e30ftw 394 Report post Posted March 13, 2010 (edited) Nup, these are 16x9 all round not staggered. Yep i'll try post a vid of it. I'm thinking 2.5" with a single resonator is going to be quite loud.. But I hope not. Edited March 13, 2010 by e30ftw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshnz 2 Report post Posted March 13, 2010 Looks sick, well done man Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 394 Report post Posted March 13, 2010 It's pretty loud... And it's got some issues.. It's revving up to 2500rpm then dropping down to 1500rpm then back up and down.. I have replace the FPR vacuum hose, replaced the other vacuum hose that goes into the side of where the ICV feeds into on the intake manifold underside.. Is there anywhere else I should be looking? If I leave it abit it starts revving itself out 3000rpm + WTF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted March 14, 2010 Mitsis do that when the batteries are changed, they lose their idle memory, didn't think BMWs did that though. Haha Petes welds never cease to amaze me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 394 Report post Posted March 15, 2010 Just when i thought I was finished.. I'm starting a whole new project again... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30plz 1 Report post Posted March 15, 2010 Wtf is that? Lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 394 Report post Posted March 15, 2010 (edited) Coolant seeping from between the block and head. Looking from the block upwards. Right at the back of the head there is coolant seeping from the headgasket and dripping on to the exhaust. Heard it dripping and burning on the exhaust Edited March 15, 2010 by e30ftw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydoogle 383 Report post Posted March 15, 2010 With regards to the revs raising and dropping have you checked the coolant temp sensor is working? Or the O2 sensor? I've had toyota's go mental like that when the temp sensor is bung or the O2 sensor is bung and even with the wrong intake set up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydoogle 383 Report post Posted March 15, 2010 Coolant seeping from between the block and head. Looking from the block upwards. Right at the back of the head there is coolant seeping from the headgasket and dripping on to the exhaust. Heard it dripping and burning on the exhaust The word "poo" springs to mind.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 394 Report post Posted March 15, 2010 Yeah i'm gonna replace a whole heap of stuff. Headgasket and the works Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydoogle 383 Report post Posted March 15, 2010 Hope the head isn't warped mate. pelicanparts.com is a good source for bits and bobs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 394 Report post Posted March 15, 2010 Thinking about going MLS HG while im doing this. Future proofing a lil hah. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydoogle 383 Report post Posted March 15, 2010 For when it's time to throw boost at it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted March 15, 2010 Coolant seeping from between the block and head. Looking from the block upwards. Right at the back of the head there is coolant seeping from the headgasket and dripping on to the exhaust. Heard it dripping and burning on the exhaust You sure its from the HG ? it maybe running down from the heater water inlet hose at the back of the head because of the angle of the engine. Get a mirror and have a really good look. Its not common for these engines to leak from a HG problem in that area unless the engine has been realy badly overheated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted March 15, 2010 Was about to add heater hoses, I thought the same thing on my M20, tightened them up and it is fine now. It is hard to torque them up to how tight they should be when a motor is in the car, maybe give that a crack before you start being a drama queen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 394 Report post Posted March 15, 2010 (edited) Haha nah i can't get better pics exhaust manifolds etc are in the way. I think its really weird though yeah, motor doesn't have high k's or anything. I checked the rear heather hose and there was no water or anything around there or down the head to that corner that was the first thing I checked as I wouldn't think a headgasket would blow outwards of the head especially on a stock motor. I'm gonna double check it tomorrow before I start pulling things apart but yeah exhaust was hot so I wasn't keen to stick my hand in there anywhere lol. Seriously looks like it was seeping from there though. I hope I am being a drama queen / blonde moment and it is the heaterpipe and that I didn't check it properly. Not keen to start pulling an m50 apart lol.. *edit* It only starts leaking after about a couple mins of running, thats why I noticed it today ebcause the car was running for more than it usually has been after getting it running sorta right - gave it abit of time to start warming up to top up the coolant. I heard something dripping onto the exhaust and burning, I couldn't see what it was so I turned the car off and it happens about once every 20 seconds a drip drops down onto the exhaust and burns.. I jacked the car up to see where it was leaking out off and could only see the rear HG bit with coolant lined around it and a drip coming off of it. I checked the rear heater hose and across the top of the gearbox to see if coolant was seeping out of the hose and down the edge of the head/block but it was dry as far as I could see. If it was headgasket maybe it would leak abit faster or something, especially with the pressure and all? Unless it is a one hell of a pin d*ck sized leak.. On the verge of blowing or something haha. drips on the exhaust: slightly clearer pic: Edited March 15, 2010 by e30ftw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted March 16, 2010 grab one of these little badboys http://www.einfo.co.nz/shop/product_info.p...oducts_id=13458 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 394 Report post Posted March 16, 2010 Haha. When my one craps out I will.. I'm going to have the motor checked properly by a pro. The engine is running sweet just the small leak problem needs to be sorted out, Only other issue is the exhaust is LOUD... I kind of like the sound of an m20 over this m50 but it does sound friggn tough. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c.robertson00 11 Report post Posted March 16, 2010 Take the top off the coolant resovior when the engines warm and see if there are any little bubbles coming up. If there are its the head gasket. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matty104 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2010 I'll have my fingers crossed for you dude, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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e30ftw 394 Report post Posted March 20, 2010 Couple minor fixes needed + front wound down to give it a sick stance. Other than that she's pretty much done. That bent radiator support is REAL obvious through the vents in the valance FML. Suggestions? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted March 20, 2010 NICE! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grantdavis28 8 Report post Posted March 20, 2010 paint it black and put some black mesh infront of it. behind the bumper? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
