Pro M3 update pics

[got psi]

Was a good weekend for working on the racecar. Enjoy

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///J.T.///

[blackbenzz]

Nice progress. That thing is going to be a monster! :buttrock

[card counter]

Looks good.Mine looks the same:(
Did you make the lexan your self

[got psi]

Looks good.Mine looks the same:(
Did you make the lexan your selfI got the lexan from Pro Glass but I had to cut and fit it. That is a spray protective film on it . You will get to it in good time. ///J.T.///

[5mall5nail5]

JT I dunno what to say man - that is pysched.

I wish I were your son haha ... you may not... but I do hahahahaha

Check your PMs

[a32guy]

Cool stuff, looks good. When are you projecting to be able to take it to the track?

[vibes]

Why on gods earth did you pick an M3 as your drag car?

[5mall5nail5]

Why on gods earth did you pick an M3 as your drag car?

Why on earth not?

[vibes]

Why on earth not?

Because the car isn't built whatsoever for it.

[m3jasper]

Thanks for the pics of the progress!

Have any more pictures of the engine bay?

Because the car isn't built whatsoever for it.
:lol

Did you not look at the pictures that he just posted? What car comes "built" like that from the factory? :confused

[vibes]

Thanks for the pics of the progress!

Have any more pictures of the engine bay?

:lol

Did you not look at the pictures that he just posted? What car comes "built" like that from the factory? :confused

To me, its just pointless to take an awesome balanced car... and rip it apart to make it go fast in a straight line. Besides, there are PLENTY of other cars out there that are a hell of a lot closer than the M3 is to be drag ready.

I don't mean to come off as a dick, but it just doesn't make sense to me.

[///M3Vader4dr]

oh man can't wait to see a vid

[WhatsBFc]

O wow. looks like a beast.

[mpwr ren rebel]

Because the car isn't built whatsoever for it.

Maybe he got a shell for cheap? Or found an M to part out, and kept the body?:dunno Just never know 'til you ask. It's going to look A LOT better than a cavalier going down the strip. I've seen some nasty ones, but they just look so bad.

[PhatTonis]

To me, its just pointless to take an awesome balanced car... and rip it apart to make it go fast in a straight line. Besides, there are PLENTY of other cars out there that are a hell of a lot closer than the M3 is to be drag ready.

I don't mean to come off as a dick, but it just doesn't make sense to me.

congrats, not only did you come off as a dick, you came off as naive and elitist

[Shuasha]

To me, its just pointless to take an awesome balanced car... and rip it apart to make it go fast in a straight line. Besides, there are PLENTY of other cars out there that are a hell of a lot closer than the M3 is to be drag ready.

I don't mean to come off as a dick, but it just doesn't make sense to me.
Good for you. You take yours to a circuit track, JT will take HIS car to a drag strip.

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[a32guy]

I lol'd pretty good at the vid. :)

[MrBlonde]

To me, its just pointless to take an awesome balanced car... and rip it apart to make it go fast in a straight line. Besides, there are PLENTY of other cars out there that are a hell of a lot closer than the M3 is to be drag ready.

I don't mean to come off as a dick, but it just doesn't make sense to me.
Your ignorance is profound. How many cars come drag ready with a full chassis, four link and 33"x17" slicks?

With a full race car the street car is a donor for the shell only.

Further this is the drag racing forum. Take your elitist comments somewhere else.

[got psi]

To me, its just pointless to take an awesome balanced car... and rip it apart to make it go fast in a straight line. Besides, there are PLENTY of other cars out there that are a hell of a lot closer than the M3 is to be drag ready.

I don't mean to come off as a dick, but it just doesn't make sense to me. Tubing for DRAG racing chassis $2000....Saving a totaled M3 from the junk yard$800.....Getting to listen to you sound like a DICK PRICELESS!!!! We all have diffrent ideas of how to enjoy motorsport racing. Besides what do you race? If you are so focused on what you like why are you here in this forum? ///J.T.///

[5mall5nail5]

Can you imagine if we didn't have a drag section? Man, posting this up in the other track sections would be ridiculous!

[M Dizzle]

I'm into circuit racing, but uh...this is bad ass. sucks it has a sunroof...

Other than the body panels, is there anything on there not custom (suspension/drivetrain)?

[5mall5nail5]

Other than the body panels, is there anything on there not custom (suspension/drivetrain)?

srs? :shifty

[bennyfizzle]

srs? :shifty

I think he's asking if there's anything ots

[B.Watts]

To me, its just pointless to take an awesome balanced car... and rip it apart to make it go fast in a straight line. Besides, there are PLENTY of other cars out there that are a hell of a lot closer than the M3 is to be drag ready.

I don't mean to come off as a dick, but it just doesn't make sense to me.

I don't mean to come off as a dick, but the M3 is just a sedan. It's not some super amazing sports car either. You can get much better handling, much faster sports cars for less cost that make much better/faster cars on the track. Why would you take a M3 and rip it apart to go fast on the track (think about all of the lame-o people on the forums who ride around without an interior in their luxury cars so they can "go fast") when you could have just bought a Corvette?

[got psi]

I'm into circuit racing, but uh...this is bad ass. sucks it has a sunroof...

Other than the body panels, is there anything on there not custom (suspension/drivetrain)? Hmmmm! The Roundel's on the hood and decklid. LOL! Thanks I'm looking at some sun roof delete panels. ///J.T.///

[Turbo Charg Dynam]

OMG, that's a dream car for me! Awesome!

[Sniz]

that is really cool, well done!

you may have posted this on another thread, or maybe you dont want to divulge the info, but what are the specs on the drivetrain? engine/tranny

[StreuB1]

Why on gods earth did you pick an M3 as your drag car?


Because the car isn't built whatsoever for it.


To me, its just pointless to take an awesome balanced car... and rip it apart to make it go fast in a straight line. Besides, there are PLENTY of other cars out there that are a hell of a lot closer than the M3 is to be drag ready.

I don't mean to come off as a dick, but it just doesn't make sense to me.


hahahaha

I lol'd at this.

No reason to dignify this with a reply.

Good luck to you sir.

[B.Watts]

Besides what do you race?

:lol

[StreuB1]

:lol


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ok ok back on topic. :D

[got psi]

that is really cool, well done!

you may have posted this on another thread, or maybe you dont want to divulge the info, but what are the specs on the drivetrain? engine/trannyEuro 3litre M3 motor,GT4276 turbo 400 ,you see the rest. ///J.T.///

[Concentric190]

sicksicksicksicksicksick

[dcvee]

Nice stuff JT!!!:buttrock Hey, I'd just take some lexan and cover it with CF sheet for the sun roof cover. Make sure you hinge it so you can let the smoke out!!!

