my e30 3.6 td project proper driving vid with exhaust page 7

[daimlerman]

This puts new meaning to the term 'shark nose' !! Much respect for the farmyard engineering skills....will the bonnet fit?

[336tdse]

This puts new meaning to the term 'shark nose' !! Much respect for the farmyard engineering skills....will the bonnet fit?

hinges have gone now im gonna have it mounted on 4 pins, scoop at front of bonnet for engine to fit in and extended front centre piece for above radiator shark nose.

[336tdse]

well its alive got pics and a movie just uploading them now still lots to do but it starts, moves and drives

[Alex]

cannot wait

[336tdse]

well movie is in hd and wont load to pc il take another in normal mode next week. ive spent the last 2 hours trying to load it up but no go a few pics anyways

[oakey]

You'll need a RRoyce grill to cover that rad
I cant imagine what the front end will look like with the bumper etc all back on. I'm sure it will look evil though
Its gonna be one grunty e30

[336tdse]

You'll need a RRoyce grill to cover that rad
I cant imagine what the front end will look like with the bumper etc all back on. I'm sure it will look evil though
Its gonna be one grunty e30

just what i was thinking a nice chrome grill and the shark nose look like an old corvette

first time today shes turned a wheel under here own power for 3 years, brakes dont sound good tbh but there mega rusty

[Speedtouch]

Looks like a proper 'Christine' job to me

[DRIFTBOY]

You sir, are my new hero!

[e30_singh]

I like that cossie that is so cool and mint.

good work with the diesel swap

[336tdse]

vid converted from hd to wmv youtube link

[dicko]

That sounds savage ,well done on that conversion, what ever you do with the exhaust make sure you keep the turbo whistle its brillent .
Id say there is some torque in that yoke ,watch you dont pull the rear diff mount off !

[cliffybabe]

thats wicked the vid made me laugh ur mates a bit excited with the camera

[336tdse]

thats wicked the vid made me laugh ur mates a bit excited with the camera

its me with the camera, my mates driving it for me

[oakey]

thats wicked the vid made me laugh ur mates a bit excited with the camera

its me with the camera, my mates driving it for me

It sounds beasty! I likey Where's the massive burnout?

[cliffybabe]

thats wicked the vid made me laugh ur mates a bit excited with the camera

its me with the camera, my mates driving it for me

see now we all know u were the excited sounding one

[336tdse]

thats wicked the vid made me laugh ur mates a bit excited with the camera

its me with the camera, my mates driving it for me

It sounds beasty! I likey Where's the massive burnout?

burnout is going to be ultimate test for my flywheel and gearbox conversion sump and fan are 3 inches off the ground at the moment so need to raise the front abit before any hard testing. havnt felt any vibrations as yet and been up to just over 3000 rpm so far.
im gonna get some heavy load spring assistors and fit to front suspension to lift it a bit.

[336tdse]

thats wicked the vid made me laugh ur mates a bit excited with the camera

its me with the camera, my mates driving it for me

see now we all know u were the excited sounding one

i was very excited mate, ive worked my ass of for a month now and it all seems worth it when it worked

[robbo86]

..... but you didn shout ITS ALLLIIIIIIIVVVVVVVEEEE like in frankenstein..... but in seriousness, thats the sort of insanity I love. That is crazy... and sounds awesome...... well done sir, I take my hat off to you?

[e30_Turbo]

Time for a holset!!!

Some insparation! ( not an e30 but not too far off )

http://forum.savarturbo.se/viewtopic.php?t=11837

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/5...8e00ffa78e.htm

Eaton M90 + Holset HX50 on a full tubular exhaust manifold with pulse-split, with a diesel pump modified in Finland to flow enough for 500 hp (diesel!).

[Speedtouch]

Most impressive! Can't you fit heavier duty springs from a different make/model, rather than using spring assisters which are not going to do much for ride/handling I imagine...

[336tdse]

Most impressive! Can't you fit heavier duty springs from a different make/model, rather than using spring assisters which are not going to do much for ride/handling I imagine...

just a temp thing mate. wana test it hard and make sure its strong enough before i spend any money on it.

[336tdse]

Time for a holset!!!

Some insparation! ( not an e30 but not too far off )

http://forum.savarturbo.se/viewtopic.php?t=11837

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/5...8e00ffa78e.htm

Eaton M90 + Holset HX50 on a full tubular exhaust manifold with pulse-split, with a diesel pump modified in Finland to flow enough for 500 hp (diesel!).

may tune at a later date but for now just intercooler i think.

[Jhonno]

sump and fan are 3 inches off the ground at the moment so need to raise the front abit before any hard testing

I have 3" clearance on my sump and front end.. That is plenty!

[336tdse]

sump and fan are 3 inches off the ground at the moment so need to raise the front abit before any hard testing

I have 3" clearance on my sump and front end.. That is plenty!

my sump bung is directly underneath pan i aint risking it. i want over 4" ideally.

[Alex]

sounds awsome

[oakey]

I'm sure you know this but you need Stiff springs as well as height on the front also otherwise the front of the car will dip savagely over bumps with that extra weight

[336tdse]

sounds awsome

cheers mate im glad you like i had to buy a converter to convert hd avchd format to wmv format

[336tdse]

I'm sure you know this but you need Stiff springs as well as height on the front also otherwise the front of the car will dip savagely over bumps with that extra weight

its lowered 60 on very hard springs and shocks. dont know exactly what they are but was very stiff with the old engine in. just wana lift it a good inch with some spring assistors then give it a bit of abuse and see what happens

[336tdse]

ive only just thought how this project started, it was actually because i was initially looking for a 324td. im glad i didnt find one now

[GrindCulture]

This is possibly the most interesting engine conversion I've ever seen done on here, I salute you sir!

[aj_mckay]

Looking forward to seeing this in it's finished state, MOTd and road worthy! Very cool...

[djk]

Been following this thread from the start, think you've already proven the doubters wrong! Good luck with getting it sorted, I for one want to see this on the road.

[336tdse]

thanks for all the positive comments guys

got new glow plugs in tonight and tidied up wiring abit. ive got some 180 lb cossie gaz coilover springs spare im gonna sit them directly around front shocks to sort suspension out. got spring assistors on the way as a temp measure. just need fittings for power steering pipes and brake survo pipe should get them tmrw and convert. exhaust i have just need to modify it.

parts i do need are drivers front wing, drivers wing mirror, rear bumper, front bumper and front valance.

[DanThe]

Sounds like a dumper truck

Where abouts in the country are you?