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    Quote Originally Posted by thedude60126 View Post
    So picked up a used stock front sway. Sanded it down and painted it black and installed. Came out pretty good. Rest of suspension should be in tomorrow and get that buttoned down.

    +1 for working on your car in sandals. I do the same lol.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Thrifty S50 View Post
    +1 for working on your car in sandals. I do the same lol.
    Thanks really wish had a picture when I welded the reinforcements in. Had my mask on heavy duty gloves everything then I am in shorts and sandals showering them in sparks.
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    So new engine required. 110k and good compression numbers before it was pulled.



    Always makes me happy. Cams are in great shape and zero sludge. Working on getting everything stripped so can change all the gaskets and de grease the motor. Then obd1 conversion and get this in the car.





    Also finally got these both recovered and was really happy With the results.


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    So small update. Just been ordering parts left and right. Picking up a trans and driveshaft tomorrow then pretty much need a clutch flywheel and exhaust. Should be starting motor assembly in the next day or too. Getting really exited.
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    The parts are rolling in. Cleaned the engine off and all obd1 sensors are in just waiting for cooling lines and adapter and will start installing the harness. Can't wait


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    All I can say is fuck photobucket

    Update. Fixed all the links. Flickr man now. Hopefully they don't mess things up like photobucket
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    Bump anyone have any diagrams for obd1 fuel systems?
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    Quote Originally Posted by thedude60126 View Post

    Always makes me happy. Cams are in great shape and zero sludge. Working on getting everything stripped so can change all the gaskets and de grease the motor. Then obd1 conversion and get this in the car.
    Did you change your plans for S52 cams and stroking the motor or have you decided to do it at a later time? Just curious because I may be picking up a spare engine to rebuild and have at the ready for my DD and thinking about stroking it.

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    Never mind, I just noticed post 21 and see that you are going in a different direction now.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gdavid View Post
    Did you change your plans for S52 cams and stroking the motor or have you decided to do it at a later time? Just curious because I may be picking up a spare engine to rebuild and have at the ready for my DD and thinking about stroking it.

    I did give up but it was because the m52 I got was in really bad shape and needed more work than it's worth and I got a great deal on a s52 long block. If you get the m52 cheap enough and it's in good shape it's a good deal just realize that you have to replace all the bolts that hold down the crank rods front bolt which alone comes to $420 bucks. The budget build gets expensive quick


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    Quote Originally Posted by thedude60126 View Post
    I did give up but it was because the m52 I got was in really bad shape and needed more work than it's worth and I got a great deal on a s52 long block. If you get the m52 cheap enough and it's in good shape it's a good deal just realize that you have to replace all the bolts that hold down the crank rods front bolt which alone comes to $420 bucks. The budget build gets expensive quick


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    Thank you for the heads up. This is exactly the type of info I need to determine my plan. I must be overlooking some costs because my initial overhaul parts cost estimate is only around $600 including the rings, head gasket, connecting rod bushings, bearings & bolts, main bearings & bolts, jesus bolt, head gasket and head bolts. This is all for standards spec stuff, no performance upgrades. I would want to refresh any engine I put in the car before I use it anyway so this stuff would be an expected cost for any engine I buy. I ended up buying a m52b25 for $150 so I need a crank, used rods, cams (and trays) anyway which I hope to scrounge for under $300 to have a 2.8 liter direct replacement. To get to 3 liter would probably double the cost of the project but this is the time to consider it. I really don't see myself going that route because I don't want to spend the money for performance pistons & rods (tripling the price of the project) but the displacement increase is limited in value without it.

    I'm not buying any parts till I go through this engine, I know I'm likely to find it is just as bad as the m52 you bought. Fortunately my car is running fine and this is really just a contingency plan.

    Thanks again for the input and I'll stop jacking your thread now.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gdavid View Post
    Thank you for the heads up. This is exactly the type of info I need to determine my plan. I must be overlooking some costs because my initial overhaul parts cost estimate is only around $600 including the rings, head gasket, connecting rod bushings, bearings & bolts, main bearings & bolts, jesus bolt, head gasket and head bolts. This is all for standards spec stuff, no performance upgrades. I would want to refresh any engine I put in the car before I use it anyway so this stuff would be an expected cost for any engine I buy. I ended up buying a m52b25 for $150 so I need a crank, used rods, cams (and trays) anyway which I hope to scrounge for under $300 to have a 2.8 liter direct replacement. To get to 3 liter would probably double the cost of the project but this is the time to consider it. I really don't see myself going that route because I don't want to spend the money for performance pistons & rods (tripling the price of the project) but the displacement increase is limited in value without it.

    I'm not buying any parts till I go through this engine, I know I'm likely to find it is just as bad as the m52 you bought. Fortunately my car is running fine and this is really just a contingency plan.

    Thanks again for the input and I'll stop jacking your thread now.

    Dude anytime and your not jacking the thread. When I started this there was barley any info on the 3.0 build so glad I can help. For sure have a machine shop check the engine first. You can get a m52b30 crank rods and pistons off ebay for under $200 bucks easily. You don't have to change cam trays for s50/s52 cams they are the same as m52 trays (only have to change them on m50 motors). Let me know any other questions you might have.


    On a side note. Ac system is in. I am really being held up right now by my turner coolant sensor adapter being on galatic back order but should have some good updates soon.
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    So been forever since I uploaded but recently got almost all the parts I need and started really pushing ahead
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    Motor is in.