Question; Why the fuel cell in the front?

Thanks!

Don

[jarnold56]

To me, its just pointless to take an awesome balanced car... and rip it apart to make it go fast in a straight line. Besides, there are PLENTY of other cars out there that are a hell of a lot closer than the M3 is to be drag ready.

I don't mean to come off as a dick, but it just doesn't make sense to me.

Being a fan of Drag Racing and have done some myself I think it is cool when someone comes to the drags that does not have the usual frickin Honda or Mustang. Like all cars they do not last and not all are destined to live forever and most go the junkyard eventually. So why not do something fun. I think its Unique and really interesting. Spice of Life! Hell I am 52 and most folks my age are set in their ways, so you must be much older than I? LOL!

[got psi]

Nice stuff JT!!!:buttrock Hey, I'd just take some lexan and cover it with CF sheet for the sun roof cover. Make sure you hinge it so you can let the smoke out!!!

Question; Why the fuel cell in the front?

Thanks!

Don Because the G's during acceleration fight the fuel pump load (not so much on injected cars because of the high pressure). Fuel lines are shorter and the return is closer. Weight being up front helps for traction too. ///J.T.///

[StreuB1]

Removable nose section (Dzus on with tree) complete with working hood. All the cool cars have the working hood option...ie. very few. :D

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[bennyfizzle]

VERY cool.

[MrBlonde]

JT would love to see details of dry sump setup!

[StreuB1]

I think you meant....

"JT, I would love to see details of the dry sump setup!"

yes? as this was one of the many topics of conversation tonight in the shop...."what did kenny mean?" :D

[MrBlonde]

I think you meant....

"JT, I would love to see details of the dry sump setup!"

yes? as this was one of the many topics of conversation tonight in the shop...."what did kenny mean?" :D
Exactly! Fingers and brain not 100% connected there!

[got psi]

JT would love to see details of dry sump setup! that will be this weekends project . I did most of the controls last night. chute release,fire bottle pull,Arc switch panel and the shifter. tonight should be fire bottle ,co2 bottle ,seat belt right mount and racepak datalogger mount. ///J.T.///

[Oleg Coupe]

I just can't wait.....

[HotBox]

Oh man, your car is ridiculous :eyecrazy whats your 1/4 goal with this beast?

[got psi]

Oh man, your car is ridiculous :eyecrazy whats your 1/4 goal with this beast? 7.30 but it should go faster by at least 4 tenths. Actually crossing fingers the head stays on it as we're talking lots of boost here. I hope I did my homework... LOL ///J.T.///

[card counter]

that will be this weekends project . I did most of the controls last night. chute release,fire bottle pull,Arc switch panel and the shifter. tonight should be fire bottle ,co2 bottle ,seat belt right mount and racepak datalogger mount. ///J.T.///


Remember how you did all this and any special brackets I have a feeling
the chi town orphan will be back in your shop for some work:buttrock

[StreuB1]

Remember how you did all this and any special brackets I have a feeling
the chi town orphan will be back in your shop for some work:buttrock

no wai!! :woot:

[lunarc]

Holy crap!

That engine shot is amazing!

Vibes your an idiot.

[wgcc]

As a fellow racer KUDOS.......AWESOME.......WELLLLLL DONE and I have to go take a cold shower now! I have built a lot of cars and my M3 is also my favorite. For those pissants who will just never get it the M3 bodies are intrinsically stronger even before mods than any american piece of trash that I ever ran. the last one was a 671 blown alky burning stroked small block in a 86 w22 package transam that twisted the body almost 6 inches on the first run with frame rail runners and a cage. Not to mention the twisted rear axle, sheared off input shaft,and twisted snout on my aftermarket billett crank. I think they should just shut the hell up or post elsewhere. by the way there are multitudes of super cheap trashed Ms everywhere!

[WhatsBFc]

wet pants....

[B.Watts]

For those pissants who will just never get it the M3 bodies are intrinsically stronger even before mods than any american piece of trash that I ever ran.

Not sure how that applies here...the "body" on GotPSI's car is nothing more than a shell on top of a tubular chassis and doesn't appear to provide any structure (other than some added roll protection).


the last one was a 671 blown alky burning stroked small block in a 86 w22 package transam that twisted the body almost 6 inches on the first run with frame rail runners and a cage.

2 things...

1) Your car was based on 1979-81 technology when the 3rd generation Trans-Ams were designed. A lot happened when it comes to spaceframe chassis design between then and the early 90's when the E36 was built. Even more has happened since.

2) Sounds like the cage could have been much better designed.


Not to mention the twisted rear axle, sheared off input shaft,and twisted snout on my aftermarket billett crank. I think they should just shut the hell up or post elsewhere. by the way there are multitudes of super cheap trashed Ms everywhere!

Methinks the axle and drivetrain problems will show up with even less power on an E36. The FI forum is full of them. We have our own problems with N/A motors run on road circuits without any hard launches.

Let's not kid ourselves into believing that the BMW independent rear suspension is better than a solid axle setup in a muscle car for drag racing.

I enjoy your enthusiasm for BMW's, but I think you could come up with a better argument for them without needing to call anyone a pissant.

[got psi]

More pics time. Mounted the AMS1000, shift controller,Co2 shifter,seat,fire bottle, co2 bottle, Racepak data aquisition computer, driveshaft loop,switch box,chute release handle & cableand made the main part of the floor. ///J.T.///

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[wgcc]

Very Very well done. The point of my last post here is that any one should build what they want with what they want. Nothing is perfect. And really, the older 3s arent worth much any more. Just like the trans am. Way too many people were angry back then that I took a supposed collector car (they only made 30 of them) and built a car out of it. Dont consider that it was basically trashed when I started on it. This looks like a perfect home and use for this old 3. the design and application of the build looks impressive from every angle. very well done intake manifold. I hope to follow this build to the end.

[el bob]

JT Thank you for posting these pictures. Even the tiny details like brackets for the AMS1000 and clecos (?) holding the switch panel to the tubes are very, very interesting! I don't often get to see this type of stuff in person so it's a real treat to see how it's done by a professional online.

Can't wait to see more :)

[5mall5nail5]

Nice JT haha I thought I was the only one who made round bar frames to hold relatively insignificant things down - awesome!

