Who has the most modded E34? What are the specs?

[pizdec]

just wondering... whos got the most modded E34.

[Antrieb]

Here is a gallery of most of the modded e34's on this board.

http://zwilliams.smugmug.com/gallery/2034017#104353302

[BimmerMeUp]

While I read most of the E34 modding stories, the ones related to touring have special interest for me.

Take a look through this thread, he definitely created something that very few have:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=554106

[Analog]

Most of the modded e34's aren't on this board unfortunately.

[Redfive]

Most of the modded e34's aren't on this board unfortunately.

Where do they hang out?:cool

[MMmmmpower]

Most of the modded e34's aren't on this board unfortunately.

I'd like to know too ;)

[BMVV4Life]

same goes for me...where are they hiding?

[93 E34]

a lot of the guys just do not post any more but will check in from time to time, as to where they are I can't answer that. I don't usually post my mods and its not the most modded but, here you go:

1993 525i auto
dinan tranny chip
eat power chip (engine)
ecis e36 cold air intake
supersprint exhaust with res delete
e34 m5 front brakes w/ zimmermann cross drilled rotors
e34 m5 rear brake calipers(not installed)
mintek pads
oem e38 m-pars 18x8 f and 19x9.5 r
bilstien sport shocks, eibach springs
hartge strut brace
front and rear mtec bumpers & side skirts(not installed)
euro bumper trim
euro ellipsiod headlights (not installed)
e34 mtec 370mm steering wheel
e36 m3 vaders
black carbon fiber pedals & footrest
alpine in dash m3 player, alpine type r 6.5 componemts
kicker comp 12" sub
m5 rear headrest (not installed)

now that I have an 01 530 sport,I am debating on finishing the e34 or selling the reamainning parts and
modding the 530.
If i keep going on the e34 I will shadowline it, powder coat or gunmetal the mpars and go smoked all around. If not I will sell the parts I have left and leave it as is.

darron

[Gunslinger]

same goes for me...where are they hiding?

Northern Europe.

[buldogge]

Would you mind sharing some tips/suggestions/photos on mounting the E36 seats...???

TIA


a lot of the guys just do not post any more but will check in from time to time, as to where they are I can't answer that. I don't usually post my mods and its not the most modded but, here you go:

1993 525i auto

e36 m3 vaders

darron

[93 E34]

Would you mind sharing some tips/suggestions/photos on mounting the E36 seats...???

TIA

there was a guy that did it and he sent me a pm on the info, I will forward the pm.
as for the pics, I do not have a dig camera but if I get my buddies tommorow I will send you some.

darron

[Itsnotme1988]

there was a guy that did it and he sent me a pm on the info, I will forward the pm.
as for the pics, I do not have a dig camera but if I get my buddies tommorow I will send you some.

darron

I would like some info and pics for the Vaders as well. I am debating over that, Recaros like in the Jahre M5, or my factory seats....

[buldogge]

Got the pm...Thanx.

Looking forward to the pics.

TA


there was a guy that did it and he sent me a pm on the info, I will forward the pm.
as for the pics, I do not have a dig camera but if I get my buddies tommorow I will send you some.

darron

[HE53]

a lot of the guys just do not post any more but will check in from time to time, as to where they are I can't answer that. I don't usually post my mods and its not the most modded but, here you go:

1993 525i auto
dinan tranny chip
eat power chip (engine)
ecis e36 cold air intake
supersprint exhaust with res delete
e34 m5 front brakes w/ zimmermann cross drilled rotors
e34 m5 rear brake calipers(not installed)
mintek pads
oem e38 m-pars 18x8 f and 19x9.5 r
bilstien sport shocks, eibach springs
hartge strut brace
front and rear mtec bumpers & side skirts(not installed)
euro bumper trim
euro ellipsiod headlights (not installed)
e34 mtec 370mm steering wheel
e36 m3 vaders
black carbon fiber pedals & footrest
alpine in dash m3 player, alpine type r 6.5 componemts
kicker comp 12" sub
m5 rear headrest (not installed)

now that I have an 01 530 sport,I am debating on finishing the e34 or selling the reamainning parts and
modding the 530.
If i keep going on the e34 I will shadowline it, powder coat or gunmetal the mpars and go smoked all around. If not I will sell the parts I have left and leave it as is.

darron
Pics of Vaders in your car or ban

[Redfive]

My 535i probably takes the prize for the most mods. Its been both supercharged and turbocharged. But most of my mods have been race oriented.
Here's a breakdown of the specs on the car from last years. I haven't revised the list for this year. Redfive's Specs in PDF (http://redfivemotorsport.com/2006BMWspecs.pdf)
Sharing mods list is a great idea because I had no idea E36 Vaders could work in an E34.

[atl530i]

My 535i probably takes the prize for the most mods. Its been both supercharged and turbocharged. But most of my mods have been race oriented.
Here's a breakdown of the specs on the car from last years. I haven't revised the list for this year. Redfive's Specs in PDF (http://redfivemotorsport.com/2006BMWspecs.pdf)
Sharing mods list is a great idea because I had no idea E36 Vaders could work in an E34.

Nice.

[acidfire52]

Pics of Vaders in your car or ban

Pics AND a write up on how to do it or Ban.. :D :D :stickoutt

[93 E34]

I do not have a write up. Here is the original pm that i got when asking:


You have to redrill to fit the E36 Seat rails and then cut the front hooks off.
I did it to my beater E34 M5.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/227138/11
I have 2 pics.
I used beater Dove Gray Vaders.
The new mounting bolts have to be reinforced with race wear from any race shop.
Cheers,
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/darron525/Picture030.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/darron525/Picture026.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/darron525/Picture027.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/darron525/Picture028.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/darron525/Picture034.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/darron525/Picture033.jpg

darron

[93 E34]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/darron525/Picture039.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/darron525/Picture038.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/darron525/Picture036.jpg

darron

[4500 RPM]

OMG! That's awesome! Gets me to thinking...

