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by T-roy
Tue Dec 28, 2010 3:57 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: buying internationaly
Replies: 3
Views: 217

Re: buying internationaly

why don't you just get an exchange rack i am sure Fulcrum suspension do them and also Driveline i am not sure if they are in WA but it is better to replce it with a new one rater than a second hand one you will more than likely by what you arleady have or something that will leak shortly after you f...
by T-roy
Tue Oct 26, 2010 3:04 pm
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: Turbo and ECU info
Replies: 27
Views: 1139

Re: Turbo and ECU info

Hey Gunni, There isn't anything out of the ordinary that i will be asking the ECU to do at all infact even alot of the simply systems will probably be able to run most of the normal things you would need for a Turbo applications. It is now coming more down to Bang for your buck as all the systems th...
by T-roy
Fri Oct 22, 2010 12:41 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Dash Batteries in The E30
Replies: 1
Views: 104

Dash Batteries in The E30

Guys, I am about to change the Batteries in My E30 cluster. It is out and all apart, it has the old Rechargable AA type. I i am doing this because the temp gauge is not working and also the econogage is playing silly buggers. the car has been sitting for sometime about 10 months. I have a couple of ...
by T-roy
Tue Oct 05, 2010 8:56 am
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: Turbo and ECU info
Replies: 27
Views: 1139

Re: Turbo and ECU info

Yeah Mate, Am in Brissy so i guess you can understand finding info down here can be difficult at times i will check the Adapttronic out for sure thanks for the tip. The VEMS seem fantastic but just not alot of info or support down here for them. What motor etc are you running and have you done a lot...
by T-roy
Tue Oct 05, 2010 8:36 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Battery dead again on my sport
Replies: 4
Views: 225

Re: Battery dead again on my sport

Have you check that the Alternator is charging? you will need a volt meter and if it is that flat once you start it you should be seeing up around the 14 volt mark and as the battery comes back up to full charge the volts should drop back to around 12 - 12.5 volts this could be over a little time 30...
by T-roy
Tue Oct 05, 2010 8:27 am
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: Turbo and ECU info
Replies: 27
Views: 1139

Re: Turbo and ECU info

Cheers for the Info, the VEMS certainly seems to have to goods so much it is capable of. since reading i have started checking around locally for support etc and this is where it gets a little tricky there is very little support for these systems down here which is alittle unfortunate as i think if ...
by T-roy
Sat Oct 02, 2010 4:06 am
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: Turbo and ECU info
Replies: 27
Views: 1139

Re: Turbo and ECU info

Sorry Gunni, Bit of a typo, i meant to say MAP sensor i want to do away with th AFM if possible, As for injection, We are looking at 480cc injector and are loking at coupleof different systems. these are in any particular order first option is motronic or and Autronic system these both seem like goo...
by T-roy
Fri Oct 01, 2010 4:08 pm
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: Turbo and ECU info
Replies: 27
Views: 1139

Re: Turbo and ECU info

Cheers for all the info guys, Things are coming together have the 2.7 eta, the 885 head manifold and throttle body, the turbo kit is on its way... the 1.3 ECU and engine loom arrived but i will be selling them very shortly to go aftermarket stand alone you have convinced me it is not the place to be...
by T-roy
Sat Sep 04, 2010 12:10 pm
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: Turbo and ECU info
Replies: 27
Views: 1139

Re: Turbo and ECU info

Excellent,
i was looking at 50lb so that should be sweat thanks for the tip
by T-roy
Sat Sep 04, 2010 4:05 am
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: Turbo and ECU info
Replies: 27
Views: 1139

Re: Turbo and ECU info

Hi guys, Sorry been away with work, my BME is Silver in colour with Blue interior it is pretty neat but will be alot better soon. I think i will go the aftermarket system i am trying to speak with a few local guys and see what they say as well. I am getting the 2.7 complete motor delivered on Tuesda...
by T-roy
Fri Aug 27, 2010 3:52 pm
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: Turbo and ECU info
Replies: 27
Views: 1139