[StreuB1]

Nice JT haha I thought I was the only one who made round bar frames to hold relatively insignificant things down - awesome!


Crazy enough, that small stuff is tubing. Not bar.

[5mall5nail5]

Haha that's funny

[got psi]

Nice JT haha I thought I was the only one who made round tube frames to hold relatively insignificant things down - awesome! fixored LOL ///J.T.///

[5mall5nail5]

hah thats hot JT - i didn't think of using tubing for my methanol tank hold down... that'd be cool, but also overkill for me lol

[veightkiller]

damn car looks insane!

[ducky328i]

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i swear i just got a new desktop background. that is ridiculously hot man...only problem i see with it.....shoulda been a sedan <333

[el bob]

Oh man oh man, I got so excited I thought there were new pics posted. I look forward to this car's updates :)

[got psi]

Sorry guys I had lots of stuff to do for christmas. I am now doing all the machine work on the engine. I did balance the crank Sunday. The rotating assy is ready. I should put the head together this weekend. I have some sidejobs to do to get the money for the bearing and gaskets. So there you go. Nothing visual but an update nonetheless. ///J.T.///

[el bob]

JT you can run engine machine tools also? Dang, impressive. Anything you can't do? Fly? hehe

I hope Brian can post up another round of pics once you're ready. These photos are a part of a drag chassis education. :-P

[got psi]

JT you can run engine machine tools also? Dang, impressive. Anything you can't do? Fly? hehe I had my private and instrument rating but had to let it go due to the high cost of airplane rental. Seriously!!! Ask Brian,I have an ultralite in my trailer because I am too cheap to reinstate my licence. There is lots of stuff I can't do but I am willing to give it a try. The problem with running machine tools is their availability to use them. Not many people have the access to them. ///J.T.///

I did the rear fender extensions tonight and some metal shaping for the wheel arch. Next I will anchor the rear part of the bumperand finish the chute launcher and shroud line mount. Wheelie bars are almost done and will start on the wheel tubs. ///J.T.///

[JETninja]

Love it JT, it's so Out There!! :D

[dcvee]

Looks great JT!!! As usual!!

Don

[5mall5nail5]

I am anxious to see the bumper and rear work!

[got psi]

I'll get a few pics of how I am doing that tonight. ///J.T.///

[5mall5nail5]

sweet thanks man

[wgcc]

Every time I log in and look at your build I get a shot of adrenaline and my hands start shaking!

[got psi]

Ok here are some quick photos of the rear, one of the fender blister for the tire and the tires. Dig the wheel lip.:alright LOL ///J.T.///

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[5mall5nail5]

lol ive made like 2 gallons of soup in pots smaller than that.

Loving it JT maybe I can see it someday!

[jfdmas]

Soooo much time/money/labor invested into your project. I hope everything is worth it in the end. Definately a bad ass machine your building there. I dont think i would have the patience to build something of this caliper.

[MrBlonde]

Soooo much time/money/labor invested into your project. I hope everything is worth it in the end. Definately a bad ass machine your building there. I dont think i would have the patience to build something of this caliper.

It's what he does .. and does well!

[el bob]

Thanks for posting the pics JT. As usual, more things to learn from.

Are those Dzeus fasteners on the rear bumper skin? (Not exactly sure what the right term is.) Once you take off the bumper, can those metal rods be removed too? Looks like you could have total access to the rear end in less than a minute! Very cool

[got psi]

Thanks for posting the pics JT. As usual, more things to learn from.

Are those Dzeus fasteners on the rear bumper skin? (Not exactly sure what the right term is.) Once you take off the bumper, can those metal rods be removed too? Looks like you could have total access to the rear end in less than a minute! Very cool Yeah those are Dzus buttons, the tubing is permanent. I will re glass the rear portion back on the side extensions,then seperate it at the middle. that way I can take off the corner boomerang to remove the tire. I cut out the bottom of the rear bumper as not to add to the wind restriction (have to remove most of it anyways for the wheelie bars). I'm really trying to keep the body lines of the origional M as much as possible. Thanks ///J.T.///

[e39kiwi]

mean man ! cool

[Bimmerposer]

What a waste of an amazing ROAD RACER. Why would you even use an M3 for this it is a luxury car? Isnt it too heavy for this? Why would you want a car with IRS? What is with all of those tubes in the car? I thought that there wasnt enough room for big tires on an m3? Why would you do this to a sacred rare car like an M3? SHAME ON YOU.







































JK That is sick. I think there were some pictures from a few months ago that I used as wallpaper. I cannot wait to see some 7 second passes.

[Shuasha]

Updates JT!!

[got psi]

Updates JT!! Most of the stuff I have done is not picture worthy. Working on converting the ECU loom from LS1 8cyl to in line 6, adjustable cam gears,making adapters to put engine on a dyno,mounting rear bumper,driveshaft tunnel, hood open support,removing 1/2" bondo on lower pass qtr. and hammer shape the metal back. I will have some pics after this weekend. Pretty hard to throw side money at it right now due to wifey out of work, so I have been working on side jobs for my customers. This leaves little free time for the racer. It will run at a track near us this year. ///J.T.///

[Mac Daddy]

update ??

[Dj Pudgey]

Is that a Chassis Works frame, or did you fab it from scratch??

What rearend housing are you using??

Has your caged passed for NHRA licensing?

In the end, one bad ass looking machine no matter what the hates are saying. Im glad you are using BMW Power unlike most of the Aussie guys I've seen using rotory power.

[got psi]

It's my own chassis. I was a full time chassis builder for 30+ years now part time. 9" ford style rear 400 turbo (bleeder:rolleyes) It will cert. down to 6.00 . Thanks ///J.T.///

[MrBlonde]

If I lived in USA I'd live at JTs workshop.

[got psi]

Ok here are some more pics.

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Now you can see all the pumps,fans,coils,alternator,and the start of all the tin(aluminum). Enjoy ///J.T.///

[morerevsm3]

did you ever get the flow numbers for the head JT? preferably with details of in/hg and at what lifts.
car is looking awesome, wish I could make progress half as quick, and half as good as this

[got psi]

Actually I posted those numbers around a year ago. LOL I forgot the lift numbers. The intake flowed 270 and the exhaust flowed 220. Both were done at the standard hg. I'll ask for that number again. The max flow was attained at a lift bigger than the stock M3 Euro cams. ///J.T.///

[dcvee]

Man it looks great JT. You do excellent work.:)

Don

[got psi]

Actually hard to see but here are the wheelie bars (not finished) and the chute mount and launcher. Oh yeah a place for the licence plate. Finished the wing struts also.



