skib Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 so badass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dislexicdime Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 getting so close ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sq_creations Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 It's looking really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-ya Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Looking great Ron! The heater hose arrangement looks like it was designed like that from the factory. Much better than in my RB swap, and actually looks a lot better than the stock L6 configuration. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators RTz Posted November 19, 2010 Author Administrators Share Posted November 19, 2010 Thanks guys. Quickie update- M50 manifold conversion complete. Battery, starter, and alternator are wired. ECU mounted. Water temp sensor, water temp sender, air temp, crank sensor, VANOS, TPS, oil pressure sender, air regulator, and canister purge are wired. All downhill from here. Guessing about 30 or so hours left... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantaz Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 (edited) I own a 87 BMW 328IS and cant wait to see this finished.. ive always thought the six from the Bimmer would be a natural in the z.. but i have to say all the work you putting into this is a little..... ok waayyy beyond me. This transplant is not for the faint of heart.. nor shade tree mechanic im thinking... Your actually the head NASA mechanical/electrical engineer!!! i knew it!! Keep the pics coming and hope it fires up the first time!!! Edited November 19, 2010 by phantaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators RTz Posted December 19, 2010 Author Administrators Share Posted December 19, 2010 First run... Running it off the same map as the L28, with some overall fuel trim. Needs a lot of work of course. Got a handful of loose ends to address and it will be ready for it's maiden voyage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Congratulations Ron! I know that first fire-ups never get old. It sounds great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Very nice! I've been waiting to see the M3Z get going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax240z Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Can't wait to hear your feedback from the first drive in anger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pzary3233 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Very cool! I must admit I'm slightly jealous even though I am snake bit on the M motors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Purple240zt Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Awesome, been watching your build intently. Love it man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAG58 Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Good lord Ron, Now that I'm done worrying about medical school: Your 260 makes me want to get off my ass and start on my 240 Paul's E36 makes me want to go make the w201 completely un-usable as a 4 door sedan. Cliff notes: I hate you both Congrats on the 1st start however! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators RTz Posted December 22, 2010 Author Administrators Share Posted December 22, 2010 Thanks guy's. Cliff notes: I hate you both Mission accomplished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Congrats Ron! Now get out there, tune it, and show us the smoke! From the tires, that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators RTz Posted December 26, 2010 Author Administrators Share Posted December 26, 2010 Engine wouldn't shut off with the key. Hate that. Put a diode on the alternator field wire. Fixed. Probably end up re-pathing the field wire as to not rely on the diode. Been arm wrestling a finicky crank sensor. I didn't want to use the BMW sensor simply because they are bit expensive and not praised for reliability. I built a simple adapter to mate a Honeywell GT101 Hall sensor. I can buy one for the motor, one for the glovebox, and still have $50 left over. Over a couple day's of futzing with this sensor, it was becoming obvious that it wasn't going to work as-is (intermittent trigger errors and an overly picky air gap). Stuck the trigger wheel on the Birmingham and turned it into a 30-1 wheel (stock is 60-2). Quick reconfigure of Wolf and.... perfection. No more trigger errors and the gap is no longer ultra-sensitive (useful window was within .020", and now it's over .100"). Took the car out for it's first drive. Just a few blocks and no 'angriness' (sorry Drax/Cygnus, it's coming). Even with no tune time, It's WAY torque-ier than an L-series... and it's far too loud After the 1st I should be able to start getting serious about tuning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONGO510 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 All right Ron!! This is gonna be a really sweet ride! Mongo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pzary3233 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 (edited) Engine wouldn't shut off with the key. Hate that. Put a diode on the alternator field wire. Fixed. Probably end up re-pathing the field wire as to not rely on the diode. Been arm wrestling a finicky crank sensor. I didn't want to use the BMW sensor simply because they are bit expensive and not praised for reliability. I built a simple adapter to mate a Honeywell GT101 Hall sensor. I can buy one for the motor, one for the glovebox, and still have $50 left over. Over a couple day's of futzing with this sensor, it was becoming obvious that it wasn't going to work as-is (intermittent trigger errors and an overly picky air gap). Stuck the trigger wheel on the Birmingham and turned it into a 30-1 wheel (stock is 60-2). Quick reconfigure of Wolf and.... perfection. No more trigger errors and the gap is no longer ultra-sensitive (useful window was within .020", and now it's over .100"). Took the car out for it's first drive. Just a few blocks and no 'angriness' (sorry Drax/Cygnus, it's coming). Even with no tune time, It's WAY torque-ier than an L-series... and it's far too loud After the 1st I should be able to start getting serious about tuning Interesting note about the CkPS. Friend and I had a GT35R Fed Built S50 running Tec3r (From Vic Sias) that had so many issues with the crank trigger/sensor. Basically it boiled down to the Tec3 not wanting to play nicely with the BMW sensors. That sounds like a good solution to the issues. However, we went back to stock engine management with a TRM Chip for on the fly tuning. Edited December 27, 2010 by Pzary3233 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax240z Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Woohoo, first drive! Looking forward to pics & vids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators RTz Posted December 27, 2010 Author Administrators Share Posted December 27, 2010 Interesting note about the CkPS. Friend and I had a GT35R Fed Built S50 running Tec3r (From Vic Sias) that had so many issues with the crank trigger/sensor. Basically it boiled down to the Tec3 not wanting to play nicely with the BMW sensors. That sounds like a good solution to the issues. However, we went back to stock engine management with a TRM Chip for on the fly tuning. Electromotive gives you three choices... 60-2, 60-2, or 60-2 Wolf is pretty flexible with triggers. Not too much it can't be configured to. Of course the downside is some extra complexity. It's all a trade off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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