Author Topic: Track Debut - Turbo M42 E30 (Read 20940 times)

jpod999 · « **Reply #45 on:** October 02, 2007, 05:59:17 PM »

Why'd you guys put on the E46 M3 style bumper?

rob_e30 · « **Reply #46 on:** October 03, 2007, 12:22:55 AM »

Quote from: jpod999;34795

Why'd you guys put on the E46 M3 style bumper?

To make room for and open up the air flow to the intercooler. Next time I take the bumper cover off, I'll snap a pic.

Rob.

kramerica5000 · « **Reply #47 on:** October 03, 2007, 08:31:34 AM »

What racing series are you planning to participate in (assuming this isn't just a mean track toy)? And what class will you be in?

rob_e30 · « **Reply #48 on:** October 03, 2007, 05:43:39 PM »

Quote from: kramerica5000;34837

What racing series are you planning to participate in (assuming this isn't just a mean track toy)? And what class will you be in?

BMW CCA running in D Modified and NASA GTS Challenge running in GTS 4 or 5 depending on the dyno slip.

kramerica5000 · « **Reply #49 on:** October 03, 2007, 10:43:37 PM »

Quote from: rob_e30;34892

BMW CCA running in D Modified and NASA GTS Challenge running in GTS 4 or 5 depending on the dyno slip.

Awesome . . . I go to the NASA run-offs every year @ mid-ohio. . . I hope to see you there next fall

rob_e30 · « **Reply #50 on:** October 04, 2007, 09:53:31 PM »

Quote from: kramerica5000;34919

Awesome . . . I go to the NASA run-offs every year @ mid-ohio. . . I hope to see you there next fall

It would be a lot of fun, but that's a really long tow from Southern Cal.

rob_e30 · « **Reply #51 on:** March 10, 2008, 11:53:35 AM »

Here is the latest for those of you following...

We had to make a change to the downpipe to eliminate overboost. We've dyno'd and been to the track for 3 days and that problem is solved. We're making very reliable 280 RWHP and torque. Switched to a staggered setup with 235/45 on 17x7.5 in front and 255/40 on 17x9's in back. Those are over the UUC BBK for the E30 and the car has returned to the neutral setup we expect from an E30.

You can find a write up here: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=12370802#post12370802

strypt · « **Reply #52 on:** March 11, 2008, 01:21:47 AM »

Very nice! Congrats

What size DP are you using, 3"?

Let us know if you post any more videos on youtube

rob_e30 · « **Reply #53 on:** March 13, 2008, 12:37:00 PM »

It is a 3" downpipe, and it now goes all the way to the back of the car. It also has a 3" straight through muffler but suffered no loss in HP or torque, it's just quieter. I'll let you know when I get the new vids posted.

Adam C. · « **Reply #54 on:** March 13, 2008, 10:03:12 PM »

Quote from: kramerica5000;34919

Awesome . . . I go to the NASA run-offs every year @ mid-ohio. . . I hope to see you there next fall

what kind of event is this? im about a 3 hour drive from mid ohio

rob_e30 · « **Reply #55 on:** March 14, 2008, 09:13:36 AM »

Check out http://www.nasaproracing.com for more info on Mid-Ohio Runoff's.

beegeezy · « **Reply #56 on:** March 14, 2008, 01:31:26 PM »

sweet car man, loved the vids!

rob_e30 · « **Reply #57 on:** April 30, 2008, 11:22:31 PM »

So here is the latest. We now have integrated boost control with the ECU and dyno tested it tonight. Bottom line is 319RWHP at 18psi, and we're not rev'ing it to 7K.

nuvolarossa · « **Reply #58 on:** May 01, 2008, 01:20:06 AM »

:eek: great numbers!

swiss318is · « **Reply #59 on:** May 02, 2008, 04:00:21 AM »

hmm... interesting, interesting... :cool: