1991 318is

[DHFiS]

everyone says to keep the M42 and chip/exhaust it for 175bhp but I still don't think that will make me happy, I would love to S50B30 it.

You will not see that sort of power from an M42 without spending a huge amount of money.

https://metricmechanic.com/m42-m44-engines/

150bhp is a realistic figure to aim for with a remap but there are no gains to be had by changing the exhaust.

[rix313]

150bhp is a realistic figure to aim for with a remap but there are no gains to be had by changing the exhaust.

I have to second this. Having spent decent money on an engine it doesn't come as easily as a chip. Most I saw from a remapped standard M42 (thats a dyno map not a chip) was 150/155 depending on the dyno and whether Jupiter had aligned with Mars. I bang this drum all the time but the M42 gives better front end balance and handling. Corners are for fast drivers, people never cease to be amazed when we take our plucky 318iS lite track car on track days.

[flybynite]

I bang this drum all the time but the M42 gives better front end balance and handling. Corners are for fast drivers, people never cease to be amazed when we take our plucky 318iS lite track car on track days.

I bang this drum all the time too. I drove the E36 M3 with the S50B32 in for nigh on a decade, loved the engine in a straight line but it NEVER went round corners as well as my mate's 328i Sport. No way would I put it in an E30 of mine, it was too heavy for the E36 let alone the E30.

Long since lost the need for willy-waving power, would sooner have a car that goes round a corner. I still like the N/A 6-cyl noise but it has to be no heavier than the M20. All these S50/V8/V10 are fine but it is not why I would drive an E30.

If I had a 318is with an un-original engine and REALLY couldn't live with it. I would bolt an Eaton to it and be done

[YODI]

Thanks for the replies guys,

The figures I mentioned are what Fritz Bits told me to expect if I bought his exhaust and chip, I think it was a £550/575 package.

By way of an update, I've been lent some Hangar space for a few days over the new year, my car is now parked in there and prep has begun for a bit of paint and putting back together

I also looked at my dash and it's in amazing condition which I am obviously happy about.

[martauto]

New bulkhead !!
Those wheels are awesome mate

Mart.

[YODI]

Over the last couple of days, we have painted the scuttle panel and the roof but the sunroof isn't done yet as I really want to take it out or at least take the seal off to do it properly.

Because of where it was painted, I do need to polish some of it to get little bits of dirt out but that's easy











Then all paper off and start the rebuild.

[328ibarneysport]

Making excellent progress here YODI, top work.

[Phid]

Love your E30
I’ve just got hold of a touring in white and looking to probably change the wheels. What are your wheels (and size). Mine had the gaz gold coilovers.
Thanks

[YODI]

Making excellent progress here YODI, top work.

Thank you

Love your E30
I’ve just got hold of a touring in white and looking to probably change the wheels. What are your wheels (and size). Mine had the gaz gold coilovers.
Thanks

The wheels are 16x8 ET25 with 225.45.16 and I am now running 11mm spacers upfront for more wheelbase.

They have gone up by over £100 a set though from when I bought them in the summer -

LINK : https://www.driftworks.com/japan-racing ... ilver.html


I had to move my car as it was in 'working' space, so here it shall sit for a week or so until the windscreens get refitted and the refit continues.

As of last night it's now like this:

[martauto]

Now that is wayyyyyyyyyyyy better than name dropping

Mart.

[rix313]

The Fritz exhaust is VERY nice. I have fitted a couple and have one going on my car. For the money it's amazing. He is very knowledgable but even so those power claims feel a bit 'salesman' like. That said, no harm in trying and getting it on a reputable rolling road.

Shes looking good man

[twenty]

The Fritz exhaust is VERY nice. I have fitted a couple and have one going on my car. For the money it's amazing. He is very knowledgable but even so those power claims feel a bit 'salesman' like. That said, no harm in trying and getting it on a reputable rolling road.

Shes looking good man

I'd buy the Fritz manifold in a heartbeat but the purple tag compatibility keeps me away.

[YODI]

I managed to get the car back together, just front arch liners left to fit but I will be bringing the car back home tomorrow and that makes me happy

Lots of putting back together, lots and lots of machine polishing done.

Still lots of things on my list to do, but its a ready to use car now and that's what I plan on doing, using it while I make it better and better.


Some pics from the last two days:

50/50Bonnet polishing shots.





Bonnet done



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[328ibarneysport]

Epic

[Tzantushka]

Very nice!

[rix313]

The difference is astonishing with the bonnet isn't it, wow!

[YODI]

The difference is astonishing with the bonnet isn't it, wow!

The difference is huge mate, the car sat for a few years and it really showed, I also just replied to your fuel pump post and just bought one so thanks for that

Today was pick up day, I collected the car from the Hangar and as expected had some issues.

Driving it home, it was reluctant to rev but was happy to idle, I babied it home for 11 miles.

I have already changed the ht leads and plugs, I did this before any issues. I now want to change the fuel pump which I have just ordered from Glencoe and the fuel filter too.

While I wait for bits:

Todays pics:


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[YODI]

This is something I found that needs changing today, anyone able to help with the part number? Rubber bung on the inlet.

[YODI]

Took the car out last weekend, still running like shit .

[YODI]

I have had the drivers seat repaired, You would never know the material on the knee pad has been replaced, very happy with it.

[YODI]

Then my mate came to visit in his shiny red car...

While I was there I removed both parts of the inlet manifold to get them cleaned up and change lots of hoses under the inlet, I've bought a whole lot of new parts this week so time to start changing them.

I'm also tempted to put a new set of injectors in it.

[rix313]

Get the injectors to InjectorTune and have them serviced and sent back. It's only £12.50 an injector.

[YODI]

Get the injectors to InjectorTune and have them serviced and sent back. It's only £12.50 an injector.

Thanks for the recommendation

[YODI]

Some photo bombs of the last few months.

[YODI]

[chatstar123]

I used to work in this hangar. And I've probably worked the G280 in the background. This E30 looks right at home in an aircraft hangar!

[Tzantushka]

Who says white cars are boring - this looks great...