BMW E30 CAM Upgrade & Dyno Run

In this episode we're bolting our LS3 back together, sticking it into the car and hitting the dyno to see what kind of power increase our cam swap has got us!
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[@mightycarmods]

Just a pinned comment to say Thanks for watching, there's one more video in the works to finish off this mad car (hello driving and skids) and then we've got something special for you.. Have an awesome week!

[@BobMonkeypimp]

Thanks for making awesome videos!

[@Girvo747]

Was that you shredding in that solo Moog? Sounded sick \m/

[@chrisnorman1183]

Hey Marty and Moog, anyway you could do a random fun video where you plum in the A/C output and redirect it to the air intake? See if its any benefit or if its parasitic and doesn't make any more power? I'd think it'll be an interesting video concept.

[@BobMonkeypimp]

@@chrisnorman1183 I like your way of thinking, but I'm pretty sure the power to run the compressor would outweigh any gains. Although, if the A/C was plumbed to the intake *and* inside the car, perhaps that'd be a way to run your A/C with less power loss... Only one way to find out...

[@mattswhatiam]

Thank you for everything you blokes do :) Really looking forward to the next instalment and what's ahead! You guys take care, same back at ya

[@sutton3199]

I love how Scotty has become part of the crew over the years. He just seems like an old friend they visit every 4-5 videos to share his colorful personality and wealth of knowledge.

[@ar5on4t0r]

Amen to that

[@GBFZeta]

you should definitely watch him on the Haltech youtube channel. Absolute joy to listen to.

[@mehAudio]

He is the sensei

[@sutton3199]

@@GBFZeta Oh yeah, I didn't even think about looking up their YT. I'll have to check out the videos for sure!

[@ImBarryScottCSS]

Tuning Fork represent.

[@GrantCassar]

I just wanted to take an opportunity to wholeheartedly thank Marty, Moogs, and everyone who has ever contributed to this channel. As a 40 year old bloke who loves cars but has never had the confidence or financial means to do what I truly want, this channel means a lot to me and many others. The feeling I get when seeing a new video has been posted, could only relate to the feeling I got as a fat kid on a family road trip. You would be driving up the freeway and see the golden arches glowing in the distance, you know the one. That feeling you got when you saw Dad flick on the blinker! Basically, I live vicariously through the videos you make. I don't care what brand of car it is this week! I care about seeing people do something they clearly love, I admire the effort you put into your content. From the puns, jokes, camera work, editing, music, and of course the car content. It all comes together to create something special every single time. This has honestly been the best 13 years, 5 months, and 10 days I have ever been subscribed to anything!(Longer than any relationship to 😂). Can't thank you guys enough, keep up the awesome work!

[@FixTechStuff]

Honestly, just putting an LS3 in a BMW is better than anything that has ever been on TV.

[@andrewbirt4041]

Well said fellow brother!!

[@mattthambirajahpt286]

Agreed!!!

[@mattthambirajahpt286]

I also have to add. As a car enthusiast, who also is battling serious mental health issues at the moment.... I could put on these videos, take in the info, jokes and moogs music, and be in absolute bliss. The videos are just so amazingly done....

[@joealex65]

12:59 Moog: *"Do you think this will fit a Honda?"* Turbo Yoda some where in his shed: **"I feel a disturbance in the Force"** 😂😂😂

[@haydentakara4369]

Hey

[@gympee]

Disturbance in the BOOST

[@mehAudio]

This car is short one snail and a harp

[@maxmitchell8180]

I found the "nice and big and black" thing funnier 11:56

[@MrDowntemp0]

I miss Turbo Yoda

[@selbie]

Moog: "Do you think this will fit a Honda?" [CUT] *music plays*

[@panzerveps]

The answer would be "yes, with the correct rotor hat adapter" so they decided to cut it :P

[@stephanvanheerden8967]

@@panzerveps That is true.

[@mehAudio]

I think the tried and proven answer is ‚yeah, you‘ll have to do that on your own because nobody wants to help you‘

[@jfolz]

I guess since Marty didn't want to say his thing, Moog had to do it.

