e30 Turbo Bookmark List

[el bob]

Holy cow, it's been over two years!!!

I havn't touched it since then. I'll do an update today. I think I might try a different style.

[el bob]

Making a copy of the first post so I can start editing it...

Here's the pile 'o linkified stuff I've collected over the last couple of months while researching my turbo build. I'm posting it in case it can be helpful to anyone else. I can't even describe how much reading/learning I've done here so hopefully this counts as giving back.

8/3/06 ... Added a bunch of VEMS stuff

11/4/06 ... Added fuel system info, reorganized sections, lots of new project car links in GenInfo, new 666fab m20 welded coolant passage pics

[[#ProjectWide]]
[[#EngMng]]
[[#FuelSystem]]
[[#Ignition]]
[[#ChassSuspSteerBrak]]
[[#TurboEngine]]
[[#TrannyDrivetrain]]
[[#BodyInterior]]
[[#StereoElec]]
[[#Welding]]
[[#Metals]]
[[#SupraTech]]
[[#OEMTurboTuning]]
[[#GenInfo]]
[[#Drifting]]

#ProjectWide
---+ Project Wide Information

Dumb Mistakes/Decisions...BMW Turbo Lessons/Learned

#EngMng
---+ Engine Management

Megasquirt Reference
* Megasquirt Official Web Site
* Megasquirt II
* Ford EDIS Ignition via MS II
* MSnS-E Official Web Site (MS-I Only)
* MS2.2 Flyback Board for Low Impedance Injectors
* MegaTune Help Index
* Router Board, GPIO & Megashift Update

Megasquirt Suppliers
* DIYAutoTune
* RS Autosport

Megasquirt Install Guides
* MS Install Guide on Nissan CA18DET with Ford EDIS 4

Megasquirt Vehicles
* Matt's Turbo e30
* Matt325is's MSD Wasted Spark Project
* Matt325is' MSD Wasted Spark Project - Update

VEMS Install Guides
* iXer's VEMS write-up for the E30
* iXer's VEM's Genboard: Connecting an LCD Display
* iXer/Peppe's Write-Up VEMS Genboard on a BMW E30
* Phatbob's Userguide
* Bray Terminal & VEMS Power-Up Test

VEMS Reference
* VEMS !GenBoard/VerThree Wiki
* VEMS Genboard Hardware Manual
* DMS 325i Turbo w/ VEMS Troubleshooting/Tuning
* Crank Trigger Wheels Web Calculator App
* EasyTherm, Configuring Temperature Sensors
* VEMS Megatune Wiki Page
* David Blades VEMS Wiki Page

VEMS Suppliers
* VEMS Web Shop

Data Collection Hardware
* Trigger Wheels
* M20 Megasquirt Ordering List

Data Display, Gauges
* atmh's Custom e30 Stock-Looking Gauge Panel Offer
* Show me your gauges!

Other Aftermarket ECU's
* Greddy E-manage Disasters on US/Euro (Non-Jp) MKIV Supras

General EFI Engine Management References
* Engine Logic's (SM4 Dealer) Eng. Mng. Basics

#FuelSystem
---+ Fuel System

Fittings & Lines
* Guide to AN, NPT, ORB Fittings & Lines
* Aeromotive Fuel System Technical Articles
* Competition Plus' Hi-Perf Fuel Plumbing Glossary
* Installing a Bulkhead Fitting on a Fuel Tank

Fuel System Upgrade Articles
* Mitsubishi 4G63 1.9 -> 10 liter/minute
* MKIV Supra TT Fuel System Upgrade (Duel EFI In-Tank Pumps)
* Installing an Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator
* Turbo MKIV Supra Dual Pump, Dual Ended Fuel Rail
* Twin Walbro Install (MKIV Supra)
* Mitsubishi VR4 TT/Dodge Steal TT Fuel Pump Upgrade Info (comprehensive cross product research)
* Best Dual Walbro Config

e30 Specific Fuel System Info
* Charcoal Canister Delete
* Easy way to drain gas from tank

Suppliers & Services
* Summit Racing (Best Prices)
* Ross Machine Racing - Custom Air/Fuel CNC'ed Fuel Rails/Intake Manifolds, DIY Supplies
* Affordable Fuel Injection - Custom EFI Tuners
* Marren Fuel Injection - Custom EFI Tuners
* EMachineShop Online Machining Service
* Lingenfelter Approved SX Engineering Fuel Pump
* Ebay Auction for SX Engineering Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator
* AN Plumbing
* Fuel Safe Racing Cells
* ATL Fuel Cells and Systems
* Ken Lowe Racing

Fuel Tank Venting
* Fuel Tank Venting for Turbo MKIV Supra

#Ignition
---+ Ignition

Wasted Spark
* 034 High Output 6-cyl Waste Spark Coil Pack

#ChassSuspSteerBrak
---+ Chassis, Suspension, Steering, Brakes

5 Lug Swap Articles
* Jordan's 5 Lug Swap
* Jordan's 5 Lug Swap Pictures
* DMS's 5 Lug Swap Info Thread

Brakes
* BBK affordable 4 lug upgrade phase 1
* nando's 4 lug BBK...fits 15" wheels

