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Thread: Build Thread: Korman 535i Turbo 2.0

  1. #301
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    Bought one. Doesn't help... not yet.
    E30 325iC turbo convertible project in progress (updated 12/23/15):
    Car fully tuned on completely rebuilt M20 w/forged internals, MLS head gasket
    Suspension, brakes, exhaust fully installed
    New carpet, custom reupholstered seats installed, door panels painted to match
    Custom center console gauge panel installed
    Plastic bumper conversion complete, MTech2 front spoiler installed
    Rear bumper conversion in progress
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    That's what I was thinking, Jester. I probably first saw it in this thread if you already have one. Wish I could be of more use.

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    Still haven't fixed transmission signal issue. Also have a front timing cover oil leak that I need to fix. Still working on a way to plumb air to the top mount intercooler.
    E30 325iC turbo convertible project in progress (updated 12/23/15):
    Car fully tuned on completely rebuilt M20 w/forged internals, MLS head gasket
    Suspension, brakes, exhaust fully installed
    New carpet, custom reupholstered seats installed, door panels painted to match
    Custom center console gauge panel installed
    Plastic bumper conversion complete, MTech2 front spoiler installed
    Rear bumper conversion in progress
    Build thread: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...on-engine-swap

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    Considering the design of that top mount, and how much heat it will be absorbing rather than radiating, I'd really think you may even be better off without the intercooler.

    Go ahead and bite. Plenty for everyone.

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    Thinking that too. May just yank the thing out and sell it.
    E30 325iC turbo convertible project in progress (updated 12/23/15):
    Car fully tuned on completely rebuilt M20 w/forged internals, MLS head gasket
    Suspension, brakes, exhaust fully installed
    New carpet, custom reupholstered seats installed, door panels painted to match
    Custom center console gauge panel installed
    Plastic bumper conversion complete, MTech2 front spoiler installed
    Rear bumper conversion in progress
    Build thread: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...on-engine-swap

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    Quote Originally Posted by E34DIYer View Post
    Still haven't fixed transmission signal issue. Also have a front timing cover oil leak that I need to fix. Still working on a way to plumb air to the top mount intercooler.
    ironically enough, i just ordered the inner and outer seals and the gaskets for the upper timing cover this morning.
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    Can I have them? :-)
    E30 325iC turbo convertible project in progress (updated 12/23/15):
    Car fully tuned on completely rebuilt M20 w/forged internals, MLS head gasket
    Suspension, brakes, exhaust fully installed
    New carpet, custom reupholstered seats installed, door panels painted to match
    Custom center console gauge panel installed
    Plastic bumper conversion complete, MTech2 front spoiler installed
    Rear bumper conversion in progress
    Build thread: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...on-engine-swap

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    May be jumping into an E30 or E36 soon. Car's listed for sale, no real bites, so may be looking at a partout. Let me know if interested in anything specific. Already donated my MTechII steering wheel to my dad's E30 convertible project.
    E30 325iC turbo convertible project in progress (updated 12/23/15):
    Car fully tuned on completely rebuilt M20 w/forged internals, MLS head gasket
    Suspension, brakes, exhaust fully installed
    New carpet, custom reupholstered seats installed, door panels painted to match
    Custom center console gauge panel installed
    Plastic bumper conversion complete, MTech2 front spoiler installed
    Rear bumper conversion in progress
    Build thread: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...on-engine-swap

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    Did you ever get megasquirt going with the auto trans?

    Quote Originally Posted by E34DIYer View Post
    May be jumping into an E30 or E36 soon. Car's listed for sale, no real bites, so may be looking at a partout. Let me know if interested in anything specific. Already donated my MTechII steering wheel to my dad's E30 convertible project.

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    Negative! Tried wiring in different pullup resistors in parallel with the fuel load output signal, but I never could make it happy.
    E30 325iC turbo convertible project in progress (updated 12/23/15):
    Car fully tuned on completely rebuilt M20 w/forged internals, MLS head gasket
    Suspension, brakes, exhaust fully installed
    New carpet, custom reupholstered seats installed, door panels painted to match
    Custom center console gauge panel installed
    Plastic bumper conversion complete, MTech2 front spoiler installed
    Rear bumper conversion in progress
    Build thread: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...on-engine-swap