[@tompompom2299]

@@jfolz more like it's a throwback to a meme form s2000 times

[@hpa101]

Guitar solo on point, as is Scottys tinkering and explanation from 23:36 on, love it - Taz.

[@scootbmx01]

This goes hand in hand with your recent videos on ls cams

[@jarrodflood1353]

Did not expect to see a comment from HPA currently in the middle of your practical tuning course's. Learning so much from you guys thanks for everything you do

[@boydeeful]

Great solo, could hear the edits tho, still so tasty :D

[@Hummin_Along]

You need to do a series with them building a drag car.

[@scootbmx01]

@@Hummin_Along you mean like the cressida

[@xyhow7210]

Next episode: How to install a snorkel on your E30

[@nekilik728]

How to install full tent combo

[@DirtySlapper99]

I had a snorkel on my silvia back in the day everyone thought I was taking the piss but my iat was awsome

[@brucepulver8358]

stainless-steel-snorkel-kit!-?-!-? 👍

[@MattBrownbill]

Or... Fit an N/A front mount.

[@NoWr2Run]

XY HOW, GOOD ONE SIR.

[@SandyNickk]

It has been so rad to watch you guys grow and evolve over the years (started watching in 2013 or so.) The production value of your content has become on-par with anything on TV, and you’ve managed to stay true to your roots while adding new things and keeping it interesting to all types of enthusiasts. Sorry for the cheesy post, just wanted to say thanks for it all!

[@BobMonkeypimp]

I don't think your post is cheesy, I imagine they'll really appreciate the positive feedback.

[@Goober2289]

I totally agree mate, I started watching them in 2010 and watching them grow over the years has been amazing, they deserve every success.

[@nicwilson89]

To ne honest, I'd say the production is probably better than a lot of the trash you see thrown together for TV these days

[@BobMonkeypimp]

@@nicwilson89 Definitely!

[@jonathanjurena]

Can we talk about how awesome that sound track is? I was mesmerized the entire time. Great Job Moog!!

[@alex97594]

Think I hear a CS80 in there somewhere. Classic sound

[@MayheM_72]

Moog is such a musical genius, they should name an instrument after him...wait...what?

[@spazzologist]

I just want to say how much I appreciated the fact that they manually cranked the engine to make sure that the valve springs were properly moving-holy satisfaction😆

[@mightycarmods]

Looks awesome hey!

[@andrewdodds2485]

I could listen to Tuning Fork talk all day about tuning. The guy knows his stuff and is brilliant at explaining it!

[@callumfrancis2135]

I’m getting my E30 done with a cammed LS3 at the moment, you can even see it in the background at 17:22. It’s over at Hassarati at the moment getting all the rust taken out and getting made very brown. Very keen to finally get it back.

[@JOHN42TD]

What's a conversion like this cost

[@positivesquad]

@@JOHN42TD I would guess 20k

[@coltonwancho6571]

Don't just do the cam. LS motors are great but they kinda don't breath that great. Get new high flow heads and a good intake, with a nice set of high flow headers and you will be happy. Anything else is a half cooked build.

[@beardbuilds5140]

What ever you do , don’t leave the stock trunnions in your rockers after putting a big stick in an LS 🤦‍♂️

[@Matt09pearce]

You'll have to pop some videos up once you have it back mate

[@devisionhun]

It’s so good to see the cold air intake proving 10% power so obviously… genius! Love it!

[@TunnelingVision]

Id see if the Hellcat hollow headlights fit in the BMW. Do a double intake from both sides.

[@juliantaffa4089]

Oh that would be freaking awesome. It looks real defective if it's one, but both could definitely work

[@toncheky]

@@juliantaffa4089 my thoughts exactly, I know it's function over form, but with one it looks silly

[@John_Benson]

Can you boys stop being so wholesome, positive, and educational? It’s infectious!

[@fellowyou2ber]

Anyone been vibing even harder than usual to moogs music? Feels like he's been trying new stuff lately

[@SvDKILLSWITCH]

I wish he'd just let us buy the whole lot to listen to...

