K24 Swapped E30 First start!! It runs!!!

In today's episode we officially get the k swapped e30 it's first start!! It was a little bit rough but since the filming of the video I have been able to get the car idling much better! There are still a ton of bugs to work out but it is a great start!
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[@aaronjohnson4938]

The E30 looks so good! I am so pumped for you its been a ton of work! Well done, can't wait to see it ripping!

[@ProjectRacecar2]

Thanks man! I know the e30 has come a long way!! Thank you for the support!!

[@shukuraltay6781]

As if your 1st bb came to this world kinda of happy face!

[@ProjectRacecar2]

Lmaooo it's been about a year in the making so it felt quite crazy to actually start it!

[@ryanskates6094]

Congratulations man!! Well done!!

[@ProjectRacecar2]

Thanks dude!!

[@bmwe30godzilla10]

Congratulations 🎉

[@ProjectRacecar2]

Thanks man!! I know you have been following for a long time!! Thanks for sticking around!

[@jooooohn401]

Hell yeah, awesome man! Can't wait to see it driving. Has to be an awesome feeling.

[@ProjectRacecar2]

It was for sure a great feeling! I have been nervous for the last couple months, you don't ever know if you are doing everything right until the car starts😂 thanks for the support!🙂

[@AndronPrime]

LETS GOOO! Good stuff! My car wont be starting for a very long time!

[@ProjectRacecar2]

Bro I was soooo hyped!! Thanks man! That's alright it takes time, I probably wouldn't have gotten it started this quickly if it weren't for keeping up on KZbin videos, keep me updated on your project!

[@AndronPrime]

@@ProjectRacecar2 I just recorded a voice over style video for my tube bender. Im stuck waiting for body panels before I can really do anything 😅. Im glad to see you started your car though. Makes me feel motivated to do something. Maybe I’ll organize my garage while I wait.

[@ProjectRacecar2]

@@AndronPrime that's totally fair, I'll make sure to check out your video! But yeah I always try to stay busy even if it is just cleaning it's still progress!

[@brandondunstan]

OMG! Congrats man! I look forward to the videos! Keep it up man, this thing is awesome, and you’ve inspired me to do the same type of project.

[@ProjectRacecar2]

Thank you for the support man!! Little by little it's getting better! But hell yeah man! The k swap seems very at home in the e30! I'm going to try to get a review of everything when it's running well!

[@JTomahawk-zz1ch]

YAAAAAAY! Now, I'm even more geeked. So happy for you!!!

[@ProjectRacecar2]

Thank you for the support across the build!! I'm really excited for it to be done, we will get the kinks figured out!🙂

[@Moneymindsetwm]

Been here for a while now! Super sick you got this thing running! It's been a long time coming!

[@ProjectRacecar2]

That's awesome man! Thank you for sticking around! Yeah it's been a while for sure!!

[@e30_318is_project]

Yeahhh congratz! I can't wait to hear it rev on the road. Good job 🎉

[@ProjectRacecar2]

Thanks man! I know that's the next big step is getting it to idle correctly then driving it!!🤟🏻 Thank you for the support!

[@Tranquil-Relaxation]

I'm so glad it started first try! This is awesome man!!

[@ProjectRacecar2]

I know it's crazy that it started first try! Thanks man!

[@commanderkeeno5552]

You’ve peaked my interest now, going back to watch the other vids

[@ProjectRacecar2]

There are tons of other rwd k series builds! I just ordered a precision turbo for the car!

[@commanderkeeno5552]

Oh I was actually hoping you would keep it NA and go for ITBs

[@Thomas-fc6gf]

happy for you bro and proud of you. I want to embark on this same journey myself soon.

[@ProjectRacecar2]

Thank you so much!! I think as long as you plan the journey should be simple!! I'll have a couple videos coming out about what products I recommend for the swap!!🙂

[@treffle17]

😀 we in business , it low key sounds like a rotary with that idling 🤣

[@ProjectRacecar2]

Lmaooo it was for sure because of a serious vacuum leak😂😂 we will get it nice and smooth

[@spectrophobia1]

Bro I've been subscribed to you since your z3 rack swap video. Major milestone my man!! Looking forward to the rest of the journey.

[@ProjectRacecar2]

Oh damn that's awesome! That was for sure a long time ago!! Thanks for sticking around so long! The e30 has come a long way, I still have a ton of plans we have to get through🤟🏻

[@noahnajor2408]

Yes!! You did it man!! I knew you’d get it going! 😀👊🏼

[@ProjectRacecar2]

Thanks man!! The support from you and the channel kept me going!! I'm so happy it started! We should be able to rip it soon!

[@gcarias57]

I just stumbled across your channel and thank God I did because this is my absolute dream build. Good job man!

[@ProjectRacecar2]

Ayyy!! That's awesome welcome to the channel! I've always wanted to build an e30 then found the k swap and it felt right! I want to turbo it in the future! Thank you for the kind words🙂

[@gcarias57]

@@ProjectRacecar2 first car was an E30 and sold it to work on other projects 15 years ago. Sold it for $600. Biggest automotive regret of my life! Haha.

