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by GazM3
Fri Feb 09, 2024 7:18 am
Forum: My Project
Topic: Returning With A Neat Find: 1984 M635CSi
Replies: 133
Views: 27314

Re: Returning With A Neat Find: 1984 M635CSi

Love the CF airbox, looks great. Wonder if they can make them with a bigger inlet dia. Im on a full stand alone ecu now with no air meter could easily benefit from 100mm dia.
by GazM3
Wed Oct 25, 2023 9:46 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: 88 M6 -- E34 M5 Headers
Replies: 4
Views: 741

Re: 88 M6 -- E34 M5 Headers

Shipper01 had a set modified some time ago for his S38B38 in an early E12 based E24 here in Australia. Apparently the car now is running, and being tuned. For memory a talented exhaust shop done the job and it worked nicely
by GazM3
Tue Sep 26, 2023 8:18 am
Forum: My Project
Topic: Wheel decisions?!?!!
Replies: 34
Views: 3824

Re: Wheel decisions?!?!!

I picked up a set of 415 style 5 single piece wheels with upgraded Michelin TRX tyres, so may put these on to see how they go
by GazM3
Tue Sep 26, 2023 8:14 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: ECU upgrade including coil on plug conversion.
Replies: 25
Views: 3727

Re: ECU upgrade including coil on plug conversion.

A few months in, car is still running very nicely. Ive been collecting parts to do the dual row timing chain conversion/upgrade with slotted cam gears. I experimented with removing the plenum itself and it made a nice sound, but to sort it properly it needed an effective heat shield and would have b...
by GazM3
Fri Jul 21, 2023 7:50 am
Forum: My Project
Topic: Dinan Turbo Joins The Family
Replies: 70
Views: 7724

Re: Dinan Turbo Joins The Family

Love it mate. What a beast!!
by GazM3
Wed Jul 12, 2023 10:52 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: how many 635's have you encounter? (Encountered)
Replies: 318
Views: 206509

Re: how many 635's have you encounter? (Encountered)

Can't remember the last time I saw one driving casually on the road. Only time is at cars and coffee and show events. I guess it's why people go a little silly when I take mine out
by GazM3
Wed Jul 12, 2023 10:49 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Dry ice blasting
Replies: 9
Views: 2121

Re: Dry ice blasting

Ive had friends who have done this and it works great. May consider this in the future
by GazM3
Tue Jun 06, 2023 9:12 am
Forum: My Project
Topic: My 6'er
Replies: 88
Views: 60700

Re: My 6'er

There are always many jobs with the e24. Often one job turns into another, but it’s worth it
by GazM3
Tue May 02, 2023 10:37 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: ECU upgrade including coil on plug conversion.
Replies: 25
Views: 3727

Re: ECU upgrade including coil on plug conversion.

A few weeks have gone by now, and the car works really well. I have the cold start working nice with no intervention from the accelerator pedal, and mixtures are pretty good and have now closed loop control for part throttle maintaining perfect 14.7:1 at all times, and runs out to around 12.6:1 at f...
by GazM3
Fri Apr 14, 2023 1:31 am
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: My 1984 BMW M635 on Bring a Trailer
Replies: 7
Views: 1171

Re: My 1984 BMW M635 on Bring a Trailer

Looks great. Pity to have to sell it. GLWS
by GazM3
Mon Apr 10, 2023 8:18 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: ECU upgrade including coil on plug conversion.
Replies: 25
Views: 3727

Re: ECU upgrade including coil on plug conversion.

Nice =D> Looks so clean by comparison to all of the plug wires and whatnot \:D/ Unrelated question, what's a widebody Z3 :-k The 2.8ltr has a wider rear body than the 4cyl models in the z3. Great little underestimated car in manual form, especially when you give it some extra breathing via the m50 ...
by GazM3
Sun Apr 09, 2023 8:10 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: ECU upgrade including coil on plug conversion.
Replies: 25
Views: 3727

Re: ECU upgrade including coil on plug conversion.

Rama sourced the boots going through the firewall. Had the car back for a few days just with a road tune. It drives so much better and feels much stronger. It’s also extended the usable rev range from originally 3500-6000, to 2500-7000rpm so going through your mountain pass you can drive briskly usi...
by GazM3
Tue Apr 04, 2023 10:48 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: ECU upgrade including coil on plug conversion.
Replies: 25
Views: 3727

Re: ECU upgrade including coil on plug conversion.

Well it’s all done just doing another cold start tomorrow morn. I’ll be travelling up to Sydney tomorrow morn and hope to be there about 3pm to pick it up which is about 18hrs time. Tanking my e34 540i with supercharger install to get the same treatment except I only need a jumper harness so it will...
by GazM3
Sun Apr 02, 2023 12:36 pm
Forum: My Project
Topic: Wheel decisions?!?!!
Replies: 34
Views: 3824

Re: Wheel decisions?!?!!