[@MrDowntemp0]

The Headlight Intake is definitely the way to go

[@JOHNJ0HN9111]

moog did an awesome job with the 80's music....

[@AndyRock1]

Yea but he's like that artist that shredded his painting at auction. He's just dangling it in front of us. He's such a damn artist it's annoying. Lol. Just sell out and let me buy your shit! 🤣

[@bt1zzle]

@@AndyRock1 He has all of his music on Spotify

[@WigneyR]

That question “do you think this would fit a Honda?” was just dying to come out of Moogs mouth 😂

[@cooolsimon282]

Rake loves it

[@quixototalis]

I've never seen moving the intake make such a huge difference before. Very cool example of how some popular car mods that don't do much, if anything, for a majority of cars (cool air intakes) can be incredibly effective in certain setups.

[@stlchucko]

There’s a lot of “cold air intakes” don’t actually draw in cold air efficiently, instead bringing hot air from under the hood. Sometimes it’s better to just modify the factory box and use a smooth tube between it and the throttle body.

[@Tuukkis]

Heat shielding the airbox and manifolds makes the biggest difference when talking about temperature.

[@emoOrphan]

I'd buy a Pushrodium T shirt lol

[@maze2756]

I want to like your comment but it's at a nice number

[@nurberdyhojayev3718]

Hope the guys will notice it!

[@YotaguyJosh]

I’m not gonna lie… that most definitely was a mad 80’s guitar solo!!! 😂

[@geoffgorlick790]

It didn't sound humanly possible to play 😆

[@AnonymousBloke]

100%

[@shyyzzz]

@@geoffgorlick790 its playable for sure

[@ImBarryScottCSS]

People say LS swaps are played out. I want one more than anything. I'm getting my garage built and then I'm buying something to drop an LS in to, shit's happenin'.

[@bigmanbuilds]

This series feels like it's made for cable TV. Not a bad thing though! Car is awesome

[@mattwelch2470]

My heart goes out to the rear rubber bits. May their short live be blessed with epicness.

[@xchronical]

Thanks for all you do guys! Amazing channel, fantastic content, and solid blokes!

[@alismith6353]

Loving the progress of black chops! Great to see you guys went back to it to refine it further. Always good to see tuning fork and his page up skills!

[@MbuluTani]

I get so excited when I see shots like the one at 3:59. It’s funny how a few frames can show you guys are still having fun and trying new things after all these years.

[@jamesf456]

I like how the music often has a Bladerunner vibe

[@Blackinterceptor999]

My wife said she thought it was kinda Terminator'ish.

[@wishtheyunderstoodme]

Moogs been killing the beats ever since turbos n temples. Such jdm vibes

[@andaryal256]

It's synthwave Lol

[@wishtheyunderstoodme]

@@andaryal256 sure is I never said it wasnt

[@bt1zzle]

Moog has all of his music on Spotify

[@MrDaytona57]

An episode with this one and Benny's IS600 could be awesome.

[@Andrew_Thrift]

E30 > IS200

[@philtucker1224]

( A fascinating episode regarding successful Dyno runs and the incremental power increases that often quite small adjustments appear to make). - It was really interesting to see how much extra power is available when the air intake is unrestricted. Great episode boys, - thank you so much 😊👍🇬🇧

[@shaggyjman]

Gents, don’t know if you’ve sorted the intake air temps yet, but I have been through something similar. Highly recommended getting your headers ceramic coated to drop engine temps, and building some ducting to the filter to draw in cooler air. I dropped my IAT by about 60 degrees Fahrenheit when I moved my filter out of the bay.

[@nickkropat8857]

Can we take a moment to appreciate Scotty nailing 3 perfect consecutive double-clutch downshifts while fiddling with a laptop like it's nothing at all?

[@-tr0n]

Not to be a dick, but they're just standard downshifts. Even if they were double clutched (which isn't harder), I'm not sure what's impressive?