Re: Turbo and ECU info

ha ha ha famous last words indeed ha ha. i know you need high impendence injector but yeah not sure about the lead set up i can get a a ECU here but not sure wht bosch number is needed the one i had offered to me was 0 261 200 157 there were a few other numbers on there but that was the only one i c...
by T-roy
Fri Aug 27, 2010 2:33 pm
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: Turbo and ECU info
Replies: 27
Views: 1139

Re: Turbo and ECU info

Maybe the Motronic is the way to go do you know if there is problem with using the Auto ECU in the manual, i would think it can be disable in the programming but not sure. Is that you BMW in the picture??? it looks pretty tidy it looks the same as mine but mine is an earlier model hence this dam jet...
by T-roy
Fri Aug 27, 2010 2:13 pm
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: Turbo and ECU info
Replies: 27
Views: 1139

Re: Turbo and ECU info

i have been looking into converting to Motronic as it isnt that expensive for parts once you have the ECU and the engine loom but havent found wiring diagrams etc to help with the conversion and obviously would need larger injectors to start with and then i think a few other sensensors etc but i was...
by T-roy
Thu Aug 26, 2010 4:41 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Motronic or Jetronic
Replies: 9
Views: 225

Re: Motronic or Jetronic

Excellent thanks for the info i will see if i can track him down .

Cheers i will keep you posted on the progress and info once done

Thanks again all good info
by T-roy
Wed Aug 25, 2010 3:47 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Motronic or Jetronic
Replies: 9
Views: 225

Re: Motronic or Jetronic

Thanks Speedtouch the articles certainly shed some light for me. Now i just have to decide what the better option is you know Bang for buck options. Is it worthwhile just getting a decent piggy back sytem and wiring that in to the current Jetronic system? there are a few really good aftermarket set ...
by T-roy
Wed Aug 25, 2010 2:49 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Motronic or Jetronic
Replies: 9
Views: 225

Re: Motronic or Jetronic

mmmm looks like it is only Jetronic :(

What is involved with the change over is just the Engine loom and ECU ??? i am think aftermarket piggy back may be the go Any suggestions
by T-roy
Wed Aug 25, 2010 2:43 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Motronic or Jetronic
Replies: 9
Views: 225

Re: Motronic or Jetronic

yeah according to the Manufacture date i should have Jetronic but the prvious owner had done some work to the 2.3 motor and i thought (hoped) he did the right thing and uped the fuel system as well i checked the bosch number but after googling it there isnt really any info to let me know either way....
by T-roy
Wed Aug 25, 2010 2:30 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Motronic or Jetronic
Replies: 9
Views: 225

Motronic or Jetronic

Hi guys, Just wondering if there is anyone out there that can tell me any quick way of checking/identify if my E30 has Jetronic or Motronic, IS there a certain ECU number or any identifing marks anywhere.i am 90% sure if is opnly Jetronic :( but as i am currently building a 2.7 stroker motor i was h...
by T-roy
Sun Aug 22, 2010 11:11 pm
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: Turbo and ECU info
Replies: 27
Views: 1139

Re: Turbo and ECU info

Cheers thanks for the Tip, I was looking at possibly taking away the dizzy altogether as the 2.7 i have is complete motor with crank sensor etc just minus the ECU...so that is why i was enquiring as to what possibilities where out there. but i would like to keep in mind that Bang for buck is always ...
by T-roy
Sun Aug 22, 2010 3:18 pm
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: Turbo and ECU info
Replies: 27
Views: 1139

Turbo and ECU info

Hi Guys, I have an E30 that i purchased about 2 years ago. It is a 1983 2 door coupe, fairly clean body( this is why i bought it ).The motor had some work done to it and it goes resonably well. Here is what i know it has had done. Bigger cam,Head ported and polished (731), Modified AFM It is a littl...