Dropped the motor off at the engine builder today so I think its about time I started up a thread. I'll continue to update as things progress. Not the best at doing write ups but this will be a general idea of whats going on then I'll post results when done.
Set up:
M52 block/head
OBX Topmount
Precision BB 6262
S52 crankshaft
VAC Oil Pump
K1 Rods
84.5mm 8.5:1 compression pistons
Evosport Turbo cams intake 290 deg with .475" lift, Exh 282 deg with .440" lift
Supertech Valvetrain
SBS5 Clutch
F1 (ebay) flywheel
ZF Transmission swap
Here's a few random pics
That's all for now. Opinions welcome
Last edited by JimsR; 10-10-2010 at 06:42 PM.
She's built like a steakhouse but handles like a bistro
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Are you going to stay OBD2?
What suspension/chassis upgrades have been/will be done?
Have you been FI before?
I see IC in 1st pic.
I have been SC for two years. Car was lots of fun but now its time to take it up a notch.
Suspension consists of Bilstein coilovers and Vorshlag camber plates.
Also swapping in a ZF tranny. Vorshlag motor and trans mounts.
I'll reveal whats going on with tuning at a later date
She's built like a steakhouse but handles like a bistro
nice. i will stay tuned very nice so far
AZ 51 STEP GRAD.
Very nice! Where did you source the OBX manifold. It seems like everyone is out.
BTW, who is doing the tuning?
Last edited by BadBoostedBmwM3; 09-13-2010 at 10:11 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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I was lucky enough to get one off a BF member who was not using the manifold. Sent it out to Swain tech for coating, I'll post pics when it comes back.
She's built like a steakhouse but handles like a bistro
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nice
Luke
03 330i
Mornin' Craig
Luke
03 330i
more info on the previous supercharger set up?
Dinan|ZKW|Prolumen|H&R|Bilstein|JTD|Stromung
Previous FI was an AA C30 kit which was fun only complaint was the tune was not perfect not bad but not perfect. Since AA doesn't or didn't have a tune for a 323is I used a 325 tune. This setup worked well and was fun but was not perfect.
Anyhow time for more PowR!
She's built like a steakhouse but handles like a bistro
Yes completely bolt on except for the bumper. I even still had full stock exhaust, except for a Supersprint cat back. I ended up selling the kit here for $1800.
She's built like a steakhouse but handles like a bistro
good stuff! good luck on your new setup! it looks/sounds like its gonna be really nice!
Dinan|ZKW|Prolumen|H&R|Bilstein|JTD|Stromung
Nice. Someday I will be in your shoes, doing an s/c to turbo swap.
Good stuff man!
Still waiting for my motor to come back from the builder. In the meantime I have been gutting the car getting her ready for a jungle gym.
Also going to install a TRM Walbro fuel kit this weekend. Does anyone have instructions on this? Maybe it will be obvious once I take a look but just want to make sure everything is pointing the right way and clamped in the right spot.
She's built like a steakhouse but handles like a bistro
The kit should have come with a huge instruction manual. TRM can send you one if you need it.
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Hmm mine didn't come with instructions. I'll contact TRM.
She's built like a steakhouse but handles like a bistro
NICE! im currently looking at turboing my 323is as well im very interested in how you are going to tune the car. also ive been looking into doing an s52 crank swap, M50 manifold and ive been talking to TRM and they were telling me about their "frankenstein" motor with an 85mm bore and S52 crank. If you start with an 84mm bore like your 323 this is an easy thing to punch it out to....having 84mm bores though gives u a good thickness in the sidewall which can take some serious boost pressure! what are you power goals? what will the car be used for?
Broke college kid trying to maintain bank breaker! Will pay off this summer!
Goal is for 500whp street monster!
She's built like a steakhouse but handles like a bistro
Motors back from the builder
Bolted up the manifold, looks sick with the swain tech coating. Was able to get the motor and trany in over the weekend. Still need a few odds and ends then I will be sending it to a local fabricator for intercooler piping, exhaust.
Some random pics...
She's built like a steakhouse but handles like a bistro
nicee looking good! that tech coating is amazing!
Broke college kid trying to maintain bank breaker! Will pay off this summer!
any updates??
Dinan|ZKW|Prolumen|H&R|Bilstein|JTD|Stromung
Project not done as of yet, but thought I would update with a teaser.
She's built like a steakhouse but handles like a bistro
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