5/26/17: Trip to The Vintage and Progress UPDATE

[Hffvdbl]

Thanks for the compliment!

I didn't modify anything and they work fine with the adjusters. How did you have to modify yours?

[wkohler]

The trick to scalloped headrests for sport seats is to use power headrests from an E23. They were all scalloped in those cars. The manual seats in E28s had very long posts, so they don't have the ball on the end that pops into the bracket. When seats went power on E28s, the scalloped headrests went away too.

[stoney]

Love a good W2A intercooler, such a better setup than a FMIC, and these days, there is a few options to greatly improve on the setups even further, check out interchillers http://fiinterchillers.com/ using the aircon system to cool the water even further, reaching inlet temps of 0c (32f)

Such a neat engine bay!

[Hffvdbl]

The trick to scalloped headrests for sport seats is to use power headrests from an E23. They were all scalloped in those cars. The manual seats in E28s had very long posts, so they don't have the ball on the end that pops into the bracket. When seats went power on E28s, the scalloped headrests went away too.

That makes sense Chris, mine are from an E23. Made it very easy!

So, I've never heard of this Interchillers setup. Pretty nifty idea. I may have to try that as the temps in Texas can be an issue.

I'm hoping to have this car back together over the next few days.

[delvin]

The Terminator mustang guys have been using a similar set up for years as well http://killerchiller.com/t/universal They also have a stand alone version that has it's own 12v ac compressor although I'm unsure if it is available in a universal kit.

[Hffvdbl]

Hello fellow E28 folks:

I wanted to put together a small update.

The car is back on the road after having replaced the M30B34 with a B35 from an e32 with the Koala Motorsport mount adapter (very nice piece btw).

Sherman was nice enough to work a deal with me on a motor he had handy:
IMG_1557 by garyalling, on Flickr

B35 head didn't look too bad as it had recently been resurfaced, just cleaned it up before install
IMG_1623 by garyalling, on Flickr

Stripped, Cleaned, Painted and resealed: All new gaskets, guide, tensioner, OEM HG (instead of COMETIC MLS), and ARP head studs
IMG_1641 by garyalling, on Flickr

Koala Motorsport mount to adapt Non-e24 B35 to B34 passenger side mount (requires early 533 mount, but I had already switched to this mount for TCD setup as required).
IMG_1636 by garyalling, on Flickr

Motor and transmission going back in together, fun, fun
IMG_1689 by garyalling, on Flickr

My buddy Jason capturing the end of this experience perfectly with a Boddingtons in one hand and his forehead in the other!
IMG_1700 by garyalling, on Flickr

And some more shots of the car and the motor. I am horrible about taking pictures of my progress. I am trying to be better.
IMG_0577 by garyalling, on Flickr
IMG_0579 by garyalling, on Flickr
IMG_0578 by garyalling, on Flickr

[1st 5er]

Runs as nice as it looks.

[wkohler]

Nice. What did you paint your block with? Looks nice.

[white chocolate]

Awesome thread!

[delvin]

Excellent! I need to see this in person

[ShineWorks1]

looks really good and not another cookie cutter build... Very nice sir!

[wkohler]

Gary, I think you need some Hartge wheels to go with that airdam. Looks too good.

[Hffvdbl]

Runs as nice as it looks.

Thanks Sherman, glad you finally got a ride!

Gary, I think you need some Hartge wheels to go with that airdam. Looks too good.

Thanks Chris, that is good advice. Now which Hartge wheels?
These
h5s-7 by garyalling, on Flickr
or these?
fotosE28004 by garyalling, on Flickr

Oh, and the engine paint I used is VHT high temp. Thanks. I bought the whole POR-15 brush on kit and decided it was too much work.

looks really good and not another cookie cutter build... Very nice sir!

Thank you!

Excellent! I need to see this in person

Come on over this weekend and bring that carpet!

[tig]

Sex. Nice work Gary!

[white chocolate]

Thanks Chris, that is good advice. Now which Hartge wheels?

Definitely option number one if you can swing it.

[1st 5er]

Thanks Chris, that is good advice. Now which Hartge wheels?

Definitely option number one if you can swing it.

Maybe Travis is tired of his, or Luis has a set.

[Nebraska_e28]

Gary can you comment on power delivery & throttle response with the b35 vs. the b34 you had previously?

[Hffvdbl]

Gary can you comment on power delivery & throttle response with the b35 vs. the b34 you had previously?

Hard to say LJ, but a great question. Once i can get some help tuning I might be able to make a better determination. It does feel stronger in the lower RPM. With throttle response I haven't noticed a difference.

[T_C_D]

Gary can you comment on power delivery & throttle response with the b35 vs. the b34 you had previously?

I can. m30b34 with the smaller cam is quite a bit more responsive.

[Hffvdbl]

After having driven this car to TexFest this year I have started to learn more about driving and leveraging the engine and turbo together. The TCD setup is beautiful because the turbo's power curve is really well fitted with the m30's torque characteristics. It just works really well together. I am more and more impressed every time I drive it.

Cleaning up where I can in the engine bay


New Wheels installed

[bkbimmer]

That's a good looking car.

[white chocolate]

That's a good looking car.

A VERY good looking car, well done!

[Hffvdbl]

That's a good looking car.

Thanks Brent!

That's a good looking car.

A VERY good looking car, well done!

Thank you!

[Adam W in MN]

Oh damn.... couldn't have said it better than Brent. Love the wheels and ride height, front airdam and aggressive look, and the zinno paint!

[delvin]

Looks great man!

I need a ride in it with the new tune

[Hffvdbl]

Oh damn.... couldn't have said it better than Brent. Love the wheels and ride height, front airdam and aggressive look, and the zinno paint!

Thank you! You know I appreciate the comment about the ride height because in pics it looks a little high in front but in person I think it looks just right.

Looks great man!

I need a ride in it with the new tune

Thanks! Let's grab a beverage sometime! You can take her for a drive.

[Hffvdbl]

Gary, I think you need some Hartge wheels to go with that airdam. Looks too good.

Found some wheels! Thanks Luis!

They need refinishing.

Bigger issue will be how to make the back width work. The rears are 17x10 et18, tried them with 245/40-17 and they rub under acceleration.

Test Fit

[delvin]

Yes! You found some finally. Much congrats and they look great

[wkohler]

I'd raise the rear of the car up.

[Nebraska_e28]

Bigger issue will be how to make the back width work. The rears are 17x10 et18, tried them with 245/40-17 and they rub under acceleration.

Keeping tuned for what solution you come up with. I considered having the back shaved & inserts installed in the lug holes for my setup.