[@janemba42]

@@-tr0n It's easy with practice but properly double clutching especially smoothly and quick takes a lot of said practice. It seems like you don't actually know what it is so let me explain. It's not just pumping the clutch twice like a lot of people seem to think. You push the clutch in, put the car in neutral, release the clutch again before pushing it back in and selecting the gear.

[@-tr0n]

@@janemba42 Yeah, it's one extra leg movement. Had to do it on the old '91 vw with blown synchros lol, also helps smooth out the shifts on an 18 speed if you're having trouble floating. Not really necessary on anything else! If you watch the video, he only declutches once per downshift unless I missed something. Are we just assuming that because he rev matched that he is weirdly double clutching for no reason?

[@RoraighPrice]

@@-tr0n "no one needs to double clutch" unless your a Fast and Furious character.

[@-tr0n]

@@RoraighPrice granny shiftin...

[@philtucker1224]

Such a beautiful looking E30 now, (I had one when they were new!) please look after it now boys🙏🇬🇧

[@parumpatel236]

Moog: “do you think this can fit on a Honda?” **Scene cuts to installation of rotors** 🤣🤣

[@micahcoto4543]

I love seeing the Dyno King in action! Learn so much every time.

[@gibbosgarage2613]

I can’t wait to the mcm LS swap powered cammed manual rwd little 4 door car that’s been tuned by Scotty versus the bcw LS swap powered cammed manual rwd little 4 door car that’s been tuned by Scotty

[@neovenom9833]

theirs is a 2 door car.

[@AtMortenJ]

cant wait to see something without an ls

[@wowfreaker]

And turboed by Yoda.

[@stebonso]

def make an air intake thru the headlight that stuff looks soo cool and gives easy extra power

[@asterisk606]

That's an insane power difference just by lifting the intake out of the engine bay! It's one of those situations where it's way more than adequate enough even when it's pulling in that hot air, but just knowing what it's really capable of makes you want to chase after it. I'm excited to see the final episode

[@josephchiorazzi8276]

This is the highest quality content of all the youtubers that I follow. One of the many that started with very few followers turning into a multi million subscriber channel. There's no click bait no vlogging BS and you can tell that they always put work into their videos, Cheers MCM

[@robstaples6649]

The single headlight mod is a doodle and works a treat for a cold air intake. Did it on mine back in the day.

[@elninobro1550]

combining that new electronic music with that guitar was excellent..am amazed how well it fits! GJ!

[@phatcars2214]

I love mighty car mods it’s such a mood booster and gets me through me day at school. I’ve learnt so much about how to work on cars and makes me want to work on my cars even more. Love the videos guys

[@markm0000]

“Do you think this will fit a Honda?” Never change Moog. Never change.

[@2215puma]

Awesome work guys as always, please do a video on installing a cold air intake through the headlight

[@SloppyMechanics]

The amount of time, care and bagged new parts makes me nauseous. I did enjoy this as much as I enjoy your other exploits, chop chop v8 noises boi’s

[@ryubiggie]

Matt the entire time I watched this I couldn't help be think about how much extra work they did lol. They they didn't even upgrade the failure point of rocker trunions... SMH

[@mathewmclennan9242]

New head bolts lol

[@Iainkellyis]

@@ryubiggie not on camera, at least.

[@gavwilldo]

@@ryubiggie yet to personally see one of those trunion failures I’ve heard so much about, I’ve had to replace a bunch of 500lb valve springs from 12 years of daily driving with 7200rpm and 950rwhp without a single trunion failure, I think their ls3 will be fine 💪🏻

[@markm0000]

Every bag is just thousands of dollars 💸💸💸

[@quicknickdriver8510]

Your vids are always something special. Informative but good humoured. Scotty is a real gem too. Looking forward to seeing what laptime this E30 will set, it’s gonna drive amazingly with all the mods so far. Loving the music too, real emotive.

[@johnellis9147]

I love how Scotty has to pretty much fold himself in half to fit in the car… the car sounds amazing.

[@ionizah5956]

Never really wanted a V8 car before, this project has changed my mind. I want one of these. The E30 coupe is one of my favourite cars ever.

