1994 bmw 325i
Engine 1994 m50
Block
M52 polished crank
new race bearings all around
eagle rods
CP low comp pistons
cutring gasket
arp mains
arp head
head
received full valve job with new guides and seals
springs and everything checked out ok
m52 cams
turbo set up
new 62/66 ball bearing
spa t3 manifold
3inch stainless down pipe and exhaust
vems stand alone
1100 cc injectors
fuel system is stock with
480lph pump
And flex fuel sensor
6speed trans
grip force flywheel
m5 clutch
solid bushings and reinforcements all the way around
97 m3 rear subframe and diff
stoptech big brakes in front
m3 brakes in rear
ground control suspension with camber plates
Leaving some things out but that’s most of it so far. At this point I have the engine and trans in and next is timing the motor. This is my first time with this and really want to make sure I get it right. I’ll have some questions and appreciate any help and feed back! I got some photos to upload and some questions for you guys.
Last edited by SaltySam; 05-27-2019 at 09:19 PM. Reason: No need for personal rants
Does anyone have any experience with the cams lock tools not wanting to lock together well? They both sit flush on the head with cams at tdc. The problem is the little hook at the top doesn’t really want to grab the other side. ? I also cheaped out and bought a eBay timing kit ...
Is the valve cover stud removed?
Yes all studs removed. I took a picture but not seeing where I can upload them to thread.
Thanks for the reply and your right Illjust start with some quality tools because that’s most likely my issue.
I’m also scared after reading through a pelican article that my oil pressure relief valve was still installed. I never checked and head is already on with cut ring, manifold ect. Is there a way to check this without removing head?
Couple pics
Those block appear to be sitting better than the cheap blocks I was using
First time using them and After messing around with them for a bit I got it to latch but they did take a little work. I wouldn’t recommend them to anyone. The cams do appear to be timed correctly tho.
Their a good machine shop and gave me a bag of anything removed already. Ill hope for the best then
While waitng on new vanos studs I began to mock up my piping. Its not tightened down yet and needs some new clamps. The coupler off the 90 on the turbo is really close to the block and manifold. I clocked the turbo best I could was thinking about heat wrapping it with something?
Last edited by SaltySam; 05-13-2019 at 03:58 PM.
You will cook the coupler if it is too close. Wrapping it with fiberglass wrap could help.
I went to install the vanos and related parts today but was sent the wrong bolts. I ordered all new hardware from pelican parts but didn’t receive what I needed. Not a big deal just have to wait. In the mean time I set the timing on gears with new chain. Then placed everything where it needs to go. Hopefully this weekend will torque it all and be good to go.
Next step is to figure out my wiring harness. When I took the car apart I didn’t label anything like a dummy.
I too have Ebay ( or Amazon ?) blocks. My took a bit of filing to get them to sit right. I got them sitting right before I removed anything, when I knew the cams were locked tdc (flywheel lock pin in, and chain and everything installed). They work fine now though.
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Glad to hear it’s holding up. I figured a lot of guys run the SPA manifold and would have delt with this. I went ahead and took your idea , thanks
I'm running a reinforced silicone coupler with heat wrap similar to below. After five years of boosting, so far so good.
https://www.hps-siliconehoses.com/hp...caAh_NEALw_wcB
I didn’t label anything when I took my motor apart and this is a new motor.This weekend I started to wire up my harness. Most of the wires seemed to lay and go where they wanted to. I’ve never done this before but was wondering the best way to make sure I got it right? I was thinking about getting a pin out out from the main harness plug and testing each sensor plug for continuity? So then I just need to order a new crank sensor and do my fuel lines and the manifold can go on.
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Thanks that seems like the better route to take. I will order one like that
It seems like the FS section is not used that often anymore. What’s the most common way you guys are posting parts for sale? Don’t tell me everything is on Facebook now lol!
Small progress this week. I got the intake manifold back on, radiator mounted and inter cooler. I started to run my intercooler piping. I Have some electrical gremlins with the headlights to figure out but it’s coming together. Unfortunately I’m prettty sure I’m gonna have to take the transmission back out. I have a s54 trans and the shifter arm is too long. I cannot seem to get it undone from under the car. The pin is going in on the passenger side not the driver. Removed the clip but haven’t been able to get pin out.
Last edited by SaltySam; 08-07-2019 at 10:06 AM.
Update on m50 turbo. I finally got my car running and driving over the last month. Thank you to the bimmerfroums community for all the help and knowledge. This thread has not been updated as it should of been. However there is so much good info here already most of my issues/concerns had been covered. I’ll post all the pictures
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