Nice looking car, keep it up! And yeah these guys are absolutely correct... pay now vs cheap out now and pay more later!!
I'm still sorting issues on a 3 year old "budget build" but enjoying it every day.
1995 325i | OBD1 S52 | S50 cams | AA Turbo TD06 20g / 42lb / Porsche maf | .140 MLS | F1 s3 clutch | Ultimate SSK | AKG 75D subframe/diff bushings | 3.23 LSD | Powerflex LCAB/RTAB | e46 fca | Raceland coils | BMP rear arms | DEPO HID | AEM Failsafe | Aeromotive FPR | Walbo 255 | 3" Magnaflow muffler/cat/res | 17x8.5/9.5" 225/45 & 255/40
'97 M3, Estoril blue, 2 dr, euro 6-spd, EFR 9180 divided T4 .92 IWG, RK tuning, CP 8.5:1 pistons, Eagle rods, Schrick cams, L19 11 mm ARP studs, O-ringed block, Supertech stainless/inconel valves, Supertech springs & Ti retainers, ported head, S54 oil pump/pan, 80 lb. injectors, OBD1 intake manifold, Steedspeed twin scroll T4, 3.5" SS exhaust, eBoost2 EBC, HFS-4 W/M injection, AEM Failsafe, Zeitronix data logger, Racelogic TC, OpenOBC w. ethanol %, Ireland Eng. engine mounts, UUC black tranny mounts w. enforcers, UUC twin disc feramic, ARC-8's, MCS 2-ways, Z3 rack, Rallyroad strut bar, X brace, Eibach sway bars, Ground Control LCAB bushings, Bimmerworld RTAB's, Powerflex subframe bushings, 210 4-clutch LSD, Stoptech BBK, titainium shims, steel braided lines, brake cooling ducts.
They are also given millions to buy up local real estate. A crappy tear down in Vancouver is 1.5 million dollars because of it.
'97 M3, Estoril blue, 2 dr, euro 6-spd, EFR 9180 divided T4 .92 IWG, RK tuning, CP 8.5:1 pistons, Eagle rods, Schrick cams, L19 11 mm ARP studs, O-ringed block, Supertech stainless/inconel valves, Supertech springs & Ti retainers, ported head, S54 oil pump/pan, 80 lb. injectors, OBD1 intake manifold, Steedspeed twin scroll T4, 3.5" SS exhaust, eBoost2 EBC, HFS-4 W/M injection, AEM Failsafe, Zeitronix data logger, Racelogic TC, OpenOBC w. ethanol %, Ireland Eng. engine mounts, UUC black tranny mounts w. enforcers, UUC twin disc feramic, ARC-8's, MCS 2-ways, Z3 rack, Rallyroad strut bar, X brace, Eibach sway bars, Ground Control LCAB bushings, Bimmerworld RTAB's, Powerflex subframe bushings, 210 4-clutch LSD, Stoptech BBK, titainium shims, steel braided lines, brake cooling ducts.
1996 332IS
Built 3.2
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any tuners to recommend in south Florida?
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any tuners to recommend in south Florida?
Good looking car as well
hooeful to start this venture this weekend at the house
NickG is in Florida. He would be the most experienced tuner for turboed e36's.
'97 M3, Estoril blue, 2 dr, euro 6-spd, EFR 9180 divided T4 .92 IWG, RK tuning, CP 8.5:1 pistons, Eagle rods, Schrick cams, L19 11 mm ARP studs, O-ringed block, Supertech stainless/inconel valves, Supertech springs & Ti retainers, ported head, S54 oil pump/pan, 80 lb. injectors, OBD1 intake manifold, Steedspeed twin scroll T4, 3.5" SS exhaust, eBoost2 EBC, HFS-4 W/M injection, AEM Failsafe, Zeitronix data logger, Racelogic TC, OpenOBC w. ethanol %, Ireland Eng. engine mounts, UUC black tranny mounts w. enforcers, UUC twin disc feramic, ARC-8's, MCS 2-ways, Z3 rack, Rallyroad strut bar, X brace, Eibach sway bars, Ground Control LCAB bushings, Bimmerworld RTAB's, Powerflex subframe bushings, 210 4-clutch LSD, Stoptech BBK, titainium shims, steel braided lines, brake cooling ducts.
OKthank you, is anyone running AC or delete? Has anyone used the CX for the intercooler kit
IMG_0507.jpg Decided to try to keep ac. This good help keep the wife in the game.
i knotched the aluminum bumper support and mounted directly through top surface of supporting . Between fan and bumper is tight but some knotching on bumper worked. I will need to relocate ac dryer on hot side for piping. The cx piping is not correct but the modification should be worth keeping ac, if possible. Got all header nuts off, fun, lol.
one slight issue, intercooler hangs below bumper 1.5 inch, comment please
Mounting points are on top and bottom, no good as is?
any pics available on your piping?51647467770__38FE4F44-2B65-4B45-85EA-493A80C48522.jpg51647452524__15F3253A-2C40-4567-A536-F3A2CFE3C3AA.jpgjust a dry run
Yes, go to my thread:
https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...52-Turbo-Build
Didn't realize you were going top mount though, so your piping will be different.
I removed the AUX fan and installed a slim line fan behind radiator, gave me plenty of IC room up front.
Gotcha, I will add brackets from the bottom IC mounts to the bumper mounts as well
Appreciate feedback
need to change some studs for exhaust , use lock tight? These studs do not bottom out correct
i gonna try to button up the ex manifold tonight
Some of the studs came out, I purchased new studs. I am going to double nut and install the studs tonight. Do you know when installing the new studs, Will they eventually bottom out and stop threatening in? Wanted to make sure that I did not go too far in with the studs and damage something internally. From what I read regarding the gaskets, metal side against the head, is that what you have heard
X pattern working from the center out is the correct way to tighten manifold?
What mani do you have there all made different. Tightening the spa was a pain, didn't follow a pattern for it, no leaks.
Damage something eternally not sure what you mean here. You want the threads to be snug. And tightening hex bolt should tighten thread some.
If I were you I would use bolts instead may work better for your situation
The mani is rapidspool and is a pain as well
bolts won't work, gonna install new studs where needed
how's your build going
Not terrible actually,
Got injectors in yesterday, waiting to install meth kit. Ordered a couple exhaust parts so I can start welding. Waiting on funds for engine management/tuning.
FYI, it took me 7-9 hours to install my exhaust manifold. So I would assume the difficulty you are having is considered normal while installing these manifolds with the head on the block.
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Last edited by 328iFun; 05-16-2017 at 05:01 AM.
Have you decided on what tune
Spoke with Zach with 22rpd, sounds like a good fit for me
Zach's a good guy, he was a tremendous help with my build.
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