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Re: JRW'S 91 318is turbo build
« Reply #90 on: March 23, 2014, 07:35:13 AM »
Good work and it looks like you have a spot for a new battery box.

Are you able to do away with the expansion tank and charcoal filter system?  That's the only area on my car I have never tended to, I have no idea if it's actually functioning properly.
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Re: JRW'S 91 318is turbo build
« Reply #91 on: March 23, 2014, 08:03:21 AM »
Correct, I will be doing away with the expansion tank and the charcoal canister. The loop will be simplified here is the tentative plan:

Fuel cell pickup -8an hose
prefilter -8an hose
external inline pump -8an hose
post filter -8an hose
-8an bulkead to underbody
-8an to 1/2" adapter
1/2" aluminum fuel line to engine bay(overkill but its what I had on hand)
Convert back to -8an
Nuke fuel rail -8an inlet
Nuke fuel rail -8an outlet hose
Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator inlet -8an
Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator outlet -8an
Convert back to 1/2" AL to bulkhead to reenter trunk
Bulkead -8an to fuel return on fuel cell.
-8an hose fuel VENT to bulkead exiting trunk to fuel vent on stock fuel filler
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Re: JRW'S 91 318is turbo build
« Reply #92 on: March 23, 2014, 07:21:18 PM »
Cut the aluminum plate which will be the mount for pump and filters. Drilled and tapped for 5mm bolts. Hopefully the rest of the fuel system parts will come in so I can finish this mockup and move on to the next area.

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Re: JRW'S 91 318is turbo build
« Reply #93 on: March 23, 2014, 08:50:40 PM »
Sweet!!
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Re: JRW'S 91 318is turbo build
« Reply #94 on: March 28, 2014, 07:18:23 AM »
Got a package... I thought I converted my cash to gold but all that was in the package were these connectors:



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Re: JRW'S 91 318is turbo build
« Reply #95 on: March 28, 2014, 11:17:34 AM »
AN connectors are about as close to gold as you can get :)
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Re: JRW'S 91 318is turbo build
« Reply #96 on: March 28, 2014, 11:44:03 AM »
Exactly, I didn't realize what they were getting for these things until I started the order then was a bit shocked to see the total. They are mighty proud of AN connectors! 

Hopefully I will have this mocked up this weekend. Thought it would be a good idea to throw a surge tank in the mix since there are no baffles in my fuel cell. So I need to fab one up. Two ideas a 4" cylinder about 8" long or a 5"x5" square tank. We shall see which direction I go Saturday morning.   
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Re: JRW'S 91 318is turbo build
« Reply #97 on: March 30, 2014, 06:40:59 PM »
Didn't get the tank finished ran out of fittings. Somehow I only got 3 of 4 weld in bungs. Also, need more various fittings. But, here is what it looks like so far.

« Last Edit: March 30, 2014, 07:01:41 PM by jrw21 »
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Re: JRW'S 91 318is turbo build
« Reply #98 on: March 31, 2014, 08:26:31 PM »
FYI, Surge tank constructed:

11 gauge aluminum bent on a home made press brake and welded. 10 gauge top and bottom, 4 -8an  weld in bungs.
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Re: JRW'S 91 318is turbo build
« Reply #99 on: April 01, 2014, 05:58:17 AM »
Really impressive work! :D
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Re: JRW'S 91 318is turbo build
« Reply #100 on: April 01, 2014, 12:33:24 PM »
Man, this is LEGIT. I love the attention to detail!
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Re: JRW'S 91 318is turbo build
« Reply #101 on: April 01, 2014, 07:04:51 PM »
Quote from: bmwman91 on April 01, 2014, 12:33:24 PM
Man, this is LEGIT. I love the attention to detail!
Quote from: colin86325 on April 01, 2014, 05:58:17 AM
Really impressive work! :D

Thanks guys!
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Re: JRW'S 91 318is turbo build
« Reply #102 on: April 06, 2014, 11:03:25 PM »
Final mockup:




Stock fuel filler and location fab work. Chopped up my old 98m3 exhaust which was a perfect fit onto the stock e30 fuel filler and RCI filler neck.   



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Re: JRW'S 91 318is turbo build
« Reply #103 on: April 20, 2014, 09:37:13 PM »
m42 content:










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Re: JRW'S 91 318is turbo build
« Reply #104 on: April 21, 2014, 08:33:10 AM »
Coming along very nicely! I wish I had your fabrication ability!
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