[5mall5nail5]

My 535i probably takes the prize for the most mods. Its been both supercharged and turbocharged. But most of my mods have been race oriented.
Here's a breakdown of the specs on the car from last years. I haven't revised the list for this year. Redfive's Specs in PDF (http://redfivemotorsport.com/2006BMWspecs.pdf)
Sharing mods list is a great idea because I had no idea E36 Vaders could work in an E34.

I don't think so ;) I have been supercharged and turbocharged:


1992 BMW 525i:

Engine One:
'92 M50 Non Vanos
Custom 29x6x2.75" Front Mount Intercooler (replaced with)
Custom 16x13x3" Front Mount Intercooler
MegaSquirt-I v3 Standalone ECU
-- Custom built GM DIS coil setup with launch control, boost contorl, EGT, shift lights...
Ford Motorsport/Bosch 42# Fuel Injectors
Holset H1E/HX40 Turbocharger
UUC Motorwerks Oil Distribution Center
Tial 50mm Blow Off Valve
Tial 38mm Wastegate (8.7 psi spring running ~10.5 psi)
Custom 2.5" Stainless Steel Up Pipe
Custom 3.0" Down Pipe
Custom 3.0" Catless Exhaust
Magnaflow 3" in 3" out polished stainless muffler
Custom 2 piece 2.5" Mandrel Bent Intercooler Piping
GM HEI Wasted Spark Coil Pack
Custom MSD Spark Plug Wires
Custom Oil Catch Can
Custom -3AN Braided Stainless oil feed
Custom -10AN Silicone oil return
Innovate LC-1 Digital Wideband Controller
DEI Thermal Wrapped Down pipe and Up Pipe
NGK BKR7E 0.025" Gapped Spark Plugs
Accel GM DIS 45kv Coil Pack modules

Former Supercharger Setup:
ASA TM-12 Supercharger
Custom 145mm Polished Aluminum 6-rib Pulley
Variable Rising Rate Fuel Pressure Regulator
Bosch 21# Fuel Injectors
Autolite Boost/Vac, AFR gauges
Goodyear Gator 94" Belts
Custom Plasma Cut Aluminum Supercharger Bracket (only ASA TM-12 mounted on M50 that I've seen)
Custom VW/Audi Idler Pulley retrofit and tensioner retrofit

Engine Two (gathering parts, but):
'92 M50 Non Vanos (2nd motor)
ARP Head and Main Studs
Cometic MLS .140" HG (8.3:1 CR)
Powder coated bronze valve cover/timing cover/oil pan
Polished Thermostat housing

Suspension:
Rondell #72 17x8.5" and 17x10" wheels
(Formerly Style #5s)
Kumho Ecsta 712 235/45/17 front and 255/40/17 rears
H&R sport springs
Bilstein Sport struts
M-tech 3mm spring pads
Race King Polyurethane Subframe Reinforcement Plates
Grunt Polyurethane Control Arm Bushings
Lemforder OEM 750i Control Arm Bushings
Zimmerman Cross Drilled Rotors
Hawk HPS+ Pads
Bronze Painted Calipers

Exterior:
Euro Projectors w/ Lava Lighting Philips 6000k HID
Euro Projector Fogs w/ OEM 4300k HID
Clear Indicators
Hella Euro Tails
Custom Respray (vw/bmw green mix, metallic)
Frenched High Beams
All lower trim painted
30% Tint

Interior:
Fiberglass Molded 7.0"Touch Screen
Alcantara Wrapped Dash Trim
Alcantara Wrapped Wood Trim
All UUC Motorwerks Polished Aluminum Accessories
Alcantara Shift Boot
Alcantara A and C pillars and rear parcel shelf
Custom E46 Sport Steering Wheel with Alcantara Trim

Audio/Video:
Custom CarPC - 120GB hard drive 1GB Memory
Molded VGA Touchscreen USB
Audigy 2 NX USB 7.1 Sound Card
Delorme USB GPS receiver
Phoenix Gold Pro-1 Line Driver
Audiobahn A2301Q Amplifier
Audiobahn A8000T Amplifier
MB Quart Q Series 3-way Components (6.5", 4", 1")
Alpine Type-R 10" Dual Voice Coil subwoofer in spare tire mount box
Phoenix Gold 30-Band Graphical Equalizer
Tsunami 2 Farad Capacitor
Modified X-Box w/ 160GB Hard Drive
Rear View Camera

Other:
Alcantara Wrapped Face Plate for
MegaView Digital LCD Engine Diagnostic Read Out

[skateparks]

How about the LEAST modded? Mine has stock tires, brakes, clutch and air in the tires...

[Dark Schnitzer]

Hmmm, I have the black manual Vaders, but didn't go forth witht he install . I found them to look SO CURVEY in the cabin they felt out of place to me,JMHO.
I had just R&R'd the drivers seat to check it out when I noticed the look.
How do you like the fit and feel with them whilst driving and cornering ? That was the main reason I bought mine,was the idea they would enhance this.
Also, what is your height and weight ? This plays a part in the evaluation. I'm 6'1" at 220lbs.
Thanks for the pix BTW.
...........Vinny

[93 E34]

we are similar in build, im 6'1 at 200lbs.
my daily comute is only 30min so for that or on spirited driving they are nice but on a long trip they would probably get uncomfortable.
My only real issue is the seat bottom thigh area, because of the side bolsters you kind of have to keep your legs closed, but like anything else you get used to it.

