Butters project GO-FAST (LOUNGE STYLE)

[Butters Stoch]

Wheels are DForce Empower lightweights.
Not much of an update, been driving it.

This month completed
bumper
S50 cams
Dual stage boost controller
Line lock

Next will be a adjustable fuel pressure regulator.

[irishdan9]

Did you ever go to the track? Maybe in a few weeks I'll be able to go on a Friday.

[Butters Stoch]

Did you ever go to the track? Maybe in a few weeks I'll be able to go on a Friday.

Not yet, soon tho. When schedules work for everyone.

[Butters Stoch]

Gots me a spare engine for when (if ever) I blow up my current 2.8
Most think im on borrowed time, so let's begin a journey of building up a low compression, bullet proof 2.8. Im not sure at this moment in time if I will go with an S52 crank and custom pistons (3.05), or stay with a 2.8 L displacement and install pistons, rods etc. Not overly in a rush to get this done due to the fact that the
287,000 mile original block is still holding strong
tipping the 500 RWHP marker. But the engine is on a stand and getting broken down.

BTW, I know nothing about this engine. I was told it was running but never has been confirmed. If anyone needs sensors or OBD2 manifolds let me know. Most of this engine will be up for sale for short change.

[Mod Addict]

Very nice !

[TheFinanceGuy]

Chris I tried to PM you, but your inbox is full....

What do you want for the cover that goes over the mani's? I'm missing mine, and like one to be complete.

[Butters Stoch]

Sorry about the PM box.
I have 3 or 4 of them. You can have one. ; )

[TheFinanceGuy]

Sorry about the PM box.
I have 3 or 4 of them. You can have one. ; )

Yahoo! I'll have to ping you next time up that way. With new Head Gasket installed, I should back on the road more...

[GG///M3]

Good thinking Butters.


Hi 5

[Butters Stoch]

The engine will be a slow build. But I did pull off a cool repair today. I replaced the rear U-Joint on the driveshaft. Many say it can't be done but........ you know.

Original shaft and joint


Burnt out the U Joint


New U Joint installed


Needed to tack weld the caps in place


For future reference, the part # on a staked U-Joint is 430-11
It was a little more involved than normal Joints but it can be done.
Car was driven with no vibrations from shaft. ; )

[Ray7brian2]

Once repaired I will sand down 600 grit, prime and paint.

[Butters Stoch]

engine is slowly getting stripped down. Vanos is out and rebuild kit has been ordered. Im going to rebuild this Vanos unit, pop it in the current engine, then rebuild that one later in life for a spare.
As far as this engine goes, my plan is to build it up low compression S52 spec.

[AA98M3]

Awesome, cant go wrong with a spare engine Btw I will take the little blue secondary air line off it lol

[Butters Stoch]

Awesome, cant go wrong with a spare engine Btw I will take the little blue secondary air line off it lol

If you seriously want them, PM me. Ill toss them in an envelope for you..

[flyfishvt]

Nice job on the U Joint. Where did you source the new one from? I have 2 shafts I could sell easy if they had new U joints and shipping on those is super cheap. You can sell it to anyone in the country.

I'm in for the engine rebuild. Of course you realize that as long as you have that spare sitting there your current one wil go 1,000,000,000 miles.

[Butters Stoch]

Nice job on the U Joint. Where did you source the new one from? I have 2 shafts I could sell easy if they had new U joints and shipping on those is super cheap. You can sell it to anyone in the country.

I'm in for the engine rebuild. Of course you realize that as long as you have that spare sitting there your current one wil go 1,000,000,000 miles.

I didn't source one, I needed to pull mine and take the chance.
Once you torch out the old joint your all in.

[Rudolph320i]

I didn't source one, I needed to pull mine and take the chance.
Once you torch out the old joint your all in.

not sure if its in good shape or saveable? torch it out, then you know you must replace it haha.

[GG///M3]

I design U-joints in my spare time. They are made with materials directly from Pluto.

[Butters Stoch]

I design U-joints in my spare time. They are made with materials directly from Pluto.

Luckily you designed them well.
I have found the majority of the parts you designed for BMW have been top notch. I thank you for that.
We wont talk about the trunk wiring harness tho.

[Butters Stoch]

Time to Bump my winter project thread.
Car was put away last night and I'm starting to pick away @ the upgrades. A quick run down on "mods" first.

Engine
2.8 orignal 292,000 miles
MLS .140 head gasket
ARP head studs
S50 cams

Fuel
Walbro 255 pump
Aeromotive adjustable regulator
60# injectors
M50 manifold

Drivetrain
ZF trans "freshened up"
Clutchmasters FX725 twin disc clutch
UUC evo 3 shifter
TCI line lock
3.23 LSD

Suspension
Koni yellow adjustabe shocks/struts
H&R OE sport springs
UUC rear lower control arms
UUC front and rear adjustable sway bars
UUC RTABs

Forced Induction
SPA manifold
Garrett GT35R turbo
Synapse BOV
Tial 38mm wast gate
Turbosmart dual stage MBC
Technica Motorsports DME tuning

Pics of car as of now

[papiichulo]

Nice! What's in store for the winter?

[Butters Stoch]

Nice! What's in store for the winter?

I'm starting in the rear of the car and working to the front.
Basically I'm going to set this thing up to handle 1,000 bhp. I'm tired of "I better not launch too hard or I will break an axle"
I'm not saying this car will ever have 1,000bhp , but it will be able to handle it if it did.
I have a full rear section I have started to prep.
Here are some pic of the subframe
Blasted and ready for POR15


Coated with POR15

[Butters Stoch]

Next will be engine if time and $ permit.

That said , if anyone needs stock axles or any other parts let me know. I have quite the bin going on. I have 3 engines torn down and 4 axles , I can rebuild a vanos real quick (3 ready for rebuild) if anyone needs.

[papiichulo]

If you need any welding help or advice, let me know! I'm a welder by trade tig/stick/mig. All positions and processes.

[Butters Stoch]

If you need any welding help or advice, let me know! I'm a welder by trade tig/stick/mig. All positions and processes.

Thanks, I've been welding for years as well. I have a couple migs, and a plasma cutter. But if you have access to a tig, I might be able to use you for a couple things. A buddy of mine is going to let me borrow a tig to fab up some pipes, but not sure when its available.