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///J.T.///

[negozio]

verry nice

[SiGmA]

Excellent work sir. I await videos of this car :)

[e36Brent]

Looking good! Thanks for posting progress pics!

[Gofast]

Now you can see all the pumps,fans,coils,alternator,and the start of all the tin(aluminum).

Pardon my ignorance, but why do you run an alternator? :confused
I assumed that a drag car would be an ideal application for running off a battery.

[m3jasper]

Thanks for sharing JT! The car is coming along nicely...

[Shuasha]

Pardon my ignorance, but why do you run an alternator? :confused
I assumed that a drag car would be an ideal application for running off a battery.
What weighs more:

A: Battery
B: Small alternator

Also, it's easier to deal with. Who wants to wait around while you're charging a battery? There aren't always available power outlets at a track. It's also nice having the higher voltage that an alternator provides.

[got psi]

Hmmmmm! 2 fans,4 pumps,INJECTORS,ignition,wastegate contoller,transmission contoller,data recorder,lineloc,trans brake not to mention lights and gages. That is a 100 amp alternator. I will run only 1 battery the alternator is 1/2 the weight of a second batteryand will be better than 2 batterys. Instead of the battery supplying for everything it will now be there for surge protection. ///J.T.//

[card counter]

J T I so hate you....;)

[got psi]

J T I so hate you....;) Did I say something wrong? LOL Thanks I'll take that as a compliment. ///J.T.///

[jone30]

Nice progress. When do you plan on it moving under its own power?

[got psi]

Ok here are more pics . I got the passenger door window done and cut out the driver window, mounted the hood latches, finished the rear bumper (need to glass the corners then finish),picked up the block now I can mock up all the internal stuff , made the oil return lines from the pan.

http://www.e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/normal_mar13.jpg

http://www.e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/normal_mar1_20.jpg

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http://www.e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/normal_mar1_28.jpg

///J.T.///

[Gofast]

That is a 100 amp alternator. I will run only 1 battery the alternator is 1/2 the weight of a second batteryand will be better than 2 batterys.

That makes sense. I thought you'd be more concerned about the parasitic drag on the engine than the weight. :dunno
I guess you've got more than enough hp to spare a few for an alternator.

[got psi]

One wheel well is done and working on the second. Here are some pics.



http://e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/normal_wheelwell1.JPG



http://e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/normal_wheelwell2.JPG



http://e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/normal_wheelwell3.JPG



http://e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/normal_wheelwell4.JPG



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http://e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/normal_wheelwell6.JPG



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Thanks ///J.T.///

[Nj85'325]

JT looks AWESOME! Whats your ETA?

[got psi]

JT looks AWESOME! Whats your ETA?
July 4 will be two years so before that hopefully. ///J.T.///

[card counter]

Ulysses...:bluecry1

JT....:buttrock

Wil be glad when this year is over and the Little 2.8 can retire.I need to get cracking

[MrBlonde]

JT what size tubs for what size slicks?

[BadBoostedBmwM3]

Ulysses...:bluecry1

JT....:buttrock

Wil be glad when this year is over and the Little 2.8 can retire.I need to get cracking

What exactly are you going to do with the "lil 2.8"??


And, JT everything looks awesome. Keep up the good work. Everyone should respect such a awesome build!!

[card counter]

What exactly are you going to do with the "lil 2.8"??

A little detuning

[got psi]

JT what size tubs for what size slicks?Seriously! I have a set of 33/16.5/16 MT's on beadlocks. I'm a little uneasy on the size but that is what I have till I make some runs on it. I feel that I will be dragging useless rubber down the track. But we will see. I may go to some 10.5 style tire just for yucks! There is no shortage of room tho, as the widest point in the tub is 24.5" and the narrowest is 19". ///J.T.///

[MrBlonde]

Seriously! I have a set of 33/16.5/16 MT's on beadlocks. I'm a little uneasy on the size but that is what I have till I make some runs on it. I feel that I will be dragging useless rubber down the track. But we will see. I may go to some 10.5 style tire just for yucks! There is no shortage of room tho, as the widest point in the tub is 24.5" and the narrowest is 19". ///J.T.///

How tall should the tub be to fit 33" slick?

[m3jasper]

Looking great!

I can't wait to see this car is person one day. :evil2

[got psi]

How tall should the tub be to fit 33" slick?
Actually the when the rear rails are high the depth will be less on the tub. At ride height I try to get 5 to 6 inches of tire clearance. This will allow for tire growth and compression of the shock on the leave. ///J.T.///

[el bob]

How did I miss the updates!!!

JT, Thank you again for hosting BimmerForums Drag Race Chassis Works 101. Each individual photo is worth serious studying just because there is so much detail, and there are so many little design decisions, fab techniques, materials choices, etc. It just goes on and on. I'll stop rambling, but thank you for sharing!

[got psi]

Busy week here I'll get some pics this week. Doors done window supports,handles, latches,tin and MIRRORS yes Mirrors. Doors are 23lbs each. Rear tin is 90% done, tubs, aluminum center tin (between the tubs),3rd brake light, rear window, electric kill switch and handle, rear bumpers, chute mount and line attachment, wing is done, new tail lights.Rear end is final welded , brake brackets are done, calipers are on, installed in car for mock up before paint. Rocker holes are welded, rocker inner tin is done, ice tank is mounted. Hood is mounted and latches are installed and functional. Kiddney grills are blocked with lexan to keep air from under frontend . Now I need to get some customers cars done More Money time. LOL ///J.T.///

http://www.e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/normal_100_0600.jpg

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enjoy ///J.T.///

pics added ///J.T.///

[S50B30T]

Thats awesome J.T. ...... :buttrock

[got psi]

Here are some pics May go for paint end of next week. Thanks ///J.T.///


http://www.e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/normal_100_0610.jpg

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[MrBlonde]

Looking very tough!

[jfdmas]

great job J.T. is the motor ready yet?

[got psi]

great job J.T. is the motor ready yet?Just some final fitting and clearancing of critical components and final assembly. I have all the parts except bearings and gaskets.I can have it together in as little as a week. ///J.T.///

[whigit]

this car is crazy. the one thing i love if that you still have the plate on the rear.

