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by Gabi_323i
Wed Jul 02, 2008 10:30 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: New M50 conversion problems
Replies: 10
Views: 439

you should check the hose coming from the idle valve to the intake manifold, did you remove the loom from the engine? i had the same problem on a m50 motor and the problem was that i connected the camshaft position sensor with the idle control connector and vice versa. the motor will start and run b...
by Gabi_323i
Thu Dec 06, 2007 4:51 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: 2.7 Finished :D
Replies: 5
Views: 500

Re: 2.7 Finished :D

i have (had-sold it to my mate for his e30 :D) a 2.7 10.2:1 cr with 885 head, slightly higher lift e21 323i camshaft, motronic 1.3 manifold, loom, injectors, t/body, ecu and afm. next upgrade is m50 injectors, how much for the 2.7 chip Ant? (ecu is 173). thank you
by Gabi_323i
Wed Oct 10, 2007 10:12 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: EWS for M52
Replies: 60
Views: 2681

Re:

i saw that picture but i don't know that was the sensor antena :">
by Gabi_323i
Tue Oct 09, 2007 7:39 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: EWS for M52
Replies: 60
Views: 2681

Re:

thanks a lot! anyone have pics of the missing bits? :-? where is the trasmit/receive module and loop antena located?
by Gabi_323i
Mon Oct 08, 2007 10:54 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: EWS for M52
Replies: 60
Views: 2681

i have a 323i engine WBACB71000AP54084 and i have only the ecu and ews module, what do i need besides the key? http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j266/gabitafxn/S6300583edit.jpg http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j266/gabitafxn/S6300584.jpg http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j266/gabitafxn/S6300585edit...
by Gabi_323i
Tue Jul 03, 2007 7:43 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: 3.5 questions
Replies: 51
Views: 1394

Re: 3.5 questions

just swap a 2.5 24valve engine, m30 are heavy, old and have high fuel consumption
by Gabi_323i
Fri Jun 29, 2007 11:20 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: M3 Touring conversion number 2 - UPDATED 02/08
Replies: 206
Views: 15010

can you please detail the abs triggering method? i haivng a very hard time bleeding the brakes on a 85 ix with e23 hydraulic servo and master cilinder
by Gabi_323i
Sat Jun 16, 2007 4:07 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: M50 Help !
Replies: 10
Views: 375

Re: M50 Help !

this is very simple, the "top" of the picture shows the vacuum port for the fuel pressure regulator

and the other one to the crankcase ventilation fitting on the front left side (passanger side for you UK guys) on the engine cover (camshafts cover)
by Gabi_323i
Thu May 31, 2007 7:12 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: S14 engine and 318is gearbox?
Replies: 2
Views: 246

Re: S14 engine and 318is gearbox?

you can use m10 or m30 gearbox
by Gabi_323i
Tue May 22, 2007 7:58 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: Just wondering...
Replies: 3
Views: 201

Re: Just wondering...

you mean M88
by Gabi_323i
Mon Apr 09, 2007 10:57 pm
Forum: S62 Engines
Topic: E30 with E39 M5 Power
Replies: 689
Views: 113659

Re:

thanks a lot, i hope the guy selling the engine has all the bits
i read this topic 5 times :D

what do you think, is worth the hassle to mount the s62? any major setback's? this topic isnt't really a step by step guide how to instal s62 in e30 .... but it helps
by Gabi_323i
Mon Apr 09, 2007 9:28 am
Forum: S62 Engines
Topic: E30 with E39 M5 Power
Replies: 689
Views: 113659

Re:

hello glenn :D i'm in disperate need for your help. i found an m5 motor and gearbox and i need a complete list of parts that i need, m5 e39 specific to work on a 88 e30, please take your time and think what parts are needed because i don't think i can find another m5 e39 for spares

thanks a lot!
by Gabi_323i
Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:21 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: M50 Question
Replies: 9
Views: 362

Re: M50 Question

anyone else?
by Gabi_323i
Mon Jan 29, 2007 7:41 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: M50 Question
Replies: 9
Views: 362

Re: M50 Question

i don't have where to do that :)
by Gabi_323i
Mon Jan 29, 2007 7:18 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: M50 Question
Replies: 9
Views: 362

Re: M50 Question

DanThe wrote:No, the bore sizes are different.

