BDKR
Section 9
- Joined
- Nov 16, 2003
- Location
- Horizons Cave
It seems that my recent purchase of a BMW is turning into a swarm of small issues. Kinda sucks!
I told myself that if it gets to a point where they are just too much from what was supposed to be something to just drive back and forth to work, I'm going to strip it and part it.
However, I would still also have the M52 / Getrag setup. Which beggars the mental exercise of transplanting it into a '88 740.
Knowns
*) MS can control dual vanos. At least this blog suggests as much.
*) No need to for transmission controller being manual.
*) E46 cooling systems suck, but with the more spacious 740 layout I should be able to bypass nearly all of the crappy parts (crappy coolant and overflow tanks as well as radiators) save for the water pump. BTW, the parts are crappy when it's recommended that the entire cooling system be rebuilt/replaced every 60K to 75K!
*) These can easily push through 300hp with relatively little boost. 8 psi on one twin screw setup saw 310hp.
*) There are tons of aftermarket E46 turbo ex manifolds. There is even one that is a top mount, which makes a ton of sense considering the bulk* of the offerings are low and back to deal with the relative lack of room and an E46 engine bay.
*) Don't have to use the scavenge pump the E46 kits do because they all mount the snail so low.
Assumptions
*) There will be enough space for that giant phracking intake manifold.
*) My current ABS and Cruise Control will continue to operate as they have their own controllers
*) Engine and transmission mounts wouldn't be too big of a deal.
Unknowns
*) Gear shifter. Where is it going to come out at?
*) Speedo signal. I know i'm going to need it for the speedometer, but anything else?
*) Accessories? Should I just run the BMW accessories? Is there an alternative to that BMW (air cooled ) alternator?
*) Upright or slanted.
Anyway, I'm gearing up to work on the 740 anyway. Have space and have finally cooled my heels on the bikes a little. Time's a plenty! Just thought I'd give this idea a once over and get some feedback from TB'ers.
BTW, e46fanatics and bimmerforums suck! Nothing can be done with those guys over there.
I told myself that if it gets to a point where they are just too much from what was supposed to be something to just drive back and forth to work, I'm going to strip it and part it.
However, I would still also have the M52 / Getrag setup. Which beggars the mental exercise of transplanting it into a '88 740.
Knowns
*) MS can control dual vanos. At least this blog suggests as much.
*) No need to for transmission controller being manual.
*) E46 cooling systems suck, but with the more spacious 740 layout I should be able to bypass nearly all of the crappy parts (crappy coolant and overflow tanks as well as radiators) save for the water pump. BTW, the parts are crappy when it's recommended that the entire cooling system be rebuilt/replaced every 60K to 75K!
*) These can easily push through 300hp with relatively little boost. 8 psi on one twin screw setup saw 310hp.
*) There are tons of aftermarket E46 turbo ex manifolds. There is even one that is a top mount, which makes a ton of sense considering the bulk* of the offerings are low and back to deal with the relative lack of room and an E46 engine bay.
*) Don't have to use the scavenge pump the E46 kits do because they all mount the snail so low.
Assumptions
*) There will be enough space for that giant phracking intake manifold.
*) My current ABS and Cruise Control will continue to operate as they have their own controllers
*) Engine and transmission mounts wouldn't be too big of a deal.
Unknowns
*) Gear shifter. Where is it going to come out at?
*) Speedo signal. I know i'm going to need it for the speedometer, but anything else?
*) Accessories? Should I just run the BMW accessories? Is there an alternative to that BMW (air cooled ) alternator?
*) Upright or slanted.
Anyway, I'm gearing up to work on the 740 anyway. Have space and have finally cooled my heels on the bikes a little. Time's a plenty! Just thought I'd give this idea a once over and get some feedback from TB'ers.
BTW, e46fanatics and bimmerforums suck! Nothing can be done with those guys over there.