M42/M44 ITB Kit Design

[anthonymax007]

Any confirmation on whether or not this will fit LHD M42 equipped E30s?

It does but you must let them know at purchase. Its a bit more work and you need some different parts to get it to fit. They'll be able to explain it all to you as I haven't had any experience fitting it myself.

Thanks for the heads up!!

[klumsytone]

Hello,

I was wondering if you were selling the Air Intake Box. If not, is it possible to get the necessary data so that I could have one 3D printed? I love the design of it.

Thanks,

Anthony

[lambertius]

Hello,

I was wondering if you were selling the Air Intake Box. If not, is it possible to get the necessary data so that I could have one 3D printed? I love the design of it.

Thanks,

Anthony

Hey!

I can make the part available for you to 3D print if you want.

If you send me a PM I'll talk to you a bit more about the fitment as there are a couple of things you need to consider depending on your car.

[inline]

it must cost a bomb to get something that big 3D printed? what is the material when you ordered from shapeways?

[lambertius]

it must cost a bomb to get something that big 3D printed? what is the material when you ordered from shapeways?

Laser sintered nylon.

I think it was about $300-$400USD total. The pricing is actually okay, they calculate it on volume of material used and space taken up in the printing chamber. Since my parts were hollow they could print other things at the same time and its only 3mm wall thickness so not much material is used.

[Deyan Velev]

Hey , guys ,

more of you installed the kit ? Did any of you had any new issues after or during the installation ? I am asking because i am looking for reliability as well post more pics please ...

[lambertius]

Hey , guys ,

more of you installed the kit ? Did any of you had any new issues after or during the installation ? I am asking because i am looking for reliability as well post more pics please ...

I'm still running the kit - I've driven from Melbourne to Port Macquarie a few times (about 1500km), I've taken it to a track day and a few skid pan days and still use it all the time. The tyres are worse for wear but the engine and drivability are as good as stock.

 

[Deyan Velev]

Thank you for the response , that's great  , a lot of miles with the kit what is the final setup and results (hp) that you managed to get ?

[lambertius]

Thank you for the response , that's great  , a lot of miles with the kit what is the final setup and results (hp) that you managed to get ?

Its all here http://www.m42club.com/forum/index.php?topic=18442.msg130221#msg130221

[Deyan Velev]

Thank you for the response , that's great  , a lot of miles with the kit what is the final setup and results (hp) that you managed to get ?

Its all here http://www.m42club.com/forum/index.php?topic=18442.msg130221#msg130221

Yes i saw this , but if i am not mistaken , these results are before you tune the car ... did you managed to get it tuned ?

[lambertius]

After all this time - I've still not found anyone who can reflash the ECU, and I can't justify the costs of a standalone ECU and tune!

Car is still running healthy after all these years, and it has done tens of thousands of kilometres since installation!

[Warsteiner]

Great to hear that it's still running!

I sent you a private message back in Sept. Did you get it?

Cheers,
~Ralph

[lambertius]

Great to hear that it's still running!

I sent you a private message back in Sept. Did you get it?

Cheers,
~Ralph

Just had a look! I'll add it to the list when I get a chance!

I haven't done much on my car for a few years so haven't been as active on the forums. I discovered a few days ago that C5 Corvette Calipers (available on Holden cars here) are a direct bolt on up front, so was going to give those a crack and jumped on to have a search and see if anyone had tried it.

[Bro]

Hello guys,
I decided to create a variable length ITB on my M42B18 (E36 318IS coupe EU version - I live in Hungary) with a little bit modifications. I ordered the intake manifold from RHD and I designed the rest of the parts. As you wrote I also put non-hardening silicone sealant and applied it around the edge of the butterfly valves. I wanted to keep my ICV so I connected it to the vacuum block. I also kept the PCV valve, that is connected to the vacuum block with an additional vacuum block adapter. DISA and carbon EVAC cansiter valves are not connected into the system right now (electric cables and vacuum lines are also disconnected).
My questions:
1. I wanted to synchronize the ITB-s with a synchrometer, but without airbox and air flow sensor the car idles rough, so it is not possible. It idles between 1200 and 2000rpm. Did you synchronize the  throttle bodies or just put it together and it runs fine without synchronization?
2. The car starts usually only once without airbox and air flow meter. For second try it cranks but I can not start (after waiting a day, then start again for the first time). Injectors and plugs are ok. Did you have similar symptoms?

Thank you for your help!

[bmwman91]

Got more info on the variable length aspect? Did you repurpose the DISA valve in the plenum?