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    2. Y.C.LIN's avatarY.C.LIN

      hi~ i am happy to see this website，i have e23 1985 745(eu) in Taiwan，my 745 have Rebuilding， if i have question can ask you? thank`s~

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  3. Adnan's avatarAdnan

    Hi Niko,
    I’m Adnan from Bosnia.I have BMW E34 with m106 engine.
    Specifications of engine is:
    * Garrett Gt35 twinscroll turbo
    * Big intercooler
    * 76mm pipes from/to IC
    * Chip tuning from Jarmo Havulinna
    * Adjustable fuel regulator
    * O-Ring headgasket
    * m30b35 head
    * m30b35 intake manifold with throttle on other side
    * exhaust manifold one by one cylinder
    * Turbosmart external wastegate 38mm
    * Two additional fuel injectors in intake
    * Greeddy blow off
    * Two Walbro fuel pumps
    * ….etc….
    Now I buy new fuel injectors and car shoking from idle to 3500rpm because it is to many fuel in that range.I need reprogram this EPROM,how can I reduce fuel in down side before car get in boost.
    Best Regards…

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    1. turbobmw's avatarturbobmw Post author

      Hi Adnan,

      You can try free program called tuner pro for changing M106 fuel maps. But i think you would be better of with modern management replacing old factory stuff. Especially if you do not have original automatic in place. With so many nice modifications you are quite off original setup and it can be hard to have it spot on or even close. All the best, Niko.

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      1. Adnan's avatarAdnan

        I need definition file to open it with Tuner Pro.
        File with extension xdf if you have it.
        Best Regards

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  5. turbobmw's avatarturbobmw Post author

    Okay, sorry do not have it. Quick solution is to read and combine binaries from both chips and use it as single 64K file. When done modifying split it two again and make new eproms. Good luck !

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  7. Tommy Vlahos's avatarTommy Vlahos

    Hi Niko !!
    Hope your well,
    We’ll car was running great thanks to your help, and now the lower radiator hose destroyed the head gasket and warped the head….
    Any recommendations for the up grade and place to order from or any parts you may have?
    Thanks
    Tommy
    Nyc

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    1. turbobmw's avatarturbobmw Post author

      Hi Tommy!

      Nice to hear from you, i am glad you sorted all car issues.

      Check ebay.com for second cyl. head, usually there is at least one for sale.

      I will email you bit later with more details.

      You’re most welcome
      Niko

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      2. roberto's avatarroberto

        I’ really interested in the ECU you have for sale, please get back to me in my email if it is still available. thanks

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  9. JP's avatarJP

    Hi everyone !
    I wonder if lead substitute is needed inside a M106
    engine?
    Mine is stock with 220 000 km.
    Previous owner use this product so far.
    Thank you very much.
    JP

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    1. turbobmw's avatarturbobmw Post author

      Hi JP!

      Here is copy of Service-page, see more there:

      If head is manufactured on or after september 1984, substrates are not needed according to BMW technical bulletin.

      You’re welcome,
      Niko

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      1. JP's avatarJP

        Thank you again
        As it is a 1984 mod I need to find the production month to be sure.
        By the way, I only put unleaded fuel inside the other big six BMW that I have without any problem so far, it is a 3553cc 1979 6er.
        But special valve requires special features I guess on stelit (I believe) exhaut valves of the M106.
        Just thoughts…
        Best,
        JP

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      1. JP's avatarJP

        I will the check the production period on the cylinder head.
        However the “memory effect” of lead left over the valve seats is a tremendously interesting fact!
        I will no longer worry about that while enjoying the endless torque sensation of this brilliant engine.
        Great to have this informations Niko !
        Thanks a lot.

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    1. turbobmw's avatarturbobmw Post author

      Hello John,

      Here are vacuum lines from my memory.

      Intake side: fuel pressure regulator, engine breather pipe, knock box line, HVAC system (check valve). These all connect to bottom side of intake manifold.
      Exhaust side: magnetic valve bottom and two top connections (see Files/BMW M106 repair files/last page).

      Sensors are very similar to automatic M30 engines with two exceptions: knock sensors fixed to block (cyl 1&6), this on intake side. Cyl id loop on ignition wire no 1.

      I may have forgotten something.

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  13. Sean's avatarSean

    Hello and Good day

    I recently started on an m106 swap into a 1984 325e. I salvaged the engine from a 1986 bmw 745I so far I have collected the m106 paired with a ZF 4 Hp22 4 speed automatic both were out of the same 745i. I have the engine harness and transmission harness with shifter and luckily I was able to get the Motronic Ecu and transmission controller box however the wiring for the knock box was cut and I ended up buying a knock box off Ebay. The only other parts I know needed for the swap are engine mount arms and I need to source a front sump oil pan and pickup tube.