Darron

[Dark Schnitzer]

we are similar in build, im 6'1 at 200lbs.
my daily comute is only 30min so for that or on spirited driving they are nice but on a long trip they would probably get uncomfortable.
My only real issue is the seat bottom thigh area, because of the side bolsters you kind of have to keep your legs closed, but like anything else you get used to it.

Darron

Thats kinda' what my friend stated with long trips in his M3 Vaders.
I've driven over 9 hours in my stock E34 seats very comfortable. Arrgh.....I still can't decide.
Thanks for the report !:buttrock

[Johntee540]

Someone asked about the site where modded e34's hang out. Here is a link to a site in Euro. http://www.bmwsociety.com/gallery/e34/main.asp JT

[Redfive]

I don't think so ;) I have been supercharged and turbocharged:


1992 BMW 525i:

Engine One:
'92 M50 Non Vanos
Custom 29x6x2.75" Front Mount Intercooler (replaced with)
Custom 16x13x3" Front Mount Intercooler
MegaSquirt-I v3 Standalone ECU
-- Custom built GM DIS coil setup with launch control, boost contorl, EGT, shift lights...
Ford Motorsport/Bosch 42# Fuel Injectors
Holset H1E/HX40 Turbocharger
UUC Motorwerks Oil Distribution Center
Tial 50mm Blow Off Valve
Tial 38mm Wastegate (8.7 psi spring running ~10.5 psi)
Custom 2.5" Stainless Steel Up Pipe
Custom 3.0" Down Pipe
Custom 3.0" Catless Exhaust
Magnaflow 3" in 3" out polished stainless muffler
Custom 2 piece 2.5" Mandrel Bent Intercooler Piping
GM HEI Wasted Spark Coil Pack
Custom MSD Spark Plug Wires
Custom Oil Catch Can
Custom -3AN Braided Stainless oil feed
Custom -10AN Silicone oil return
Innovate LC-1 Digital Wideband Controller
DEI Thermal Wrapped Down pipe and Up Pipe
NGK BKR7E 0.025" Gapped Spark Plugs
Accel GM DIS 45kv Coil Pack modules

Former Supercharger Setup:
ASA TM-12 Supercharger
Custom 145mm Polished Aluminum 6-rib Pulley
Variable Rising Rate Fuel Pressure Regulator
Bosch 21# Fuel Injectors
Autolite Boost/Vac, AFR gauges
Goodyear Gator 94" Belts
Custom Plasma Cut Aluminum Supercharger Bracket (only ASA TM-12 mounted on M50 that I've seen)
Custom VW/Audi Idler Pulley retrofit and tensioner retrofit

Engine Two (gathering parts, but):
'92 M50 Non Vanos (2nd motor)
ARP Head and Main Studs
Cometic MLS .140" HG (8.3:1 CR)
Powder coated bronze valve cover/timing cover/oil pan
Polished Thermostat housing

Suspension:
Rondell #72 17x8.5" and 17x10" wheels
(Formerly Style #5s)
Kumho Ecsta 712 235/45/17 front and 255/40/17 rears
H&R sport springs
Bilstein Sport struts
M-tech 3mm spring pads
Race King Polyurethane Subframe Reinforcement Plates
Grunt Polyurethane Control Arm Bushings
Lemforder OEM 750i Control Arm Bushings
Zimmerman Cross Drilled Rotors
Hawk HPS+ Pads
Bronze Painted Calipers

Exterior:
Euro Projectors w/ Lava Lighting Philips 6000k HID
Euro Projector Fogs w/ OEM 4300k HID
Clear Indicators
Hella Euro Tails
Custom Respray (vw/bmw green mix, metallic)
Frenched High Beams
All lower trim painted
30% Tint

Interior:
Fiberglass Molded 7.0"Touch Screen
Alcantara Wrapped Dash Trim
Alcantara Wrapped Wood Trim
All UUC Motorwerks Polished Aluminum Accessories
Alcantara Shift Boot
Alcantara A and C pillars and rear parcel shelf
Custom E46 Sport Steering Wheel with Alcantara Trim

Audio/Video:
Custom CarPC - 120GB hard drive 1GB Memory
Molded VGA Touchscreen USB
Audigy 2 NX USB 7.1 Sound Card
Delorme USB GPS receiver
Phoenix Gold Pro-1 Line Driver
Audiobahn A2301Q Amplifier
Audiobahn A8000T Amplifier
MB Quart Q Series 3-way Components (6.5", 4", 1")
Alpine Type-R 10" Dual Voice Coil subwoofer in spare tire mount box
Phoenix Gold 30-Band Graphical Equalizer
Tsunami 2 Farad Capacitor
Modified X-Box w/ 160GB Hard Drive
Rear View Camera

Other:
Alcantara Wrapped Face Plate for
MegaView Digital LCD Engine Diagnostic Read Out

That is an impressive list. You definitely have me beat in the ICE department. My car had quite the setup 8 years ago, back before PCs, X-boxes, and TVs were the norm. I personally don't see the need for that in a car like this, since it is the toy and is better than a video game(when it runs right).
Not to escalate this, but my car has had 3 different engines in it after I pulled the stock one. An NA tuned M30 push 210rwhp in addition to the supercharged and turbocharged engines. Short of Pat P I think I've got everyone beat in the engine department. Same with the suspension and brakes.
Where did you get the Alcantara? I'm thinking about doing that as part of my interior upgrade (the last refresh was 6 years ago and some of the stuff is faded)