Where has the head cracked out of interest?
so what? on the 84 piston diameter 2.7 we use the 2.3 80mm head, wouldnt be the same thing? i don't know but water gets in #3 cylinder
by Gabi_323i
Mon Jan 29, 2007 7:13 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: M50 Question
Replies: 9
Views: 362

M50 Question

i have a non vanos 2.5 with a cracked head, and a 2.0, can i use the 2.0 head with 2.5 camshafts on the 2.5 block?
by Gabi_323i
Sun Jan 21, 2007 2:33 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: 2.7 with i pistons
Replies: 25
Views: 853

Re:

damn, i'll have to take a pic
how about the cr? :D
by Gabi_323i
Sun Jan 21, 2007 1:47 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: 2.7 with i pistons
Replies: 25
Views: 853

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j266/gabitafxn/IMG_0029.jpg http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j266/gabitafxn/IMG_0030.jpg these are the 2.5 piston, are they late or early model? from what pictures i've seen i think they are the late 8.8:1 ones OK if you're using the euro i head with the euro i pis...
by Gabi_323i
Fri Jan 19, 2007 9:57 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: 2.7 with i pistons
Replies: 25
Views: 853

Re: 2.7 with i pistons

so i have the late pistons :) i very confused :-s mops said that the comp will be 8.3:1 with the eta block


edit that was with the early 9.7:1
now i get it

i will have welded water chanels and metric blues, and a holset h2d :D
by Gabi_323i
Fri Jan 19, 2007 9:44 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: 2.7 with i pistons
Replies: 25
Views: 853

Re: 2.7 with i pistons

with the 2.7 block crank and rods and 2.5 pistons the piston will be 2mm down the block? i want a lower cr for turbo
by Gabi_323i
Thu Jan 18, 2007 10:06 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: 2.7 with i pistons
Replies: 25
Views: 853

Re: 2.7 with i pistons

tomorow i will post pics with the pistons, i want to go turbo so i need a lower cr, i don't want to shave the block
by Gabi_323i
Thu Jan 18, 2007 9:58 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: 2.7 with i pistons
Replies: 25
Views: 853

Re: 2.7 with i pistons

and i really don't know what 2.5 pistons i have, early or late, how can i found out? i take a pic tomorow
here is the 2.7, dead :(
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j266/ ... mag007.jpg
by Gabi_323i
Thu Jan 18, 2007 9:50 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: 2.7 with i pistons
Replies: 25
Views: 853

Re: 2.7 with i pistons

well i read a thread posted by mops

http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... ht=stroker

and no one mentioned the piston needed shaving and the cr will be 8.3:1
by Gabi_323i
Thu Jan 18, 2007 9:42 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: 2.7 with i pistons
Replies: 25
Views: 853

Re: 2.7 with i pistons

how can i have a higher cr if the pistons sits 2mm down the block??
by Gabi_323i
Thu Jan 18, 2007 9:24 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: 2.7 with i pistons
Replies: 25
Views: 853

Re: 2.7 with i pistons

Jimbob wrote:The block will need decking slightly (can't remember how much!) and the piston skirts will need shaving (bout 8mm I think from when I had mine done).
i want to go turbo so i think i can benefit the lower cr :D i don't like the piston shaving too ... i thought it needed only with the 2.8 conversion?
by Gabi_323i
Thu Jan 18, 2007 8:53 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: Alpina caps
Replies: 13
Views: 818

Re:

wow, thank you very much :eek: :eek:
by Gabi_323i
Thu Jan 18, 2007 8:47 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: 2.7 with i pistons
Replies: 25
Views: 853

2.7 with i pistons

ok so i have a 10.2:1 eta engine in my car. last night my timing belt slipped and one valve broke and made a huge hole in one piston, i bought 6 2.5 pistons, my question is will this work ok in the eta block? i also have the 2.5 head, intake, t/body etc
by Gabi_323i
Thu Jan 11, 2007 11:08 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: M57TU2D30 in an E30?
Replies: 15
Views: 614

Re: M57TU2D30 in an E30?

Does anyone know if it's physically possible, and what the weight difference would do to the handling of the car? I'm just eyeing this one up, as my dad's got a very tired 330d E46 automatic which could be a donor in a year or so. And the engine can be taken up to 275 horsepower without too much tr...
by Gabi_323i
Thu Dec 28, 2006 2:52 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: Alpina caps
Replies: 13
Views: 818

Re:

:cry:
by Gabi_323i
Tue Dec 26, 2006 4:22 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: 18" on E30
Replies: 10
Views: 634

Re: 18" on E30

you can try 8.5j with 215/40 front and 10j 245/35 rear for a streched look :D
by Gabi_323i
Mon Dec 25, 2006 6:20 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: Alpina caps
Replies: 13
Views: 818

Re:

up
by Gabi_323i
Mon Dec 25, 2006 5:46 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: M30 throttle bodies
Replies: 161
Views: 7762

by Gabi_323i
Sun Dec 24, 2006 8:39 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: turbocharging an "e" motor...
Replies: 21
Views: 763

Re: turbocharging an "e" motor...

SMS19 wrote:what is the c/r on the "e" m20 engines? thats mainly what i need to know
8.5:1; 9.0:1; 10.2:1; 11:1
by Gabi_323i
Fri Dec 22, 2006 6:39 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: Alpina caps
Replies: 13
Views: 818

Re:

i bellive the only diference could be the overall diameter? i measured the place where the cover should be and is ~ 159mm thanks alot, it seems that some peple just can't understand that not all the people are rich. i'm only 18 years old and it's kinda hard for me to put all the money in the car but...