90 325is and FA5

[sonej4]

Still waiting for the maf conversion too. Customs is probably taking the most time. I will do the injectors when the conversion arrives.

 

[webby]

coming along nicely

 

[sonej4]

Arrived today. Now I can install it while waiting on the seals for the rear end.

 

[sonej4]

While I was inside, the seals for the rear end arrived. I have a very busy day tomorrow. It stinks it is our 15 year anniversary and Jena(wife) has class all day.

I have two vehicle apart right now. I am working on the BMW and the truck. I was hoping to be done with the truck before the parts arrived for the BMW. I had to order another part from Nissan and it should be here tomorrow.

 

[sonej4]

While taking the old injectors out, I dropped one of the clips. I can't find it anywhere, but luckily the BMW specialist in Griffin has a yard. Gotta pic it up tomorrow. The old injectors were so bad. So bad I don't want to post pics and I don't know how the care was running.

 

[sonej4]

Finished the MAF conversion and injector install. The car is running a little too high in rpms. I might need a TPS. The car runs smoother and has much better throttle response.

I also put the 4.10 rear end most of the way together and threw some paint on it. I just have to add the rear cover and fluid.

 

[sonej4]

I fixed the 1500 rpm prob. Cleaned the throttle control valve and adjusted the idle speed. It wasn't closing the throttle all of the way. The car is more responsive, but I don't know if there was a change in power.

Now I need to install the 4.10 and the sub frame bushings.

 

[webby]

is this all prep work for the dragon, or you had these items planned to be done regardless?

 

[sonej4]

I had them planned, but just didn't feel up to doing them. I am feeling a little better, but still have bad days.

For those that don't know, I was diagnosed with Leukemia a little over a year ago. I am in remission, but I am still doing maintenance treatment. I have to take three oral chemos. Two all of the time and another for fifteen days every three months. The one year left mark is in May.

 

[webby]

Sorry man, I saw some previous posts about oral chemo, but had no idea you had been diagnosed with Leukemia. Have you had a bone marrow transplant, or have you just been going through chemo?

 

[sonej4]

I did not get a bone marrow transplant, since I have APL. I had to do chemo, three times, then arsenic trioxide 5 days a week for 6 weeks. Now I am in the maint phase and it is two years of oral chemo. I will have one year left in May.

 

[sonej4]

On a lighter note.

I know there won't be much gain, but the rusty manifolds had to go. They will at least save some weight and look better.

 

[sonej4]

Bushings, 4.10 rear end, and headers installed. Now I ordered two glass packs to go right after the headers to hopefully keep it the same sound level as before.

 

[bootyluvr]

:drool:

Conservative 12lbs of boost (might have been 15lbs.. I forget what he said)

 

[webby]

not really that dirty...

 

[sonej4]

Nice car. While I had things apart, I found it had the J cup suspension vs the H&R/Bilstein. It has different springs and revalved shocks.
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-4076-e30-turner-motorsport-j-stock-suspension-system.aspx

 

[webby]

^^ that's your suspension setup?

 

[sonej4]

That's it and hopefully after the much needed maint it should perform better.

 

[webby]

awesome stuff

 

[sonej4]

I have been thinking of blacking out my kidneys and after seeing it on that one I will.