[M5wanaB]

this turned into a real dick measuring contest. lol. so who's the biggest???? jk

My car is a little more simply modded. still on the original engine and suspension. (if the shit aint broken why fix it??). As for the Engine, it is a supercharged m50 vanos currently running 6psi, with methanol injection. Has the 3.5hfm too, and is tuned for it. Interior is bone stock, just the way I like it. Outside just euro bumper trim, clear corners, painted hella tails (all red), some m-tech mirrors, m5 rear plate surround, and beyern mesh 17x8 all around, wrapped in falken ziex (they grip pretty decent, they take me round 20mph rated turns at over 45mph without making a noise.) All I really want to do is suspension upgrades from here, and bump the boost up to about 8psi. Not the most modded but on its way to being maybe in the top 20.

[5mall5nail5]

:)

[Antrieb]

Someone asked about the site where modded e34's hang out. Here is a link to a site in Euro. http://www.bmwsociety.com/gallery/e34/main.asp JT
Some sweet e34's there. Good link!

[e34life]

Some sweet e34's there. Good link!
+10000000000 :buttrock

[e34life]

i found this one going thru that link
thailand e34
http://www.bmwe34club.com/gallery.php

[ride1099]

Great links. I would love to find a forum that is more based around the performance of the E34, where this forum seems to be more based around the styling and maintenance of the cars. Not that I'm complaining, this forum is a great resource for many things but is sometimes lacking in the performance department. Then again I am fairly new to this board.

I do notice however that many people seem to consider an E34 with different wheels and clear signals to be "modded". Though they look nice there isn't much modified there. I, for one, have a number of things on my car like 6500K HID, shadowline grills, front plate delete, no badges in the back, full stereo, iPod integration, etc. and still consider the car to be stock. But thats just me.

On the other hand I struggled to find an E34 in any of the links above that didn't look nice (aside from the one with vertical doors).

[Redfive]

Those crazy Thais. There are two cars on there with 2JZGTE engines. One of them with an auto gearbox! WTF!
There aren't a lot of people out there with E34s that do performance mods. Its sort of a niche in a niche. However there does seem like there are a good number of people here with FI. Performance mods are $$$$ and the parts are hard to come by.

[acidfire52]

this turned into a real dick measuring contest. lol. so who's the biggest???? jk

My car is a little more simply modded. still on the original engine and suspension. (if the shit aint broken why fix it??). As for the Engine, it is a supercharged m50 vanos currently running 6psi, with methanol injection. Has the 3.5hfm too, and is tuned for it. Interior is bone stock, just the way I like it. Outside just euro bumper trim, clear corners, painted hella tails (all red), some m-tech mirrors, m5 rear plate surround, and beyern mesh 17x8 all around, wrapped in falken ziex (they grip pretty decent, they take me round 20mph rated turns at over 45mph without making a noise.) All I really want to do is suspension upgrades from here, and bump the boost up to about 8psi. Not the most modded but on its way to being maybe in the top 20.

Did you buy a SC kit or part it together?? I would be interested to know as everyone always says no on FI for a Vanos motor.

[PFURYE34]

The back of my stock seat leans to the right any ideas on whats wrong with it or how to fix it?

[HE53]

The back of my stock seat leans to the right any ideas on whats wrong with it or how to fix it?

search.

[e34life]

The back of my stock seat leans to the right any ideas on whats wrong with it or how to fix it?
my seat and the passenger seat did that, offthewall(jester) fixed them for me, he fixed his and his gfs bimmer. pm him,maybe he can help you, i dont know how he did it, it involved a lighter tho haha.

[4500 RPM]

The back of my stock seat leans to the right any ideas on whats wrong with it or how to fix it?

"Twisted" seat. Search for it.

Also www.bmwe34.net

[93 E34]

The back of my stock seat leans to the right any ideas on whats wrong with it or how to fix it?
here you go:http://bellsouthpwp.net/m/i/miales/seatcablesfix.htm

darron

[scyrusurcys]

Wow, that gives me ideas that I can't even afford right now.

[ride1099]

Just wondering but we've seen your mod lists now (UrineMachine & Redfive), where are the pictures of these turbo setups? I know I would love to see them.

[Redfive]

I'm working on updating my website. That will have a whole bunch of photos. But here's a teaser.
http://redfivemotorsport.com/photos/TURBO4.jpg
Also check out here Photos on Yahoo (http://new.photos.yahoo.com/redfive_racing/album/576460762341635286)

[5mall5nail5]

Just wondering but we've seen your mod lists now (UrineMachine & Redfive), where are the pictures of these turbo setups? I know I would love to see them.

http://www.blowneuroz.com/mygallery/E34%20525i%20Turbo%20Build/enginecover.jpg

[tfritz]

:D

[clevertd]

I'm working on updating my website. That will have a whole bunch of photos. But here's a teaser.
http://redfivemotorsport.com/photos/TURBO.jpg
Also check out here Photos on Yahoo (http://new.photos.yahoo.com/redfive_racing/album/576460762341635286)

:D

[5mall5nail5]

www.blowneuroz.com/mygallery

Has 100's of images from my build

[5271990]

Jon, I can't see your dyno.

I know you're not going for a balls to the wall racer but I'm curious what kind of ball park figures you're getting from the M50.

Stock conrods, stock compression .etc?

[5mall5nail5]

Jon, I can't see your dyno.

I know you're not going for a balls to the wall racer but I'm curious what kind of ball park figures you're getting from the M50.

Stock conrods, stock compression .etc?

My dyno is in my sig!

