"BlueThunder" is ALIVE !!! >m

[the Tanned One]

Thanks to ALL who have Helped!! Could`nt have got it done !!!! Daryl came over today & adjusted the valves & checked out some other things while Me & Tim in N. Fla. keep a eye on the Warsteainers ! LOL!!! Thanks again !!!! Still got a couple of things to do to make it "right" (idle control valve & intake boot) but its a running now! Randy/Fla.

[Madhungarian]

Great! Congratulations on a job well done. Hope you learned how to adjust the valves, between the Warsteainers!
I just got my pistons back cut to size, hope to reassamble the motor tomorrow.

[Tim in N FL]

Randy,
This is EXCELLENT news! I'm glad Daryl was able to make it today or you and I would still be out there adjusting the valves by moonlight :~ Nice work Daryl....I learned something today about the m30 Thanks! Sorry I couldn't stay longer to witness the rise of "Blue Thunder" from the ashes of the "Blue Turd" Keep us posted and thanks again for the Warsteiners, snacks, and minor detailing (cleaner wax) you did on my bronzit beast Much appreciated...
Best,
Tim

[Ted in T.O.]

Way to go Randy. I know you and the Miami Vice boys would get the job done.5er Fest here you come to meet Nanook of the North.Come early to get your share of the amber nectar.See you there Oh Great Tanned One.

[BMWJustin]

Randy.... awesome job. Glad to hear that the old girl is back and running, no more blue turd huh? Let us know how she drives when things are adjusted. Take car man, and congrats again.
Justin

[Blue Shadow]

Randy,

That is great news. I'm glad you and the boyz got it runnin. Can't wait to hear you impressions of it now that the turd has been swept under the rug

[fastpat]

[QUOTE="the Tanned One"]Thanks to ALL who have Helped!! Could`nt have got it done !!!! Daryl came over today & adjusted the valves & checked out some other things while Me & Tim in N. Fla. keep a eye on the Warsteainers ! LOL!!! Thanks again !!!! Still got a couple of things to do to make it "right" (idle control valve & intake boot) but its a running now! Randy/Fla.[/QUOTE]

You started it without an ICV? ~0

Must be fun trying to keep it running!

[pdx 528e]

Randy, that is great to hear. My heart sunk a little reading your posts in which the car wasnt running. Did you take a lot of pictures, or any documentation of the whole procedure? How much did things cost ya, already having the modern motronics? Im glad that you and others have paved the way for M20 conversion madness. I am still debating whether to buy a complete 325i engine for parts, or keep scrounging for the bits and pieces I will need.

Next beer I drink, will be to "Blue Thunder".

Cheers,
Chris

[fastpat]

[QUOTE="the Tanned One"]Thanks to ALL who have Helped!! Could`nt have got it done !!!! Daryl came over today & adjusted the valves & checked out some other things while Me & Tim in N. Fla. keep a eye on the Warsteainers ! LOL!!! Thanks again !!!! Still got a couple of things to do to make it "right" (idle control valve & intake boot) but its a running now! Randy/Fla.[/QUOTE]

Wan mo thing, here's an article on how to adjust the TPS and AFM on an "i" spec engine. Works beautifully, Randy.

Congrats on your success. How about a MAF for it now.

[shifty]

Good news, Randy! Now, how about some dyno numbers so we can all see what the i cam can do!

[the Tanned One]

Just drove the "Thunder" this am for the first time in over a month! 1st got gas ! 2nd plug leak in rear tire !! 3rd got oil changed & dog bones installed !!(less than $20.00!!) Butt-o-meter says it pulls all the way from idle(950rpm) to 6,500 w/ no flat spots ! Never really nailed it Figure give the head a little "break-in" time first !? Fast Pat Q did you change over all of the "i" air flow goodies or reprogram the old "e" AFM & MAF ????? Thanks again to all !!!!! Randy/Fla.

[fastpat]

I have a 1990 model year 325i, so it came with all the "i" stuff, sorta' cheating I suppose, but scoping out how it works might be helpful to others. It's my opinion that to get the best results from a switch from eta to "i" specs, a post 1988 "i" wiring harness and ECU ought be used since it's Motronics 1.3, the best offered on an M20 engine. Or, you can investigate and install a MegaSquirt system and beat it all, it's much better and will offer full sequential control of the injectors in about 9 months, won't that be special
.

I don't have a MAF yet, just really thinking about one. The kit Split Second has for a 325i (in the photo), and by default an e28 528i would use the same I think, is so clean looking that I may just have to get one. $772.00 gets you all the goodies to bolt it in, the "signal conditioner" is programable with a laptop, or you can pay extra and get the cockpit adjustable controller ($900.00+). I'm a set it and forget it type, once it's adjusted I don't want to play with it, so I'll get it at the lower price. The signal conditioner takes the input from the MAF and outputs a signal the Bosch ECU expects from the OEM AFM. I've sent email to Split Second about the system, so I'll post the info when I get it if it's significant.



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[Tim in N FL]

Randy,
Be sure to put out a request on the parts board for a known good ICV. Perhaps check with Jay in VA and his significant collection of spares Glad to hear you're rollin' again my friend.
Best,
Tim

[Shawn D.]

Excellent!