70 M2 build

[kris]

Thanks Wilson.

Usic from Total Motor Werkes built a transmission bracket out of steel plate. Inspiration was the Massive dead pedal.

[kris]

E21 hanging pedal setup under construction

[kris]

Some updates on the build

Tii booster has been relocated which fully solves any issues with the carbon air box fitment.

The engine is home and in place on custom mounts. It is lower and further back than the "stock" position. The header will need to be custom, so I have a new E30 M3 header as a paperweight.

[ray_]

Are u able to cut the header and re-weld it to fit?

What strut brace is that? Send it to me ;-)

We expect to hear some noise from that motor shortly!

[kris]

Are u able to cut the header and re-weld it to fit?

What strut brace is that? Send it to me ;-)

We expect to hear some noise from that motor shortly!

I'm going to sell it. Usic is designing and building a sequential header that will squeeze into the space.

Strut brace was from a FAQer.

I'm looking fwd to noise too. Waiting for AN hose and fittings for the oil cooler and remote oil filter etc etc.

Still aiming for the Vintage this year!

[jgerock]

OK - I have to ask...is your master cylinder now sticking into the nose area? With it being so low, how will that affect the bleeding process? Where will the reservoir be located? Will you use one that mounts directly to the cylinder ports?

[ray_]

And those don't look like EVO injectors. What is they?

Cheers,

[M3M3]

What strut brace is that? Send it to me ;-)

We expect to hear some noise from that motor shortly!

looks like an IE strut bar. just like mine.

pics of the engine mounts?

[Tommy]

I'm afraid that the booster relocation setup will not work. The booster input can't take the side force created by that tall shaft which is also not straight. Even if it was set straight the shaft is too tall to work without any support.

Otherwise really nice work.

Tommy

[kris]

OK - I have to ask...is your master cylinder now sticking into the nose area? With it being so low, how will that affect the bleeding process? Where will the reservoir be located? Will you use one that mounts directly to the cylinder ports?

Not into the nose, no. But close. I have the pre bent hard lines from classic tubes but those are out based on the positioning. Resevoir, right in that area, could be on the master, yes.

And those don't look like EVO injectors. What is they?

Cheers,

Volvo 850 Turbo (Orange Tops) - Bosch p/n: 0 280 150 785 high impedence 305cc/min. @ 3BAR fuel pressure

Evo III injectors are bosch's part # is 0-280-150-355 300.6cc/min, 43.5psi 3 bar

Marshall - thanks I bought the strut bar 2nd hand. It came with a nifty set of machined spacer to add a bit of height to clear the intake. I will take some pics of the engine mounts

Tommy - thanks for the comments. I will look at what can be done to mitigate any side play.

[M3M3]

Marshall - thanks I bought the strut bar 2nd hand. It came with a nifty set of machined spacer to add a bit of height to clear the intake. I will take some pics of the engine mounts

would be interesting to see how those spacers would work. without any spacers, my strut bar hits the bottom of the hood support beams. no way could i put spacers under it unless i cut the longitudinal supports out of the hood.

[ray_]

What's a hood support beam?

;-)

Marshall - thanks I bought the strut bar 2nd hand. It came with a nifty set of machined spacer to add a bit of height to clear the intake. I will take some pics of the engine mounts

would be interesting to see how those spacers would work. without any spacers, my strut bar hits the bottom of the hood support beams. no way could i put spacers under it unless i cut the longitudinal spacers out of the hood.

[kris]

Rear brake setup is Massive which doesn't include an e brake option. Looked at a few options and Usic and I settled on Wilwood spot calipers. They will work with the std e brake cables. Usic made bracketing for them.

During mock up

Rear end

Next up is the oil cooler and remote filter placement

[kris]

I'm afraid that the booster relocation setup will not work. The booster input can't take the side force created by that tall shaft which is also not straight. Even if it was set straight the shaft is too tall to work without any support.

Otherwise really nice work.

Tommy

Tommy, your comments were spot on. Here is the reworked setup

[kris]

Pic of the sequential header completed.  Engine is out for final oil pan work before goong back in for good.  Fuel lines and oil cooler lines are plumbed and ready to go.  Hope to offer up a video of the car running next month