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by Jibberingloon
Fri May 09, 2014 1:00 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: 6 speed box
Replies: 44
Views: 1687

Re: 6 speed box

Chocolate Tea Pot.......

Or made of Cheese

Cant remember which
by Jibberingloon
Fri May 02, 2014 9:20 am
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: M52 additional cooling
Replies: 14
Views: 740

Re: M52 additional cooling

Whats wrong with my fan!
by Jibberingloon
Tue Apr 15, 2014 9:23 am
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: M52 additional cooling
Replies: 14
Views: 740

Re: M52 additional cooling

Hi Mate :) Hope you are well Have the same issue with mine! Got the bigger rad in there, but still gets a little warm on track day drifting...... I may be modding the Front bumper and grill to get more air through. What I have found to help is to remove the rubber at the back of the engine bay and a...
by Jibberingloon
Mon Dec 02, 2013 10:09 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: 2.8 M52 with a 3.64 diff what top speed will i get???
Replies: 15
Views: 772

Re: 2.8 M52 with a 3.64 diff what top speed will i get???

Motorhole wrote:
Jibberingloon wrote:Well I was going to buy the 3.64 that I have an eye on.

Who has a lower ratio one that I can buy?

:)
http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=245482

:D


Yep I have now PM'd DanThe :)

That is right on the money :)

BOOOOOOMMM :cool:
by Jibberingloon
Mon Dec 02, 2013 5:22 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: 2.8 M52 with a 3.64 diff what top speed will i get???
Replies: 15
Views: 772

Re: 2.8 M52 with a 3.64 diff what top speed will i get???

Well I was going to buy the 3.64 that I have an eye on.

Who has a lower ratio one that I can buy?

:)
by Jibberingloon
Thu Nov 28, 2013 10:36 am
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: 2.8 M52 with a 3.64 diff what top speed will i get???
Replies: 15
Views: 772

2.8 M52 with a 3.64 diff what top speed will i get???

M52 with a 3.64 diff what top speed will i get???


I have a 3.91 and get about 115-120mph ish and I don't use 1st gear as its too short a ratio

I need more top end ;)


Anyone confirm what the top will be with a 3.64 before I go and buy one.

Thanks

mark :cool:
by Jibberingloon
Tue Apr 16, 2013 8:14 am
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: what bhp can be expected??
Replies: 12
Views: 588

Re: what bhp can be expected??

Full modded M52 with competition car insurance £340 ;)
by Jibberingloon
Tue Apr 16, 2013 8:13 am
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: m50 coils
Replies: 8
Views: 287

Re: m50 coils

No idea, but I've given DanThe 2 sets of M50 coils in good condition if you are after a set ;)
by Jibberingloon
Wed Mar 27, 2013 9:58 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: M52 Remap Your Results?
Replies: 2
Views: 341

Re: M52 Remap Your Results?

more power & torque..............................................
by Jibberingloon
Tue Mar 26, 2013 7:57 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: More rear grip
Replies: 4
Views: 605

Re: More rear grip

Slicks or Rally Tyres ;)
by Jibberingloon
Thu Nov 15, 2012 9:01 am
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: Who can do an M52 swap for me? :D
Replies: 9
Views: 663

Re: Who can do an M52 swap for me? :D

Dont fck about......

Give DanThe a shout......

Top bloke and a cracking job ;)

Love my car with the 2.8 in :)
by Jibberingloon
Tue Oct 09, 2012 12:48 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: Just have to say.... M52 2.8 = Fckin Awesome on track
Replies: 19
Views: 951

Re: Just have to say.... M52 2.8 = Fckin Awesome on track

Ive got the E36 box from memory

3.91 LSd

= Top Out 125 ish
by Jibberingloon
Mon Oct 08, 2012 6:11 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: Just have to say.... M52 2.8 = Fckin Awesome on track
Replies: 19
Views: 951

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v75/m ... AAE386.mp4


How do i post this link properly...........

FFFFSSSSS
by Jibberingloon
Mon Oct 08, 2012 5:57 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: Just have to say.... M52 2.8 = Fckin Awesome on track
Replies: 19
Views: 951

Re: Just have to say.... M52 2.8 = Fckin Awesome on track

Was that engine you bought off me all good in the end then ?? :cool: Yes it was good if in need of a little TLC and some bits and bobs to make it work! ECU / Loom / MAF was wrong but DanThe all came good and sorted it all ;) He the Man :cool: Get some pics/vids up mark :D DriveBy @ Castlecoombe ;)
by Jibberingloon
Tue Oct 02, 2012 9:31 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: Just have to say.... M52 2.8 = Fckin Awesome on track
Replies: 19
Views: 951

Re: Just have to say.... M52 2.8 = Fckin Awesome on track

No No No!

unless you are doing a sprint you are a crazy mo' fo'

3.91 = No point having 1st gear as it is!
by Jibberingloon
Tue Oct 02, 2012 8:01 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: Just have to say.... M52 2.8 = Fckin Awesome on track
Replies: 19
Views: 951

Re: Just have to say.... M52 2.8 = Fckin Awesome on track

Oh.......

Ony thing is the 3.91 diff = top out 120ish.....

Need a 3.64 for 130+ ;)
by Jibberingloon
Tue Oct 02, 2012 8:01 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: Just have to say.... M52 2.8 = Fckin Awesome on track
Replies: 19
Views: 951

Just have to say.... M52 2.8 = Fckin Awesome on track

Just did a track day at Castle Coombe on Monday......

Love the M52 2.8


Now the car is sorted with some good suspension and brakes its awesome.