[@ProjectRacecar2]

That's insane😂 I think everyone has done that at one point in their life, I sold my last e30 5 years ago for $2300 and I was very happy with that! I will probably own another one sometime in my life! Hopefully you can get another one too!

[@Random-hu3jx]

Nice bro.. So happy for you.. You should be proud of yourself.. Was waiting for the first start so long ❤

[@ProjectRacecar2]

Thanks dude! I appreciate all of the support getting here! I'm super happy that it's running! I have been waiting for it too! I'm glad I was able to finally deliver the first start!🤟🏻🙂

[@Gr33kChief]

My dream right here

[@ProjectRacecar2]

The e30 has been my dream car for a long time, finally made the engine swap happen!

[@Gr33kChief]

@@ProjectRacecar2 im buying a shell in few weeks!!! Cant wait!! You got me hyped up with your videos!!! hell yeah brother!!

[@ProjectRacecar2]

@@Gr33kChief thanks man! That means a ton! I tried to post as many videos as I could explaining different things! That's awesome good luck on the build!

[@mauricesthomas2399]

Sweet. This is going to be sooooo good. Blessings and keep up the good work.

[@ProjectRacecar2]

Thank you so much!!! I know the e30 has come a long way! It should be a unit especially when I turbo it in the future! Thank you for the support🙂

[@mauricesthomas2399]

@@ProjectRacecar2 oh indeed it will be a rocket with the turbo. I look forward to it. Cheers brother 🙌🏽

[@JackWu-ud2uq]

Yessss, been waiting for this moment! Congrats!

[@ProjectRacecar2]

Thanks man! I know it's been a while to get to this moment! I'm super glad it actually runs! It's always a bit nerve racking😂

[@ruff20]

Congrats mate. Well done!

[@ProjectRacecar2]

Thank you for the support man!! I appreciate you! It will be running better very soon

[@sp1ce_girlz]

Hell yeah dude!! Congrats! Still a bit work out but well done!

[@ProjectRacecar2]

Thanks man!! Yeah it still needs some work but It will sound happier in the next video!!

[@offbalancewrld]

Looks great man! I couldn’t help but notice the oil pressure sensor is unplugged? Is that not an option included in the harness?

[@ProjectRacecar2]

Hey thanks! The engine harness does have an oil pressure sensor but it's a 3 prong sensor, I have been tracking down another issue so I haven't had the time to get the oil pressure sensor ordered

[@offbalancewrld]

@@ProjectRacecar2 ah okay, I recently ordered the swap kit myself so I’ve been doing all research possible lol.

[@ProjectRacecar2]

@offbalancewrld that's awesome! K power industries has a good write up, I tried to document as much as possible as well! But if you have any questions feel free to ask!🙂

[@offbalancewrld]

@@ProjectRacecar2 much appreciated thank you!

[@joshuanahed1993]

Love the build this same exact thing i want to do to mine K24 it, where in CO are you ?

[@ProjectRacecar2]

Thanks man! Yeah the swap makes a ton of sense in an e30! But I used to be in Colorado, north Denver! I'm currently living in Austin Texas but I'll likely move back to CO

[@joshuanahed1993]

@@ProjectRacecar2 I just moved to FL like 3months ago from CO Springs and just like you I believe i'll move back I miss CO for sure

[@ProjectRacecar2]

Yeah I didn't like the snow until I moved to constant 105 degree weather😂 my fiance went to uccs in the springs so I was down there a ton!

[@efboiz5302]

What exhaust/header are you running? Did everything bolt up or did it require fab work?

[@ProjectRacecar2]

Hey man, I'm running the k power industries rwd e30 exhaust manifold, fit perfect to the chassis, the headers got me to the end of the transmission and from the header I made my own custom 3in stainless steel exhaust, I have videos on the channel of the exhaust and headers, this was my first exhaust I had ever done

[@ridewithG123]

where you located bro? how hard would you say this swap was?

[@ProjectRacecar2]

Hey man! I'm currently in Austin Texas, but overall it's a pretty straightforward swap, this is my first big swap and it went really well

[@ridewithG123]

@@ProjectRacecar2 hell yeah I’m looking to one soon!

[@booosh6350]

Is it still rwd?

[@ProjectRacecar2]

Yeah the engine is converted to rwd and bolted to an e36 manual transmission! That bolts right up with a stock driveshaft!

[@sillasshaw2435]

Dude just call a tuner and get a basemap. do a datalog and done. spend the money before you break this. Hondata all the way all oem please dont ruin this

[@ProjectRacecar2]

This was obviously the first start, link had a basemap setup to get it started, I've been in contact with a tuner since then, just getting things figured out

[@sillasshaw2435]

@@ProjectRacecar2 Ya absolutely. I can help