[ducky328i]

front end needs a little more drop...:shifty



what are you going to paint it?

[bennyfizzle]

can you not see his avatar?

[got psi]

front end needs a little more drop...:shifty what are you going to paint it? It doesn't have a motor in it. It will drop when all the weight is in it. 3.5" of the ground in the front 4.5"at the rear rocker. It will be painted Vette yellow to start and I will add the graphics later. I would do it in Dakar but it needs to be bright for the graphics. Wifey out of work so I had to skimp somewhere so I can run it this year. ///J.T.///

[E36MikeFL]

As Said Before JT, This Thing Is So Wicked!:urtheman

[Colby Colbs]

Any updates? The 4th is only a few days away :)

[got psi]

Any updates? The 4th is only a few days away :)
Yeah I know :( . Wifey just got a job after 10 months of looking. Just couldn't justify putting monies in a racecar when monies are tight. I am hoping August for a start date. The car is at the paint & body shop. It is in primer and will have the interior and cage painted hopefully this weekend. Then it will be final block sanding the body for paint. ///J.T.///

[Colby Colbs]

Yeah i know how it is... You got mad skillz! Finish that thing right who cares if it takes another couple months... Untill then if you could take a couple pics of the progress of the paint work i'd love to see it! BTW have I told you I love your car lol

[MKovac]

:handclap:handclap:handclap

[got psi]

This is the final rendition of the graphics. As of tonight the car is now Yellow and the interior is done in graphite silver metalic. I have to wet sand the car on Saturday and deliver it to my graphics guy for the final paint and clear. The car will be back in a week and a half. I will take pics of the car in yellow Saturday, make sure you wear sunglasses it is fookin bright. LOL :redspot edit: He forgot the exhaust cutout AAAAHHHHHH! ///J.T.///

http://www.e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/JT-BMW-Final.jpg

[MrBlonde]

Looks great JT

[PEI330Ci]

Very nice JT.

I've got my sunglasses ready.

[got psi]

We had to do the door insides and some back painting. I will take a pic(s) tomorrow of the base color. We had it out in the sun today it was out of control. Where is the off switch? ///J.T.///

[morerevsm3]

looks awesome

[got psi]

Here is the base color. We sanded it today and it is now at the graphics paint guy for thr stripes and final clear. ///J.T.///


http://www.e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/normal_paint_base_1.jpg

http://www.e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/normal_paint_base_2.jpg


http://www.e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/normal_paint_base_4.jpg

[card counter]

JT you are moving way to fast :eek:,Can not wait to see it when the graphics are done.Keep up the great work.

[Mac Daddy]

Good Luck JT..!!!!

[PEI330Ci]

Now that I can put sunglasses on.....

Holy crap that's bright!!!!

Looking good JT!

[Ace M3]

Amazing build. Can't believe I just stumbled on it.

Can't wait to see final paint!

[rt turbo]

Looking good. It's about time theres a build like this.

[got psi]

teaser shots It will be done this Sunday. Enjoy ///J.T.///

http://www.e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/normal_paint_stripes_1.jpg

http://www.e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/normal_paint_stripes_2.jpg

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http://www.e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/normal_paint_stripes_5.jpg

[E30lolz]

wow can't wait to see this thing run! Amazing work!

[Z3speed4me]

absolutely sick, you must be glad this journey is almost finally over!

[got psi]

absolutely sick, you must be glad this journey is almost finally over!This last month has been hell. I hate when I don't have control over my destiny. LOL The last 2 paint guys have been priceless in getting the job done. ///J.T.///

[badluckM3]

Looks exactly like the conceived drawing. Badass!!!

[PEI330Ci]

Car looks beautiful JT!!!

[Nj85'325]

Awesome JT

[LukeG]

Are you going to be in the shop at all today or tomorrow?

[got psi]

All I need to do is wetsand and final buff. Then the assembly begins. enjoy ///J.T.///

http://www.e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/normal_100_0865.jpg

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[LukeG]

boner :D

[LukeG]

JT was awesome enough to come by my house today with the car on the trailer. SICKNESSSSSSSSSS!

The detail/paint is just amazing!

[got psi]

This was from a point and shoot POS I'd have done better with my cell camera. Anyways here it is out of the trailer.

http://www.e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/normal_100_0888.jpg

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[MrBlonde]

looks better than the renderings!

[got psi]

looks better than the renderings!Thanks Kenny! that means tons from you. LOL Seriously!!!!! ///J.T.///

[ZimDoc]

Badass. When is it going to fire up? Then next question, when will we see it run down the quarter mile?

[Shuasha]

Looks amazing JT! Now for the relatively easy part of the engine work!

[got psi]

Badass. When is it going to fire up? Then next question, when will we see it run down the quarter mile? Actually it is the end of the usefull season for racing here. I will concentrate on getting better parts for the motor (cams ,lifters). I will take my time to wire and plumb it . The show season will start in a couple of months and an unchipped and clean car will go far for throphies and media coverage (magazines). I will get it to run and start tuning but the full potential will be displayed early next season. I have been working on it for 2 years so a couple more months will be a drop in the bucket. This paint thing really screwed me up for time. 5/17 to 9/27 ///J.T.///

[PEI330Ci]

The shape of the rear side windows is beautiful, I never noticed that before.

It must be very satisfying to see the car in livery after so much work. Congrats!

[got psi]

The shape of the rear side windows is beautiful, I never noticed that before.

It must be very satisfying to see the car in livery after so much work. Congrats!Thanks I am at the point of where do I start. LOL All the interior tin is in and done. Drivers door is done less the plastic handle cover. I need to edge (paint) the lexan windows where the screws go. Final assemble the rearend and install the complete suspension permanently. Install all the windows,wing,chute,all the lenses then installing all the little things that make it run. THEN I will assemble the motor. ///J.T.///

[|TIG|]

I will take my time to wire and plumb it .

JT, could you post pictures and briefly explain your dry sump when you get to it? If you don't mind, it would help me with a build I am planning out right now! Thanks!

Nevertheless, superior work so far. We've been talking about this build at work, even with my boss who races dirt track!

[StealthAutoTeam]

OMG! This build is absolutely insane! Can't wait to see this on the strip ;)

[KingJerd]

I swear I rarely feel anticipation like this over a car build.....Im at work and just cruised this whole thread....without pics, LUNCH TIME HURRY UP SO I CAN GO HOME AND SEE THIS THING!!!!