:)

Right now I am 10.0:1 stock forged rods stock pistons. By the late spring I will be doing my other non vanos motor 8.3:1 CR mls gasket stock forged rods stock pistongs and about 20 psi - 25 psi is my goal then.

I am not a big fan of dynos only because where I am from, Dyno X can read 350hp and Dyno Y down the street can read 440 :rolleyes I am skeptical about a lot of dynos over on the FI portion here, but whichever.

The car as it is now is quite fast. It'll spin 2nd and 3rd if you're being aggressive. 5th gear from 60 mph I can hit 80 without realizing it. The highway power is reall nce.

[Dark Schnitzer]

Hey JonK and Redfive........where did you tap in for your pressure oil feed line for the turbo on your mods ?
Then reason I ask......I fabbed a oil filter cover replacement disc for mine on the lathe from billet. Its thick enough of a crown for tapping for a feed port if this source/position will work ?
(OT.....but at least its about performance mods and NOT a frickin' seat back !:shifty)
Mine looks similiar to this>>>>

[5mall5nail5]

I have a oil block at the oil pressure sensor. Tapping the lid like that will result in your turbo/supercharger receiving "unfiltered" oil. Meaning, it goes from the pan to the canister and down the center of the filter - tapping there means its going to that turbo/supercharger from the oil pan without ever passing the filter...

[Dark Schnitzer]

I have a oil block at the oil pressure sensor. Tapping the lid like that will result in your turbo/supercharger receiving "unfiltered" oil. Meaning, it goes from the pan to the canister and down the center of the filter - tapping there means its going to that turbo/supercharger from the oil pan without ever passing the filter...

Alrighty then. Thats where I have done my other T cars at ( the sensor block).....I was hoping the BMW resivour was the reverse of what you mentioned as far as flow goes.Humph !:shifty
Pressure sending unit is under the intake on these right ?

[Analog]

Where do they hang out?:cool

I'd tell you, but they don't speak english.

[Analog]

One car has a widegrill carbon fiber hood and wide grill eyebrows. Anybody know where I can get those?

[5mall5nail5]

Pressure sending unit is under the intake on these right ?

If you look at your oil filter housing you'll see it. Its under the manifold sort of.

[ride1099]

Hey JonK and Redfive........where did you tap in for your pressure oil feed line for the turbo on your mods ?
Then reason I ask......I fabbed a oil filter cover replacement disc for mine on the lathe from billet. Its thick enough of a crown for tapping for a feed port if this source/position will work ?
(OT.....but at least its about performance mods and NOT a frickin' seat back !:shifty)
Mine looks similiar to this>>>>

I would like to know this too as I also have access to a lathe. But it's better to go from the sending block in order to send filtered oil to the turbo? I assume for oil return you guys just tapped the pan? It's good to see some pictures of these setups finally, I've been slowly gathering information with the hopes to put together a some-what mild single turbo setup for my non-vanos M50 by the end of this year.

Hey UrineMachine do you have any pictures of your exhaust manifold? I haven't seen a setup that puts the turbo that far forward in the engine bay before. I would think that makes things a bit easier when it comes to intake and intercooler pipe routing.

[buldogge]

You can feed it from the VANOS port or from an ODB off of a sender port on the back of the filter housing. Non-euro (read no oil cooler feed) M50/S50/S52 filter housings can be picked up cheap used. You may also be able to remove one of the plugs in the non-VANOS housing and access the same passage the VANOS would normally use.


I would like to know this too as I also have access to a lathe. But it's better to go from the sending block in order to send filtered oil to the turbo? I assume for oil return you guys just tapped the pan? It's good to see some pictures of these setups finally, I've been slowly gathering information with the hopes to put together a some-what mild single turbo setup for my non-vanos M50 by the end of this year.

Hey UrineMachine do you have any pictures of your exhaust manifold? I haven't seen a setup that puts the turbo that far forward in the engine bay before. I would think that makes things a bit easier when it comes to intake and intercooler pipe routing.

[5mall5nail5]

I would like to know this too as I also have access to a lathe. But it's better to go from the sending block in order to send filtered oil to the turbo? I assume for oil return you guys just tapped the pan? It's good to see some pictures of these setups finally, I've been slowly gathering information with the hopes to put together a some-what mild single turbo setup for my non-vanos M50 by the end of this year.

Hey UrineMachine do you have any pictures of your exhaust manifold? I haven't seen a setup that puts the turbo that far forward in the engine bay before. I would think that makes things a bit easier when it comes to intake and intercooler pipe routing.

Hey its an ebay SS Autochrome E36 manifold but my turbo is too large to fit in a bottom mount setup so I created a stainless steel "up pipe" ala Porsche, Subaru, etc., in order to position the turbo up top. Here is an image:

http://www.blowneuroz.com/mygallery/E34%20525i%20Turbo%20Build/turbomount2.jpg

You can get a better feel for how large the turbo is from these pics:

http://blowneuroz.com/newmotor/mani5.jpg

http://blowneuroz.com/newmotor/mani4.jpg

That's a 60-1 T4 housing like RedFive is using on the top of my engine there for scale.

[Itsnotme1988]

You can get a better feel for how large the turbo is from these pics:





That's a 60-1 T4 housing like RedFive is using on the top of my engine there for scale.

HOLY SHIT!! I knew your turbo was supposed to be big, but that's NUTZ!!

In other words, I want one:D

[5mall5nail5]

HOLY SHIT!! I knew your turbo was supposed to be big, but that's NUTZ!!

