My Pre-V12 E34

Posted on November 9, 2007 by Tom Goh

These pictures and description illustrates what i’ve done to my E34 prior to the V12 conversion. I will also put up my E30 325i soon

CF air filter. haven’t been running with an air filter for a few months before this actually

Sorry, it’s pretty dirty

HPC in Sepang yesterday (22nd April 2007)

Back from HPC

20 April 2007

Video of the E34 on the Dyno today for a unichip retune. should be able to notice a little red glow in the exhaust manifolds

18 December 2006
Date shot: 9th Decmber:
HPC Track Day at Pasir Gudang

Special thanks to Cheng Leong from Eternity Studios for the picture

12 December 2006
-MAF Conversion
-M50 Injectors

MAF Conversion
My all-time favourite addition to the M20 engine.

Verdict:
MAF really does wonders to the laggy M20. Especially revving from idle onwards. Forget fluctuating revs at gas-off. expect instantaneous response with a press of the pedal.

How:
For this, some kind of a ecu tuning device is required. For this, i used the existing Unichip i have already been using for at least the last 6 years.

You can easily replace the AFM with the MAF without tuning the ECU and the engine will work but the car will be next to undriveable. you could probably try using a fuel and ignition altering device on your own. just make sure you have an aif/fuel ratio gauge to monitor performance.

There are 2 options for manipulating the existing air temperature probe. To dig the existing one out from the M20 AFM and plugging it in to the MAF and wiring it or to use an adjustable voltage resistor to emulate temperature reading to the ECU. but the reading will be a stagnant one. I prefer the easier resistor route.

M50 Injectors Conversion
Forget lumpy performance.

Verdict:
I don’t know if it’s the age or part of wear and tear, but the M20 injectors actually streams rather than mist the fuel. No matter how many times it’s cleaned, ultrasonically or not, i never got the M20 injectors to spray properly.

Other significant differences of the M50 Injectors are the 4 smaller nozzles instead of the M20 single large nozzle.

If you have problems with cold starts or lumpy performance, get a set of M50 injectors instead.

By the way:
Anyone’s got a 3″ air filter for sale? Running without one now.
By the way, i’ve got some things i may sell:
-M20 B25 AFM
-Huge K&N Air filter
-K&N Air Filter original attachment bracket for the AFM

06 November 2006
Wheels

11 July 2006:
here are some pics of my E34 taken tonight.
Just got new lights for it. and my favourite, LED rear lights.

Please enjoy some quick shots.

Here are somemore:

here’s what it is and what’s done so far,
-M20 2.5
-Unichip
-Titan Coilovers
-AC Schnitzer exhaust
-Replica AC Schnitzer kit
-Replica E39 M5 wheels with black centers and polished rims
-15mm spacers rears 10mm spacers front
-Pioneer DEH-P6850MP headunit
-New front headlights and LED tail lights

36 thoughts on “My Pre-V12 E34”

slavi on January 30, 2008 at 1:28 am said:

car rocks well done is the M70 good for turbocharging? Are you going to turbo it? I heard M20s are tough and good for turbo charging if you expand it from B25 > B27 with M21 crankshaft and shorter con rods and then a turbo will do the job and get 400-500hp with stock pistons, no point of V12 dont u think>
Tom Goh on January 30, 2008 at 5:05 am said:

thanks!

Car isn’t out yet though. looking forward to it this week..
i do have plans to turbo it though
sugi on March 30, 2008 at 6:24 pm said:

Nice car, and very low also. It makes the wheel look bigger than actual size.
By the way, where you get those AC Schnitzer replica kit ? can I get any contact person ( e-mail, etc ) with the shop ? Like them to install to my car. Look simple and low.
Nice job bro
Harry on May 2, 2008 at 1:21 pm said:

Hey i’ll be interested in buying that huge k&n filter of urs
email me
Brain H on May 3, 2008 at 12:04 am said:

