The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 28 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Accident update....... Re: 21.5# versus 24# injectors? Re: 21.5# versus 24# injectors? Re: 21.5# versus 24# injectors? Re: 21.5# versus 24# injectors? Cone Filter Question Re: Cone Filter Question TechFest East Reston VA May 13-16, 2004 Re: E36 Rear Shock Mount Replacement Re: E36 Rear Shock Mount Replacement Alternator squealing like a pig Re: Alternator squealing like a pig Source for reman alternator Re: Source for reman alternator Re: Source for reman alternator
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2004 10:28:27 -0800 (PST) From: Mr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Accident update....... Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Greetings group! I just wanted to give you guys an update on what happened with my whole accident situation. Last October I was hit while making a left turn at an intersection by a girl that ran a red light. Some of you were quick to judge and blamed me for not making sure the intersection was clear yada yada yada. I won't mention any names. Well after an extensive process and her fighting that the light was yellow I was found NOT AT FAULT. I was VERY persistant with her insurance company, who did not even try to get a statement from my witness or follow up with me. Persistance here definately prevailed. I just wanted to let you all know to be as persistant as possible until you get what's right. And don't believe too much of what the other insurance company is telling you because most of it is just bull S#$%! Manuel Paredes 1995 325i L.A. BMWCCA __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance: Get your refund fast by filing online. http://taxes.yahoo.com/filing.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2004 11:11:04 -0800 From: jkerouac <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "[uucdigest]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 21.5# versus 24# injectors? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> re: 21.5# versus 24# injectors? Can we compare the stock 21.5# (96-99) injector running at a higher fuel pressure, 4 bar, which is stock on the E46 //M3, for example, versus s 24# injector running at E36 stock fuel pressure of 3.5 bar? Does someone know the math to do here? This would be with stock cams and the airflow of a European HFM. What are the differences and similarities in how the engine would run? tia, Barry >>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >>If you are planning on internal engine upgrades (cam, etc), it may be a >>good time to invest in 24# injectors and a matching chip. > > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2004 11:59:17 -0800 (PST) From: Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 21.5# versus 24# injectors? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Flow is proportional to the square root of the delta P. At 3.5 bar, an injector flows 93.5% compared to 4.0 bar. 24 becomes 22.4. Gary Derian --- jkerouac <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Search the > ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > re: 21.5# versus 24# injectors? > > Can we compare the stock 21.5# (96-99) injector > running at a higher fuel pressure, 4 bar, which is > stock on the E46 //M3, for example, versus s 24# > injector running at E36 stock fuel pressure of 3.5 > bar? > > Does someone know the math to do here? > This would be with stock cams and the airflow of a > European HFM. > > What are the differences and similarities in how the > engine would run? > tia, > > Barry > > >>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > >>If you are planning on internal engine upgrades > (cam, etc), it may be a > >>good time to invest in 24# injectors and a > matching chip. > > > > > __________________________________________________________________________ > In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, > founder of the BMW CCA. > > UUC Motorwerks - BMW Performance Fine-tuning and > home of the Ultimate > Short Shifter - accept no substitutes! > 908-874-9092 . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com ===== Gary Derian ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2004 14:08:02 -0800 (PST) From: Brian Daley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 21.5# versus 24# injectors? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> http://www.stealth316.com/2-air-fuel-flow.htm This has the best fuel calculator I've found online. Skip down to the injector sizing and you can play with just about any variable you're likely to care about. Brian -----Original Message----- From: jkerouac <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Feb 16, 2004 11:11 AM To: "[uucdigest]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [UUC] 21.5# versus 24# injectors? Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] re: 21.5# versus 24# injectors? Can we compare the stock 21.5# (96-99) injector running at a higher fuel pressure, 4 bar, which is stock on the E46 //M3, for example, versus s 24# injector running at E36 stock fuel pressure of 3.5 bar? Does someone know the math to do here? This would be with stock cams and the airflow of a European HFM. What are the differences and similarities in how the engine would run? tia, Barry ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2004 18:52:25 -0800 From: jkerouac <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Brian Daley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "[uucdigest]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: 21.5# versus 24# injectors? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Re: [UUC] 21.5# versus 24# injectors? Brian, The calculator site you posted the link to predicts about 272hp potential for stock 21.5# injectors at 4 bar fuel pressure, with the BSFC factor changed from .55 to .5 and about 284 hp potential for 24# injectors at stock 3.5 bar pressure, but doesn't specify the scale used.for regular street motors. My rear wheel dyno testing showed 227, or 227/.85=267 estimated engine hp, SAE scale. Since my WOT air/fuel at higher revs is ~ 13:1, my motor should be able to use the additional fuel. Just won that EBay auction for a set of 24# injectors. Another 8-10 rear wheel hp for $100. is worth going for. How the ECU will react is uncertain so after I install them I'll be making another trip to the dyno again to check out the air/fuel and power output to be sure I'm not gonna blow this baby up. Thanks for the link. Barry ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2004 15:57:26 -0500 From: Mo Karamat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Cone Filter Question Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Bob, Go to plumbing dept in Home Depot. You want something called a Furnco coupling. (I believe that this is the company that makes them) It is simply a rubber hose (with different diameters on both sides) with hose clamps on both sides. Hope this helps. Mo Karamat 98 M3/4 91 325IX 83 323i Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2004 17:54:58 -0500 From: "Nancy Fluharty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "BMW Digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Cone Filter Question Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Where can I buy a reducer, as shown behind the cone in this picture: http://www.hmsmotorsport.com/eimg/4/69/E30.v8.03.jpg If it's 80mm-to-70mm, and I think it is, then it's what I need to make my intake work. Who sells? Bob Fluharty 95 M3 87 325is/3.0 Cincinnati ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2004 13:28:35 -0800 (PST) From: Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Cone Filter Question Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Get fancy and make a custom one. Carve the shape you want from styrofoam. Cover with fiberglass. Melt out styroforam with acetone. Voila. Custom reducer with any offset/diameter/zig-zag you need. Gary Derian --- Mo Karamat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Search the > ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Bob, > > Go to plumbing dept in Home Depot. You want > something called a Furnco > coupling. (I believe that this is the company that > makes them) It is simply > a rubber hose (with different diameters on both > sides) with hose clamps on > both sides. > > Hope this helps. > Mo Karamat > 98 M3/4 > 91 325IX > 83 323i > > > Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2004 17:54:58 -0500 > From: "Nancy Fluharty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "BMW Digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Cone Filter Question > Message-ID: > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Where can I buy a reducer, as shown behind the cone > in this picture: > > http://www.hmsmotorsport.com/eimg/4/69/E30.v8.03.jpg > > If it's 80mm-to-70mm, and I think it is, then it's > what I need to make my > intake work. Who sells? > > Bob Fluharty > 95 M3 > 87 325is/3.0 > Cincinnati > > > > __________________________________________________________________________ > In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, > founder of the BMW CCA. > > UUC Motorwerks - BMW Performance Fine-tuning and > home of the Ultimate > Short Shifter - accept no substitutes! > 908-874-9092 . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com ===== Gary Derian ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2004 21:40:19 -0500 From: Steven Schlossman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: ///uucdigest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: TechFest East Reston VA May 13-16, 2004 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Jim Conforti and Josh MacMurray just added to the list of technical speakers. If you are a vendor and would like to participate, please contact me. If you will be participating, we need your registration form. And a reminder. . . Originally established in 1981, Gateway Tech was an annual gathering hosted by the St. Louis BMW Club for those BMW enthusiasts who wanted to delve just a little deeper into the technology behind their Ultimate Driving Machine�. Every year for more than 20 years, the faithful took over a St. Louis hotel and filled it with BMW cars, gadgets and gearheads for three straight days, which included tech sessions, social gatherings, a showroom/vendor area, and a BMW CCA Club Race. Beginning with 2003, the event went mobile, with a different chapter being asked to host the event each year. The Los Angeles chapter was honored in 2003 with being the host chapter for the first event held outside of St. Louis and now the National Capital Chapter welcomes you to the Mid-Atlantic region in 2004. This event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Reston in Reston Virgina near Dulles Airport and 23 miles west of Washington DC. Full 4 day registration $150.00. 