In other words, I want one:D

Send me your car + moneys and you too can have one :)

[Dark Schnitzer]

Send me your car + moneys and you too can have one :)

Oh, and put an extra set of rear tires in the trunk for tuning purposes.:lol:evil2lol.
Maybe 4 ?:stickoutt

[HE53]

here you go:http://bellsouthpwp.net/m/i/miales/seatcablesfix.htm

darron

so did you just drill through the floor and use a bolt to go all the way through? I have been wanting vaders badly but hadn't figured out what to do at the front there.

Edit : did you just bolt it to the brace the hook is on and pull the carpet to do so?

[HE53]

Send me your car + moneys and you too can have one :)

What would you charge someone to build something similar on another non vanos car?

[E34nication]

You guys have me completely beat... I haven't messed with anything that wasn't performance oriented... I'm basically just short a supercharger... my engine is pretty much stock.

Engine/Drivetrain
Conforti Chip
Test Pipes w/ no resonators and Supersprint Muffler
Custom Cold Air Intake
JB Racing 13lb flywheel
UUC SSK
3.15LSD

Suspension/Brakes:
Ground Control Race Coilovers w/ shortened strut towers (Konis)
Ground Control Race Camber Plates
Racing Dynamics Sways
Racind Dynamics Stressbar
Grunt Bushings
Brembo 332mm BBK w/ floating rotors
Zimmerman X-drilled rears w/ SS lines (might as well be stock)

Some T-stars and a cheapo bavauto splitter...

[HE53]

You guys have me completely beat... I haven't messed with anything that wasn't performance oriented... I'm basically just short a supercharger... my engine is pretty much stock.

Engine/Drivetrain
Conforti Chip
Test Pipes w/ no resonators and Supersprint Muffler
Custom Cold Air Intake
JB Racing 13lb flywheel
UUC SSK
3.15LSD

Suspension/Brakes:
Ground Control Race Coilovers w/ shortened strut towers (Konis)
Ground Control Race Camber Plates
Racing Dynamics Sways
Racind Dynamics Stressbar
Grunt Bushings
Brembo 332mm BBK w/ floating rotors
Zimmerman X-drilled rears w/ SS lines (might as well be stock)

Some T-stars and a cheapo bavauto splitter...

Its nice to see you around.. I thought you dissapeared. I love your car.

[HE53]

Ill throw up for this guy.. I forgot his SN, but he has a great car and its well modded as well. He was banned for some stupid reason. Supercharged 540 6 spd,

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/kesslerbmw/e34/Jimmyz2reflect.jpg

[E34nication]

jimmyz2

[HE53]

jimmyz2

YESS

[E34nication]

Its nice to see you around.. I thought you dissapeared. I love your car.

yea i haven't really been on the boards for several months... way too busy with school.

[ride1099]

You guys have me completely beat... I haven't messed with anything that wasn't performance oriented... I'm basically just short a supercharger... my engine is pretty much stock.

Engine/Drivetrain
Conforti Chip
Test Pipes w/ no resonators and Supersprint Muffler
Custom Cold Air Intake
JB Racing 13lb flywheel
UUC SSK
3.15LSD

Suspension/Brakes:
Ground Control Race Coilovers w/ shortened strut towers (Konis)
Ground Control Race Camber Plates
Racing Dynamics Sways
Racind Dynamics Stressbar
Grunt Bushings
Brembo 332mm BBK w/ floating rotors
Zimmerman X-drilled rears w/ SS lines (might as well be stock)

Some T-stars and a cheapo bavauto splitter...

Very nice, any pics? Where'd you get your camber plates BTW?

[Redfive]

That's a 60-1 T4 housing like RedFive is using on the top of my engine there for scale.

Back to whipping it out to see who's is bigger?:rolleyes
Actually, mine is a little bigger than that 60-1/T4 since I have the S2+ setup with the SC-61. But that's definitely a large turbo.
Here's my turbo next to a K03.
http://f7.yahoofs.com/users/eAgGV1444CHJ/__sr_/6219.jpg?tkn=phY5p0FBUKpe3VMh&saveas=TURBO3

[5mall5nail5]

Not seeing whose is bigger, just comparing.

You don't want to see mine next to a K03.

Here is mine next to a GT4088R:

http://www.blowneuroz.com/ptgallery/Turbos/h1egt40r.jpg

[5271990]

E34nication, what the hell engine is in that thing?

Jon, I just creamed when I saw your manifold :eek: (yes, that says manifold not manhood).

[my540]

Hey guys,

I jsut wanted to complement everyone's cars in here. They all have some nice mods on them. Here is a lsit of mods on mine and a pics as well.

Christopher

95’ 540i 6spd
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Mod list:
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Engine & Drive-train:
-ESS Supercharger
-Custom 3” headers back Stainless Steel Exhaust
-Spec Stage 3+ 6 puck Clutch
-Spec light weight aluminum flywheel
-UUC short shifter
-Quaife 3.45 lsd diff
Suspension, Wheels, & Brakes:
-H&R Springs
-Bilstien Shocks
-Polyurethane front control arm bushings
-DCR 19” Custom 3 piece wheels
-UUC front Big Brake Kit 332mm rotors
Exterior Styling:
-Siedle Tuning front bumper
-M5 mirrors
-Euro rear bumper molding
-Painted trim and door handles
-Euro e34 M5 rear wing
-shadowline trim
-Euro Clear blinkers all the way around
-Angel Eye headlights
-tinted windows
Interior & Sound System:
-Custom gauge cluster with AFR, Boost, & Oil Pressure
-Sound system with Sony head unit, JL’s all the way around, JL amps, and a JL12” W3 Sub
-95’ M3 steering wheel

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n79/cpc540/540i/Fling0725.jpg

[Antrieb]

Hey guys,

I jsut wanted to complement everyone's cars in here. They all have some nice mods on them. Here is a lsit of mods on mine and a pics as well.

