jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted January 6, 2015 Am on holiday .. come over. Will clip oscilloscope on to the DME input and see whats really going on. I'll come over so you can scan mine!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted February 3, 2015 Swapped TPS between ASC and throttle (same same piece). BIG improvement. Almost right. Almost. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted February 3, 2015 Is it almost skid worthy yet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted February 3, 2015 Pretty sure I can get something going 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted February 3, 2015 Pretty sure I can get something going get a wheel going 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted March 19, 2015 So, after months chasing this f**king thing, turns out the fuel pump wasn't supplying enough pressure. Have plumbed in the 540i pump and the thing is a animal. Does however expose another issue. Needs more grip ha. Much thanks to Josh and Brendon who have sorted the manual programming and tirelessly scanned data that just wouldn't tell us anything much, and Ray for putting up with my usual crap ha. Now, to address the other bits and pieces that have been neglected while chasing my arse with this miss. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted March 20, 2015 Looking forward to a little drive in this wayward beast, Tony! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted March 20, 2015 Its been interesting decoding the data streams from older Bosch ECUs .. they're definitely different than Siemens ECUs. Enjoyed the challenge. So what do we have here, e30 shell full e46 running gear, half e46 electronics half pre-fl early e39/e31 with m62b44. Maximum win. 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted March 20, 2015 So much awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 393 Report post Posted March 20, 2015 2 the most badass e30s in NZ right there! 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted March 20, 2015 This is what happens when the right people own E30s. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted March 20, 2015 I've been a member here for what, over a year and I missed this entire build thread. Holy. sh*t. Tis f**king awesome. Well done man. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted March 21, 2015 Cant believe this threads nearly 6 years old... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will 169 Report post Posted March 21, 2015 started my v8 e30 back in sept 2009, still beavering away at it... time flies when you are having fun.. must do skids with you sometime 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted March 21, 2015 So, after months chasing this f**king thing, turns out the fuel pump wasn't supplying enough pressure. Have plumbed in the 540i pump and the thing is a animal. Just goes to show - don't overlook the fundamentals huh Certainly looks the beast now Tony. Well done with the E30/39/46 machine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted March 21, 2015 Deal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2122 Report post Posted March 21, 2015 (edited) looking forward to seeing this again! assuming all suspensiona dn everything else is still the same, how do you find the handling different between the V8 and the M54? a V8 E30 sounds really cool, id just be worried it is nose heavy, the internet is plauged by that comment, but no real world experience from 99% of them Edited March 21, 2015 by _Ethrty-Andy_ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted March 22, 2015 Hard to say Andy I managed to pick up a set of bilstein pss9s for it so quite different to what it was when the 6 was in it. No doubt the 8 is heavier though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted March 22, 2015 Seems the same as the s50 weight wise and handling / direction ... Maybe a tad more forgiving being softer (which is a great thing on the road) Brakes are awesome .. impressed. For me its the way to go for an engine swap on a budget for an e30. Can't beat it. Tony I think its only fair you should take mine for a good drive. Well swap cars on a run for a while. I keep forgetting to offer some people to drive it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted March 22, 2015 I think the extra track width helps the front end a lot. It's always had a really sharp front on it, even with the six it was more an oversteerer than a sledger. Plenty of power down oversteer in third now ha. Only sticking point with the V8 conversion is getting a box for it. Otherwise it's a bargain really. 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3235 Report post Posted June 13, 2015 outstanding outcome, Tony. this is the thread/vehicle that keeps on giving! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WYZEUP 281 Report post Posted June 19, 2015 Hey just a querywhen you did the suspension/ 5 lug did you use everything from an e46? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted June 19, 2015 Have a read through ... everything is e46 substantial work was done to the chassis to accomodate it. For 5 lug front you have two main options, e30 m3, e36 m3. rear e36ti or m-coupe and I think e28 with some mods (I havent done that one so cant comment ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
