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yamaha
yamaha UltimaDork
11/13/14 5:33 p.m.

In reply to Giant Purple Snorklewacker:

But I've noticed that depends on the area.

That's a killer deal for a 2.8 aluminum compared to my area. LoL

Canute
Canute Reader
11/13/14 8:54 p.m.
Giant Purple Snorklewacker wrote:
Yeah, I was seeing S52s on http://car-part.com/ for a while, but they were in the $2,000-$2,500 range. Now they're getting rarer and higher miles.
I bought an S52 for $1600 with 138k on it back to drop in my race car in the spring. A friend just got one for $1000 that needs a head gasket (and some freshening) to use for next season in his car. They are out there.

Not that cheap where I am. I'm also only looking for less than 100,000 mile engines. Not that familiar with them and parts seem to be pricey.

Canute
Canute Reader
11/13/14 10:03 p.m.

I want to keep the Z3 valve cover because it's pretty and composite, but the PCV system is a bit different between OBD1 and OBD2. Any recommendations to switching it to use the M50 PCV system?

Canute
Canute Reader
11/13/14 10:49 p.m.

Just ordered Turner's OBD1 conversion water temp splitter adapter. One less problem. Still thinking about what to do about the PCV system.

maj75
maj75 Reader
11/14/14 6:42 a.m.

Open PVC system with a catch can from Summit?

yamaha
yamaha UltimaDork
11/14/14 10:03 a.m.

Is there a pcv delete setup? You have an OBD1 car, you don't need that bullE36 M3.

nokincy
nokincy New Reader
11/14/14 12:15 p.m.

Look at M50 intake conversion kits for ideas on PCV set ups.

rcutclif
rcutclif GRM+ Memberand Reader
11/14/14 1:40 p.m.

Are the heads the same? I was under the impression (though I cant remember where from) that the early heads are better (though maybe just a smaller combustion chamber volume for increased compression or something).

Since you have both I guess it might still be worth checking.

Canute
Canute Reader
11/16/14 7:32 p.m.

I've been ordered to replace the auxiliary A/C fan with something more robust. I need a good pusher fan that can hook to the thermostat switch and fit in place of the stock A/C fan. Without the condenser in place :).

M030
M030 Dork
7/4/15 8:55 a.m.

In reply to Lof8:

How is the EWS easily defeated? who can reflash the ECU?

kevlarcorolla
kevlarcorolla HalfDork
7/4/15 3:41 p.m.

In reply to Canute:

16" SPAL curved blade pusher is the right choice.

Type Q
Type Q Dork
7/4/15 6:07 p.m.

What is "EWS"?

M030
M030 Dork
7/4/15 9:31 p.m.

In reply to Type Q:

Elektronische Wonkiness System, or BMW's name for their immobilizer system.

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