Evil e30 update: Muwwaahhhhaahh

[TerryBPP]

Well the motor is together and ready to drop in. My digi cam took a crap so I couldnt take any pics of the build up but it done. Here are the specs:

Stock block rebuild. 7.5:1 compression.
Metric Mechanic head w/ 288 shrick cam
Metric Mechanic Head Bolts
Stock head gasket (for now)

Here is the original test fit to make sure the mounts worked with the 318i locations:





Then I pulled it back out and put the head on:



I also POR-15 the engine bay with some gloss black. Came out really well.

Here it is all ready to drop in:



And a little german love:



I'm should be getting a set of solid motor mounts in the next day or 2. For now I'm going to use new rubber mounts.

This weekend I'll be mounting the accesories, EDIS system, and start with the MegaSquirt wiring.

Flywheel is off for lighting today hopefully.

[CamB]

I am definitely watching with interest! Good work

[lendaddy]

Looks good, but I forget, are you doing a turbo on this as well?

[TerryBPP]

Yes sir re bob. Think about going with a Holset HX50.

The engine management will be handled by MegaSquirt for fuel and spark. I am install a EDIS-6 system.

On a bad note, the engine was knocked off the stand last night. . But luckly it only damaged the VR sensor bracket I made and the A/C bracket. It could have been alot worse.

[herman maire]

Nice project

My brother did this a few years ago 89 e30 with a 3.5 stock 8.5 compression perfect for a turbo... later he put a Turbo on it . Car was very fun until he wrecked it . Car did not like high speed highway driving at all in the rain.

Know he is building a 76 2002 with a turbo M20 and he is also using a holset.

[fastpat]

Originally posted by john_cramer
Is that a big six or a baby six? It says 3,5 on the side of the block, is that an engine from a 735? With the turbo, like the old 745?

That's an M30 engine, AKA big six. The baby six is the M20, both being SOHC type.

[Jims5543]

Sorry about the drop dude.

Keep us posted on your progress it sounds like your well on your way now.

A lot of Rotary guys are using Corvette ignitions when switching to stand alone. The ignitor and coil are intigrated and compact.

[TerryBPP]

Originally posted by Jim Cesiro
Sorry about the drop dude.

Keep us posted on your progress it sounds like your well on your way now.

A lot of Rotary guys are using Corvette ignitions when switching to stand alone. The ignitor and coil are intigrated and compact.

Thanks, No major damage. I was rolling the engine stand over to the lift and it ramp up on a little piece plastic and tilted over. Luckily it landed on a metal table, which kinda broke the fall.

I think the GM system is similar setup to the Ford EDIS system I'm using. Basic wasetd spark system.

Yep john, its virtually the same as the 745i turbo motor except it doesn't have oil squiters in the block.

[TerryBPP]

I FINALLY got that bad boy in there. No major issues with the drop. There are 2 positions (holes) on the e30de motor mounts I'm using. One moves the motor 1" forward and vice versa. Ended up using the most reward position because I could fit a radiator in there.

The only other clearance issues are with the VR sensor for the EDIS system. It barely touches the radiator. Looks like I need to make a 3rd bracket, lol. Or atleast modify the one I just made.

Here are the pics:

[fastpat]

The crank position sensor from a M30B35 engine (1989-1992) wouldn't fit, or function correctly? I have one that I could photograph for you tomorrow if need be.

I just remembered, I have this photo of the crank position sensor:


Note that the toothed portion of the crank pulley is behind the pulleys.

[TerryBPP]

Supposesdly there are issues with MegaSquirt using a 60-1 wheel. I haven't seen one running correctly but have heard stories which add up to nada. So it was eaiser to just weld the wheel on and go.