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#1. Re: [E36M3] Intake manifolds - from Alan Taur
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Date: Sat, 1 Jun 2002 01:26:09 -0700 From: "Alan Taur" <alantaur@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Intake manifolds The Schrick manifold is cast aluminum. The OBD I manifold does physically bolt up to the head, but the problem is that the intake ports are not matched to the intake runners. In that sense, the OBD I manifold does not "bolt" straight up. Despite the lack of port/manifold intake matching, the greater flow capacity of the OBD I does produce measurable power gains, especially at higher RPMs. I suppose the ideal setup would add the step of porting/polishing the head as well. I know this has been done before by some folks, but does anyone here personally know if the OBD I (3.0 L) head bolts up right up to the 3.2 block? I know the bore diameters are different, but are the valve sizes the same? -Alan > -------------------- 8 -------------------- > Date: Fri, 31 May 2002 18:42:39 -0700 (PDT) > From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] intake manifolds > > In terms of bolting the manifold to the head, it's a straight bolt up. Getting > the sensors to bolt all up, OTOH, requires some thought. > > Chester > > --- Reid Conti <reid@conti.net> wrote: > > My mistake. I defer to kit's superior knowledge of the subject. I had > > always *heard* that the 3.0 does not fit a 3.2. however I have no firsthand > > experience of this either way. > > > > Anybody know the cost difference? Also, the BMW one is plastic -- is the > > shrick plastic or metal? I would think plastic would be preferable.. >
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#2. Tirerack / Ebates - from Carey Probst
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Date: Sat, 1 Jun 2002 10:10:43 -0400 From: "Carey Probst" <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: Tirerack / Ebates Just got a real surprise in e-mail this morning. I had signed up for the e-bates program a while back and never thought much of it. Today I got a note that I had $8.xx in rebates from Tirerack for the set of Yoko tires I bought on sail. That's an additional 3% discount from their normal low prices. That's the first I've received, but now looking forward the the 3% on the tires and wheels I ordered for my son's 325. No association, yada yada, yada. Carey Probst, '99 M3/2, BMW CCA Patroon and Genesee Valley Chapters Sharked, Stressed, Schrothed, Gauged, Hitched, X-Braced A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Intake manifolds - from nabli@earthlink.net
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Date: Sat, 1 Jun 2002 13:00:58 -0400 From: <nabli@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Intake manifolds ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Taur" <alantaur@yahoo.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Saturday, June 01, 2002 4:33 AM Subject: Re: [E36M3] Intake manifolds Date: Sat, 1 Jun 2002 01:26:09 -0700 From: "Alan Taur" <alantaur@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Intake manifolds I know this has been done before by some folks, but does anyone here personally know if the OBD I (3.0 L) head bolts up right up to the 3.2 block? I know the bore diameters are different, but are the valve sizes the same? The cylinder head for the U.S. 3.0 and 3.2 M3 is the same part number which means it should bolt right up. In fact, this head has been used for some time on many cars such as the E34 525, E36 323, 328, E38 728, E39 523, and 528. The valve size for the 3.0 and 3.2 Ltrs. is: 33mm intake and 30.5 exhaust U.S. motors of course. The euro 3.0 is 34mm intake and 30.5 exhaust The euro 3.2 (E36) is 35mm intake and 30.5 exhaust which is the same as the E46M3 btw. Cheers, Jim E.
