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M30 ADJ. Cam Sprocket

Posted: Jan 29, 2010 12:25 AM
by paul burke
Made some extras this time. $189.00 while they last. Adjust cam timing without removing front cover. Up to 6 degrees advance or 6 degrees retard (12 crank) in 2 degree increments.

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(Beamters, if posting this here is a problem please move to parts for sale section )

Paul

Posted: Jan 29, 2010 2:08 PM
by Brian D
Nice to see you back Paul-I sent you a quick PM. Nice gears!

Posted: Jan 29, 2010 2:20 PM
by cvillebimmer
Glad to see you've surfaced! Was gettin' a little worried.

Posted: Jan 29, 2010 2:27 PM
by Coldswede
Paul has little time for forums chat, he is too busy programing all those CNC machines!

Posted: Jan 29, 2010 5:21 PM
by paul burke
I didn't go anywhere just had a computer meltdown due to a virus. Sometimes this internet thing sucks a load :comp:

Had to replace a couple of towers (with new software that I am still trying to figure out). I sometimes have to think twice about how evil yet necessary these things have become.


Paul

Posted: Jan 29, 2010 5:24 PM
by paul burke
cvillebimmer wrote:Glad to see you've surfaced! Was gettin' a little worried.

Andrew what kind of mileage are you getting?

Paul

Posted: Jan 29, 2010 6:07 PM
by George
Paul, in my mind you are this guy:


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This Most Interesting Man in the World.


I wish I could make all the cool stuff you do.

Posted: Jan 29, 2010 7:22 PM
by e30-m30_kid89
Please say you will have more later paul?? :bawl:

Posted: Jan 29, 2010 8:46 PM
by Coldswede
You replaced hardware due to a virus! :shock:

I hope you get it all back up soon.

Posted: Jan 30, 2010 12:00 AM
by Brad D.
I wish I had some extra coin laying around to score one of these. More awesome work Paul.

Posted: Jan 30, 2010 12:16 PM
by cvillebimmer
paul burke wrote:
cvillebimmer wrote:Glad to see you've surfaced! Was gettin' a little worried.

Andrew what kind of mileage are you getting?

Paul
About 18mpg mixed to heavy footed driving. It's still pig rich on the onset of boost and I'm sure mpg would improve with a good tune.

Posted: Feb 01, 2010 3:23 PM
by Brad D.
cvillebimmer wrote:
paul burke wrote:
cvillebimmer wrote:Glad to see you've surfaced! Was gettin' a little worried.

Andrew what kind of mileage are you getting?

Paul
About 18mpg mixed to heavy footed driving. It's still pig rich on the onset of boost and I'm sure mpg would improve with a good tune.
Another benefit of MS is that you should be able to improve that number a fair amount.

Posted: Feb 01, 2010 3:37 PM
by cvillebimmer
Big Bronze Rim wrote:
cvillebimmer wrote:
paul burke wrote:
cvillebimmer wrote:Glad to see you've surfaced! Was gettin' a little worried.

Andrew what kind of mileage are you getting?

Paul
About 18mpg mixed to heavy footed driving. It's still pig rich on the onset of boost and I'm sure mpg would improve with a good tune.
Another benefit of MS is that you should be able to improve that number a fair amount.
MS tuned to 12psi is the plan. What kind of MPG do you see with your car? Before this happens, I have some work to do...

1) HDi boost controller
2) Swap s3.64 for s3.15
3) Install new trans in the e24.
4) Sell the e24
5) Survive the arrival of baby #2 in late April. :)
6) Probably lots of other things I have yet to think of.

I had hoped to move to MS in the spring, but I'm thinking fall is more realistic...

Posted: Feb 01, 2010 9:51 PM
by Canuck YYC
cvillebimmer wrote:5) Survive the arrival of baby #2 in late April. :)
Congrats :banana: FWIW, we found #2 an easier adjustment than #1 (but be forewarned - all the tricks you learned with #1 are about to become obsolete - #2 is guaranteed to be a vastly different model). #3 on the other hand... :bawl:

Posted: Feb 02, 2010 12:56 AM
by bornagain
me want cam gear but not in the budget nor will it fix my problems and tuning a cam gear with out a solid answer for my initial tuning issues..... well it would complicate things further. How ever i think im already about 6 degrees advanced on my timing already so im one step ahead of all of you.... bahhh my life. With that said i still get 24mpg on the highway.

Posted: Feb 03, 2010 2:27 AM
by Murfinator
Hmmm, adjustable cam gear or skid plate? About the same price. With the coilovers bringing the oil pan closer to trouble the cam gear have to go on the 'next week' list, but definitely on the list. Hope there's still some available!

:)

Posted: May 09, 2011 12:54 PM
by M. Holtmeier
Does anybody have a more direct way of contacting Paul? It doesn't look like he checks here too frequently and I'm wanting to get an adj cam gear while my timing cover is off.

Posted: May 09, 2011 6:11 PM
by paul burke
M. Holtmeier wrote:Does anybody have a more direct way of contacting Paul? It doesn't look like he checks here too frequently and I'm wanting to get an adj cam gear while my timing cover is off.
Mike, I have two in stock.

info@bmwpowerparts.com

(913) 948-3016

Paul

Posted: May 09, 2011 8:30 PM
by Shadow
:shock:

Posted: Sep 08, 2012 11:52 PM
by Shadow
Still making/selling these paul?
What's the ring on the bottom?
The vac one doesn't have it and is more expensive.

Posted: Dec 14, 2012 9:29 AM
by FirstFives Dictator
Shadow wrote:Still making/selling these paul?
What's the ring on the bottom?
The vac one doesn't have it and is more expensive.
I'm interested as well. Trying to decide if it is realistic to swing the cam around during a dyno session.