Completing the weld
Thought this was a fuel-return line! Found out it is a fuel tank breather line that ties into the intake manifold for EVAP. Will eventually need to hook this up somewhere...
Fuse box which powers the DME and engine accessories - nice and compact
Bought a spare OEM Z4 fuel pump/fuel filter/FPR from junkyard. Will be modifying this for a custom return system and Dual Walbros
OEM Fuel pump from the Z4 3.0si. Other then this cryptic message, no idea who makes the pump nor flow rates.
Manual conversion requires some new radiator plastics
Found a push-on to 6AN fuel connector - will be utilizing the OEM fuel supply line
Pulled it out to wash
Drilling out starter motor to slip onto new studs from the Collins kit
Testing Flywheel and clutch fitment
Clutch can support ~750torque from Clutchmasters, good enough for my goals
Testing Starter motor engagement - check
NOW THE PROBLEM: Collins supplied a pilot bearing adapter which is too short. You can see their adapter is in RED. I designed an appropriate adapter in YELLOW:
Sent this out to Collins - either they sent me the wrong adapter, or they'll need to machine me a new one with above dimensions. I think I'm the first ever to adapt the GS6-37BZ to this kit, or, someone fucked up over there!