Author Topic: Turbo M42 saga and a general hello - 56K warning (Read 11622 times)

BenMcG · « **on:** October 03, 2007, 11:04:41 PM »

Hi all.

I post over on r3vlimted along with mye28 and 2002faq, so I see some of the same E30 guys that are on r3v. I daily drive an E28 535i, and my dad and I have quite a few BMW's. So I just want to post some pictures up of my dad's car that I have helped him build (he financed it) and just tell you guys a bit about the car.

It's a 1991 318is Diamonschwarz over Black Vinyl. It has 178K miles when we got it with the blown motor (timing chain went).

Anyways, it has gotten quite a lot of money, time, and parts put into in the last 8-9 months and still isn't ready yet.

Engine & Drivetrain:

Metric Mechanic 2000 FI Engine, 8.5:1 Compression, Different Intake Cam,etc.
666Fab Tubular Exhaust Manifold
666Fab Downpipe
666Fab Sheetmetal Intake Manifold
666Fab Custom Water/Air Intercooler
A bigass Garrett Turbo
Link Engine Management
ZF 5-speed Transmission (out of an E46 328i)
M5 240mm Clutch
Single Mass Flywheel
Shortened Driveshaft
3.25LSD (from an 85 535i)

Suspension:

E36 Z3 M 5-Lug Conversion (Brakes, Trailing Arms, etc.)
E30 M3 Aluminum Control Arms
GC Coilovers with Adjustable Camber Plates
Koni SA Adjustable Shocks
(theres more, I just can't think off the top of my head)

Ok, here are some pictures I randomly selected:

Here's a link for the original build - http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=84137

Sorry for such a long post, just thought you guys might want to see this.

If you have any questions, comments, etc. I'd be happy and try to answer them for you.

Ben

FL318i · « **Reply #1 on:** October 03, 2007, 11:21:18 PM »

wow, nice job man, i wish i could do the same but not everyone is rich... any idea about numbers>>>

and what engine management>?>>??
keep us posted

dude8383 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 03, 2007, 11:54:12 PM »

Glad to see you here!

Can't wait to see it complete

BenMcG · « **Reply #3 on:** October 04, 2007, 12:24:42 AM »

Quote from: dude8383;34926

Glad to see you here!

Can't wait to see it complete

Thanks man!

It shouldn't be too long. The shop that is doing to wiring still has a few things to finish up. We shall see.

BenMcG · « **Reply #4 on:** October 04, 2007, 12:27:52 AM »

Quote from: FL318i;34924

wow, nice job man, i wish i could do the same but not everyone is rich... any idea about numbers>>> and what engine management>?>>??
keep us posted

See my original post for engine management, very similar to Autronic, but slightly easier to tune - http://www.linkecu.com/

I wish I was rich too. Isn't my car even though I did contribute in other ways.

Thanks for the compliments!

sumyungguy · « **Reply #5 on:** October 04, 2007, 12:51:58 AM »

anything special about the ZF 5-speed Transmission? It bolts right up to the m42 obviously.

haledj · « **Reply #6 on:** October 04, 2007, 11:11:22 AM »

why did you go air to water insted of air to air

awesome project

sumyungguy · « **Reply #7 on:** October 04, 2007, 12:23:55 PM »

Plumbing wise I would go liquid to air as well. But hes running a really big turbo, so a nice big air to air would be more efficient.

Febi Guibo · « **Reply #8 on:** October 04, 2007, 01:19:40 PM »

holy crap, that looks incredble!!

nickmpower · « **Reply #9 on:** October 04, 2007, 01:26:44 PM »

what valve cover is that from?

asubimmer · « **Reply #10 on:** October 04, 2007, 02:09:09 PM »

I am going to buy stock in blue painters tape

the car looks like its going to be a monster!

n2motorsports · « **Reply #11 on:** October 04, 2007, 03:33:25 PM »

Quote from: nickmpower;34971

what valve cover is that from?

isn't that stock. i think it was just painted/powder coated and block sanded down on the raised letters.

im going to repaint mine too, and feel very inspired to go red now that i've seen how nice it looks in a e30.

nickmpower · « **Reply #12 on:** October 04, 2007, 04:38:50 PM »

there are no letters on the stock VC

kiulu · « **Reply #13 on:** October 05, 2007, 06:10:16 AM »

What throttle bodies are those?
m3?

nuvolarossa · « **Reply #14 on:** October 05, 2007, 07:22:12 AM »

Quote from: kiulu;35054

What throttle bodies are those?
m3?

as you can see there is only ONE throttle body... not multiples;)

Quote from: nickmpower

there are no letters on the stock VC

+1; that valve cover is great, I like too much the colour, because is
opaque! That red remind me some race engines:rolleyes:

more info about that valve cover...
what will be boost?

make compliments to your dad, he has taste!:D