Suspension
* ie3 spring delays
* H&R race springs
* How to: Change Subframe Bushings
* Gustave's BMW E30 M3 Performance Site
* Rear End Bushings

Brakes Articles
* The Right Way to Bend and Flare Brake Lines

Wheels and Tires Articles
* Front Wheel Bearing Replacement (318i)
* DIY: replacing a front wheel bearing (e36)
* Miata.net Tire Size Calculator
* MarkSink Wheel Offset Calculator

#TurboEngine
---+ Turbo Engine

M20B25
* E30 engine information
* Bavarian Engine Supply
* Engine Break-In Secrets
* Removing AC

Intake Manifold
* Jon Volk ITB's For Sale
* Group Buy: Dbilas ITBs for M20 (maxx-automotive)
* Mitchy's M10 ITB's
* Turbo Brown's ITB's

Turbo Exhaust
* turbo e30 exhaust options
* Speed Machine Performance: Heat Shields and Header Wrap
* WOTM (Ryan Woon) Temp Coating - No Wrap Needed
* VeeBand Clamps
* Stainless Steel Guide by Burns Stainless

Turbo Oil Feed & Return
* e30tech: Turbo Oil Pressure
* dsmtuners: DIY Oil Restrictor
* e30tech: Restrictor for Holset Turbos?

Intercooler, Charge Pipes, Couplers
* e30tech: New FMIC
* e30tech: Ebay Lancer IC, Cut & Boxed Frame
* e30tech: anybody able to keep highs, fogs, and AC with front mount?
* <a href="http://www.e30tech.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13591&start=15>e30tech: IC Size/Placement</a>
* Swain Tech Coatings (Black IC)
* The Dodge Garage's OEM Intercooler Identification Page
* Jon Volk Turbo M20 E30 Pics

Cracked Head Problem
* 666fab, Any interested in having your [M20] head welded?
* headgasket gone, new record? pics
* M30 Progression, Deletion of Coolant Passages by BMW
* Mattias/PPF M20 Welded Heads
* Jon Volk M20 Coolant Passage Welding Pics

Engine Cooling System
* OEM BMW Coolant versus Prestone, etc.

Turbocharger
* What turbo for m20b27 300whp?
* Best Turbo for 300hp
* Top Mounted Turbo vs Bottom Mounted Turbo

Holset
* Holset HX50-55 Marketing Specs
* Holset Turbo Application Database
* Short list of vehicles with Holset turbochargers
* Holset Medium Duty Turbochargers, HX35 and HX40
* DSM Holset Turbo Discussion Thread
* Holset HX50 on Cummins M11 11 Litre Engine

Head Work
* head rebuild for turbo
* matt325is's Head Rebuild
* Pelican Parts Tech.: BMW 3-Series E30 Valve Adjustment
* Turbo/Cam Choices, iXer/MR325/Thing-90ix/etc expert input
* Jon Volk M20 Head Coolant Passage Welding
* 90e30i's M20 Welded Head
* Reusing an MLS Head Gasket
* How to degree cams

Bottom End Work
* Long Island Machine Shops @ LS1Tech.com
* M20 Rod and Main Bolts
* Oil Filter Relocation Mod
* Modular Cobra Forged Internals/Built Bottom End Writeup
* Removing S52 Crank Bolt
* Max HP Potential of Stock BMW (M52/S52) Rods

Wastegates, Blow off Valves (BOV)
* Reduce Spool Tiem with Solenoid Actuated Spring/Diaphragm Wastegate
* UrineMachine's Turbo E34 M52 - Intake Mani Mod for BOV Vacuum Line
* Synapse Synchronic, Piston Actuated BOV

Engine Building Tools
* Pushrod V8 Engine Assembly Tools

#TrannyDrivetrain
---+ Transmission and Drivetrain

Oils & Lubricants
* e30 Transmission Oil, GL4/Gl5/Hypoy Issues
* GermanAutoParts: Redline MT-90 Trans 5Spd Trans Oil
* Mobil 1 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil (!IreEng Recommends)

Shifter
* e30 Short Shift Thread by Sean @ Rev
* Plastic Ball Cup Not Fully Rotating
* Short Shift Options, MZ3, 1.9 Z3 & More

Diff/Driveshafts/Halfshafts
* Which differential ratio is the best for e30 turbo
* Diff to handle big power?
* E30 3 Series Diff List
* 1000HP Halfshafts (Ulysses/Cameron Sourced)
* Mark William Custom High Tq Halfshafts/IRS

