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by Emotechnik
Mon Apr 14, 2008 12:12 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: Multiplate clutch release bearings
Replies: 1
Views: 139

release bearings

If your release fingers are flat you'll need a radiassed release bearing, if you use a flat bearing on flat fingers it will soon wear a grooove in the fingers, with some bmw oe bearing you can seperate the contact part from the bearing and carrier, with your machining skills I'm sure it'll be no pro...
by Emotechnik
Tue Apr 10, 2007 10:16 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Stupid But, Short Shifter Question UPDATE, Fitted
Replies: 16
Views: 392

Re: Stupid But, Short Shifter Question

You'll be ready to do the turbo conversion now then?
by Emotechnik
Sat Apr 07, 2007 1:52 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: What to Do ??? Turbo or 2.7???
Replies: 45
Views: 1496

Re: What to Do ??? Turbo or 2.7???

I'd make a list in the wanted section and see who has what laying about, there was a BBR manifold in someones garage not so long ago. HTH, Mark. I've got a New BBR manifold sitting in the garage, just can't decide if I need to sell it, I've no need for it right now, but if I get the time for more p...
by Emotechnik
Thu Feb 15, 2007 8:40 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: 323 turbo
Replies: 25
Views: 979

Re: 323 turbo

Getting a lot of interest in this, if your interested then make me a good offer, don't need messing around.
by Emotechnik
Wed Feb 14, 2007 12:15 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: 323 turbo
Replies: 25
Views: 979

Re: 323 turbo

blingsta wrote:is that manifold 4 sale?
I could be tempted to sell

:D
by Emotechnik
Sun Feb 11, 2007 11:56 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: 323 turbo
Replies: 25
Views: 979

Re: 323 turbo

This is the manifold you want to get for good results on a RHD car

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by Emotechnik
Mon Jan 29, 2007 3:03 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: temp power supply for megasquirt unit?
Replies: 8
Views: 225

Re: temp power supply for megasquirt unit?

Liam, any good 12V source is fine mate, just make sure you connect to the correct pins. Checking for comms is defo the no1 priority, you need it to setup the TPS limits before any 1st start attempt. you loaded the software and file up ok dude ? So you wouldn't recommend an old car battery when up f...
by Emotechnik
Wed Sep 27, 2006 12:34 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: What Starter Motors Will Fit An M20
Replies: 8
Views: 317

Any chance of you doing a bit of investigation

Brian, any chance of you doing a bit of investigation to see if they are interchangeble
by Emotechnik
Tue Sep 26, 2006 11:58 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: What Starter Motors Will Fit An M20
Replies: 8
Views: 317

Does the M50, M54 type fit

Hi Ant,

I've got the early, heavy, large type starter on my car and I'm looking for a smaller, lighter alternative.

This could be just a later motor, or does the M50, M54 type fit and give any weight or power advantage?
by Emotechnik
Tue Sep 26, 2006 9:35 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: What Starter Motors Will Fit An M20
Replies: 8
Views: 317

Thats's right bottlecap

.....what other BMW engine starter motors will fit the M20........Just looking for a more modern alternative. that bolts right up with no fab work needed :D Thats's right bottlecap, what other BMW engine starter motors will fit the M20 with no fabrication work required. Smaller. Lighter. More Power...
by Emotechnik
Tue Sep 26, 2006 1:19 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: What Starter Motors Will Fit An M20
Replies: 8
Views: 317

What Starter Motors Will Fit An M20

What Starter Motors Will Fit An M20

Basically what other BMW engine starter motors will fit the M20.

Just looking for a more modern alternative.
by Emotechnik
Sat Aug 05, 2006 1:50 am
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: New M3.......400bhp,V8 ;o)
Replies: 20
Views: 674

Re: New M3.......400bhp,V8 ;o)

stuartgallafant wrote:mmm, i'll get to see this soon at Bracknell!! they might even take us out in it!
What do you get up to in Bracknell?
by Emotechnik
Thu Aug 03, 2006 7:52 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: MCoupé diffs... Torsen or NoTorsen??
Replies: 35
Views: 1128

Re: None 'M' Z3's had Torsen diff's

Demlotcrew wrote:Have you looked inside yours yet?

Andrew
Yep, definately a Torsen, was from a none M Z3 roadster
by Emotechnik
Thu Aug 03, 2006 12:59 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: Whats the deal with e30tech
Replies: 11
Views: 623

No probs for me on E30tech

No probs for me on E30tech
by Emotechnik
Thu Aug 03, 2006 12:48 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: MCoupé diffs... Torsen or NoTorsen??
Replies: 35
Views: 1128

None 'M' Z3's had Torsen diff's

None 'M' Z3's had the Torsen type LSD when the SA was ordered.

See link to my previous post.

http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... highlight=
by Emotechnik
Thu Jul 27, 2006 4:25 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: need a cen locking ecu (glasgow)
Replies: 2
Views: 124

Re: need a cen locking ecu (glasgow)

PM sent
by Emotechnik
Thu Jun 01, 2006 5:18 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: Turbo manifold
Replies: 25
Views: 939

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by Emotechnik
Sun May 28, 2006 11:57 am
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Production BMWs - 27th May - Brands Hatch - Not 56K
Replies: 8
Views: 414

Production BMWs - 27th May - Brands Hatch - Not 56K

Most of the fuzziness of the pictures was because they were taken through heavy rain, enjoy. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/Emotechnik/IMG_4103.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/Emotechnik/IMG_4104.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/Emotechnik/IMG_4105.jpg http://img.photobu...
by Emotechnik
Tue May 23, 2006 5:24 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Have I Got Engine Problems *WITH PICTURES NOW*
Replies: 64
Views: 1920

Top up the header tank and pressurise the cooling system.

