nolimitsoldier4 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2010 (edited) hey all this is my e30m30 turbo conversion its started life as a 318i(m10) lol, so far the motors been mounted the driveshafts be done ive made the turbo manifold and bolted the turbo on ive got so far all i got left to do now is things like IC piping, oil supply/feed and return, finish up the exhaust the list is as follow M30M35(out of a 88/89 735i) 9:0:1CR i think (correct me if im wrong please) custom mounts custom turbo manifold heavy duty 6puk clutch heavy duty pressure plate 240mm flywheel non dual mass custom driveshaft(hybrid 5series/3series) turbo is a T3/T4/gt35r hybrid its the ar70 housing the radiator is and early type e36 radiator(without side tank) i was wondering if anyone can help me out on and aftermarket ecu choice ps the car is not in a great state atm its dirty and needs a wash lol will add more photos soon EDIT: Photos removed, please resize to around 1024x786, use something like tinypic.com to host and resize. Edited June 18, 2010 by e30325i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1060 Report post Posted June 15, 2010 iLike. What sort of power are you aiming for? As for ECU, Link would be the way to go or if you like something more DIY and cheaper then you could look at Megasquirt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted June 15, 2010 So much win. Looking freakn awesome. One day my E30 will be powered by a m30, maybe even with a hairdrier hanging off the side. Keep up the good work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nolimitsoldier4 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2010 iLike. What sort of power are you aiming for? As for ECU, Link would be the way to go or if you like something more DIY and cheaper then you could look at Megasquirt. i was thinking of going link, ive spoken to quiet a few people and they reakon i can push close to 400hp with the right tune but i will take whatever i can get to be honest lol thanks DJ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nolimitsoldier4 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2010 So much win. Looking freakn awesome. One day my E30 will be powered by a m30, maybe even with a hairdrier hanging off the side. Keep up the good work. its well worth it its not to difficult of a conversion, i will put up more photo of the driveshaft and stuff thanks dj Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrphTa 5 Report post Posted June 15, 2010 Add pics, they were removed! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nolimitsoldier4 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2010 (edited) Add pics, they were removed! done Edited June 15, 2010 by e30325i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted June 15, 2010 done thanks dude PS looks great ! hopefully aligning the gearbox and clutch is too much of a major in the tunnel like that. due to tollerances I dropped my subframe and engine out as well from the bottom and aligned it on a pallete. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nolimitsoldier4 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2010 thanks dude PS looks great ! hopefully aligning the gearbox and clutch is too much of a major in the tunnel like that. no problem, i forgot to resize before putting it up lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nolimitsoldier4 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2010 thanks dude PS looks great ! hopefully aligning the gearbox and clutch is too much of a major in the tunnel like that. due to tollerances I dropped my subframe and engine out as well from the bottom and aligned it on a pallete. yea ill be putting the clutch in this weekend maybe will have a look and let you know, thanks for the advice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted June 15, 2010 Crickey! Outta go ok. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nolimitsoldier4 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2010 Crickey! Outta go ok. lol i hope so Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1060 Report post Posted June 15, 2010 i was thinking of going link, ive spoken to quiet a few people and they reakon i can push close to 400hp with the right tune but i will take whatever i can get to be honest lol thanks DJ Have a chat to whoever you are going to get to tune and see what they think. If they are confident that they can do a good job with the standard ecu then go for it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nolimitsoldier4 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2010 Have a chat to whoever you are going to get to tune and see what they think. If they are confident that they can do a good job with the standard ecu then go for it. lol i dont mean a bone stock ecu, one with a chip of somesort like the warchip from Ireland engineering, but im really considering getting a link G3/G4(its just the funds holding me back at the moment lol) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenEvans 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2010 Nice work im currently doing the same engine conversion (without the turbo - yet ) just a quick question, where did u get the driveshaft done? what drivehafts did u use and how much did it cost ya? Cheers Mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grantdavis28 8 Report post Posted June 15, 2010 what are you using to stop and turn this beast? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nolimitsoldier4 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2010 Nice work im currently doing the same engine conversion (without the turbo - yet ) just a quick question, where did u get the driveshaft done? what drivehafts did u use and how much did it cost ya? Cheers Mate i used the front half of a 535 i had to put the center hanger bearing from the e30s shaft onto the 535's one so that it could mate with the rear of the e30s shaft, i got it shortened at beaty drive shafts in auckland for $250, i will take a few photo's of the drive shaft bolted in place Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nolimitsoldier4 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2010 what are you using to stop and turn this beast? im going to do a 5stud conversion to it and most prob do the e46 brake upgrade, and im planning on putting the e36 rack in and get custom lines made up to run power steering Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted June 15, 2010 Great looking project! If you havn't already, have a chat to Marty (BM Weapon on the forums) as he has built a couple m30 turbos now if you have some questions as he'd most probably know the answer Ben - I just had my driveshaft lengthened at Driveshaft Specialists in East Tamaki. Great guy and he knows his stuff. The quote he gave me was $100 less than Beaty Driveshafts. Hope this helps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted June 15, 2010 Too late..Driveshafts already done? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nolimitsoldier4 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2010 Too late..Driveshafts already done? yea i had to get my shortended as i used a 535 front half and a e30`rear half lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nolimitsoldier4 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2010 Great looking project! If you havn't already, have a chat to Marty (BM Weapon on the forums) as he has built a couple m30 turbos now if you have some questions as he'd most probably know the answer Ben - I just had my driveshaft lengthened at Driveshaft Specialists in East Tamaki. Great guy and he knows his stuff. The quote he gave me was $100 less than Beaty Driveshafts. Hope this helps. lol i wish i had know that sooner...ohwel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted June 16, 2010 Sorry, that was aimed at Ben-E30. Good luck with your project! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APT 194 Report post Posted June 16, 2010 By any chance were you the guy offering to sell me 6 cyl headers when i was working at Supercheap Takanini ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pureboiracer 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2010 skiiiid machine... love it.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
