My 335i M30 B3.5

[martauto]

Have you tried the "Eyes" yet ?

Mart.

[fixedwheelnut]

Have you tried the "Eyes" yet ?

Mart.

Only connected to a battery but they look smart enough, I will run them with an individual switch so it will still have standard sidelights for MOT etc

[Cypriotgeeza]

Loving everything but the angel eyes I'm afraid

I had them on my first E30 and really went off them, but as I always say mate, it's your car do it how you want it!

Amazing quality of work as always mate!

[martauto]

Well I like them.lol
I have aftermarket ones on the E30 and E46 ,not as bright but I think they still add something.

Mart.

[Cypriotgeeza]

Well I like them.lol
I have aftermarket ones on the E30 and E46 ,not as bright but I think they still add something.

Mart.

Mine were built in angel eye headlights..I loved them for a bit then really hated them

[fixedwheelnut]

Well I like them.lol
I have aftermarket ones on the E30 and E46 ,not as bright but I think they still add something.

Mart.

Mine were built in angel eye headlights..I loved them for a bit then really hated them

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A lot of the angel eyes I have seen for E30's seem to be an off white almost yellow colour which I don't like and also the headlamp design just doesn't look right hence I wanted the standard smiley headlamp look and found white LED angel eyes to fit inside


It's the 120mm ones you need if interested.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112620253689

[Cypriotgeeza]

Well I like them.lol
I have aftermarket ones on the E30 and E46 ,not as bright but I think they still add something.

Mart.

Mine were built in angel eye headlights..I loved them for a bit then really hated them

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A lot of the angel eyes I have seen for E30's seem to be an off white almost yellow colour which I don't like and also the headlamp design just doesn't look right hence I wanted the standard smiley headlamp look and found white LED angel eyes to fit inside

Yea mine had 4 501 sidelight bulbs in each, I remember once I fitted Led's for a cleaner white light but it looked terrible because the LED's were so bright it looked like 4 spot lights in each housing
Yours will look better

[fixedwheelnut]

Still slow going have to get some clay to check piston to valve clearance before getting a headgasket the correct thickness so I am just trying the E90 Brake servo & Master Cylinder set up on my E30 with M30 b3.5, as the clevis pin distance is shorter which would leave the brake pedal too low so investigating I found an option on an American forum, use an E28 clevis pin clamp which is longer and can be cut down to the right length and welded in to the E90 Servo.

I renewed the engine bay pipes anyway using;
34322283835 right pipe
34326755328 left pipe [which is actually a rear one but the right length to route to the T-Piece.]
34341111435 T-piece
two thread adapters available from Car Builder Solutions https://www.carbuilder.com/uk/brass-uni ... 0x1-female

I haven't fitted the engine yet but have heard I may need a 2002 reservoir to clear the air intake pipes so I will update as and when

[fixedwheelnut]

Finally got it on the ramp to drop the rear axle and fuel tank, cleaned of the surface rust areas , treated the metal with Jenolite and then a coat of Por-15 before undersealing the underneath with Tera Shutz

Before


After



Ready for brake and fuel lines now.

[martauto]

Wow that looks like it will last forever !!!


Mart.

[Cypriotgeeza]

Finally got it on the ramp to drop the rear axle and fuel tank, cleaned of the surface rust areas , treated the metal with Jenolite and then a coat of Por-15 before undersealing the underneath with Tera Shutz

Before


After



Ready for brake and fuel lines now.

Amazing work as always mate!

[rob0r]

Very nice work. I did the E90 servo and master cylinder conversion and I didn't end up shortening the clevis, I left it alone and it was roughly about right and just tweaked the bar adjustment behind the pedal box itself. I used a hardened bolt and spacers to get the right fit with the E30 linkages, so your method is a lot tidier in that regard.

It feels absolutely epic and I have also fitted Dan's 295mm big brake kit, my brakes are now sensational!

[fixedwheelnut]

Very nice work. I did the E90 servo and master cylinder conversion and I didn't end up shortening the clevis, I left it alone and it was roughly about right and just tweaked the bar adjustment behind the pedal box itself. I used a hardened bolt and spacers to get the right fit with the E30 linkages, so your method is a lot tidier in that regard.

It feels absolutely epic and I have also fitted Dan's 295mm big brake kit, my brakes are now sensational!

Good to know, I already have Mazda RX-7 four pot calipers upfront with the VW Corrado discs and they made a good improvement before, the main reason for the servo change was clearance for the heater hoses to the inlet manifold

[fixedwheelnut]

This week has been finishing up the M30 3.5 engine rebuild, JE Pistons for a 10:1 compression ratio, Shcrick Cam and followers, and the head ported by Hack Engineering, put together with ARP Head studs and a Multi-Layer-Steel headgasket.

[fixedwheelnut]

Little update gradually getting closer engine, clutch and box together and mounted on the front subframe ready to go up, this engine is so big it was easier to go up from underneath on pallets


Sitting pretty



Mazda RX7 four pot calipers back on the front.