Top up the header tank and pressurise the cooling system to check for leaks, you can do this with a professional pressure tester or as BMW have fitted a schraeder (tyre) valve on the header tank you can do it with a bike or foot pump. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j261/upurspeed/P1020006.jpg The...
by Emotechnik
Tue May 23, 2006 4:51 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Would I benefit from fitting E30 M3 ARB's?
Replies: 4
Views: 157

Just get some off a six pot cab or touring

Just get some off a six pot cab' or touring Only 1mm difference to the front H&R kit from standard ( and a lot of loose change), and better to not make the rear too stiff as it helps with traction in bumpy bends. See Below Front 31351132500 17mm Only 325ix 31351136417 18mm Only 325ixTouring 31351130...
by Emotechnik
Fri May 19, 2006 1:33 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: whats this tool for?
Replies: 26
Views: 637

End dimension or are you saying its about 3mm (like a radio

End dimension or are you saying its about 3mm (like a radio grub screw)
by Emotechnik
Fri May 19, 2006 1:24 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: whats this tool for?
Replies: 26
Views: 637

Dimensions?

Dimensions?

You sure it's out of a BMW?
by Emotechnik
Fri May 19, 2006 12:55 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: whats this tool for?
Replies: 26
Views: 637

Closing your sunroof when you get a flat battery

Closing your sunroof when you get a flat battery, use it with the screwdriver handle.
by Emotechnik
Sat May 13, 2006 11:07 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: need a sixth gear!!!!!!help!!!!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 254

Re: need a sixth gear!!!!!!help!!!!!!

hass wrote:my alloys are 7j wide and ive gone for the standard size tyres 205-50-15's
Why don't you try 55 profile tyres on the rear before you go for a diff swap?
by Emotechnik
Mon Feb 13, 2006 11:24 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fire Extinguisher Bracket
Replies: 6
Views: 313

So your saying this should fit a E30 sport seat?

I've also got the fire extinguisher and bracket, it's the one with a fabric strap.

Pretty please could you take a pic' of how yours bracket looks on your seat.

Thanks.
by Emotechnik
Sun Feb 12, 2006 2:37 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fire Extinguisher Bracket
Replies: 6
Views: 313

Fire Extinguisher Bracket

Can anybody identify this fire extinguisher bracket, what BMW should it fit, is it for an E30?

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by Emotechnik
Thu Feb 09, 2006 1:15 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: I need advice on a propshaft
Replies: 0
Views: 88

I need advice on a propshaft

Any body fitted a dogleg sport gearbox to a 323?

I need advice on a suitable propshaft
by Emotechnik
Thu Jan 19, 2006 12:45 am
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: mrlee respray in progress!! car picked up!!-UPDATE-
Replies: 53
Views: 2255

he does spray the car with a mask but his mate... 8O 8O 8O http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v601/mrLEE30/DSC00035.jpg Its the middle east is normally the answer ignorance is bliss, if you told these people it was bad for them it would kill em, dont say a thing and he will die at about 85!! mrlee I...
by Emotechnik
Sat Jan 14, 2006 5:43 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Throttle body
Replies: 11
Views: 391

ant wrote:http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... techtb.htm

might shed some light.....
Nope, question was...........in mm what is the bore size of the BBTB?
by Emotechnik
Sat Jan 14, 2006 5:22 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Throttle body
Replies: 11
Views: 391

What size is the big bore throttle body for the 325?
by Emotechnik
Sun Jan 08, 2006 6:12 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: glovebox full of water!! early & late windscreens,differ
Replies: 17
Views: 444

hi mate... call me on 07974 022 779 if you like and i'll give you some advice. Was a windscreen fitter for 7 years. The part numbers are the same for all E30s except for the M3 as it is bonded. The part number in the windscreen trade is a (799 AGN) which is the most common - Green tinted. Not all E...
by Emotechnik
Sun Jan 08, 2006 1:20 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: locating heater fan: with pics NEED MORE HELP!
Replies: 18
Views: 787

with many thanks to emotechnik pm'ing me i think i'm on the right track in looking for the resistor pack, i still cant find it though :cry: . it's part number 5 here http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=AJ62&mospid=47273&btnr=64_0522&hg=64&fg=35 i stripped the glovebox and stuff but i cant...
by Emotechnik
Thu Jan 05, 2006 11:58 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 4 stud to 5 stud
Replies: 27
Views: 1078

I'm sure the guy on here who is building a 'classic' looking kit car out of an E30 has done the 5 stud conversion with bolt on adapters, I seam to remember seeing it on his website, can't for the life of me find a post from him, but I'm sure their is a link on his post's to his website, thought he ...
by Emotechnik
Wed Jan 04, 2006 8:32 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 4 stud to 5 stud
Replies: 27
Views: 1078

Jhonno wrote:handling is improved by the strut pickup of the front anti roll but you can buy kits to add that to normal 4 stud setup
Tell me more