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For Sale / M47 diesel 2.0 crank for sale

« on: July 01, 2010, 08:03:15 PM »

Dang I could totally buy this now....but how can i trust that you will actually ship it to me?

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Suspension / M3 suspension compatibility

« on: June 27, 2010, 11:11:40 AM »

Awesome! Thanks for the info!

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Suspension / M3 suspension compatibility

« on: June 27, 2010, 02:25:39 AM »

Hey I was wondering if anyone knows how much of the E36 M3 suspension is compatible with the E36 318i chassis... Specifically the struts/springs and sway bar. Thanks!

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / 318i M42 TURBO KIT

« on: May 05, 2010, 02:15:35 PM »

Great input guys! Thanks!

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / 318i M42 TURBO KIT

« on: May 04, 2010, 08:43:40 PM »

OK. Good feedback. We might be able to drop the price to around $2000 but the turbo won't be as good because most of the cost resides in the turbo itself.

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / 318i M42 TURBO KIT

« on: May 04, 2010, 08:26:06 AM »

The turbo we're using will be a t25 flange based turbo to help encourage an early spool. We will use quality parts not cheap ebay kit parts.

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / 318i M42 TURBO KIT

« on: May 03, 2010, 10:56:25 PM »

Hello M42 enthusiasts! Me and a friend of mine are thinking of developing a bolt on turbo kit for the 318i M42 engine. Just something mild in the range of 200 RWHP ~7-8psi of boost using stock engine internals. We plan on selling a kit or two and were wondering if anyone out there would be willing to purchase one. The kit will be tested on my own 318i which has 113,000 miles on the engine. Price range is still up in the air but we're thinking somewhere in the range of $2,900. Please let us know what you think! Price offers are appreciated too.

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Exterior / New paint job!

« on: August 13, 2008, 01:12:33 PM »

Google image search: Satin Black Pearl. A lexus should pop up. That's the paint job I'm considering. If I don't get that, then I'm going with Jet Black with Frost Blue Pearl. My friend works at a body shop and they use PPG. The pearl is simply amazing. If you apply the pearl with the clear coat, the pearl will be wayyy more noticeable. Post pics when you are done!!

That's a sweet color but I'm thinkin something with more of a glossy finish..

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Exterior / New paint job!

« on: August 12, 2008, 02:22:40 PM »

Sup guys! I'm in the process of removing all my dents and repainting the whole car. I just finished dent removal and need to decide on paint color. I was thinking about doing a black base with a blue candycoat pearlescent finish. Anyone have any good ideas or have any good pics of other interesting colors? Any input is appreciated

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Stock ECU turbo

« on: August 12, 2008, 11:29:09 AM »

Definitely! If you've got a wiring diagram for me that'd be sweet! I'm also planning on purchasing a MAP sensor, any suggestions? I was thinking of using a GM 3 bar sensor...

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Stock ECU turbo

« on: August 11, 2008, 11:08:05 AM »

Excellent thanx for the info, I already got an SMT6. Just waiting on the comm cable and software. I might need help on installation, just determining what wires to tap into...

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Stock ECU turbo

« on: August 10, 2008, 02:20:52 AM »

Hey guys, I read on the 318ti forum that the 318i stock ecu can handle FI if the boost is less than 9 psi cause it has 2 knock sensors. Can anyone vouch for this?

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Turbo Build

« on: July 28, 2008, 12:45:32 PM »

thanks for your reply, what psi can our cars go up to with the standard compression?

I read in another thread it was something like 14 psi with a good tune

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Engine + Driveline / Tranny fluid leak

« on: July 17, 2008, 07:25:45 PM »

So I've got gear oil leaking from the rear shaft seal on my 5 spd 318i. I got another seal already but I'm not sure what grade of oil to use. I'd like to use royal purple if I can but I don't know the grade...any suggestions? It's a 95 318i...

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Ecu Help

« on: July 14, 2008, 09:53:12 PM »

Think I'm going with SMT6 thanks for all the help guys. I'm sure I'll have more questions later. I'll start posting pics once I get things set up.