Part 32: Will This E30 N54 Drive? First Try!?!
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Күн бұрынYES, Yes, yes… I know this is a long one, so if you wanted to skip ahead to your favorite section, feel free - Links are below in the description! Some of it is a bit technical, so if you aren’t interested in how I arrived at my conclusions, no problem. As a courtesy to my loyal viewership, I wanted ya’ll to have the ability to get straight to the good stuff.
And there IS good stuff!!
0:45 - Parking Brake Cable Install
1:45 - Tig Welding SS Exhaust Tips
13:06 - Reverse Light Hookup/Install
15:50 - Cooling System and Reservoir Install
20:09 - Electronics, C101, and Wiring for Engine Start
36:19 - Test Drive, Or is it?!?!
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@Belialzero 4 жыл бұрын
How are your views so low? Amazing swap and even had detailed wiring info. Guess people are sleeping. Keep up the great work.
@hevendranarayansamy2793 4 жыл бұрын
That's what I was wondering also
@1144AA 4 жыл бұрын
@@hevendranarayansamy2793 to be honest he is SO talented,however for me,, its too much detail per episode.. they can get boring as the information is so technical and way above my head and im assuming most others watching
@hevendranarayansamy2793 4 жыл бұрын
@@1144AA yes 110 percent agree with you. Also I feel that Frank is very humble every comment or question he always responds, not like other KZfaqrs.
@tinchomermoz 4 жыл бұрын
The amount of details it’s what I appreciate the most!! Otherwise I would never feel confident to start a project like this.
@marquisethomas5611 4 жыл бұрын
This is how most youtubers start & then boom 1 build goes viral & everybody's a fan
@Bemaritohtori 4 жыл бұрын
Don't be too hard on yourself Frank! Your skills are just mind blowing! So many abilities from totally different automotive areas. I rarely see such a humble man
@Garageaholic 4 жыл бұрын
I'm learning as I go!!! Just motivated I guess! Thanks man!
@stashtrey1 4 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. I especially love that he just figures things out and no job is too big. The electrical stuff is what blows my mind. Definitely deserves way more subs than he has. Hopefully KZfaq's algorithm will start to reward the channel and provide some more exposure.
@davidhall5572 3 жыл бұрын
I've been a BMW dealer mechanic for 13 years and your videos are SO interesting to me. I don't understand your view counts...people clearly don't understand the brilliance they are watching... Your knowledge, problem solving capacity, versatile skills and project management abilities are wild. I am SO far beyond thoroughly impressed. Just amazing
@davidhall5572 3 жыл бұрын
If I hadn't watched all the episodes before this I definitely would of called BS that it started first go after doing all that wiring. You are actually insane. This whole project is nuts.
@waltterihakala2899 4 жыл бұрын
Next step for you in the tig welding is to, try to weld pipes in so you would not have to top so often. Weld looks so much nicer when there is only one or two continuations. Love your work keep it going!
@Garageaholic 4 жыл бұрын
Interesting. never thought of that. I am still learning every day, but I see your point about lifting. I need to control my heat better I think.
@psavel274 4 жыл бұрын
Your TIG skills have gotten much better. The smaller diameter wire helps keep the excess 'pooling' down, and the chamfered edges where the pipes join give the weld better penetration and keeps it lower. Good stuff. Its probably the quietest N54 I've ever heard as well, which is great if you like quiet cars. The only criticism I have is that extra bleed point you installed. It's not really necessary with the expansion tank already being plenty high, and the extra fitting is just asking for a leak. If you have trouble bleeding from that x5 tank, just crack the bleeder and jack the car up from the front to make it even higher. Should really have no issues. Cooling systems are under a good amount of pressure, and need that pressure to function properly. I am not a fan of the 'double walled' tips either. Single wall looks the best, but this is just my opinion. The charge pipes and e-box look good painted like you did. Nice color compliment. 👍💪😎
@Garageaholic 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Pete, I remember your comments ;) Ok First, thanks for the kudos on the welding. I've been trying to learn and the double walled tips were an attempt to do something unique. I'm curious as to how they'd look with the Mtech2 bumper on, so we'll see. It was technically more challenging than a single wall 3" tube for sure. Maybe next time! Agree with you on the secondary bleeder actually as I've learned from the few test drives i've done recently. I have PLENTY of heat in the cabin and no overpressure tubings, so I think it's fine w/o that bleeder. Thanks for being a fan man. Appreciate it.
@psavel274 4 жыл бұрын
@@Garageaholic Anytime bro. 👍 The mtec stuff is the cleanest imo, and the touring is cool because we normally don't see them here, (I'm from NY as well.) Keep it real!
