hybrid 1043 Report post Posted April 9, 2007 more ... (rear m-coupe trailing arm setup,m-coupe floating rear brakes, ground control kit and koni's / eibachs) and the adjustible camber / castor top plates. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted April 9, 2007 the engine (yet to be worked on) in its N/A state. s50b32 once all the work is done N/A at the 8:5 1 compression ratio should be doing about 300 odd bhp Still looking into the flow rates but it starting to look like a GT42r Garret turbo will be the juice for a solid 800-820 +bhp (the end goal) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuen 16 Report post Posted April 9, 2007 Hey Josh, didn't even know you had an E30, missed the thread last time. Certainly looks to be an exciting project... keep us posted! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alex 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2007 looking fricken awesome dude! hope it all goes to plan ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drifty325i 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2007 THIS PUTS MY PROJECT TO SHAME! Hot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 hehe nah dude, my hat goes off to anyone who modifies their cars to what ever level .. its all a learning process .. and good to see we now have a bunch of modded e30's in NZ now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drifty325i 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 Very good to see all these modded e30s in NZ ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ED1RTY 2 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 Hey Josh whos doing all your cert work? Is there a guy that you work with from when you did your 330? Definatly keen to come have a look when you have made some more progress Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 Hey Josh whos doing all your cert work? Is there a guy that you work with from when you did your 330? Definatly keen to come have a look when you have made some more progress Haven't got to the certing stuff yet .. will most likely go with who ever fabricators recommend. Precision Autowerks only did the panel work on the 330. ohhh something I forgot to add... we have uprated the brake booster to a audi 25mm v8 88 master cyclinder (new) and so the intake plenium will fit. And used a golf 1.3 mkII booster (second hand). .. the 1.3 mkII booster was a bitch to find .. as they didnt bring those versions to NZ. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ED1RTY 2 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 Nah, i mean when you got your coilovers etc certed? Your 330 has coilovers right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m_power 0 Report post Posted April 11, 2007 Your e30 is going to be one of the best in N.Z. if not thee best, i will have to see it when i get my restricted if you dont mind. Mint project!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
btccm3 1 Report post Posted April 11, 2007 thats one cool project man im green, wish i had the time to take on somting this sick. keep us posted on the engine mods would love to give my engine that kind of treatment one day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted April 11, 2007 Cheers guys Nah, i mean when you got your coilovers etc certed? Your 330 has coilovers right? Nah the 330i is just on lowered pI springs ... Will look into PSS9's for it when I can be assed. the e30 is taking up my time at the moment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted April 11, 2007 thats one cool project man im green, wish i had the time to take on somting this sick. keep us posted on the engine mods would love to give my engine that kind of treatment one day. for sure, Its not too difficult actually. just a little pricey as you need to get new low comp forged pistons (8:5 1) and rods / multi layer metal head gasket, o-ring the block and head. Custom manifold / fuel rail / injectors / surge tank / dual walbro pumps and custom fuel lines. Correct turbo selection for what you want to achieve. Your crank is forged anyway ... you could nitrogen treat it .. to make it harder .. (still looking into this myself) and weather to coat the pistons for higher operating tempratures. (allows more boost etc etc) You dont need to get go a full ECU .. you could do it with the TRS piggy back .. but you would be limited on a few things with that .. but atleast you get to keep vanos. We are using an SM4 Autronic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conrod 1 Report post Posted April 11, 2007 I have seen pistons that have been nickel plated on top, supposedly very good at stopping detonation from blowing though. I think you will have oil squirters fitted to this engine anyway, which lower the piston temps. Injectors will need uprating,as they are marginal on the std engine, but why change the fuel rail?- it is quite a nice piece and the FPR runs at 5 bar on these engines which is also nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted April 11, 2007 ...why change the fuel rail?- it is quite a nice piece and the FPR runs at 5 bar on these engines which is also nice. From what we have seen ... the fuel rail .. they a just a tiny bit too small for the higher horse power .. its not so much replacing it .. just modifing it a little, and yeah injectors will defantily be higher rated... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nz320i 0 Report post Posted April 11, 2007 (edited) OMFG it looks like the best work..everything is being done so well, great work!! that sure is going to cost some $$! Can i ask what kind of jack that is? looks like some kind of movable hoist, i want one?? Edited April 11, 2007 by nz320i Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted April 17, 2007 new additions to the project 18inch BBS LM's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ED1RTY 2 Report post Posted April 17, 2007 OMFG it looks like the best work..everything is being done so well, great work!! that sure is going to cost some $$! Can i ask what kind of jack that is? looks like some kind of movable hoist, i want one?? .... can only see jack stands and a trolley jack?? Moveable hoist?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted April 17, 2007 ahhh its just axel stands you can get from any auto shop ... and a standard low profile trolly jack (powerbuilt) We have a mobile hydrulic engine hoist next to the engine .. but thats about it for the heavy lifting stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted May 3, 2007 Test fit for new front spacers vs BBS LM 18x8.5... perfect When the new m3 guards are on we only have to make minor guard adjustments and to the rear inner guard lining. Pretty stoked so far ... and yes the front are at full camber .. they wont be like this full time enjoy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nz320i 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2007 masty fest at joshes garage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Denny Crane Report post Posted May 3, 2007 Nice Rimmzzzzzzzzzzzz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted May 3, 2007 Looking good Josh, It's coming together well!! Is that one of Lee's (massive) BBK's?? You doing the rear too?? I thought you said some where the rear springs were "barrel"shaped!?! They don't look it. Just watch out for coilbind, cause in the stock location you may find the TA's go a bit "banana" after some decent pounding!! And the M-coupe bracing does not address this. Were those the LM's on tardme, from napier or hastings?? Keep the pic's coming!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alex 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2007 Fark, i love BBS LM's! very nice, project looking mint ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
