Author Topic: I can see the finish line after months of work. (Read 41408 times)

03IRM3 · « **Reply #30 on:** October 01, 2007, 01:13:54 PM »

Quote from: 1991 E30 M42;34133

It turns out that the Flywheel that Fidanza manufactures for a 91 318is doesn't fit a 91 318is, the flywheel makes contact with the inside of the bellhousing.

Can you elaborate a little more on this? Is it the flywheel itself or the clutch? My impression was the flywheel would work, but the clutch had to be a standard 318is or possibly the M20 clutch setup.

1991 E30 M42 · « **Reply #31 on:** October 02, 2007, 12:39:06 PM »

This flywheel is made to use the S52 clutch, and it turns out that that the Fidanza flywheel that i have is for an E36

1991 E30 M42 · « **Reply #32 on:** November 23, 2007, 09:53:53 PM »

I finally got all of the issues straightened out and put the engine in the car, and it is amazing. I haven't gone over 3500 rpm but everything feels great. The Volkswagen lifters work and make no noise, the Metric Mechanic Flywheel and clutch work unlike the Fidanza, the coolant bypass doesn't leak, but more importantly it runs good and looks good.

gearheadE30 · « **Reply #33 on:** November 24, 2007, 04:32:55 PM »

ballin

. How much of a difference did the FW make, and how heavy is it? This is going to be one of my next mods, and I'm trying to decide what the best deal is.

1991 E30 M42 · « **Reply #34 on:** November 24, 2007, 05:13:11 PM »

I'm not sure yet how much difference the flywheel has made, I haven't really gotten of the car, as the new engine only has 74 miles on it right now. The MM flywheel weighs 9 pounds 10 ounces, and the whole assembly; flywheel, clutch and pressure plate; weighs 24 pounds 4 ounces, but my dad has a lightened single mass flywheel that weighs 17 pounds and it made a huge difference.

318kid · « **Reply #35 on:** November 24, 2007, 08:29:03 PM »

Post up some Vids once you get it running good. Looks SO clean!

2002maniac · « **Reply #36 on:** November 25, 2007, 12:41:58 PM »

put some miles on it and let us know how it feels!

1991 E30 M42 · « **Reply #37 on:** November 25, 2007, 05:47:39 PM »

It has 160 miles on it now, and I will be posting pictures of the throttle coolant bypass and the Samco Sport hoses for the ICV and crank case breather.

1991 E30 M42 · « **Reply #38 on:** November 25, 2007, 05:56:04 PM »

heres a small preview

1991 E30 M42 · « **Reply #39 on:** November 29, 2007, 05:07:58 PM »

I have about 400 miles on it now, and I finally got on it and it was amazing. The car barely gets traction in first gear and once you get into second it just throws you back. I have driven quicker cars, but this one Is very impressive for a car that is meant to handle not accelerate.

tjts1 · « **Reply #40 on:** November 29, 2007, 05:36:12 PM »

Wow very cool project. What injectors are you using?

1991 E30 M42 · « **Reply #41 on:** November 29, 2007, 11:43:20 PM »

19lb mustang

bmwpower · « **Reply #42 on:** December 01, 2007, 11:10:39 AM »

Can you post up your Samco source for the hoses? Thanks. I'm liking the way things look so far, I pondering doing the same hoses for my rebuild. I've already gotten my parts powder coated...:0

1991 E30 M42 · « **Reply #43 on:** December 09, 2007, 11:52:59 AM »

Samco Sport Hoses are currently available through the following companies in the USA:

Brits Inc
California
USA
tel. +1 707 935 3637
fax. +1707 935 0942
samco@sporthoses.com
http://www.sporthoses.com

Motovicity Distribution
Michigan
USA
tel +001 888 Speed 16 (Toll free)
tel. +001 248 307 1570
fax. +001 248 307 2573
sales@silhoses.com
http://www.silhoses.com

Options Auto Salon
California
USA
tel. +001 800 678 2886 (USA/Canada)
tel. +001 626 812 7220 (International)
fax. +001 626 812 7221
orders@optauto.com
http://www.optionsauto.com/samco

TW Import
Concord
New Hampshire
USA
tel: +603 229 0494
fax: +603 229 0494
http://www.twimport.com

an318is · « **Reply #44 on:** December 30, 2007, 08:11:45 AM »

Very nice work.

Just wondering about the vw valve lifters. They require any other work to be done to install, and would you have a part number for them at all??

Thanks

Author Topic: I can see the finish line after months of work. (Read 41408 times)

03IRM3