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    Ok, the Korman car is officially down for partout. I replaced it with an E30 sedan for my new daily.
    E30 325iC turbo convertible project in progress (updated 12/23/15):
    Car fully tuned on completely rebuilt M20 w/forged internals, MLS head gasket
    Suspension, brakes, exhaust fully installed
    New carpet, custom reupholstered seats installed, door panels painted to match
    Custom center console gauge panel installed
    Plastic bumper conversion complete, MTech2 front spoiler installed
    Rear bumper conversion in progress
    Build thread: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...on-engine-swap

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    This car is about to be scrapped. If you want any parts off it, let me know.
    E30 325iC turbo convertible project in progress (updated 12/23/15):
    Car fully tuned on completely rebuilt M20 w/forged internals, MLS head gasket
    Suspension, brakes, exhaust fully installed
    New carpet, custom reupholstered seats installed, door panels painted to match
    Custom center console gauge panel installed
    Plastic bumper conversion complete, MTech2 front spoiler installed
    Rear bumper conversion in progress
    Build thread: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...on-engine-swap

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    Kinda want that steering wheel.. Are you keeping the diff?
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    If I get time, I may pull the diff. Make a list of the stuff you want, and I'll give you a good package price.
    E30 325iC turbo convertible project in progress (updated 12/23/15):
    Car fully tuned on completely rebuilt M20 w/forged internals, MLS head gasket
    Suspension, brakes, exhaust fully installed
    New carpet, custom reupholstered seats installed, door panels painted to match
    Custom center console gauge panel installed
    Plastic bumper conversion complete, MTech2 front spoiler installed
    Rear bumper conversion in progress
    Build thread: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...on-engine-swap

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    Car gone! Still have a few parts left - steering wheel, spark plug wires w/loom, red valve cover. Diff sold.
    E30 325iC turbo convertible project in progress (updated 12/23/15):
    Car fully tuned on completely rebuilt M20 w/forged internals, MLS head gasket
    Suspension, brakes, exhaust fully installed
    New carpet, custom reupholstered seats installed, door panels painted to match
    Custom center console gauge panel installed
    Plastic bumper conversion complete, MTech2 front spoiler installed
    Rear bumper conversion in progress
    Build thread: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...on-engine-swap

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    I know this thread is old but I was wondering which mls head gasket did you use. .140 or stock thickness.

    I bought it from you 3 years ago and I forgot
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    As I recall, it was stock thickness.
    E30 325iC turbo convertible project in progress (updated 12/23/15):
    Car fully tuned on completely rebuilt M20 w/forged internals, MLS head gasket
    Suspension, brakes, exhaust fully installed
    New carpet, custom reupholstered seats installed, door panels painted to match
    Custom center console gauge panel installed
    Plastic bumper conversion complete, MTech2 front spoiler installed
    Rear bumper conversion in progress
    Build thread: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...on-engine-swap

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    Quote Originally Posted by E38740iMD View Post
    I know this thread is old but I was wondering which mls head gasket did you use. .140 or stock thickness.

    I bought it from you 3 years ago and I forgot
    Quote Originally Posted by E34DIYer View Post
    As I recall, it was stock thickness.

    Wow brought this thread back from the dead, I just read it all... haha it was like watching a T.V. drama show!!!

    -Got an awesome turbo car gonna fix some things on it
    -keeping the car
    -selling the car
    -back working on the car
    -I need to sell it
    -It's for sale but you don't want it
    -I'm making progress again
    -It's for sale this time for real
    -I'm getting MS pnp!!!
    -AUto-sucks
    -I'm selling it

    A lot of good info in this thread, I'm glad it was brought back from the grave... cheers E34DIYer
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    Haha, good summation! Like a soap opera. Wish I could say that I really killed its twin or that it faked its own death, but it's indeed gone.
    E30 325iC turbo convertible project in progress (updated 12/23/15):
    Car fully tuned on completely rebuilt M20 w/forged internals, MLS head gasket
    Suspension, brakes, exhaust fully installed
    New carpet, custom reupholstered seats installed, door panels painted to match
    Custom center console gauge panel installed
    Plastic bumper conversion complete, MTech2 front spoiler installed
    Rear bumper conversion in progress
    Build thread: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...on-engine-swap

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    Quote Originally Posted by E34DIYer View Post
    Looks like I may have located a replacement cylinder head. Hope to pick it up tomorrow and have it on the car by next weekend.
    Care to share any specs on the turbo?

    Shame you didn't have any driving vids...

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