 2012, 12:15:02 PM »

JohnHenryE30 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 02, 2012, 12:45:23 PM »

The winch:
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk210/Johnhenry_album/120114_021.jpg

The A frame build:
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk210/Johnhenry_album/120115_024.jpg
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk210/Johnhenry_album/120115_025.jpg

JohnHenryE30 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 02, 2012, 01:01:16 PM »

I have moved the project over to correct location, please be patient... I have many more pics of progress available, but I have to get my post count higher. If interested, please check under the turbo charging, engine swap, build thread area, and stay tuned.... Thank you.

DesktopDave · « **Reply #8 on:** March 02, 2012, 03:48:48 PM »

I approved all your posts. Great stuff here! Welcome to the 'club!

JohnHenryE30 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 02, 2012, 05:26:55 PM »

Quote from: DesktopDave;110717

I approved all your posts. Great stuff here! Welcome to the 'club!

Thank you very much Dave!!!!!!!!!!!!

JohnHenryE30 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 02, 2012, 07:54:11 PM »

Some of my other projects, all work done myself:

1997 Thunderbird LX, I swapped a 2002 Mustang GT P.I. engine into, with ignition, plenum, t.b., mild port and polish, 3:73 gears with trac loc, and my first body work cutting the hood up and adding a cowl... One of my first big projects years ago.

A 1992 Chevy S10 4.3 v6
Taylor 8.5mm Spark plug wires, Iridium spark plugs,MSD distributor,MSD Box
Traction Bars
Lowered Suspension
Xplode Speakers
New Oil Pump
Jet Performance 6 pack chip with 6 settings
Underdrive Pulley kit
New Clutch

1995 Susuki GSX750F Katana
stock sprocket setting 15/45t
current 13/45t
K/N Air filter
Red L.E.D lights w/ switch
Spike Bolts w/ new tinted windshield

Its a 1987 Mazda RX7, with a B13 engine and a 5 spd transmission wich goes to LSD rear. I have painted the cars body, installed a electric cooling fan, CAI, welded on free flow mufflers, ported and polished the throttle body... It already had a Racing Beat/Race version Header exhaust with High Flow Cats and the Air Pump deleted.

No pictures, but I converted a 1986 Mustang GT(5.0) to the Cobra intake stuff and also geared it with 3:73's---> I travel the highway alot.

Completely painted it glossy red and then sold it....

I've wanted experience with different vehicles, trying different ones on my own to just have knowledge... Some I miss, some others un spoken of---> sure don't. lol!

Anyway, glad to be here, and please be nice!!!!

EDIT: Sorry y'all about the pictures not showing.... they did when I first was posting, but as I see now---> nothing.

chance · « **Reply #11 on:** March 05, 2012, 01:53:14 PM »

Where did you find that Turbo header? And my Turbo looks tiny compared to yours!

JohnHenryE30 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 05, 2012, 10:27:35 PM »

Quote from: chance;110792

Where did you find that Turbo header? And my Turbo looks tiny compared to yours!

They are available on EBay for close to $400, and my turbo is a GT35 .68/.70 made for a V8... I may be over doing it or just looking to get the most in the long run...lol!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OBX-TURBO-HEADER-MANIFOLD-BMW-E36-M42-M44-318i-is-ti-/230752983735?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35b9f31ab7&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OBX-TURBO-HEADER-MANIFOLD-BMW-E36-M42-M44-318i-is-ti-/160752248540?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item256d94a6dc&vxp=mtr

chance · « **Reply #13 on:** March 06, 2012, 12:01:01 AM »

Quote from: JohnHenryE30;110797

They are available on EBay for close to $400, and my turbo is a GT35 .68/.70 made for a V8... I may be over doing it or just looking to get the most in the long run...lol!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OBX-TURBO-HEADER-MANIFOLD-BMW-E36-M42-M44-318i-is-ti-/230752983735?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35b9f31ab7&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OBX-TURBO-HEADER-MANIFOLD-BMW-E36-M42-M44-318i-is-ti-/160752248540?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item256d94a6dc&vxp=mtr

That should have a very strong top end rush I would think. I have a GT25. Im hoping for instant spool.

That header is real nice, but I am hoping I can do the whole build for that much

So far im in about 150 with the turbo, intercooler, and piping. Still need a BOV, injectors, finish my header, and connect it to the rest of the exhaust, then tune it.

JohnHenryE30 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 06, 2012, 06:25:18 PM »

Quote from: chance;110799

That should have a very strong top end rush I would think. I have a GT25. Im hoping for instant spool.

That header is real nice, but I am hoping I can do the whole build for that much So far im in about 150 with the turbo, intercooler, and piping. Still need a BOV, injectors, finish my header, and connect it to the rest of the exhaust, then tune it.

A friends quote on my local hot rod site:
"BTW, even though you'll have some lag, a low amount of boost on a big GT35R w/ proper tuning will make your ass pucker and put a permanent grin on your face . Trust me...

"

hahaha! It makes me laugh everytime I read it.

Good luck on your build bro!!! I chose stainless due to the others getting heat wrapped combined with moisture and heat cause cracks---be careful what you choose... Sometimes you get what you pay for.