Administrators RTz Posted August 8, 2010 Author Administrators Share Posted August 8, 2010 Gonna check out the engine tonight (still in his car), but I may some serious motivation to work faster on my 240 once I get a motor. Jeremiah just spent a few hours out here. Said you're getting his S52 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators RTz Posted August 19, 2010 Author Administrators Share Posted August 19, 2010 Radiator mounts are finished up (making use of stock core support holes). I did make a revision to the mounts. These were easier to machine, and I like the look a little better.... Fan mount plates were also welded on, top and bottom... Weep holes in the bottom plate... Drilled/tapped for shoulder bolts. Grommets and crush washers will provide a dose of isolation... Test fit... Still need to machine the crush washers, fab the fan plate, and attack it with some elbow grease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garvice Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 That is a very nice looking radiator Ron, great fit. And it is excellent to see you customising a custom built radiator, HA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONGO510 Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 (edited) Looking good Ron!! You be around this weekend(sunday)? I wish to bring presents! Mongo That is a very nice looking radiator Ron, great fit. And it is excellent to see you customising a custom built radiator, HA! Edited August 20, 2010 by MONGO510 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators RTz Posted August 20, 2010 Author Administrators Share Posted August 20, 2010 I should be around off and on all weekend. Give me a call when you head out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azcarbum Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Ron, WOW...... Your making some serious progress with this swap. I love seeing your little do-dads you machine. Looking forward to seeing it come all together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators RTz Posted August 21, 2010 Author Administrators Share Posted August 21, 2010 Finished the fan plate... Fan is '97 Volvo 850. Two speed, moves plenty of air, quiet, and covers the radiator nicely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xnke Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Looks great, Ron. Seems to me, you're down to the "wiring nightmare" part of the swap. So you'll have it running in a few hours, right? You only really need a fuel pump down in a coffee can with some hose and duct tape, and just twist some wires together; it'll be fine. (No, really...Hold my beer, I'll do it for you...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RB26powered74zcar Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 (edited) WOW... that has to be the nicest Radiator/Fan fab job I've seen!! Major props to you Ron... Edit: Oh, what fan is that pleeze? Edited August 22, 2010 by J. Soileau RB26zcar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nullbound Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Beautiful... So when will this radiator/fan combo be available for purchase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy 77zt Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 you might have the heater hose problem fixed-but my 77 with factory a/c has the hose nipples coming straight off of the core inside the car.this would make it easy to bring the heater hoses out in a better spot.awesome work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Between your 510, and this Z, I have to say I am extremely impressed with your work. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azcarbum Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Very Nice!!....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators RTz Posted August 22, 2010 Author Administrators Share Posted August 22, 2010 Thanks for the compliments guy's. Joel, the fan is out of a '97 Volvo 850. It's no slouch, either. It moves more than enough air on low speed for this application. And it's quiet enough that I'll bet when the motor is running you won't be able to hear the fan. Ryan, For enough money, just about anything can be available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONGO510 Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 This swap is even better in person! The fab work is eye candy!! Mongo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nullbound Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Ryan, For enough money, just about anything can be available PM Sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neverdone Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Hey Ron I have a question...well, I have about 100 questions but this is my current #1 question. How are you hooking a speedometer up to your car? I've heard multiple conflicting "facts" on where the vehicle speed sensor is from the transmission, to the diff, to the wheel so I don't even have a good idea on where that is. Is it just a sensor that sends a signal or does the zf trans use a cable and gear system that acturally turns the speedo. Or do I just really have idea how the f the speedo works? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators RTz Posted August 23, 2010 Author Administrators Share Posted August 23, 2010 Thomas, BMW put a Hall Effect/chopper wheel in the diff. I was originally going to put an aftermarket hall effect sensor on the drive-shaft and use an aftermarket electric speedometer. Not a tough thing to do and reasonably affordable. I've since decided that I will eventually use a Speedhut GPS speedometer. Not as budget friendly, but a little 'cleaner' in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neverdone Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Thanks Ron, I like both of those options. Also, the price is reasonable enough for either option. The GPS. Route looks to be the way to go though due to the ease of installation. I'm almost done tearing everytthing off of my car, so as soon as that's done, and the car comes back from the blasters, I'll be working on finageling with my new pile of German cast iron I just picked up. Oh, question about transmission: The stock zf 5-speed has a final drive of 1, with a typical R200 of 3.7 I'd be running over 3000 rpms just doing 60. I'm going to probably go with the lower 3.54, but I keep thinking that picking up the 6-speed out of a wrecked E46 330I or M3 might be a good idea. What are you planning on running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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