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    Depo headlights with E46 projector conversion.


    Wired up my front seats and reinstalled the interior. First E36 I have had with clean vaders. Exited

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    Due to budget constraints went with the cheap knockoff Active system from ebay. Plan is to replace this within the next year but for the time being doesn't look terrible condition for the price

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    Installed my Cliq Tuning Short Shifter
    https://cliqtuning.com/shop/bmw-e36-...stable-length/

    Really nice quality and for the price can't beat it. No more bitch clip to deal with
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    At this point goal is within the week have the car running but we shall see. Seeing the car looking like a car again is really getting me exited.
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    Well been a bit but just gave her a bath and figured snap a photo.
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    The car is looking mean man! I gotta get around to starting my build thread soon too, purchased a 328is 2 weeks ago

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    Avus is blue is a great color.

    How do you like that shifter? Mine came with an unknown ssk and i dont like it thinking about getting something else.

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    Looks like a clean roller you scored, congratulations.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jakermac View Post
    One of these turns OBD1 tuning into the same simple flashing process as OBD2 (in fact it's faster, about 10 secs for a full flash):

    http://www.moates.net/ostrich-20-the...eed-p-169.html

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    I've had one in my 93 325is full time for the last 2 years. Works like a hot damn!
    (Late reply LOL)
    I've seen your posted dyno charts. This looks like an excellent plan.


    OP are you going to self-tune your OBD1 S52 setup?

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    Get some Lexol leather cleaner, use warm water and a soft sponge with it. Those seats will come as clean as they will get. Then spritz them with Lexol leather conditioner until they won't take anymore.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Deus Ex Machina View Post
    Get some Lexol leather cleaner, use warm water and a soft sponge with it. Those seats will come as clean as they will get. Then spritz them with Lexol leather conditioner until they won't take anymore.
    Thats the plan. Waiting for some warm weather and will going to work.

    Quote Originally Posted by JEC928 View Post
    (Late reply LOL)
    I've seen your posted dyno charts. This looks like an excellent plan.


    OP are you going to self-tune your OBD1 S52 setup?
    Went TRM. They have an off the shelf chip for the mods the car has right now and works great. Depending on if I add more bolts ons may get a custom tune down the line.

    Quote Originally Posted by finsky View Post
    The car is looking mean man! I gotta get around to starting my build thread soon too, purchased a 328is 2 weeks ago
    Thanks man yeah its hard. I started so well than life gets nuts and all of a sudden its been built for months and you haven't updated.

    Quote Originally Posted by tvcasualty View Post
    Avus is blue is a great color.

    How do you like that shifter? Mine came with an unknown ssk and i dont like it thinking about getting something else.
    Love it. For the money best option out there IMO.

    Quote Originally Posted by Deus Ex Machina View Post
    Looks like a clean roller you scored, congratulations.

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    Yeah it made the hole build. I have owned many e36's but never this clean makes it worth the work.
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    Buying a rolling chasis and perusing in it to be a race kar is going to be one of the hardest jobs you will do in life, almost everything around the engine bay is gone,wires,bolts,sensors,hoses, and having to ressemble it back to square one will most likely consume Months and Months of hard work, i say just buy a car with a blown motor that way you know everything is there then disassemble. Not saying to burst your bubble but if you want to attempt it feel free to
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    Quote Originally Posted by zohaibrose View Post
    Buying a rolling chasis and perusing in it to be a race kar is going to be one of the hardest jobs you will do in life, almost everything around the engine bay is gone,wires,bolts,sensors,hoses, and having to ressemble it back to square one will most likely consume Months and Months of hard work, i say just buy a car with a blown motor that way you know everything is there then disassemble. Not saying to burst your bubble but if you want to attempt it feel free to

    I've done that already wanted this to be different as I have never done a ground up build and its been awesome.
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    So just hit about 3k since the car has been running. Constantly working and changing things out as you do really working on getting the best setup. Have changed out the coil overs to Stance XR1's and extremely happy. The ride is awesome compared to the ground control and handling is amazing. Plus have the factory local is a huge bonus.
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    Next was wheels. Originally picked up some 17x8.5 Kosei wheels but those have since been made the track wheels as I got my hands on a mint set of 17x9.5 et35 Apex arc 8 concave's. Absolutely in love

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    Next is upgrading the front brakes. Running some 4 pot brembo's off a Viper srt10. Turns out that they bolt to non m spindles with e46 m3 rotors. Waiting on the brake lines but dam these are gonna be nice and look awesome
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    There has been tons of other things and hoping to get the car shot when the brakes are done. Plus have a couple big changes happening this winter.
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    So I have been slacking big time but a few minor updates done to the car over the last few months

    Had a lady back into which sucked but gave a chance to have the entire front end re sprayed. Paint is near perfect and also went back to a period correct 95 nose
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    Changed out my wheel again for some staggered TRM motorsports Apex's just didn't fit right
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    Also some yellow high beam headlights
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    Next fitted a full bimmerworld race exhaust. Absolutely Love this thing and the sound is amazing
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    O and I supercharged it. Got my hands on a gen 1 RMS supercharger kit. Wasn't able to do much with it as after I finally got it running had to put it away but next spring is going to be awesome
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    Have a long way to go still but dam its come a long way
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    Admins any chance this thread could be towed to rides and events? Thanks
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