mr E34

Mine is a development mule for Map-Ecu2 on the M30.You probably don't need to fit a Map-Ecu 2,(maybe Map1, no timing adj) you could get the ECU reprogrammed while on dyno (re-flash existing chip)The cost is the hours upon hours of tuning a V8 on the dyno unless someone has already done one so they have good new mapping to start with. I'm not sure there are huge gains to be made in your 4ltr V8, it already is very powerful & uses a hotwire airflow meter. There would be some HP gain but who knows how much, you would have to ask around who has done one and what gains did they get.

This top end was done by Auckland Performance Tuning.(Papakura) Tuning is more than numbers, has to drive properly after tuning.

Thanks Ian, you piggyback 7 wires (give or take)on to the existing ECU (remove my old flap air flow meter), you plug in a laptop into Map-Ecu port, you then alter fueling/timing to your engine, basically you are intercepting values to your stock ecu.You have real time engine tuning available to you, should only be done by qualified engine tuner.The one comment the tuner made was the BMW M30 seemed resistant to any knocking whatsoever, excellent combustion chamber design combined with low 9.0:1 compression + 98 fuel.You can add more fuel, take out fuel, advance or retard the ignition timing.Does this help?

Hi Guys, Map-Ecu did further development tuning on my M30 engine. Made impressive gains in power thru more precise tuning. RESULTS ARE FROM DYNO DYNAMICS ROLLER DYNO. STOCK ENGINE: 123.5kw BP ULTIMATE 98 FUEL MAP-ECU 2 (no AFM) 137.0kw BP ULTIMATE 98 FUEL ( existing map tune yielded 128.5kw) PEAK POWER GAIN: 13.5kw 137kw IS A FANTASTIC POWER OUTPUT ON A ROLLER DYNO FOR A STOCK M30 ENGINE. :D THE ENGINE/EXHAUST IS COMPLETELY STOCK DOWN TO THE PAPER FILTER

Nice retro styling, i'm pretty sure Alpina pulled out the M5/5ltr V8 & dropped in their 4.8ltr M62 engine. Very strange thing to do, less pwr, bit more torque. Maybe they couldn't afford to do anything to the M engine, still seems a bit pointless????

I posted this E21 article a while ago, have a read if you missed it. http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....showtopic=15694 The problem with your wish list is power, 250-300 hp is a lot from N/A. Costs $$$, + the rest of drive train has to support this power. M3 2.5 ltr BMW Motorsport Race Engine, NICE! pure racing history, NOTE the SLIDER throttle plate for min obstruction @ full throttle.

NO TURBO/STAY BMW POWER/250-300HP??????MMMmmm STOCK MODERN 6 cyl, NOT ENOUGH POWER STOCK M 6 cyl, POWER BUT COST. ANSWER: ONLY STOCK BMW V8, ALL THE ENGINE DEVELOPMENT DONE FOR YOU COURTESY OF BMW DESIGN. Alpina put one in the E36.

Be good to meet you then David, you are only a couple or three years ahead!

HB Dave! You can't outfox the fox.

A younger Pamela Anderson.(can delete if requested by the gods) Alpina E34 Bi-Turbo Alpina E30 B6s Alpina E31 B12 Alpina E30 C2 2.7, coupe/Touring.

Make sure you find one that isn't wearing that set of clothes, honestly, look at the front. Eyebrow indicators, exaggerated lower headlight curves, front 'bib' air dam corners fall away, the list goes on. Amateur design trying to prove something. My distaste for Bangle is well documented with BMW now.

STILL NEED A COUPLE OF ORDERS GUYS, DOES ANYONE KNOW SOMEONE WITH AN E34 535I??? PLEASE APPROACH THEM. REMEMBER THESE ARE 6 BRANCH STAINLESS STEEL HEADERS FOR THE M30 ENGINE, 530i or 535i. SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR RIGHT DRIVE E34.

Not when he also says 'starts & runs but smokey'

A quick flight to Aussie for viewing unfortunately.

I'll take the Alpina Bi-Turbo over the other 2.

Lotus Carlton, now you are talking Graham. I still have the Mag article where they compared a trio from memory, Lotus Carlton, E34 Alpina BiTurbo, E500? There are some in depth articles on the net for Carlton engine work etc.

Welcome to Bimmersport!

That what our 318is was Graham, end of the run M3 kitted, 17" multispoke alloys, twin cam M44 engine.

Na, didn't mean it's a girls car at all, she has sorta taken it as hers.The 4 door M kitted version looks good especially with the M black leather interior incl stitched leather door cards.

Welcome to Bimmersport, nice E36 4 door, black leather interior?? We have a Boston Green version,(sorta gave it to the daughter) the last facelift 4 door saloon look pretty good.

I'll buy the Touring! The cheapest option Graham is drop in a used 2.5ltr.

No luck finding M-Tec 2 wheel, or did the price frighten you?

Need deep pockets to repair/run that baby! The only decent 8 series was the CSi, the M8 without marketing approval.

I went for classic black crinkle finish, all raised lettering/ribs natural Aluminum (filed off black), all cam cover bolts etc left chrome/silver as stock.

+1 Be patient & find your real dream M3. Old head opinion.