Christopher


Very nice. I have a similar drive-train goal for my 530i.

[5mall5nail5]

Antrieb - single remote mount turbo, IM me if you want details at 'boostd525'

[E34nication]

Very nice, any pics? Where'd you get your camber plates BTW?

Got these camber plates from Ground Control... I also have a set of konis and kmacs for the front that I am trying to sell... and to the person that asked it is an m60.

[my540]

Got these camber plates from Ground Control... I also have a set of konis and kmacs for the front that I am trying to sell... and to the person that asked it is an m60.

How much for the camber plates?

Christopher

ccouchell@gmail.com

[E34nication]

How much for the camber plates?

Christopher

ccouchell@gmail.com


I was going to sell them as a package for $450 shipped... I'll do $200 shipped on the kmac's and $200+ shipping for anyone interested in the 2 konis... I can't recall exactly (you can search my old for sale posts) but both have around 5-7k miles on them I believe.

FYI... kmacs were purchased from Turner for 299+ tax/shipping and konis were purchased from tirerack for $167 each + tax/shipping.

[clevertd]

Hey guys,

I jsut wanted to complement everyone's cars in here. They all have some nice mods on them. Here is a lsit of mods on mine and a pics as well.

Christopher


If anyone wants to see some more pictures of his setup, they're in my dyno graph thread: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=686399. I'm glad I finally got to see another E34 around here, and a boosted one no less:D

[Antrieb]

Antrieb - single remote mount turbo, IM me if you want details at 'boostd525'
What is this a response to?

[my540]

I was going to sell them as a package for $450 shipped... I'll do $200 shipped on the kmac's and $200+ shipping for anyone interested in the 2 konis... I can't recall exactly (you can search my old for sale posts) but both have around 5-7k miles on them I believe.

FYI... kmacs were purchased from Turner for 299+ tax/shipping and konis were purchased from tirerack for $167 each + tax/shipping.

Is it just the front koni's or all four?

[Boost Infection]

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n79/cpc540/540i/Fling0725.jpg

More pics please:redspot

[DannyH4]

Hey guys,

I jsut wanted to complement everyone's cars in here. They all have some nice mods on them. Here is a lsit of mods on mine and a pics as well.

Christopher

95’ 540i 6spd
<o:p></o:p>
Mod list:
<o:p></o:p>
Engine & Drive-train:
-ESS Supercharger
-Custom 3” headers back Stainless Steel Exhaust
-Spec Stage 3+ 6 puck Clutch
-Spec light weight aluminum flywheel
-UUC short shifter
-Quaife 3.45 lsd diff
Suspension, Wheels, & Brakes:
-H&R Springs
-Bilstien Shocks
-Polyurethane front control arm bushings
-DCR 19” Custom 3 piece wheels
-UUC front Big Brake Kit 332mm rotors
Exterior Styling:
-Siedle Tuning front bumper
-M5 mirrors
-Euro rear bumper molding
-Painted trim and door handles
-Euro e34 M5 rear wing
-shadowline trim
-Euro Clear blinkers all the way around
-Angel Eye headlights
-tinted windows
Interior & Sound System:
-Custom gauge cluster with AFR, Boost, & Oil Pressure
-Sound system with Sony head unit, JL’s all the way around, JL amps, and a JL12” W3 Sub
-95’ M3 steering wheel

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n79/cpc540/540i/Fling0725.jpg





WOW! more pics! +1

[Steve540i]

I have a cool green tree air freshener. Smells better than stock!

[5271990]

and to the person that asked it is an m60.

Yesterday the bottom of your sig had 252rwhp and 258rwtq and I was "hoping" you got that naturally aspirated from something other than an M60.

You didn't :(

[my540]

More pics please:redspot

Here are some more pics as requested.:)

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n79/cpc540/540i/IMG_0819.jpg
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n79/cpc540/540i/Fling0726.jpg


http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n79/cpc540/540i/IMG_3533_crop2028Medium29.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n79/cpc540/540i/img1855er4.jpg

[Dark Schnitzer]

You've got a sharp looking ride there sir !:)
.........V'

[E34nication]

Is it just the front koni's or all four?

just the fronts

[E34nication]

Yesterday the bottom of your sig had 252rwhp and 258rwtq and I was "hoping" you got that naturally aspirated from something other than an M60.

You didn't :(

yep... 254whp 258tq with a stock m60. sorry to disappoint.

[Redfive]

Here are some more pics as requested.:)

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n79/cpc540/540i/IMG_0819.jpg
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n79/cpc540/540i/Fling0726.jpg


http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n79/cpc540/540i/IMG_3533_crop2028Medium29.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n79/cpc540/540i/img1855er4.jpg

I'm liking that Seidl front bumper. Very nice whip.

[Analog]

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n79/cpc540/540i/IMG_0819.jpg
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n79/cpc540/540i/Fling0726.jpg


http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n79/cpc540/540i/IMG_3533_crop2028Medium29.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n79/cpc540/540i/img1855er4.jpg

You are my hero.........and my new background.

[clevertd]

You are my hero.........and my new background.

I got to see it in person:D. Imagine my surprise at running across another E34, didn't think it'd ever happen.

[Dark Schnitzer]

I'm liking that Seidl front bumper. Very nice whip.