    I ran into issues finding wiring diagrams with c101 connector pinouts to re pin the chassis c101 plug on my 325e to the m106. If anyone knows where I can get the diagrams for the c101 on the 1986 745i turbo it would be an enormous help.

    any help is greatly appreciated

    Sean

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  15. Nikos Kontos's avatarNikos Kontos

    Hi I am looking for part 13621287731 (throttle angle position sensor)

    I believe you have one? Price for shipping to Athens, Greece Postal code 13676 please?

    Street name: Makedonomachon 51

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  17. lukas.brinias's avatarlukas.brinias

    There has been an idea in the back of my head for a few months now: increase the boost pressure when the transmission’s program switch is set to ‘S’, otherwise leave it at 0,6 bar. Any thoughts on this?

    Said switch is connected to the gearbox controller (2b.1:S3 to :K3), which in turn is connected to the engine control unit (2b.1:X10 to 2.6:B). According to some documentation, the switch not only influences the behavior of the gearbox, but also keeps boost pressure up a little longer. If this is the case, there must be a signal present at 2.6:B, indicating the switch has been set to ‘S’, which triggers something in the program of the knock control unit or ECU. Have you ever dug into this?

    Also: I’d like to buy a couple of the parts you have left 🙂

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    1. turbobmw's avatarturbobmw Post author

      Hi Lukas!

      Unfortunately, i have no idea how gearbox and engine electronics come together. In BMW documentation it is said ignition timing is delayed during upshifts, there is no word on other interactions i think. I have read off internet too, that boost would be higher while in program S. I have never been able to verify this, yet it could be that i have almost always had 3.2L wastegate. My engine management is “out of map” and trying correct to preset values. I asked this question too from very long time 745i owner, he said it is not correct.

      Do you know how to adjust boost in ECU software? I will send you e-mail regarding parts.

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  18. Vichien's avatarVichien

    Hi , I am from Thailand building an Alpina b7 my ECU ending with 013 . I wonder if you sell any hi performances chip for my application . Best regards vichien

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  19. Stefan's avatarStefan

    Hi,

    I‘m Stefan from Germany. I saw in your sale list the item „Turbo oil filter housing 11421716590 50 EUR“. Is this the oilfilter housing with the exit for oilcooler and turbo charger? If yes, is it still available?
    Thank you very much in advance

    Kind regards!

    Stefan

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  20. JP's avatarJP

    Hi everyone.

    Does anyone could provide a chip for my M106 to avoid boost cut?

    ECU number is : 0 260 200 013

    thanks a lot.

    JP

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    1. turbobmw's avatarturbobmw Post author

      Hi JP!

      I can probably make a chip for you. Please open-up Motronic, check original chip and circuit board id, as advised on Chip-page high above. There you can also see all available versions i have.

      If any questions please don’t hesitate to ask.

      Regards

      Niko

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      1. JP's avatarJP

        Hi Niko!

        I’ll do that accordingly. Thank you so much

        I don’t intend to increase the power in the first place. It is at least, to eliminate intempestive injection cut-out that happens oddly sometimes.

        it could be a dangerous issue, while overtaking, for example. I oftenly clean the waste gate to avoid that but it persists without any clue to anticipate this phenomenon.

        The car have inconsistent pulls. My butt dyno can feel it 😀. It is always a surprise how stronger or weaker would be the next one.

        And when the pull is quite hard, I fear a cut out to happen very soon… . It ruins a bunch of the overall driving experience distilled by this wonderful machine.

        Thank you again!

        Regards,

        JP

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      2. turbobmw's avatarturbobmw Post author

        Hi JP,

        My first thought is that I would advise against removing boost cut function, just because of inconsistent pulls. Try to fix this first.

        I have had very similar experience and the main culprit was M102 wastegate / harder spring. It will raise boost very close to cut-out limit. Acceleration is very dependent on throttle pedal position, a little more and injection would die in my case.

        I will send you email and let’s continue there.

        You’re welcome!

        Regards,

        Niko

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      3. JP's avatarJP

        Dear Niko,

        thank you very much for your kind reply.

        And sorry for answering quite late !

        I am ready to fix the issue first and allow more boost via a dedicated chip later.

        Standard power is already quite impressive to me and as the open diff (sadly…)

        Happy to have more insight from you on what to consider to avoid pull inconsistancies:

        jpdumez@gmail.com

        Best regards,

        JP

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