JRW'S 91 318is turbo build

[jrw21]

The oil filter cap I am using is a UUC design I don't believe they offer them anymore though.  Its an older design I actually bought it second hand back in ~2007 for my s52 m3. It seemed to fit snug on the m42 when torqued down good and tight. So, far after several engine runs no leaks from the filter housing.

As for the gearbox i am using the zf310. Haven't gotten around to the driveshaft yet though. Thats next on the chopping block.

[formyhealth]

Dude the attention to detail on your car is awesome, I really admire that rotisserie too.

[krisu]

Yeah, nice build man! Really like the intake manifold!

[jrw21]

Hey guys! Still plugging away on this build as time allows. Here is an overdue update!

I had to cut some length off the shifter carrier and UUC dssr to compensate for the longer zf310 trannsmission. The driveshaft also needed shortened it is a combination of the stock 318is shaft and a shaft from 6 cylinder zf car with 96/12mm guibo. After I chopped it and welded it back together I dropped it off at a local driveshaft shaft shop to get it balanced out.







 

[jrw21]

I'm back! My dash was a mess like many e30's I'm sure. So, I decided to experiment on my dash to give it a custom flare against searching for a new dash. I sanded the dash down and filled all of the cracks with flexible 3m glue. Filled the hvac vents with fiberglass to create custom gauge pods. Then flocked it! Turned out pretty good actually!

[wazzu70]

The flocked dash turned out really nice!!

[jrw21]

Yeah, it was surprisingly easy and relatively cheap solution to an old worn out dash.

Wiring the speedo sensor right now. The sensor appears to look like a 2 wire VR analog sensor. Can anyone confirm this?

[jrw21]

gauges in with power still need to get the speedo sensor wire squared away then tidy up the wiring mess.

Left to right:

Innovate Wideband AFR, Autometer Fuel, Autometer Speedo, Autometer Tach, Autometer EGT, Innovate Boost/Shift, Innovate Water temp/bat, Innovate Oil press/oil temp.

[E36-italia]

while the dash looks absolute stunning.. digital tach + digital speedo is dangerous, it requires more thinking compared to an analog one!
This may sound stupid, but when you are racing/rallying at the very limit you don't want to decipher the markings on your speedo..

Thats why the S2000 or any WRC/proper racing car with a digital dash has still a moving bar that functions in the same way as an analog tach.

[jrw21]

e30 painted! 

[wazzu70]

Looks nice!

[jrw21]

Currently car is with owner Harold @ dynosource performance in Antioch Illinois:
http://dynosourceperformance.com/

Check out Harold with Tristan tuning, these guys are PRO's with megasquirt and any other standalone out there!!

Details to come.....maxed out the current turbo at 18psi. rwhp.. any guess?

Borg Warner Airwerks s200sx next!! 28psi!

[wazzu70]

What turbo were you using again? From the turbine measurements it looked like a GT30 turbine with a nissan cover? Hard to tell since just about anything has a 2 bolt cover option.

Which S200 are you going with? Which turbine housing?

[jrw21]

It was a modified completely rebuilt garrett from a 1986 Ford turbo coupe.

Here is the video of the turbo falling on its face at 18psi & 265whp.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mx5oh5CHy7s

[jrw21]

New turbo: