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by benjy
Fri Mar 05, 2010 8:38 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Recommended Oil for M50
Replies: 7
Views: 548

Re: Recommended Oil for M50

Im sure the last stuff I bought was from Opie. Motec something....... Give me 10 mins and I'll get in me shed and check ;)
by benjy
Mon Mar 01, 2010 10:02 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: BMW 'art'
Replies: 16
Views: 548

Re: BMW 'art'

I like the white one with those stripes. I reckon the 'tick' should be at the arse end though.......
by benjy
Sun Feb 28, 2010 5:23 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: oldroydsr4
Replies: 0
Views: 89

oldroydsr4

Selling a car should always go this smoothly!!!!!!!!!
No messing about and a nice chap to boot :)
Cheers Dave!!
by benjy
Tue Jan 12, 2010 9:45 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: What size wheels do people really run?
Replies: 71
Views: 2579

Re:

16" staggered Pina's
by benjy
Sun Jan 03, 2010 2:10 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: E36 M3 exhaust manifolds
Replies: 2
Views: 177

Re: Does anybody know

I know that most use 304 or 308 for their SS manifolds but what are the originals made of?? I can weld them with MS wire but then the welds will rust and it makes a difference as to which wire you use on which base metal. You can use a 'higher' grade of wire but not a lower i.e. 308 wire on 304 or 3...
by benjy
Fri Jan 01, 2010 6:44 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: E36 M3 exhaust manifolds
Replies: 2
Views: 177

E36 M3 exhaust manifolds

Does anybody know exactly what type of stainless S50 manifolds are actually made from??

Cheers, Ben
by benjy
Thu Dec 31, 2009 9:49 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Looking for welder's opinions
Replies: 7
Views: 474

Re: Looking for welder's opinions

How'd that site work out Rancho??
by benjy
Thu Dec 31, 2009 1:47 am
Forum: E30 Builds / Restorations
Topic: E30 M3 minor rust repair (few finished pic's)
Replies: 821
Views: 216731

Re:

Ive just sat and read this entire thread from the begining and now have a numb arse 8O !!
I dont think Ive ever read anything thats kept me quite so ''glued'' to my screen......
Truely an epic amount of work and real credit to you and your remaining sanity :D
by benjy
Fri Dec 25, 2009 11:27 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: M50 manifold question
Replies: 13
Views: 474

Re: M50 manifold question

Wow! I'd forgot about this thread! How did you get on Dezzy? Got any pics?
by benjy
Thu Dec 24, 2009 8:07 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Cooks m52 316i - going S54!
Replies: 1121
Views: 56057

Re: Cooks e30 m50 conversion - pic heavy!

Paul, Where did you get the quote for 4 Toyos for 200 notes........ The last time I got a quote they were 72 each fitted and thats was for 205/50 15's. 16" ones just get worse 8O
by benjy
Mon Nov 23, 2009 12:18 am
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: how much are v12 engines worth?
Replies: 1
Views: 237

Re: how much are v12 engines worth?

When I put mine on Egay I had a couple of enquiries from around the world 8O
Its easier/cheaper to change the engine than fix them apparently.......BISTBC :roll:
by benjy
Sat Nov 21, 2009 1:07 am
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: exeter kit car show!
Replies: 3
Views: 191

Re: exeter kit car show!

Westpoint Show ground, Exeter. Im going on Sunday in a GT40 :)
by benjy
Fri Nov 20, 2009 10:37 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: what do police have to say about engine conversions?
Replies: 35
Views: 1200

Re:

jaistanley wrote: Traffic police are generally into cars and aren't stupid
hahahahahahaha! That really did make me spit cornflakes all over my screen.
by benjy
Wed Nov 18, 2009 7:47 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: exhaust tubes
Replies: 1
Views: 144

Re: exhaust tubes

Just modify a pair of M52B28 tubular ones. Search and you will find pics, failing that repost and I'll host some ;)
by benjy
Thu Nov 05, 2009 8:42 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: Benjy
Replies: 24
Views: 613

Re:

You won't be short of Bwrap for a while eh lads!!1 : 8O

Thank you both for the smoooooth dealings 8)

Cheers, Ben
by benjy
Sun Nov 01, 2009 7:18 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: what should i get to the gallon?
Replies: 31
Views: 979

Re: what should i get to the gallon?

Must be my right foot then cos ive never had a car that was good on fuel :P
I certainly dont drive like Misss Daisy :wink:
by benjy
Sat Oct 31, 2009 10:09 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: what should i get to the gallon?
Replies: 31
Views: 979

Re: what should i get to the gallon?

Ive just managed 78.6miles on 20 sheets @ 106.9 a ltr........ :?
by benjy
Sat Oct 31, 2009 7:45 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: KW/Weitec Suspension kits?? Are they any good on an E30??
Replies: 27
Views: 974

Re:

I have the 60/40 kit on my touring. It is quite firm, can be a little crashy on sh1te roads but its better than the H&R cupkit, which I had on my iS.
HTH
by benjy
Tue Oct 27, 2009 10:41 am
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: m52, will this combo work?
Replies: 89
Views: 5398

Re: m52, will this combo work?

Ive got the sump/pickup/dipstick and the arms if you need??? PM me.
Cheers, Ben
by benjy
Sun Oct 25, 2009 9:47 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Just Built A Pair Of These
Replies: 31
Views: 1652

Re: Just Built A Pair Of These

mikeywill wrote: They've cost me about £20 so far
I take it you had the material to hand then?? I also balked at paying 800notes for a set and am going to make a set myself but the steel alone added up to a fair bit of cash :roll:

Nicley done though! Quite jealous :D
by benjy
Sun Oct 25, 2009 12:45 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: m50 oil cooler
Replies: 5
Views: 263

Re: m50 oil cooler

It has been done, by Ste IIRC. Have a search on here and also try e3024v forum ;)
by benjy
Sat Oct 17, 2009 11:49 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: m52/m50 hybrid??
Replies: 59
Views: 2683

Re: m52/m50 hybrid??

The M52 2.3 was actually a B25 with the intake used by the B28 detuning it. At least thats what I understand the 323i/523i to be. I'm sure there were other differences but as I am aware the intake manifold was one of the major ones. I'm sure that the 328 and 323 use the 2.0ltr manifold. If you see ...
by benjy
Sat Oct 17, 2009 9:24 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: m52/m50 hybrid??
Replies: 59
Views: 2683

Re: m52/m50 hybrid??

I could possibly have a NV head for sale shortly..........
by benjy
Sat Oct 17, 2009 8:33 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: m52/m50 hybrid??
Replies: 59
Views: 2683

Re: m52/m50 hybrid??

IIRC NV cams had 1mm more lift.
by benjy
Fri Oct 16, 2009 11:03 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Anyone know what these Manifolds are from?
Replies: 13
Views: 422

Re: Anyone know what these Manifolds are from?

The pics on my OEM look fairly close Andy........ But those part numbers dont seem to exist :? E34 M5 part numbers are close ...........
HTH :D
by benjy
Fri Oct 09, 2009 1:14 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Head gasket thickness'
Replies: 6
Views: 240

Re: Head gasket thickness'

The best stuff would be 130RON avgas, usually used in very hi-tune racing plane engines. Up around 37ltrs of V12 and highly supercharged.......... knocking on 3000 horses :D :D :D
by benjy
Fri Oct 09, 2009 12:46 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Head gasket thickness'
Replies: 6
Views: 240

Re: Head gasket thickness'

99 ron it is then! 8O 8) might as well stick avgas in it then
might be able to get you a jerry can of jetA1 winkeye
by benjy
Fri Oct 09, 2009 12:24 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Head gasket thickness'
Replies: 6
Views: 240

Re: Head gasket thickness'

I would of thought so..... but I'll get me verniers on a fresh one in the morning for you Dan, if it would help??
by benjy
Wed Oct 07, 2009 8:02 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 5 stud Wiki..
Replies: 20
Views: 844

Re: 5 stud Wiki..

On the subject of e30.de, I noticed that they have withdrawn the pages detailing the E36 5 stud conversion (for the front), due to safety issues from what I can understand - my German isnt great either. Has anybody got any further info on this. I only ask ive got a 5stud setup using the e36 m3 and ...
by benjy
Wed Oct 07, 2009 12:02 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: well it had to happen sometime...
Replies: 4
Views: 373

Re: well it had to happen sometime...

Surely it cant be that bad!! Im sure there is a Zoner close to you who could help out.....
by benjy
Mon Oct 05, 2009 11:21 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: E30 Adjustable Top Mounts!
Replies: 38
Views: 1943

Re: E30 Adjustable Top Mounts!

I'm very interested in these for when I go 5 stud ;)
Any news on timeline/pricing yet??
Cheers, Ben
by benjy
Sat Oct 03, 2009 12:10 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Custom headgasket M50?
Replies: 2
Views: 129

Re: Custom headgasket M50?

Faraday Engineering IIRC....... Ive heard that you send them an HG and just tell them to increase the bore size and hey presto
by benjy
Fri Aug 28, 2009 10:18 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: m50 conversion how much??
Replies: 4
Views: 336

Re: m50 conversion how much??

Ive heard of one or two places charging 3.5k+ for an M50 drive in/out.
by benjy
Mon May 25, 2009 9:14 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: where's cloud..?
Replies: 27
Views: 1157

Re: where's cloud..?

I don't agree about the artist being temperamental.. but BMW drivers cocks? I agree, it's my excuse for being lazy in the outside lane on cruise control, my excuse for parking over 2 bays or in the child bays, my excuse for pushing in que's and for not letting others in from junctions.. say thank y...