17” ride ok if you use a 45series tyre. If you use genuine bbs RS 3 piece they are pretty light weight so they ride pretty well. Only issue IMO if you use 17” they look nice if the car is slightly lower. If keeping factory ride height the smaller dia wheels look more cohesive
by GazM3
Sun Apr 02, 2023 6:20 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: ECU upgrade including coil on plug conversion.
Replies: 25
Views: 3727

Re: ECU upgrade including coil on plug conversion.

That looks great! I'm doing some similar work on my '88 M6 but I haven't been able to come across any of the grommets or injector rubber bits. Did you buy these or have them made somewhere? Thanks! I’m running new modern 440cc/min injectors for future E85 use and a more modern injector has a better...
by GazM3
Tue Mar 28, 2023 7:45 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: ECU upgrade including coil on plug conversion.
Replies: 25
Views: 3727

Re: ECU upgrade including coil on plug conversion.

Car has fired and run for the first time but needs to run on resistor plugs. Lucky I kept the old NGK ones so sending them up to Sydney otherwise all is good
by GazM3
Sun Mar 26, 2023 5:14 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: ECU upgrade including coil on plug conversion.
Replies: 25
Views: 3727

Re: ECU upgrade including coil on plug conversion.

Hey Dennis. I run the fritz bitz headers for the uk. The e12 based cars are very similar to the e9 chassis, or alternatively you could go and modify a set of s38 e34 headers to make them fit (that’s what Josh Parsons done) who has a s38b38 in e12 based chassis. The loom now is finished and currently...
by GazM3
Sun Mar 19, 2023 7:14 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: ECU upgrade including coil on plug conversion.
Replies: 25
Views: 3727

Re: ECU upgrade including coil on plug conversion.

RossDinan6 wrote: Wed Mar 15, 2023 11:01 pm What ECU are you using? Inquiring minds want to know.
ECUMaster classic from RHD engineering. He is doing all the wiring loom work as well.
by GazM3
Wed Mar 15, 2023 7:03 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: ECU upgrade including coil on plug conversion.
Replies: 25
Views: 3727

Re: ECU upgrade including coil on plug conversion.

Car now is at Sydney. We are putting in bugger injectors for potential e85 use.
by GazM3
Fri Mar 10, 2023 12:51 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: ECU upgrade including coil on plug conversion.
Replies: 25
Views: 3727

Re: ECU upgrade including coil on plug conversion.

Like the idea of installing a female usb slot in the blanks or I’ll just run a cord into the glovebox. I’m probably running similar to the setup in the pic with the 25mm black ducting hiding all the wires, but I’ll be using no airflow meter or maf. It will be based on map, tps, and wideband. The bea...
by GazM3
Thu Mar 09, 2023 6:25 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: ECU upgrade including coil on plug conversion.
Replies: 25
Views: 3727

Re: ECU upgrade including coil on plug conversion.

I admit my knowledge on coil packs is limited, I was considering the same conversion and found this bracket for coil on plugs. https://e28goodies.com/product/coilpack-rail-stainless/ Are these the pencil style you are referring to? Yes. That bracket could work well, but it looks like the Audi coils...
by GazM3
Thu Mar 09, 2023 12:13 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: ECU upgrade including coil on plug conversion.
Replies: 25
Views: 3727

Re: ECU upgrade including coil on plug conversion.

It should work fine on the m30 also, with single factory ignition coil but programming and timing will be different. It’s probably very worthwhile converting to individual coils also but a little harder to package in an m30 as u can’t use the pencil style coils
by GazM3
Wed Mar 08, 2023 8:57 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: ECU upgrade including coil on plug conversion.
Replies: 25
Views: 3727

ECU upgrade including coil on plug conversion.

Finally!! At long last, the long awaited ECU upgrade is happening. In a nutshell, the plan is to totally replace the old Bosch 055 DME with a modern EcuMaster EMU classic, and upgrade to a MAP and TPS based input, along with a wideband exhaust sensor. The other benefit is to delete totally the old a...
by GazM3
Wed Mar 01, 2023 6:39 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Am I a traitor?
Replies: 9
Views: 1907

Re: Am I a traitor?

Should be a nice car. The mrs has an Audi S5 goes nice for sure.
My only defection from bmw is my work car which is an Amarok V6
by GazM3
Mon Feb 27, 2023 5:59 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Coolant Overheating Issues
Replies: 15
Views: 1882

Re: Coolant Overheating Issues

yes an incorrect fan direction is often hard to detect as air is still moving. Had this issue with my 540i and dual thermos where 1 was pushing into the radiator and one working properly and couldnt understand why it was running warm all the time. The simple tissue test conformed the issue. With the...