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#4. Did my diff fluid boil over - from Andrew E. Kalman
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Date: Sat, 01 Jun 2002 11:57:05 -0700 From: "Andrew E. Kalman" <aek@pumpkininc.com> Subject: Did my diff fluid boil over Hi All. I drove 200 miles in my LWT at Thunderhill yesterday, 30-minute sessions, where the outside temp was a steady 100 degrees. Engine oil temp was 235, with Mobil1 15W-50. Anyway, after I put the car on the trailer I noticed that the passenger-side "ear" of the aluminum diff cover was oily wet (very slight, but noticeably darker than the rest of the cover). The stub axles, CV joints, etc. are all dry. Does this suggest that the diff fluid boiled over? Thanks, -- ______________________________________ Andrew E. Kalman, Ph.D. aek@pumpkininc.com
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Did my diff fluid boil over - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Sat, 01 Jun 2002 13:47:47 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Did my diff fluid boil over At 12:03 PM 6/1/02, Andrew E. Kalman wrote: >Does this suggest that the diff fluid boiled over? Most likely, yes. Had a similar experience last Sat at Laguna, except mine was severe enough to drip on the paddock. Cleaned up the diff cover when I got home, no drips/leaks since. According to my mechanic (Bill Arnold), it does happen. Cheers, Jim Bassett
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#6. FS: RE aluminum flywheel/TO bearing/clutch disc package - from Chris Papademetrious
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Date: Sat, 01 Jun 2002 16:56:14 -0400 From: Chris Papademetrious <chrispy@ieee.org> Subject: FS: RE aluminum flywheel/TO bearing/clutch disc package I have a like-new Rogue Engineering aluminum flywheel with factory clutch disc for sale. This includes the proper RE throwout bearing which allows use of the factory clutch setup. The flywheel bolts are in there too, I'm not sure if these are one-time-use or not. The setup has exactly 200 miles on it - 75 miles from my mechanic, 50 miles around town, 75 miles back to my mechanic. For whatever reason, my particular car has worse noise issues with lightweight flywheels than other cars I've ridden in, so I upgraded to RE's sprung clutch ($295) and flywheel ($595) setup. For what it's worth, popular opinion seems to indicate that this RE unit actually has less idle chatter than competing brands, but I don't have experience with other vendors to confirm/deny that. This package includes: * RE aluminum flywheel (Fidanza-sourced) with 200 miles use * BMW factory clutch disc with 200 miles use * RE throwout bearing to maintain proper engagement point I'd like to see $475 for it, buyer pays actual shipping costs. The fresh clutch should make this a better deal. Some pictures: http://home.epix.net/~chris73/flywheel1.jpg http://home.epix.net/~chris73/flywheel2.jpg http://home.epix.net/~chris73/flywheel3.jpg http://home.epix.net/~chris73/flywheel4.jpg http://home.epix.net/~chris73/flywheel5.jpg http://home.epix.net/~chris73/flywheel6.jpg - Chris
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Did my diff fluid boil over - from Andrew E. Kalman
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Date: Sat, 01 Jun 2002 20:01:34 -0700 From: "Andrew E. Kalman" <aek@pumpkininc.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Did my diff fluid boil over Hi All. Consensus appears to be that my fluid boiled -- anyone using the Rogue Engineering finned cover yet? I would prefer it over an Alpina unit ... -- ______________________________________ Andrew E. Kalman, Ph.D. aek@pumpkininc.com
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#8. diff fluid boil over and Melted the speedo sensor - from Michael
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Date: Sun, 2 Jun 2002 09:58:46 -0400 From: "Michael" <95m3ltw@charter.net> Subject: diff fluid boil over and Melted the speedo sensor Went racing at Sebring in a Buddies LTW a few weeks ago. We melted 2 speedo sensors in his new diff, 3.64 75% lockup. Several weeks before this event, he melted the sensor in his stock 3.23 diff. Any ideas as to why this is happening in his car but none of the others on the track during the same weekend? No strange or funny driving styles, except fast of course! Mike
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#9. Re: [E36M3] intake manifolds - from Andy Radin
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Date: Sun, 02 Jun 2002 23:11:14 -0700 From: Andy Radin <fourfa@mindspring.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] intake manifolds "Also, the BMW one is plastic -- is the shrick plastic or metal? I would think plastic would be preferable.." the Schrick intake manifold is cast aluminum (sort of rough cast from the pictures I've seen - could probably benefit from an extrude honing). The plastic ones sure don't hold as much heat, which is a great thing. What's interesting is that the ports don't even match on the stock 96 manifold - the ports on the 95 manifold are much larger, but the head didn't change from 95 to 96+ - the smaller intake ports just dump into the larger head ports past a big square corner. Lots o' turbulence.
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#10. Suggestion on front control arm bushings - from bmw
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Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2002 06:41:32 -0700 (PDT) From: bmw <m3lawdawg@yahoo.com> Subject: Suggestion on front control arm bushings Ok, after the last track event I need to replace the front control arm bushings on my 95 m3. The questions are; Should go with stock or upgrade to poly bushings, Should I switch to aluminium control arms as they are about $30 more per arm. What suggestion do you guys have, what are you using and how well do you like them. Tony Tarheel BMWCCA __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com