2 days of technical seminars (Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning), lunch Friday and Saturday. Welcome Reception Thursday evening. Dinner Friday and Saturday evenings. Door prizes, key note speakers. First Class Hyatt Hotel just $119/single. Make your reservations now! http://www.nccbmwcca.org/techfesteast/ Some of the technical sessions we are working on -Basic Cosmetics - Car Care OnLine, Larry Reynolds -Basic Maintenance Q&A - CCA Tech Service Advisors -Paintless Dent Repair - Wagonwork, Matt McNally -Leather Care, Preservation, Restoration - Leatherique, George Pavlisko -Tire Manufacturers Rep Forum -DIY Brake Pads - Curry's Auto Service, Chris Coulter -Electrical Fundamentals, Troubleshooting - Bentley Publishers, Charlie Burke -How Breaks der Bimmer: Ways BMW Parts Fail - Terry Sayther, Grant Randall -Modern Lubricants -BMW's New Technology, including DSC, Active Steering - BMW NA Expert -Open Q&A Forums - BMW CCA Tech Service Advisors -Typical Rust Problems - Mike Self -Finding Parts for Old BMWs - BMW Mobile Tradition, Maximillian Importing -Restorations: Classic & High Performance - Korman Autoworks, Ray Korman -Software Upgrades -Suspension Upgrades:Street to Track - Road Race Technologies, Barry Battle -Suspension Upgrades:Track to Race - Ground Control, Jay Morris -Track Safety Gear: HANS, Helmets, Harness, Seats - HMS Motorsport -Brake Upgrades -Club Racing: How to Get Started - BMW CCA Club Racing -Club Racing: How to Race - BMW CCA Club Racing -Race Car Prep -Cylinder Heads - Memphis Motorwerks, Leo Goff -E30 M3 Engine Rebuilds, the Right Way - Precision Performance, Pete McHenry -Swapping in Bigger Bimmer Engines - Precision Performance, Pete McHenry -Turbo Charging - Active Autowerke, Karl Hugh -Supercharging -- ...steven TechFest East http://www.nccbmwcca.org/techfesteast 2003 Mini Cooper S 1996 BMW 328ti ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 00:38:01 -0500 From: Brian Daley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: E36 Rear Shock Mount Replacement Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Neil, Thanks for the alternative viewpoint on the RSMs and the other tips. I'm leaning away from the GCs due to the urethane bushings - I'm more concerned with ride quality than durability or getting the last bit of handling out of it. I think I'll probably go with the Bimmerworld RSMs. Not a big deal to change them on the convertible and they're lifetime guaranteed, so if they don't last I can just install free new ones when necessary. Thanks, Brian Neil Maller wrote: >I'm going to have to disagree with Alex F's response to you, in part because >he has an M3 (as do I) and you don't. > >During track season I run a fairly extreme suspension setup (Koni DA >coilovers with 450/500 lb springs), but in winter I refit the stock M3 >suspension. So I have current and ongoing experience with both setups. > >With the track suspension I use the GC RSMs. These are very robust, great >for aggressively suspended cars, but also quite stiff and transmit >noticeable NVH into the car. > >With the stock/winter setup I use the E46 M3 RSMs, which while considerably >more durable than the E36 equivalent, also have decent compliance in the >rubber. In my opinion, in a stock E36, they're likely to last the remaining >life of your car. Furthermore the E36 cabrio isn't the most rigid chassis in >the world (which is why the M3 version was so disappointing), so you really >do want to cushion the suspension as much as possible. > > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 09:20:05 -0800 (PST) From: willie yeo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: E36 Rear Shock Mount Replacement Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> My mechanic in LA area had designed a combination of RSM and rear strut brace in one. He claim that this product will put an end to RSM replacement. He and his fellow mechanics are sick of replacing RSM so he came up with a design to solve the problem once and for all. I have seen the prototype. He is planing to sell it for under $200. I will try to post a picture of the product when it becomes available. If not you can try contact South Bay BMW. Will --- Brian Daley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Search the > ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Neil, > > Thanks for the alternative viewpoint on the RSMs and > the other tips. > I'm leaning away from the GCs due to the urethane > bushings - I'm more > concerned with ride quality than durability or > getting the last bit of > handling out of it. I think I'll probably go with > the Bimmerworld > RSMs. Not a big deal to change them on the > convertible and they're > lifetime guaranteed, so if they don't last I can > just install free new > ones when necessary. > > Thanks, > Brian > > Neil Maller wrote: > > >I'm going to have to disagree with Alex F's > response to you, in part because > >he has an M3 (as do I) and you don't. > > > >During track season I run a fairly extreme > suspension setup (Koni DA > >coilovers with 450/500 lb springs), but in winter I > refit the stock M3 > >suspension. So I have current and ongoing > experience with both setups. > > > >With the track suspension I use the GC RSMs. These > are very robust, great > >for aggressively suspended cars, but also quite > stiff and transmit > >noticeable NVH into the car. > > > >With the stock/winter setup I use the E46 M3 RSMs, > which while considerably > >more durable than the E36 equivalent, also have > decent compliance in the > >rubber. In my opinion, in a stock E36, they're > likely to last the remaining > >life of your car. Furthermore the E36 cabrio isn't > the most rigid chassis in > >the world (which is why the M3 version was so > disappointing), so you really > >do want to cushion the suspension as much as > possible. > > > > > > > __________________________________________________________________________ > In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, > founder of the BMW CCA. > > UUC Motorwerks - BMW Performance Fine-tuning and > home of the Ultimate > Short Shifter - accept no substitutes! > 908-874-9092 . