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by Dubmaster77
Thu Jun 07, 2012 10:25 pm
Forum: Traders
Topic: 6 BRANCH ST STEEL HOTTUNING, IN STOCK AGAIN 180GBP SHIPPED!
Replies: 36
Views: 16064

Re: 6 BRANCH STAINLESS STEEL HOTTUNING MANIFOLD M20

Any of these in stock? do they c;ear e 36 racks?
by Dubmaster77
Thu Jun 07, 2012 9:59 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Tax disc just arrived for my cab, why?
Replies: 14
Views: 491

Re: Tax disc just arrived for my cab, why?

Causr youll regret it if its not taxed and that sun comes out!!
by Dubmaster77
Thu Jun 07, 2012 12:00 pm
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: M20b28 Easy swap eh!!
Replies: 22
Views: 1702

Re: M20b28 Easy swap eh!!

Not to worry, I have a contingency engine going in now, Thinking about having the crank shaft lightened balanced and knife edged to save the pistons, Though i do need a new low comp piston to replace my "Test Piece"!
by Dubmaster77
Wed Jun 06, 2012 5:46 pm
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: M20b28 Easy swap eh!!
Replies: 22
Views: 1702

Re: M20b28 Easy swap eh!!

Im in Derby Screech, Where abouts are you?
by Dubmaster77
Wed Jun 06, 2012 4:26 pm
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: M20b28 Easy swap eh!!
Replies: 22
Views: 1702

Re: M20b28 Easy swap eh!!

Hi basket weave. I have previously read your thread also before i started this, Yours seemed to fall together, I think I prefer the idea of having the webs resized and then the crank balanced and lightened rather than over engineer the pistons. Im looking for a standard 325 lump at the moment so I c...
by Dubmaster77
Fri Jun 01, 2012 7:26 am
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: M20b28 Easy swap eh!!
Replies: 22
Views: 1702

Re: M20b28 Easy swap eh!!

Once again thanks Screech!
Im going away for the weekend and wont be back until tuesday, However half term next week so no kids in the work shop so i can do some proper measuring.
Watch this space!
Cheers, Stu. :cool:
by Dubmaster77
Wed May 30, 2012 10:09 pm
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: M20b28 Easy swap eh!!
Replies: 22
Views: 1702

Re: M20b28 Easy swap eh!!

Sorry for rubbish posts and pics, not only am I at work full time but i have to study for work and its hand in week.... And i have a broken car... and trying to fix my mates broken moped.... and get ready for some mountain biking and camping at the weekend!! :mad: i couldnt get a pic of the crank ou...
by Dubmaster77
Wed May 30, 2012 7:40 am
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: M20b28 Easy swap eh!!
Replies: 22
Views: 1702

Re: M20b28 Easy swap eh!!

Hi screech! Have just been reading your epic thread till one last night, Dreamt of pistons and con rods all night..... Im going back to start checking things at work today get some pics and get some numbers, Looking at your pics my pistons do not have cutouts in the skirts but are from an 885 head, ...
by Dubmaster77
Tue May 29, 2012 10:40 pm
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: M20b28 Easy swap eh!!
Replies: 22
Views: 1702

M20b28 Easy swap eh!!

So after taking my track slag round mallory and coming into the pits knocking like a Barsteward, i recovered her back to base whiped out the lump and droped the sump! Number four big end 5-6mm of free play and 7-8mm of end float on the crank!!! 8O The engine block itself was fine though and the bore...
by Dubmaster77
Mon May 14, 2012 8:27 pm
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: PPC in the park 19 th May Mallory Park.
Replies: 0
Views: 70

PPC in the park 19 th May Mallory Park.

Any one going to this, im heading down from Derby friday eve - Sat Morning , Have two track sessions booked.

:)

http://www.ppcmag.co.uk/ppc-in-the-park.html
by Dubmaster77
Mon May 14, 2012 6:32 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Project track 325i sla*!
Replies: 12
Views: 855

Re: Project track sla*!

Been so busy with studying and work have not had the oppurtunity to do much, Starter motor jamed so had that out and cleaned her up, Seems Ok now! Had both engine mount replaced and the steering rack does not rub any more! :D Have bought two sets of bucket seats from eBay... Too cheap it seems as ha...
by Dubmaster77
Thu May 10, 2012 7:56 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 325i No Idle...
Replies: 4
Views: 162

Re: 325i No Idle...

Ok cool, Thanks for the reply, It does seem to be a six pin plug though the car is back in the lock up now so cannot check, The spare plug is indeed two pin. Ordered new boot for intake today, Have a feeling it may have got torn when they where hoisting the engine up! :roll:
by Dubmaster77
Thu May 10, 2012 12:08 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 325i No Idle...
Replies: 4
Views: 162

Re: 325i No Idle...

No, Should have said, She is a manual, im aware the boot will mess up the idle, But first i need to know if this plug should be plugged in. hasnt idled well since the battery went flat and I havent driven her enough distance but now i have no idle at all!! :(
by Dubmaster77
Wed May 09, 2012 11:55 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 325i No Idle...
Replies: 4
Views: 162

325i No Idle...

I work in the local college and we like to let the kids have a go on some of the jobs on our cars, My motor needed some new engine mounts to alliviate manifold/steering U/J Interface! I was busy attending to class and another guy was watching over the two students while they did the engine mounts. T...
by Dubmaster77
Wed Mar 07, 2012 9:54 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Your E30 How has it changed?
Replies: 42
Views: 1729

Re:

@ Beemerlad.
What seats where those in your touring?
by Dubmaster77
Thu Mar 01, 2012 10:08 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: :D what you think my e30 doner?
Replies: 29
Views: 964

Like it! winkeye
by Dubmaster77
Tue Feb 28, 2012 5:39 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Where are all the E30s?
Replies: 60
Views: 2519

Re: Where are all the E30s?

Didnt the same thing happen with old RWD Escorts? :D
by Dubmaster77
Sun Feb 26, 2012 2:25 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Project track 325i sla*!
Replies: 12
Views: 855

Re: Project track sla*!

Its on there gazza, no love for the griffin! ;-)
by Dubmaster77
Wed Feb 22, 2012 9:04 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Project track 325i sla*!
Replies: 12
Views: 855

Re: Project track sla*!

Shes been on the ramp for some serious tracking!! Was about 15 dergrees too much toe out!! http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo16/Dubmaster77/IMG_0025.jpg http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo16/Dubmaster77/IMG_0029.jpg Got her within tolerance though drives much better! http://i357.photobucket.com...
by Dubmaster77
Tue Feb 21, 2012 8:01 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Project track 325i sla*!
Replies: 12
Views: 855

Re: Project track sla*!

Hi all! thanks for the positive replies gonna do the tracking and camber tomorrow night after work!! Nice motor, also nice cavalier sporthatch is it yours aswell. The Cavalier is mine, Currently up for sale on car and classic as it lives in my lock up and the E30 Really needs to go in there! The T4 ...
by Dubmaster77
Sun Feb 19, 2012 9:06 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Project track 325i sla*!
Replies: 12
Views: 855

Re: Project track sla*!

Should have said, She is a 325 M20 Engine, Im looking at a quaife diff and got me eye out for some decent seats.
by Dubmaster77
Sun Feb 19, 2012 5:01 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Project track 325i sla*!
Replies: 12
Views: 855

Project track 325i sla*!

Hi guys, Been lurking on here for a couple of years, Thought it was time to get another e30 in my life! Bought from another local zoner! I drove my cav around a few shows, And while she drives lovely and even better now with electronic ignition and a Weber carb I really wanted to go drag racing and ...