[shaz1980]

amazing

[got psi]

I swear I rarely feel anticipation like this over a car build.....Im at work and just cruised this whole thread....without pics, LUNCH TIME HURRY UP SO I CAN GO HOME AND SEE THIS THING!!!! Thanks for the kind words. But what do you mean no pictures? I have a ton here LOL...


JT, could you post pictures and briefly explain your dry sump when you get to it? If you don't mind, it would help me with a build I am planning out right now! Thanks!

Nevertheless, superior work so far. We've been talking about this build at work, even with my boss who races dirt track! I don't have pics of that yet but you will be the first to know when I take them. Right now I am finishing the body and trim assembly before I final assemble the motor. Thanks ///J.T.///

[LukeG]

This car is gorgeous, I was lucky enough to graze my hand over the smoooooth likes a baby's ass (:shifty) paint. A couple of my turbo m3's oem parts are on that car. I'm honored :buttrock




And JT, i think that guy meant his work does not allow pictures on their computers...

[KingJerd]

Thanks for the kind words. But what do you mean no pictures? I have a ton here LOL...


The pictures were all blocked at work....had to hurry home to see em. Beautiful car man!

[PEI330Ci]

Hello?

[got psi]

Hello? LOL I'm still here! I'm super busy on customers cars making some money to buy more parts. I am almost done with the rolling chassis (final assembly). All the interior is done,windows are in except the drivers (I cracked it installing a screw too tight). All I have is brake lines and start installing the engine and trans management. I have upgraded the oil pump to a 4 stage from a 3 stage.I upgraded the fuel system to dual staged injectors,mechanical pump,bigger regulator and ECU upgrade. I cut up the manifold I made and changed it to a single throttle body. (I have my ITB's for sale)You guys can imagine how much money all this is setting me back. I'm in the 6g range so far,but it will be worth it when it runs. So far so good anyone up near Chicago this holliday stop by and check it out . Don't be strangers. ///J.T.///

[OLD MAN]

Excellent! :buttrock


Truly great looking paint and graphics on your car, assume build too! Have a great winter working on the drive-train.

[PEI330Ci]

I'm in the 6g range so far

I think you are missing a zero...

You've been busy, thanks for the update!!

[got psi]

I think you are missing a zero...!! LOL ROTFLMAO That was 6g just for the fuel and oil system. I'm closer to 75g without the recent stuff. Now I got tears in my eyes thinking how great this is going to be. It's only money we'll make more. LOL ///J.T.///

[card counter]

It's only money we'll make more. LOL ///J.T.///

Are we related:lol

[PEI330Ci]

LOL ROTFLMAO That was 6g just for the fuel and oil system. I'm closer to 75g without the recent stuff. Now I got tears in my eyes thinking how great this is going to be. It's only money we'll make more. LOL ///J.T.///

Ha ha...I was being "nice" with that number, and I knew it. The Auto Verdi I'm using is $3k alone.....

Are you sure the tears aren't from the ethanol? :stickoutt

[got psi]

Are we related:lol
I think we're closer than we think, being drag racers in a road course world. LOL ///J.T.///

[got psi]

Sorry I haven't been been posting lately. A lot has changed and spending lots of money. I finally broke under the pressure and did a fuel computation per lb of air vs HP. You guys need to do that just to open your eyes on what it really takes to do the job. I changed the fuel pump to a mechanical (Enderlie) the regulator will be a Aeromotive unit, I am installing 6 more injectors in a staged configuration. To fit the injectors I had to cut up the old mani and scrap the ITB's (they are for sale) in favor of a single 90mm Acufab Throttle body. New twin fuel rails The fuel pump will be driven off the back of the dry sump oil pump. The oil pump was a 3 stage unit now upgraded to a 4 stage unit. One pump, 3 scavenge circuits (2 in the pan one off the back of the head). Then I need to send the ECU back for the upgrade for the dash and the extra drivers for the injectors. This surely hurt the budget but I am tooo far into this to half ass it. That would only mean trashed motors. I figured I will build an injector flow bench with the extra pump and regulator I now have. I built a PWM to run the injector(s) into a graduated cylinder. This way I can make sure they are matched. Otherwise I am still assembling the body (does it look fcukin great BIG TIME) I have an idea that I might show it at COBO hall at the Detroit World of Wheels show (maybe) . I will for sure show it at The Chicago World of Wheels show in March. so far so good If anyone is stopping in chicago for christmas look me up for some getaway from the family time. LOL ///J.T.///

[got psi]

Well I don't have any pics YET, maybe tonight. We are celebrating Christmas today with the family so well you know. Written update is: I got the stainless down pipe polished (stunning), Turbo inlet is out for polishing,all the windows are in and done,seat is in and trimmed for the belts,belts are in(5 point rotary latch),all the wheels were re-polished,steering rack was final welded and installed,pre alignment done,throttle pedal was made and installed,coils installed,dry sump tank fittings welded on and tank installed in car,dzuses installed in the rear bumper(s) then installed on car, Racepak IQ3 digital dash installed,fire system started to install,intake was scrapped and cut up to make the new 12 injector single TB version,installed fuel pump drive on the oil pump, purchased new fuel pump/regulator,made an injector test mule. Actually this is just a short list as there are soo many things behind the scenes that take time but are so trivial. At this point it looks more like a show car than a racecar. People who know me can tell you that is not me. Thanks guys I'll get some pics soon . ///J.T.///

[Colby Colbs]

yes please!! never been to chicago... would be a fun trip im sure

[got psi]

Well here are some pics I took an hour ago.

http://www.e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/normal_100_0918.jpg

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Pics worth a thousand words and hours LOL Enjoy ///J.T.///

[MrBlonde]

I'm enjoying these pics a lot

[got psi]

I'm enjoying these pics a lot OOPS!! one more. LOL Thanks Kenny

http://www.e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/normal_100_0935.jpg

[rt turbo]

ahhhh, got my fix..

[whiteknight]

WoW! Amazing e36! Great job!

[m3jasper]

Looks great, very well executed!