[@Oblithian]

I used to want a v8, but... they are so heavy and you can get the performance you'd want for the street easily with 4 or 6 cylinders these days so... 🤷‍♀️ I do really like some of them though. But I think I'd sooner have an electric motor.

[@andrewe6272]

The themes of these videos age perfectly with me, keep at it.

[@MassiveTrackHunter]

Between the ridiculously wicked Tracks and the awesome wrenching projects, Your channel is my favorite BY FAR. Always makes my day when I stop by and see more videos dropped!! This Beemer is gonna be crazy good. The LS is an amazing design.

[@MuffinWRX]

This video gives off 2014 MCM vibes and I'm here for it 💜💙 Thanks for the throwback!

[@cybersteel8]

Maaaaaaaaaaan this sounds like a BEAST, freakin' love it!! I can't believe you got basically 30 more kw just by getting in cold air. Ridiculous how much that matters. Mad!! Can't wait for the skids!!

[@alexkibis4338]

Me: How much red thread-locker should i put on these bolts? MCM: Yes.

[@flyingbeep]

One of the most informative episodes ever, this is such good learning for any kind of car, not just this engine and platform.

[@myc36amg]

One of the best e30 I’ve seen on KZbin. Loved every episode of this. Wow

[@rossbrough6198]

Tuning Fork & Marty - just two mates having an awesome time together

[@misery13666]

Imagine having to add wiping down the flywheel to the edit otherwise people will go NUTS about how "ThEy DiD iT WrOnG".

[@mightycarmods]

yeah there's plenty of that

[@DataC0llect0r]

Too many bumholee nowadays sadly.

[@AMLagonda]

the "hate" is strong on youtube, so many armchair "experts"

[@Oblithian]

@@AMLagonda They could literally be experts. Many people are just trying to help them out or prevent misinformation. Or it could just be a pet peeve marty and moog have mentioned they have plenty and they will talk about them. So condemning viewers for voicing theirs would also be hypocritical. ...and then some people just want to find things to attack them for. But most aren't about to watch half an episode just to do that. The internet is a big place, you can't expect everyone to share your perspective. But it is fair to expect some level of politeness (unless your videos don't themselves have it).

[@JordanSpeed23]

I can't get enough of this project! I own an LS1-swapped E30 coupe, and I'm kind of envious yours is road registered. Mine is stripped out race-only because it was just easier, and suited my purpose. But having one for the road is mad!

[@j.v.2103]

Y'all have come a long way. Congrats on the success and I love the way you always seek to learn more and more!! Cheers mates

[@upsidedown4155]

Donut media got some catching up to do lol, And marty's face when he heard "cut a hole in the" priceless, that being said that motor is a bloody beaut so i understand 👍

[@adept7709]

Dodge Hellcat like headlights might work for the cold air intake

[@whitewalker9622]

This is one of my best days of the week when you come out with a video! Love this music, THX!

[@dolssondko]

The music throughout this episode was perfect - nice work guys!

[@zanerasmussen8889]

Is Moog still producing and mixing the music for this series?! Killin’ it with the guitar solo. I’ve never heard that done well with a 4 to floor behind it!

[@tariqismrgrumpy]

I loved the 80s music - felt like I was watching Beverly Hills Cop again.

[@Leatum]

Great work guys, love the music and love watching engines being built, something relaxing about it.

[@NissanN12Dude]

Excellent soundtrack, nice one Moog! Adds to the enjoyability of watching your videos. Working on cars and a kick-ass soundtrack FTW

[@alexfloresjr.429]

MCM BMW LS swap VS. BCW Lexus LS swap Waiting for it... Same car been tune by the wizard Scotty...

[@philipcorcoran7856]

Love the idea of removing one of headlights. Old school look.

[@Lmmolsen]

Yes please do the intake through one or two round headlights!!

[@snactimusmaximus]

Love the synth on this one! Great episode.

[@TerraFilmTV]

Heaps mate, heaps. Loved the video guys! Always great to see the great tuning fork!

[@finnlavelle637]

The music is 🔥🔥🔥

[@AaronSkone]

I lost it when Moog said "will this fit my Honda?"

[@jayguitar]

Smoking guitar solo! Love it! Purchased that album straight away 🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽 I know what I’m gonna be learning to play tomorrow. Loving watching this build btw. Making me miss my 328i from days past.

[@lachlanfinn4616]

Love this so much! Well done guys. My favourite project from you guys so far.

[@TwofierceTony]

Looking good “Tuning Fork”! 😁💪🇨🇦

[@MrReef90]

The music Moog produces is absolutely amazing. Loving all the new tracks

[@2evol]

Love the music Moog and your guys videos never fail to educate and entertain and make awesome car noises

[@TheGodinho69]

Following you both from Portugal, amazing chemistry between you, good vibes, amazing sound track always, very good video assemblies and angles, either very crazy content or very detailed and educative content... thank God I sumble on one of your video. Keep up with the amazing work! Abraços from Portugal.

[@BobMonkeypimp]

Well I was going to go to bed... It's 2.35am here in the UK.

[@FloppydriveMaestro]

ITs crazy that moving the air filter slightly caused a 40 hp increase.

[@victormurillo6956]

As someone who doesn’t know shit about cars, that was mind boggling 🤯

[@BrutalDongshart]

I always appreciate when you guys include your mistakes. Makes me feel better.

[@willorson6641]

Sounds so good. Can't wait to see it on the track. ❤️❤️

[@big_country1086]

You should have done a trunnion upgrade to get rid of those grenade roller bearings!!

[@NoWr2Run]

YEP, Only a couple more hundred bucks & NO LITTLE NEEDLE BEARINGS BLOWING OUT IN YOUR ENGINE.

[@mrclown7469]

Just got home from the supermarket. Bought two packs of teriyaki flavoured beef jerky while I was there. Loaded up KZbin to see if there was anything good to watch while I ate my jerky, and found an MCM video released two minutes ago 😀😀😀

[@mightycarmods]

that sounds like a good time

[@paulbudford]

So good to see the little references to old videos. Loads in here. 👍

[@stevensiwinski8049]

The music in this episode is incredible as always

[@turbostyler]

I came for the car, then I came again for that 80s guitar solo...

[@xhanj02]

This is a positive comment for the youtube algorithm.

[@zachr21897]

That's why over here in the states we usually run ram air hoods or run it through the headlights or fenders, N/A with the right cams you really see what the heat can do, for a car like that I'd run it in through the fender or if you can try to get to the grill

[@andyguest6543]

You guys do an awesome job of editing these videos, they are good enough to be a proper TV show

[@zombeesama1169]

with just a cold air intake... and people be replacing them cold air intakes to hot...🤣🤣

[@aussiebloke609]

Can't agree more. So many hot air intakes are advertised as cold...and evidently, so many people just don't seem to understand how a cold intake works, or they'd be able to work out for themselves how much those manufacturers are lying to them.

[@evanduty6150]

I love how you don't do a burnout as soon as the engine is running. Adulting like Adults.

[@PorscheRacer14]

Back in shop class, I rebuilt a guys 305 in his Nova. Just stock stuff since that's all a highschool kid can afford. He drives it out of the shop and immediately does a brake stand for a minute at high rpm. I was like, that engine is coming back here. Sure enough, next week his car is in the shop and we're redoing it again.

[@benrittenhousedotcom]

No fun at parties.

[@MrSlash00r]

Yes yes yes - needed this pick me up today. Thanks guys! PS. Best music you've done in a long time.

[@danielsheltonmenezes8728]

Yes it does sound awesome.

[@igormartinez2706]

Use the intake that corvettes use that go directly to the front throught the grill instead of the 90° style

[@dempsey138]

Get rid of that cracked headlight for the intake.

[@El_Chompo]

This has to be the best car you guys have made so far. One of the best chassis + one of the best engines = amazing car. I hope you really enjoy it.

[@timwilliams2343]

Lovely to see the good old fashioned passion and excitement from Tuning Fork again