New rear brakes on



Propshaft and heatshield on.


Sitting much better with the weight back in it



Love this exhaust from Kevin at Zero Exhausts in Bethersden

[steve_k]

looking good buddy,

i bet you can't wait to get it out on the road?

[Cypriotgeeza]

[martauto]

Truly Awesome work you have done there
Will you be using new headlights ? It`s definitely worth it mate.

Mart.

[fixedwheelnut]

Truly Awesome work you have done there
Will you be using new headlights ? It`s definitely worth it mate.

Mart.

I will be using the standard smiley ones I have put halo rings in, see a few posts up

[twenty]

Smashed it!

[tha881]

This is looking mental, factory fresh with all the right upgrades

Only downside is its nearing completion just in time for winter!

[martauto]

Truly Awesome work you have done there
Will you be using new headlights ? It`s definitely worth it mate.

Mart.

I will be using the standard smiley ones I have put halo rings in, see a few posts up

Shit, old age mate , (my excuse lol)

Mart.

[fixedwheelnut]

Truly Awesome work you have done there
Will you be using new headlights ? It`s definitely worth it mate.

Mart.

I will be using the standard smiley ones I have put halo rings in, see a few posts up

Shit, old age mate , (my excuse lol)

Mart.

None of us getting any younger

So near yet so far awaiting more coolant hose bends and shapes to complete the rerouting of hoses,
Having previously mounting the fan so neatly, with the engine out, with the engine now in it hits the crank pulley ffs so I have had to lift it 10mm and turn at a 30degree angle
Re-taped the loom and routed in position and fitted the bumper and spoiler
& test fit of air flow meter clearance to the master cylinder

https://flic.kr/p/2nSZAV5

[martauto]

You`ll get there
Love the alternator touch

Mart.

[fixedwheelnut]

You`ll get there
Love the alternator touch

Mart.

when I was painting the Alternator I was wondering if it would be too much but pleased I did now

[DanThe]

More pictures of the exhaust needed please

[martauto]

You`ll get there
Love the alternator touch

Mart.

when I was painting the Alternator I was wondering if it would be too much but pleased I did now

Nothing wrong with a cheeky touch

Mart.

[Cypriotgeeza]

So near yet so far awaiting more coolant hose bends and shapes to complete the rerouting of hoses,
Having previously mounting the fan so neatly, with the engine out, with the engine now in it hits the crank pulley ffs so I have had to lift it 10mm and turn at a 30degree angle



This is why I ended up mounting my fan to the front of the rad and made it a push instead of a pull..way too little space in the engine bay as it is

Progress looking good bro!

[fixedwheelnut]

So near yet so far awaiting more coolant hose bends and shapes to complete the rerouting of hoses,
Having previously mounting the fan so neatly, with the engine out, with the engine now in it hits the crank pulley ffs so I have had to lift it 10mm and turn at a 30degree angle



This is why I ended up mounting my fan to the front of the rad and made it a push instead of a pull..way too little space in the engine bay as it is

Progress looking good bro!

That is how it was before with the E28 rad but it used to run very hot in London traffic in the summer, so much I had to wind ll the windows down with the heater on hot sweating my nuts off so I have designed a custom radiator, which Aaron radiators made for me and that holds a third more water and fits in front of the slam panel so I mounted the fan this side

[fixedwheelnut]

Finally had the exhaust system upgraded, massive thanks to Kevin at Zero Exhausts in Bethersden for a stainless steel custom manifold with full system to open it up more free flowing than the 325i system it did have , it has really opened up the top end of the rev range and sounds much better.
https://zeroexhausts.co.uk/

@Danthe from page 1 of this post







Headphones best for this clip
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wdDCs2 ... sp=sharing

[Cypriotgeeza]

Finally had the exhaust system upgraded, massive thanks to Kevin at Zero Exhausts in Bethersden for a stainless steel custom manifold with full system to open it up more free flowing than the 325i system it did have , it has really opened up the top end of the rev range and sounds much better.
https://zeroexhausts.co.uk/

@Danthe from page 1 of this post







Headphones best for this clip
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wdDCs2 ... sp=sharing

[fixedwheelnut]

Illness has slowed me down a bit lately but managed to complete the silicone hose plumbing so it avoids being squashed between the inlet manifold and the brake servo, also made some brackets to support them and prevent rubbing.


Also welded a small bracket to support the E36 M3 Header tank



and using the 318i style trunking to tidy the bulkhead wiring

[Cypriotgeeza]

Got to love all the small touches which tie everything together

[fixedwheelnut]

Engine bay is pretty much finished, sorted the breather system, fitted an extra fuse box for future power supplies now the battery is relocated to the boot

Jobs for the New Year bleed brakes & clutch, refit the seats and get it MOT'd

[fixedwheelnut]

Most importantly it runs

https://flickr.com/photos/fixedwheelnut ... otostream/