[got psi]

Ok cylinder head is done completely. Ported,new water inlets,oil ports re routed,A.I.R. ports welded shut,valves installed with race springs and titanium retainers. Went through all my engine fasteners tonight to see what I am missing (nothing). I had an NHRA tech certify the chassis today. It now is an official race car that is tagged to go 6.0 sec if I can. (we will work on that LOL). It was a productive weekend. ///J.T.///

[stanksbeamen]

Ok cylinder head is done completely. Ported,new water inlets,oil ports re routed,A.I.R. ports welded shut,valves installed with race springs and titanium retainers. Went through all my engine fasteners tonight to see what I am missing (nothing). I had an NHRA tech certify the chassis today. It now is an official race car that is tagged to go 6.0 sec if I can. (we will work on that LOL). It was a productive weekend. ///J.T.///

Wow that's great news! I hope to see it tear down the track this season, keep up the good work. :)

[Mac Daddy]

All the best :buttrock

[morerevsm3]

how much flow gain did you get JT? and is it still the 3.0L lower head, or 3.2?
before and after flows would be awesome to see how much can be gained with porting on euros

[got psi]

It's all 3.0 stuff. This is where you are going to hate me. We didn't re flow the head all I did was port match to the new manifold and clean up the bumpy material left from the factory machining, It's all smooth now (not polished). I'm sure it helped the flow some. I have some pics I can post tomorrow if you like.

Washed and painted the block ,washed the crankshaft,installed the crank in the block. Timing chain cover installed,balancer,trigger wheel,rear seal,main girdle and front engine mount done. Decent night started at 8:30 done at 1:30. Work might be rough in the morning. LOL ///J.T.///

[MrBlonde]

I had an NHRA tech certify the chassis today. It now is an official race car that is tagged to go 6.0 sec if I can.

Yeah!

[got psi]

http://www.e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/normal_100_0958.jpg

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Oh BTW it weighs # 2165 lbs. with me in the car YEEEEEHA! ///J.T.///

[KnudsonsM3]

Why on gods earth did you pick an M3 as your drag car?

push rod ftw when it comes to the strip.

[got psi]

Yeah ok! Stick around maybe you'll learn somethin new. LOL Why not an M3 and I don't want to hear about it being a sacred track car. It's just an E36 body without the origional suspension. Push rods are just crutches for the valves. LOL ///J.T.///

[99MPower]

push rod ftw when it comes to the strip.


Yeah ok! Stick around maybe you'll learn somethin new. LOL Why not an M3 and I don't want to hear about it being a sacred track car. It's just an E36 body without the origional suspension. Push rods are just crutches for the valves. LOL ///J.T.///

dont listen to Leif, JT.. Leif has ZERO clue what he is talking about :nono....

keep on trucking, can't wait to come by and see the progress again :buttrock

[Nj85'325]

JT, so glad to see it come together like this. Can't wait for more pics.

[KnudsonsM3]

dont listen to Leif, JT.. Leif has ZERO clue what he is talking about :nono....


stfu know it all.


Yeah ok! Stick around maybe you'll learn somethin new. LOL Why not an M3 and I don't want to hear about it being a sacred track car. It's just an E36 body without the origional suspension. Push rods are just crutches for the valves. LOL ///J.T.///

how much do you have into the motor?

[99MPower]

how much do you have into the motor?

:shifty

[Oleg Coupe]

Oh BTW it weighs # 2165 lbs. with me in the car YEEEEEHA!

:buttrock :buttrock :buttrock :buttrock :buttrock :buttrock

[MrBlonde]

Oh BTW it weighs # 2165 lbs. with me in the car YEEEEEHA!

Oh yeah, sweet words!

[Oleg Coupe]

Really...I just can't wait to see this THING in action. It takes soooo long to get it to this point...few final steps left...UNLEASH THE BEAST! :buttrock

This must be played the day it goes to the track at first time!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TOkOcxp2V8&feature=related

[KnudsonsM3]

Yeah ok! Stick around maybe you'll learn somethin new. LOL Why not an M3 and I don't want to hear about it being a sacred track car. It's just an E36 body without the origional suspension. Push rods are just crutches for the valves. LOL ///J.T.///

how much money do you have into the motor?

[got psi]

how much money do you have into the motor?

Not sure as I don't keep a tally. I don't want to know, let's just say alot. I know what I have in the whole project and that isn't for broadcast on any forum. Sorry man. ///J.T.///

[99MPower]

how much do you have into the motor?


how much money do you have into the motor?

I cant believe you really asked twice?... do common courtesy and manners seem to escape you?


Not sure as I don't keep a tally. I don't want to know, let's just say alot. I know what I have in the whole project and that isn't for broadcast on any forum. Sorry man. ///J.T.///

good stuff JT, I guess he didnt understand it the first time.... Can't wait to see it running at Byron this year :buttrock

[armyboot]

To the op,,, could an e36 be tubbed with 4link and keep the rear set? I know the fuel tank would be moved into the trunk, therefor the 4link could replace the oem tank. possiable?

[got psi]

To the op,,, could an e36 be tubbed with 4link and keep the rear set? I know the fuel tank would be moved into the trunk, therefor the 4link could replace the oem tank. possiable?The 4-link has too much height to fit under the rear seat. A ladder bar would be your best choice for room but still would get close to not fitting without getting into the seat structure. You would still need to move the tank. ///J.T.///

[armyboot]

The 4-link has too much height to fit under the rear seat. A ladder bar would be your best choice for room but still would get close to not fitting without getting into the seat structure. You would still need to move the tank. ///J.T.///

awsome, thanks, it's nice to know it may be doable.

[got psi]

Engine is in the car and hooked to the transmission ("bleeder" for you Kenny type mates) LOL here is a press release on one of our drag racing websites

http://www.dragracingonline.com/features/2010/xii_1-newcars-1.html

///J.T.///

[dcvee]

Schhhwwweett JT!!! Everything looks great. Excellent job. Can't wait to hear it run!!

Don

[99MPower]

awesome job JT....

[UnitedR32]

wow

[LukeG]

Loving it and can't believe how close it is!

[got psi]

Loving it and can't believe how close it is! Not close enough in my book. LOL
///J.T.///

[got psi]

A little closer.

http://www.e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/normal_100_0990.jpg

http://www.e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/normal_100_0992.jpg

http://www.e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/normal_100_0994.jpg

http://www.e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/normal_100_0995.jpg

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http://www.e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/normal_100_1002.jpg

http://www.e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/normal_100_1004.jpg

http://www.e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/normal_100_1010.jpg

http://www.e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/normal_100_1013.jpg

///J.T.///

[MrBlonde]

Looking good

[fritzintn]

Beautiful!

[Nj85'325]

Excellent

[m3jasper]

Liking the engine porn! :D

[PEI330Ci]

That intake looks amazing...some serious work into that puppy I know!

Also digging the main cap girdle. Was that cut with a water jet?