@stashtrey1 4 жыл бұрын
Nice work, dude! A++
@Iidgar 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing job dude! Exited to see what comes next! :)
@chrissprague7542 4 жыл бұрын
Very impressive man! Well done! Subbed to see what's next!
@01bier 4 жыл бұрын
Crazy projects really good work mate 👌ceap on going
@hectorortega06 4 жыл бұрын
I know that first drive felt so good. Great work!
@xpaoo1 4 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video!!! Great work on the project and you’re doing great with the welding! You’re humbleness is a great show of your personality. Keep it up, everybody started at some point in their life and only go up with practice
@Garageaholic 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. Appreciate you taking the time to leave the comment!
@SuperJoeTendo 4 жыл бұрын
THE N54 WIZARD
@RayBK8 4 жыл бұрын
oh my lord ! what a beast awesome work mate!
@deandefrancesch613 4 жыл бұрын
Love to see her running under her own power. Great work frank
@Garageaholic 4 жыл бұрын
Took a lot to get to that point! Thanks!
@AshwinLB 4 жыл бұрын
I really like how you utilized the stock airbox to cover the power steering and coolant reservoirs! Clean!
@danyork1046 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent work bud really enjoyed watching this bluid taking shape,hopefully there's a few more episodes to be had, Best regards Dan
@Garageaholic 4 жыл бұрын
Just 2 more, and one of those is the final episode to be released later this month. Hope you'll standby and watch! Thanks!
@jaredbrown1162 4 жыл бұрын
the work you do is so flawless you do everything the right way no shortcuts beautiful work man
@Garageaholic 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jared. Appreciate that bud!
@bigfootruben 3 жыл бұрын
You’re awesome! I recently stared swapping an N54 to an E91. Not even close to how much work you’ve had to do for this swap. Thanks for the inspiration!
@JuckPlayS 4 жыл бұрын
love the look of the double tips
@shaunpc2512 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome job sir, really like this build a lot. Liked and subscribed. Now on to the sharing 😉
@Garageaholic 4 жыл бұрын
Dude you are the reason I do what I love to do. Thank you!
@sulaimanalzoubi8160 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, my friend, waiting for your project to be completed.
@Garageaholic 4 жыл бұрын
Just wait a couple more weeks for the succinct 10min finale video hope you'll enjoy and share!
@joemadoo 3 жыл бұрын
I'm loving your videos. I remember you way back from r3v when M30 swaps were cool! It's nice to see some great e30 content.
@Garageaholic 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe, I wonder what the new "M30" is nowadays for engine swapping. Tell me, and I'll swap it! hahah
@joemadoo 3 жыл бұрын
@@Garageaholic Seems like its going to be the N54 in a few years.. Super cool. I went the M62 route and planning on upgrading to an S62 in the future. I'll have to check out some of your s62 content. I'm hoping it will be a staightforward swap. I also use Kassel for ECU stuff, they are a big help.
@Garageaholic 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah they have good quality stuff
@Cloverleaf7642 4 жыл бұрын
Frank, you’re an inspiration! Love your work, man. The sun and grass mnemonic is 😀
@Garageaholic 4 жыл бұрын
HAHAH, thanks for the thoughts! Standby for more! 10 min finale video coming out in a couple weeks. Hope you'll enjoy!
@joethegreatest4491 4 жыл бұрын
Bro your channel is underrated! Good job on the swap
@stashtrey1 4 жыл бұрын
That's a beautiful piece of property you live on.
@Garageaholic 4 жыл бұрын
I am VERY lucky and gracious for the privacy, garage, and house I have on my land. Thank you
@dschNgz 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome project !
@Garageaholic 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@TheFrenchPug 4 жыл бұрын
I have that engine and I'm dying right now that you did that! You are the man!!!
@Garageaholic 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, it wasn't easy!
@TheFrenchPug 4 жыл бұрын
@@Garageaholic Son, what you do blows me away. I'm 54 years old with a couple BMWs. I'm envious of your effort and skillset. And I'm in the epicenter of BMW world...So Cal
@ianmoorcroft3689 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing job Frank 👍
@Garageaholic 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you and thanks for sticking by me through these projects the last couple years!
@ianmoorcroft3689 4 жыл бұрын
@@Garageaholic it's a great channel 👍
@The_Truth777 3 жыл бұрын
So amazing! Re eBox cover, may have to think about a shaped cover that will run any possible water off/downwards from the eBox area. A flat surface like that may retain water.