To anyone who hasnt put one in...... sort you life out and do it


PS Ask DanThe for a price :mad:
by Jibberingloon
Sun Jul 29, 2012 10:04 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: How much did your M52 cost you?
Replies: 49
Views: 1863

Re: How much did your M52 cost you?

5* Service from DanThe

He did mine and its sweet as a nut.
by Jibberingloon
Tue Jul 24, 2012 9:04 am
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: M52 Fueling
Replies: 5
Views: 254

Re: M52 Fueling

Go and by a pump out a scraper....

£20.... if that.

Job done.
by Jibberingloon
Mon Jul 23, 2012 1:59 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: M52 Fueling
Replies: 5
Views: 254

Re: M52 Fueling

Had the same problem with M50....

The Fuel Pump was fcked!

Changed the fuel pump and solved the problem.

I have the old skool tank with pump and return and sender all in one unit.
by Jibberingloon
Wed Jul 18, 2012 6:57 am
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: no compresion in cly 5 m50 ahhhhhhhhhhhhh
Replies: 10
Views: 425

Re: no compresion in cly 5 m50 ahhhhhhhhhhhhh

Well if you just want to have an easy life, there is my short M50 engine for sale in the For Sale Section ;)

£50!!!
by Jibberingloon
Mon Jul 09, 2012 11:00 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: m52 release bearing noise
Replies: 5
Views: 232

Re: m52 release bearing noise

As Dan said...

Have the same sound on mine.

Just need to have a clutch stop on for the last 5mm of travel and it will be ok ;)
by Jibberingloon
Sun Jul 08, 2012 9:23 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: High Coolant Temps M52 on Track Days..
Replies: 7
Views: 395

Re: High Coolant Temps M52 on Track Days..

Was too busy driving and it was pissing down with rain so camera stayed in pocket........
by Jibberingloon
Sat Jul 07, 2012 8:46 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: What Spring to Buy.... I want it Hard.....
Replies: 3
Views: 165

Re:

That's a good idea :)

Will make the call Monday


Will 500 be too much?

Maybe 450?
by Jibberingloon
Sat Jul 07, 2012 5:14 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: What Spring to Buy.... I want it Hard.....
Replies: 3
Views: 165

What Spring to Buy.... I want it Hard.....

Got some apex on the track car with bilstein inserts

It toooooooo soft

So I want it harder for track use.

However they are good for fast road!
by Jibberingloon
Sat Jul 07, 2012 5:12 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: High Coolant Temps M52 on Track Days..
Replies: 7
Views: 395

Re: High Coolant Temps M52 on Track Days..

Rad looks really new.....

It's the E36 Aircon one from memory
by Jibberingloon
Sat Jul 07, 2012 5:05 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: High Coolant Temps M52 on Track Days..
Replies: 7
Views: 395

High Coolant Temps M52 on Track Days..

Giving the M52 a good hammering on track and noticed the coolant temp goes up to 3/4 Also doing low speed car control course while going sideways and round and around lots and it got into RED. The fan is currently wired on permanently This is what I've done to help so far A.) raised the rear bonnet ...
by Jibberingloon
Wed Jun 27, 2012 10:48 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: m50 hesitation
Replies: 1
Views: 152

Re: m50 hesitation

Well.......

Had hesitation with the M50 prior to a M52 swap....

Ended up being a buggered Fuel Pump / Shitty MAF.......

Startedt o fck up even going round roundabouts!
by Jibberingloon
Wed Jun 20, 2012 11:43 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: The New M52 2.8............. Big Thanks to DanThe ;)
Replies: 18
Views: 1073

Re: The New M52 2.8............. Big Thanks to DanThe ;)

Sunroof is first to come out then blanking plate.

Cage is already to go in ;)

Image

Image




;)
by Jibberingloon
Wed Jun 20, 2012 12:41 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: The New M52 2.8............. Big Thanks to DanThe ;)
Replies: 18
Views: 1073

Re: The New M52 2.8............. Big Thanks to DanThe ;)

The money shot!!!

Image


And an interior shot.....

Image
by Jibberingloon
Wed Jun 20, 2012 9:22 am
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: The New M52 2.8............. Big Thanks to DanThe ;)
Replies: 18
Views: 1073

Re: The New M52 2.8............. Big Thanks to DanThe ;)

Will get those up very soon ;)

Now stop surfing the net and get working! Time is money... LOL
by Jibberingloon
Mon Jun 18, 2012 10:29 am
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: The New M52 2.8............. Big Thanks to DanThe ;)
Replies: 18
Views: 1073

The New M52 2.8............. Big Thanks to DanThe ;)

Well I did have a M50 2.5 in the car that was running if a little bit underpowered and hesitating, we found it wasnt running properly due to several reasons Knackerd Fuel Pump No Lambda Engine Temp Sensor Fault Crank Sensor Fault 2.0ltr MAF Crunchy Gearbox too etc..... So thought bugger it an decide...
by Jibberingloon
Mon Jun 18, 2012 10:09 am
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: WONT rev over 5000rpm full throttle, WILL under partial!!!
Replies: 38
Views: 1959

Re: WONT rev over 5000rpm full throttle, WILL under partial

FYI............. Problem solved! New Fuel Pump / Cam Sensor / Block Temp Sensor / Lambda / Proper MAF (Was running a 2.0litre one!) Only found this all out after putting in a M52 2.8! as there was some fuel starvation issues! Bollox.... Hey ho, the car goes a lot lot lot better with a 2.8 in it ;)
by Jibberingloon
Fri Jun 08, 2012 9:44 am
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: m50 2.5 for a rally car.
Replies: 3
Views: 211

Re: m50 2.5 for a rally car.

M50 2.5 = Heavey

M52 2.8 = 20kg+ lighter ;)