[got psi]

That intake looks amazing...some serious work into that puppy I know!

Also digging the main cap girdle. Was that cut with a water jet? No water jet here. I made that on my mill (no CNC). By hand turning the levers the old fashioned way with out a digital readout. Same with the intake flanges. ///J.T.///

[LukeG]

No water jet here. I made that on my mill (no CNC). By hand turning the levers the old fashioned way with out a digital readout. Same with the intake flanges. ///J.T.///



:buttrock


Stanley (my dad) likes to do it the same exact way. And I can't wait to learn myself as soon as we get a bigger garage and a mill.

I learn something new every single time I'm at JT's. For how close I live to you I want to kick myself in the ass for not being there more often :embarrasm Friggen busy all the time! The last time I got to see the car was when JT had it on the trailer in front of my driveway haha :lol

Keep up the AWESOME work buddy!

[PEI330Ci]

No water jet here. I made that on my mill (no CNC). By hand turning the levers the old fashioned way with out a digital readout. Same with the intake flanges. ///J.T.///

Beautiful work!

I don't think most people have any clue how much time that type of work takes....

[Hova]

:drool:

[NHmfree]

Sweet build! Not sure if you mentioned this yet, but what do you expect this to run? What class/other makes will you be racing against?

[got psi]

Sweet build! Not sure if you mentioned this yet, but what do you expect this to run? What class/other makes will you be racing against? I'm not actually intrested in racing any class. I just built it to be the quickest BMW powered Bmw. I hope I can do 7.30 at 185 after that I will try for better. I know the chassis is good for that LOL. ///J.T.///

[NHmfree]

I'm not actually intrested in racing any class. I just built it to be the quickest BMW powered Bmw. I hope I can do 7.30 at 185 after that I will try for better. I know the chassis is good for that LOL. ///J.T.///

Very cool. Good luck!

[Mac Daddy]

nice work !

[ethirtysixmiii]

holy #$%^ that is badass!!

[hvymtl939]

This thread is the greatest thing ever.

[got psi]

Couple more money shots. LOL ///J.T.///

http://www.e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/normal_100_1015.JPG

http://www.e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/normal_100_1016.JPG

http://www.e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/normal_100_1017.JPG

http://www.e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/normal_100_1018.JPG

http://www.e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/normal_100_1019.JPG

///J.T.///

[m3jasper]

^^^

:drool:

[SiGmA]

OMG that is hot!

[got psi]

All the plumbing is done except for one fuel return line and one intrecooler return line. Here are some pics of the birds nest . LOL ///J.T.///



http://www.e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/normal_100_1026.jpg


http://www.e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/normal_100_1028.jpg


http://www.e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/normal_100_1030.jpg


http://www.e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/normal_100_1031.jpg


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http://www.e-owned.com/albums/userpics/10089/normal_100_1033.jpg

[MrBlonde]

Soon to make noise ...

[PEI330Ci]

Wow!!!!

Now that's a fuel system!!!!

That's a nifty "Y" pipe you made out of hardline after the fuel filter.

[someguy2800]

That's a nifty "Y" pipe you made out of hardline after the fuel filter.

thats some delicate tig welding right there!

[got psi]

Wow!!!!

Now that's a fuel system!!!!

That's a nifty "Y" pipe you made out of hardline after the fuel filter. You my friend get the award for being observant. LOL Thankyou ///J.T.///

[HotBox]

Wow, it just keeps getting better!

[PEI330Ci]

You my friend get the award for being observant. LOL Thankyou ///J.T.///

You take great pictures...lots to drool over.

Why is there a pressure sensor after the line lock? I haven't seen this on drag chassis ever before. Logic circuit to release the trans-brake?

[got psi]

You take great pictures...lots to drool over.

Why is there a pressure sensor after the line lock? I haven't seen this on drag chassis ever before. Logic circuit to release the trans-brake?Brake light switch, I put it on the front brakes so I can see if the driver lets go of the lineloc when he leaves the starting line. Hey wait I am the driver. LOL Usually the line loc is used with a clutch car, I have a trans brake but all the lights will be functional when the car is done and the car is set up for a clutch if I find money for a Liberty ($15,000). ///J.T.///

[PEI330Ci]

Usually the line loc is used with a clutch car, I have a trans brake but all the lights will be functional when the car is done and the car is set up for a clutch if I find money for a Liberty ($15,000). ///J.T.///

Kenny must be wearing you down. LOL

[got psi]

Kenny must be wearing you down. LOL LOL that made me laugh. If I listened to Kenny I'd be breaking half shafts and transmissions with the kids strapped in the back seat with street tires. LOL Sorry Kenny (I love ya man). It just made sense to build the car to accept any combo. Heck I built the car to fit a small block THEN made the Bimmer motor fit. ///J.T.///

[Nj85'325]

Looks incredible

[MrBlonde]

LOL that made me laugh. If I listened to Kenny I'd be breaking half shafts and transmissions with the kids strapped in the back seat with street tires. LOL Sorry Kenny (I love ya man). It just made sense to build the car to accept any combo. Heck I built the car to fit a small block THEN made the Bimmer motor fit. ///J.T.///

Hehehe, nah no need for half shafts, just no bleeders please!

[deeseeohecks]

Nice looking hoover!

[BillB]

Some pics from today. We got the car waxed and all show ready. Thanks again for having us out JT! Was a great time and an honor to have worked on this beast. Can't wait to see at the show!!!

JTs Race Car pictures by Bill-B - Photobucket (http://s196.photobucket.com/albums/aa38/Bill-B/JTs%20Race%20Car/)

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa38/Bill-B/JTs%20Race%20Car/DSC02227.jpg

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8000k HID's :D
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[card counter]

Lovin it JT.

Let me know in advance before you run it I want to be there:buttrock

[99MPower]

waiting for Arnel to post all the other pictures...

I love my picture of me licking the huge 16.5" slicks :lol

[acastillo]

waiting for Arnel to post all the other pictures...
"ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be open unto you" :)

JT thanked us for coming out and spending the day helping him with his car. However, it was our honor to see this truly awesome machine, and the pride and joy that went into it's creation.

Here are my pics:
http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/vv329/acastillo001/JTs%20BMW%20drag%20car/IMG_2724.jpg
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[acastillo]

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[acastillo]

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[rt turbo]

You owe me a new pair of boxers.

[tman1299]

I dont even wanna know how much horsepower this thing is going to make.......:shifty
















































































OK I do :shifty