I’ll give u 25k cash right now for the e34. email if interested.
James on May 5, 2008 at 11:01 pm said:

hey!!

you based in malaysia?

i’m thinking of tuning my e34.
what do you think? i am considering a m20b25 conversion from my m20b20.

any recommendation? advice? which workshop to go to etc.

after which i wanna try a MAF conversion and then your m50 injector and after tat maybe turbo.

where did you buy your front angel and rear LED from.. i am really really trying to get these at a good price… really… hope to hear from you!!

regards,
James
James on May 11, 2008 at 10:26 pm said:

Hi,

where did you get those led tail lamps and angel eyes from ?
adam on June 11, 2008 at 8:02 am said:

It is very impressive
I am fully aware that it is a unique car
Because I really have a paramilitary unit completely
wll !! it is very cool >>thank you
adam>am4ma@hotmail.com
m5 on June 11, 2008 at 8:31 am said:

يلعن امك انت ايش عامل في السيارة بان الكلب
بس تبا الصراحة تراها مرررة جييدة
Graham on June 30, 2008 at 11:02 am said:

I would love to know where you got your coilovers from. I’ve never heard of Titan before.
xojovyco pornos on December 24, 2008 at 3:21 pm said:

I mind-blower how this otnesetsya Harry …
Martin O'Looney on December 27, 2008 at 1:09 am said:

Perfect. Better than the e34 that has been floating around in my head for two years. I love the stance and most importantly no chrome!! I was thinking of doing a later model e34 just for the upgrade in engine but you proved it can be done…
Fizz on February 13, 2009 at 4:42 pm said:

That’s one absolutely sexy car
Tom Goh on February 14, 2009 at 5:56 pm said:

graham: they’re Titans from Malaysia. they make one-off systems for any cars.

They made these for my E30
http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/features/944-titan-suspensions-review.html

http://titanshocks.com/
schnitzer_drew on February 16, 2009 at 5:25 am said:

hey, i recently let the lady drive my schnitzer and she cracked my front lip on a curb. im not sure if yours is an original schitzer, but i was wondering if you know where i could find a fresh kit, i’ve been looking for months to replace it, and have had no luck.
///MR.DRFT on February 19, 2009 at 11:26 am said:

Hello,

Very very nice car !!!

What is the side and offset of the ACS wheels ?????

Thanks
Tom Goh on February 19, 2009 at 11:41 pm said:

they’re 8.5 all round, with the offset of 18 i think.

I have 15mm spacers in the rear and 12mm in the front

Thanks!
Tom Goh on February 20, 2009 at 12:09 am said:

schnitzer_drew:

hey, sorry for the late reply

nope, mine are not the originals come to think of it, even the wheels aren’t the originals

are you willing to get it from here?
schnitzer_drew on February 24, 2009 at 9:56 am said:

oh no problem, well im pretty much willing to get it anywhere i can find one. so far you’re my best bet. looks like you were able to find quite a few schnitzer parts, do you have a supplier or what? or price range on parts? im not in a huge rush, just any information you have would be very helpful.
thanks
Tom Goh on February 25, 2009 at 6:25 pm said:

hi schnitzer

no problems

there’s a local guy here who makes replicas of the schnitzer kit.
they go for about a few hundred US dollars
schnitzer_drew on February 26, 2009 at 12:02 am said:

ah i see, well thats not bad, where are you located, i’d be interested in looking into this as long as the shipping costs dont overcome the value right. im in Calgary, Canada so… thanks tom.
assad5060 on July 16, 2009 at 6:24 pm said:

hi… tom. i admire ur ride (e34). im rebuilding my ride. im looking for replicas of the schnitzer kits, the headlights makeover, the replica rims, etc… can you guide me bro. my ride is similiar like yours…

thanks.
Tom Goh on July 17, 2009 at 12:21 am said:

schnitzer drew,
if you’re still interested to get the kit, i can try asking around for you while considering logistics..

