285BHP rotrex supercharged M42

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Nivola

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« Reply #15 on: August 06, 2010, 05:24:13 PM »
Impressive.
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« Reply #16 on: August 06, 2010, 05:39:57 PM »
Quote from: Warsteiner;95328
Yeah just wondering if our cars happen to like a little bit leaner like 13-13.3 where yours looks like it is versus the usual 12.8-13

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Tuner was going for most torque, held it nicely ...sweet!
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« Reply #17 on: August 06, 2010, 09:50:18 PM »
I bet she's a lot of fun!

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« Reply #18 on: August 11, 2010, 05:43:58 PM »
Nicely done!!!

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« Reply #19 on: September 06, 2010, 04:03:17 AM »
Excellent photo's, looks great!
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« Reply #20 on: September 07, 2010, 08:02:10 AM »
I bet that thing's a blast to drive! Definitely a proper build, nice work.
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« Reply #21 on: September 08, 2010, 08:01:55 PM »
Very neatly done...
too bad can't keep the AC.. Can't leave without one where I am.... :)

Next could be a better exhaust manifold...

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« Reply #22 on: October 04, 2010, 02:34:18 PM »
Appletree whats your goal? How much whp are you going for?
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« Reply #23 on: January 31, 2011, 01:27:25 AM »
Quote from: Appletree IS supercharged;95279
So just thought i'd update you all finaly got the car mapped and running great, it will be in the Performance BMW october issue which comes out september 2nd in the uk but no doubt will be with most of you guys later than that so keep an eye out.











Full car spec
Engine

Emerald ECU with 3 maps
M42 block - re-honed
M42 crank – balanced
Forged H-beam conrods
Forged JE-pistons 8.5:1 CR
Up rated Mains shell
360* thrust shell
Up rated tri coated big end shells
ARP main studs
ARP conrod bolts
ARP M50 head studs
Fuch fully synthetic race oil
E36 M42 ported head with 6mm valve stems
Supertech solid valves
Supertech valve springs
New timing gear
FSE fuel pressure regulator
Rover “tomcat” injectors
Coil on plug kit
Iridium spark plugs
Custom “Swedish style” plenum
BMW 730 76mm throttle body
Rotrex C30-84 supercharger 80mm pully
Ford escort auto oil cooler for rotrex oil
Ebay 600x300x76cm intercooler
M43 drive pully 140mm
Relocated alternator
2.5” straight through exhaust
Custom rear back box with “Swedish style” down swept tip
ITG airfilter


Drive train

M42 gearbox
Z3 1.9 short shift
3.91 LSD  
325 sach clutch
323 lighted flywheel
E21 release bearing
Z3 1.9 steering rack
Eibach – 40 lowering springs
H&R antiroll bars
Bilstain B8 dampers
Ultra racing front strut brace
Ultra racing rear strut brace
WMS 4pot callipers
Earls braided hoses
EBC redstuff pads
Lenso BSX 16x7.5 rims
Toyo proxie T1R

Styling

Mitsubishi Evo 8 recaro seats on custom mounts
VDO gauges
AEM wideband lambda sensor and gauge
M-tech ll steering wheel
Storm stainless gear knob
Battery moved to boot
Clear side repeaters
Clear front indicators
Fake inner front headlights
H4 outer lights
M-tech l rear spoiler
SE side skirts
Clarion head unit
Vibe component speakers front and rear


Cheer Matt, feel free to ask any questions:D

now that's what im talking about ....i  love to see great build's like yours...good work i just finished up a  turbo build on a mm 2.1 stoker...