@n.shiina8798 4 жыл бұрын
i'd recommend you to twist the CAN wires. it will help reduce interference thus improving signal quality. BMW factory wiring also came in twisted pair for every can bus if im not wrong.
@Garageaholic 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, EXCELLENT comment. I plan to do that actually. Should be very little or no air space between the wires in a twist. Thanks again for the suggestion!
@walterbueno6484 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome work, I watched every video, I think is very generous from you to post this work. I just wonder if you think it would be possible with automatic transmission? you know, as they are easier to find
@Czechmate_e30 4 жыл бұрын
I cut the tip of my thumb off on my flex-a-lite fan when building my m62 swapped e30! Cut part of the bone off with it, except the fan stayed intact. Flex-a-lite makes a damn good fan.
@Garageaholic 4 жыл бұрын
Holy mother. That’s rough! Did you get all functionality and feeling back?
@JMD535 4 жыл бұрын
Gotta give this a "Thumb Up!"
@MastersonsCarCare 4 жыл бұрын
Just wanna see more of that SN95
@saso525 4 жыл бұрын
Very nice project, nice sleeper car. But the exaust tips I dont like, nice work of fabricating them but you should go with e30 style end tips:)
@adriankawi5640 4 жыл бұрын
Man I'd love to put that motor into my z3
@hevendranarayansamy2793 4 жыл бұрын
Wow. Awesome stuff Frank. What version on inpa are you using? And is that a 42mm or 57mm radiator core? The drop on the suspension is on point 👌. Nice
@Garageaholic 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Hevendra, I'll have to get back to you on those. I think the core is 42mm?
@unluckeeeee 4 жыл бұрын
Would love to see an S65 in to a one series. Yes its been done before but would love to see the detail you would put into it.
@Garageaholic 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that's a comment I haven't received before, but might be worth doing if I get enough interest!
@mattriella6776 4 жыл бұрын
you cant be hard on someone putting in the effort to learn as they go along.......you should make a swap manual for this type of swap.....it would be worth it's weight in gold
@Garageaholic 4 жыл бұрын
I plan on it!!
@jltr3008 4 жыл бұрын
When do you think a swap guide for the e30 will come out? Definitely looking forward to that to do to my e30! Keep up the good work
@Garageaholic 4 жыл бұрын
I’m shooting for late July at this point. A lot going on with finishing this swap and other projects I’m looking to secure for late 2020. So thanks for being patient. I’ll probably do a Garageaholic News this week to inform everyone of the swap guide schedule
@jltr3008 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reply, just started watching last week and glad I found the page so much more detailed than any other KZfaqr! Keep up the good work hope to see lots more!
@dream2too 4 жыл бұрын
Very entertaining, as i have 2 E30’s. But the end of the exhausttips should be parallel with the bumper. The angle is oke, but the length from the two tips should be opposite from each other. Imho.... but very professional work and lots of useful tips. ;)
@Garageaholic 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andre. Well thought out comment. Next tips I do will be better, I'm sure! But after the bumper is on, I think it will still look pretty good! Got some good tig welding experience for sure!
@dream2too 4 жыл бұрын
@@Garageaholic yes, looking forward to see the final result when the bumper is mounted.
@vanir323524868 4 жыл бұрын
What are you using for the driveshaft? not sure if I missed a video or just don't remember it being mentioned
@Garageaholic 4 жыл бұрын
It’s a custom length front half e30 driveshaft. Dimensions will be posted in my guide to use with the Wolfetech fab mount brackets
@vanir323524868 4 жыл бұрын
@@Garageaholic will the guide be published on your site or garagistic?
@Jawnwickk 4 жыл бұрын
What’s that on the lift?
@Garageaholic 4 жыл бұрын
E31 s85. Finishing that up this summer...
@jerrynansen83 4 жыл бұрын
When are you going to do a e46 swap
@Garageaholic 4 жыл бұрын
When I get enough mass interest!
@samanthasmithfield3379 4 жыл бұрын
ouch!
@RecreationAutomotiveGarage 4 жыл бұрын
Did you have someone just sit on trunk and takes exhaust sound video
@Garageaholic 4 жыл бұрын
Haha, no, clip-on gopro8
@ninogrunon 4 жыл бұрын
Once everythings said and done i will toss all the dollars to accomplish this
@donaldroberts4207 4 жыл бұрын
Am I to understand.. All that effort and only a 5-speed ???
@Garageaholic 4 жыл бұрын
You understand incorrect! - what gave you that impression?
@donaldroberts4207 4 жыл бұрын
YOU are a BOOOOOB look at 14:53 !!!!!!!!!!!
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