I have an UNused/UNpainted one for sale if anyone is interested. Here in the states. They fit nicely !:) I ended up speaking for a full ACS body kit. SO this one needs a new home.
Here's a pix of a silver one if someone has a lighter color car and is interested.
Cheers.....Vinny:cool

[4500 RPM]

Yuck...

[Dark Schnitzer]

Yuck...

;)Lol....c'mon now..."fortune favors the brave". Being visually stock for some is a bad coma for some of us.We haven't said "Yuck" to your plain Jane baby.:) So play nice.Some guys like IMPLANTS, some like natural...some don't care.
Its like walking up to your girlfriend and looking right at her and stating....."you girl,are but ugly","but I like the rest of what you've done" !:nono:lol
I see people at car shows voicing their vocal opinion all the time about "their taste"....when probably NEVER having built/restored/shown/raced anything.
I posted the pic in regards to Redfives approval of said Seidl air dam.

[4500 RPM]

;)Lol....c'mon now..."fortune favors the brave". Being visually stock for some is a bad coma for some of us.We haven't said "Yuck" to your plain Jane baby.:) So play nice.Some guys like IMPLANTS, some like natural...some don't care.
Its like walking up to your girlfriend and looking right at her and stating....."you girl,are but ugly","but I like the rest of what you've done" !:nono:lol
I see people at car shows voicing their vocal opinion all the time about "their taste"....when probably NEVER having built/restored/shown/raced anything.
I posted the pic in regards to Redfives approval of said Seidl air dam.

:rofl

Being in college with no income and dumping a ton of money into my car isn't a great idea.

I know why you posted it...doesn't fit the lines or character of the car. It's like an E39 M5 bumper on an E34, or E36 skirts on an E30. It's a nono.

And I'll tell a girl she's got great tits even if her face is less-than-presentable.

Building/restored/shown/raced has nothing to do with anything.

[Dark Schnitzer]

:rofl

Being in college with no income and dumping a ton of money into my car isn't a great idea.

I know why you posted it...doesn't fit the lines or character of the car. It's like an E39 M5 bumper on an E34, or E36 skirts on an E30. It's a nono.

And I'll tell a girl she's got great tits even if her face is less-than-presentable.

Building/restored/shown/raced has nothing to do with anything.

I think the MAIN point of my return was......Have some restraint when commenting on things outside of your comfort level.....its a common courtesy,perhaps not common in your generation if you would ACTUALLY be so blunt to tell a girl "she has nice tits":rolleyes You go boy....class all the way.:confused
I'm not trying to be mean.....just heading you in the right direction for friendships.
The comment about the restoring/building.....was about "the doing", as in experiance with things. It will broaden ones narrow view of things.
SO don't take offense as none was intended.:)

[my540]

I think the MAIN point of my return was......Have some restraint when commenting on things outside of your comfort level.....its a common courtesy,perhaps not common in your generation if you would ACTUALLY be so blunt to tell a girl "she has nice tits":rolleyes You go boy....class all the way.:confused
I'm not trying to be mean.....just heading you in the right direction for friendships.
The comment about the restoring/building.....was about "the doing", as in experiance with things. It will broaden ones narrow view of things.
SO don't take offense as none was intended.:)

Hey guys, I guess I should chime in since it is my car you all are talking about:rolleyes Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I know some of you guys think I made my car uglier by adding the Seidl bumper, but I personaly think it's one of the best looking after-market bumpers out there. Anyways, all I ask for is respect other people's opinions and tastes. I don't have a problem with people that like to keep their BMW's completely stock. I just preffered to personalize my car. I'm proud that my car dosen't look like everyone else here on the forums. That's my $0.02 :cool

[BigMike75]

i am now the proud owner of a stock 1991 535i with 67k miles on it!!! i plan on making it a nicely modded E34...

@ Redfive, can i pm you with some questons on your FI setup?

[4500 RPM]

For the last time, I don't prefer stock. I just don't have a ton of money to dump into it either. All I have now is a set of M-Systems that I haven't mounted (and will probably trade for gold Style 5s).

If you like it, fine. I wasn't as much picking on your Calypso car as much as the silver one with the E46 M3 side gills...

Last thought: I live in a trailer park and drink Busch light.

[Redfive]

i am now the proud owner of a stock 1991 535i with 67k miles on it!!! i plan on making it a nicely modded E34...

@ Redfive, can i pm you with some questons on your FI setup?

Go ahead. I'm always willing to lend a hand or offer advice.

[fkong777]

I dont have the most mod. but I believe I have most of the "must have" for E34.

Started with a E34 540i M-sport Auto.
Oxford green with Parchment sport interior.
1 of 200 made which only 65 of them are auto.

M-sport package.
M-tec front and rear bumper
M5 mirrors
M3 steering wheel.
850 auto shift knob
Sport seats.

Suspension.
EDC strut removed.
Eibach springs
Bilstein strut
all rubber bump stop and spring pads replaced.
Akebono Euro brake pads
Lemforder Upper C A
M5 thrust bushing filled with windo-weld
Fennor Lower C A
Fennor tie rods
Racing king subframe plate

HID 9006 headlights
Depo projector fog lights.
M5 rear license panel.
shadowline - blackout taped trim
15% tint
Aiwa head unit with MP3 CDR playback and aux port

MK Motorsports MK1 18x8.5 18x10 wheels.
225/45/18 255/45/18 tires

Magnaflow cats
Resonator delete
New O2 sensor.
New plugs, air filter, cabin filter, rad hoses.

Dinan Transmission chip.

Dayum.. Why am I selling this thing?

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/2358000-2358999/2358062_16_full.jpg

[clevertd]

Dayum.. Why am I selling this thing?


Did a woman talk you into this?:shifty