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    Cool Building the Techno Violet sedan M3 for a cross-country trip

    It's come to be an annual event for us to leave Orlando, FL and make the 2600+ miles ride to Las Vegas, NV for MFEST. First year we took an E39 M5, last year a second E39 M5 and this year we decided to build my sedan Techno Violet M3 and make the ride a little longer, making it all the way to Pasadena, CA for BimmerFest.

    Let me start with how the car started:

    • 1997 BMW M3
    • It had 190k miles on a pretty stock engine
    • About a year ago we ran into a small problem, decided to build the engine at that point



    Fast forward to January when we started actually buying parts, taking the engine apart, etc.

    First things first, we knew that the head had to be replaced, so we got a new one!


    After that, we decided to build the whole engine, from bottom up:


    So with a blank canvas, we went all out for it:


    VAC Motorsport main and rod bearings


    Eagle rods


    ARP head studs


    VAC Motorsports oil pump & BimmerWorld silicone radiator hoses with Euro cooling system conversion kit


    From one of our biggest supporters and sponsors, a custom set of Wiseco forged pistons


    Active Autowerke race headers


    VF Engineering VF350 Supercharger - special MFEST edition

    And not pictured:

    • OBD1 swap
    • Mishimoto radiator
    • JB Racing LTW flywheel


    For suspension we upgraded a bit more, car already has K Sport coilovers so we added:

    • X-brace
    • Ground Control rear control arms
    • Active Autowerke differential brace
    • Rear and front 3-way adjustable UUC sway bars
    • UUC transmission mounts


    The car gave us a few set-backs, from the scoring on the cams to the bad oil-squirters, we're on schedule but cutting it close. Schedule leave time is May 16th to arrive in California by May 18th.

    I'll update this with pictures of the car after installation and numbers, but first let me share a few links:

    • BIG THANKS to our sponsor Performance Race Solutions for ALL the machinework, install and attention to detail
    • BIG THANKS to our sponsor Wiseco for making us the pistons as we requested and so quick
    • BIG THANKS to VF Engineering for the quick turn-around time on shipping the supercharger so last minute


    If you want to follow the build on FaceBook as we go along as well as updates from the road and the events on the coast, follow M3Nurple << link

    I expect to see some of you out at the events and if you see me come say HIIIII!!!


    Year 1 - 2003 M5


    Year 2 - 2000 DINAN S M5


    Year 3 - 1997 M3/4/5

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    Sweet build, I look forward to seeing where it goes this year. M50 manny?
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    wow, quite an engine build.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Compactive View Post
    Sweet build, I look forward to seeing where it goes this year. M50 manny?
    Indeed!

    Quote Originally Posted by propcar View Post
    wow, quite an engine build.
    Thanks!

    Quote Originally Posted by adamnur View Post
    Awesome.
    Thanks!

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    Wow! This is going to be awesome for sure.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Milla View Post

    Indeed!

    Thanks!

    Thanks!
    I support Vac all the way, and BW hoses have been very reliable for me. Any future plans for more interior fun?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Compactive View Post
    I support Vac all the way, and BW hoses have been very reliable for me. Any future plans for more interior fun?

    Sent from my HTC EVO using BF.com while operating heavy machinery
    When back from Vegas we'll have more upgrades, just not enough time to do everything we want to right now.

    Today's update:


    Short block is being assembled!

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    Id love to see this once its done. Im in orlando a few times a year.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Drilim View Post
    Id love to see this once its done. Im in orlando a few times a year.
    Just send me a PM when you're in town or join our FB group and come out to a meet! >> https://www.facebook.com/groups/centralFLBMWowners/

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    Oh yes....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Milla View Post
    When back from Vegas we'll have more upgrades, just not enough time to do everything we want to right now.

    Today's update:


    Short block is being assembled!
    That looks tastey. Any chance you coming up to Bimmerfest East in July?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Da Infammus 1 View Post
    I like! My friend Jeff was telling me about this build since I'm a fellow M3/4/5, I'm loving this.
    Nice! Thanks for the support!

    Quote Originally Posted by Compactive View Post
    That looks tastey. Any chance you coming up to Bimmerfest East in July?
    Probably not have to defend my thesis and save up some more $$. don't think it's feasible

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    looking good! Keep up the good work!
    Thank you!

    Quote Originally Posted by Sharocks View Post
    You crazy girl
    you nose it!

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    Wow this is crazy. The things people do too support such an event, i love it! Looking forward to more on this build, its being done RIGHT!

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    Quote Originally Posted by whitebeast View Post
    Wow this is crazy. The things people do too support such an event, i love it! Looking forward to more on this build, its being done RIGHT!
    haha thank you sir!

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    Quote Originally Posted by elliott95 View Post
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    I know. I may have to print this and stare at it all day.... shiny makes a girl happy!

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    Cutting close on time...

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    Cutting close on time...
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    DAT pump
    VAC!!


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