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance: Get your refund fast by filing online. http://taxes.yahoo.com/filing.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 07:16:59 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Alternator squealing like a pig Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Last night driving, my alternator was whining pretty bad when I first started. When I engaged the clutch and let the revs at idle, the squeal would stop. Shortly after re-revving the squeal came back. It was definitely the alternator because my voltmeter dropped to the mid-zone when the squeal was sounding and it would move back to normal when the squeal stopped. This is a 2.5L single vanos (m50), 73K miles. After about 6 miles or so, the squeal disappeared completely. I stopped and started the car several times - nothing. I checked the belts - nothing unusual and they are new belts. I'm going to do some more investigating this evening - Anything I should try or look for or listen for? Should I go ahead and get a reman unit now, just in case? Or coarse it could have been moisture within the alternator on a very cold evening - but I don't know?? Phil '95 325 Ti '98 318 Ti ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 18:09:25 -0000 From: "Bancroft, Simon [OPS]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Alternator squealing like a pig Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Here's a fix for you, an it always used to work ... " Shortly after re-revving the squeal came back. It was definitely the alternator because my voltmeter dropped to the mid-zone when the squeal was sounding and it would move back to normal when the squeal stopped. This is a 2.5L single vanos (m50), 73K miles. After about 6 miles or so, the squeal disappeared completely. I stopped and started the car several times - nothing. I checked the belts - nothing unusual and they are new belts. I'm going to do some more investigating this evening - Anything I should try or look for or listen for? Should I go ahead and get a reman unit now, just in case? Or coarse it could have been moisture within the alternator on a very cold evening - but I don't know??" Get an old bar of soap, under the hood, engine idling, carefully hold the bar of soap on the underside of the belt, and the rev the engine gently up to about 3k .... This will usually get rid of any squeaks, all be it temporarily. If the belt is loose, then you may have other problems. This will get rid of any oily deposits on the belt or pulleys, and then you can tell for sure later if you still have problems. Remember, careful with your hands down there as the engine is running! In the long run, replace all worn belts. YMMV, Regards Banners, London. M535iA, SIG member #053 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 10:59:04 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Source for reman alternator Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Looks like I'm going to be needing an alternator soon. I know of Zionsville Autosport, any others? 2.5L (m50) single Vanos (engine from a 93 325i). Thanks in advance. Phil ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 08:19:48 -0800 (PST) From: Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Source for reman alternator Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> A used alternator may be no better than your used one. Have your's rebuilt at a local Bosch shop, or get brushes and bearings and do it yourself. Gary Derian --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Search the > ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Looks like I'm going to be needing an alternator > soon. I know of > Zionsville Autosport, any others? > > 2.5L (m50) single Vanos (engine from a 93 325i). > Thanks in advance. > > Phil > > > > __________________________________________________________________________ > In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, > founder of the BMW CCA. > > UUC Motorwerks - BMW Performance Fine-tuning and > home of the Ultimate > Short Shifter - accept no substitutes! > 908-874-9092 . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com ===== Gary Derian ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 10:20:18 -0600 From: Eric Giles <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Source for reman alternator Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >Looks like I'm going to be needing an alternator soon. I know of >Zionsville Autosport, any others? > >2.5L (m50) single Vanos (engine from a 93 325i). Thanks in advance. > >Phil > > Whatever you do, don't buy a reman alternator from a third party rebuilder (i.e., one you would get from a NAPA, Carquest, etc.). I just recently went through this on my '97 M3/4. My original alternator was whining a good bit, so I replaced it with a third party Valeo reman. along with a new belt, tensioner, and pullies. The reman still made a bit of noise, and within a week all of my lights were flickering. I replaced the battery to see if that would help as the BMW battery was showing a low charge-no change. I sent that back and they sent another Valeo-same problem but even worse. After a lot of searching on the Internet, I have found that the only decent alternator is a reman. Bosch from the dealer. Stay away from the Valeo alternator-from my research they had a lot of problems with these! This weekend I picked up a used BMW/Bosch alternator from a CCA friend and now everything is perfect-no alternator whine and I have a steady voltage. I know that thru the dealers here that the reman. Bosch 80 amp is around $240 with the CCA discount and a $30 core charge. Eric Giles '97 M3/4 '90 M3 ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(15 messages) **********