Clutch/Pressure Plate/Flywheel
* Hot Clutch Installation Tips
* I'd just get a new stock organic disc and a Sachs Racing '618' pressure plate. It can hold about 450 Nm with the stock organic disc and 600++ with sintered pucks, and it's cheaper. It's a very common pressure plate on M20 turbo in Sweden. I assume you still have the 228 mm flywheel. Some upgrade to the early M30 flywheels to get lighter flywheels as well as more clutch options with the 240 mm bolt pattern. -IXer
* (found http://www.bavauto.com/se1.asp?dept_id=176) Sachs Sport Pressure Plate - Standard Weight; Fits BMW : 2002 / 2002tii / 325e / 325es / 325i / 325i Convertible / 325is / 525i / M3; Part #: 883082 618 ( 883082618 ) $279.95

#BodyInterior
---+ Body, Interior

Body Kits
* MTech II Mounting Hardware

Interior
* Faux Recaro Seats

#StereoElec
---+ Stereo & Electronics

Stereo
* Shorty z3/318ti Antenna Upgrade
* e30 Tape Deck Ipod Aux Input Mod

#Welding
---+ Welding

Online Resources
* American Weldering Society Forum
* Engloid, If you need *the best* welding...

MIG
* Eddie's MIG 101 Page
* Lincoln Electric MIG Welding Stainless Steel Article

Suppliers
* Welders Plus
* General Welding Supply Corp

#Metals
---+ Metals

Aluminum Alloys
* 90° Bends with Aluminum
* Making Quality Bike Frames With Al Alloy 6061
* Al Alloy Differences (Wikipedia)

Drilling
* What cutting fluid do you use? (pirate)

#SupraTech
---+ Supra Tech (MKIV Turbo)

Reference
* 1993 Owner's Manual

Fuel System
* WOTM CNC Triple Walbro Pump Hanger ($420)
* WOTM CNC Triple Stock Pumps (no go)

#OEMTurboTuning
---+ OEM Turbo Tuning

BMW
* Vishnu Tuning BMW 335i Twin Turbo

#GenInfo
---+ General Information

Race Car Safety
* Race Car Safety Resources

Alternate Engine Options
* M30>M20? Jon Volk Turbo Build Questions
* Ulysses' 704RWHP M52, Max Power on Stock Bottom End

Full Turbo Project Threads
* PPF M20 Turbo Build
* Sean's 2.7L Stroker - smart college kid
* preparing to rock 3.0 turbo (ltfadl)
* Peppe's E30 M20B25 TURBO
* Matt325is's Turbo Photo Log
* Non-ICS 1000HP Cameron E36 Build Thread
* Bimmerjim's e30 Turbo DIY Write Up
* PPF Andreas' S38 Single Turbo Build Thread
* Twin-Turbo V12 E30 (German) E30 tech Thread
* Matt's Twin Turbo Nissan 350z Writeup (Speed Force Racing)
* Quad Turbo V12 Skyline
* Twin Turbo BMW 2002 S14
* Andre's Turbo 95 M3, built s52 w/ pt71gtq turbo, Part 2
* Original ICS 811whp Turbo Car, Greek Nick
* TT Stage 1 (Nick G Kit) E36 M3, Black Anodized IC

Rediculous Build Threads
* 94 GSR mid-engine RWD H22A4 conversion

Racing Associations
* Southern California Timing Association

Race Venues
* Long Island dorifto

E30Tech Threads
* Inspiration Thread

R3vlimited Threads

E46Fanatics Threads
* Here we go again...S54 E30 Transplant...

General Turbocharging Articles
* Hot Rod Magazine on Turbocharging
* Mitsubishi 3000GT Turbo Info

Turbo Related Calculators
* Turbo Engine Compression Ratio Calculator
* Turbo Map

Twincharging Articles
* Twincharged EVO with Custom Super and HX50 Turbo

Supercharging
* Toyota 4AGZE Supercharger System (AW11 1st Gen MR2)

Non-Turbo General Car Project Threads
* Vanquish V12 in Mustang GT Body for SEMA
* Scratch Built Hummer 1 using Ford Parts

Beautiful E30 M & non-M Photos
* Andy Wong's Triple Black BMW E30 M3 - FS $16k
* Nürburgring Nordschleife High-Res Photos

General Turbo BMW Photos
* Boost Junky 500+ WHP Members

Suppliers
* Burns Stainless - Tubing, Collectors, Silicone Couplers, Everything
* Turbo Hoss - High Performance Silicone Hose

General Car Pics
* Classic Euros

[el bob]

Don't mind the mess on the first post. This won't happen all at once. The first list took a few months to compile. Hopefully the new list will be helpful again.

[el bob]

Added Plumbing parts design shops and a retailer.

[el bob]

Added Recommended Reading

[el bob]

Added electrical section for parts distributors and "heavily documented project car builds."

[chrise30]

nice write up. good work

[el bob]

Thank you, I appreciate it

[e30 e46]

great write up. ill be using this in the next few weeks

[iXer]

It's unfortunate that the old forum links don't work, there are a ton of them.
Anyone who has the time to fix the links please copy the post and edit.

Awesome work either way!