assad,
thanks!
where are you from? Malaysia too i suppose?
sugi on July 17, 2009 at 9:48 am said:

try to ask logistic price first. it will be shocked you. like I do last time. may be the best way is bring it handcarry :p
assad5060 on July 17, 2009 at 3:32 pm said:

hi tom… im from KL and a newbie on e34. ive been lookin’ high n low for the replica schnitzer kits n rest… my ride is black wt 17′ replica ac schnitzer wheels. hope u can assist me on the kits n headlamp conversion… tq bro
Tom Goh on October 6, 2009 at 4:59 am said:

hi assad, sorry for the late reply, you should call Theva at 0192701557, he’s based in Subang.
k&n filters on December 19, 2009 at 4:22 am said:

A K&N Air Filter is made of 4 to 6 layers of cotton gauze sandwiched between two epoxy-coated aluminum wire screens.
Niblet on December 22, 2009 at 3:28 am said:

Hi Tom, I am about to start on my E34/M70 conversion as soon as I get back from Christmas Holidays. One thing I have been pondering is, what have you done in the way of the braking system? I have a complete 750iL which is still driving on the road today which is being used as the donor. I intend to pull everything off and swap across. Im quite interested to see what you have done with the ABS unit, how much grief it has given you relocating the unit behind the front left head light I assume?
angelsbmw on December 25, 2009 at 2:21 am said:

hi mate i am from holland an i am looking for the body kitt schnitzer kit can you mail me the adres or contact details please help i am so tired looking fore it i wane finish mine ride i got a e34 from 1993 an i love mine car more tham mine wife so please help me!!! (michelvoogd@gmail.com)
Tom Goh on January 5, 2010 at 3:26 am said:

niblet:
cool!, the world needs more 550is
virtually everything from the 750i/l can be swapped accross, though like you said, some parts need to be relocated and have brackets made, but they should all fit the hydraulic brakes also swaps across so no probs with that. i also run the a/c system including the blower and control unit from the 750il.

angelsbmw:
i’m not sure if its worth it for you to send the whole set to holland. but i’d love to help. it’s something about holland / amsterdam, a place i’d love to visit soem time soon.

the whole replica kit should set you back at about 5-600 US excluding shipping.
angelsbmw on January 5, 2010 at 6:58 pm said:

hi tom goh

Could you help me whit shipping the full bodykit set to the nederlands i will try first to arrange it her please send me your details so that i can contact you to arrange everything (i am looking fore this bodykit internet link
http://www.euroasians.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/sss-11.jpg

i hope you will help me i will help you when you ar in the nederlands i hope to hear from you soon i cant waith.
angelsbmw on January 6, 2010 at 3:20 am said:

hi tom goh

I wane have the full body kit (front bumper,front lip,back bumper,side skirts) i have attach some pictures whit this mail for what i`m looking fore

http://www.euroasians.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/sss-11.jpg

http://www.minunauto.com/auto/14288

http://www.euroasians.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/rear-type-ii.jpg

if you give me your contact details so that i can contact you fore the money an the shipping i hope to hear from you soon to make a nice deal so that i can bild mine ride.
angelsbmw on January 6, 2010 at 3:26 am said:

thanks fore helping me.
angelsbmw on January 6, 2010 at 3:26 pm said:

hi tom goh

i realy wane have the full ac schnitzer body kit (front bumper,back bumper,front lip an side skirt) i hope that you can help me to get it to Holland can you please send me your details so that i can contact you for it.i have also put a picture whit this mail i wane have this front bumper http://www.minunauto.com/auto/14288 http://www.euroasians.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/sss-11.jpg
please let me know if the body kit is like this i hope to hear you soon
angelsbmw on January 6, 2010 at 3:32 pm said:

hi tom goh

i realy wane have the full ac schnitzer body kit (front bumper,back bumper,front lip an side skirt) i hope that you can help me to get it to Holland can you please send me your details so that i can contact you for it.
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