E24M6 Track Toy. S54-B32 powered

**Shipper** · 03-10-2020, 02:23 AM

Nice, 340hp from an S38B35 is up there with a stock S38B38. Good effort.

**GazM3** · 03-10-2020, 05:14 AM

Nice projects. On paper the s54b32 does not work due to bore to stroke ratio but it’s a proven engine with good power.

**sofiabghome** · 03-10-2020, 08:37 AM

Originally Posted by Shipper

Nice, 340hp from an S38B35 is up there with a stock S38B38. Good effort.

Shipper,

Yes that is exact what std 3.8 makes.

It was not easy to achieve this out of
stock bottom, head, itb. Also the CR on
CAT version is 9:8 and not really great for
power but still I was able to manage the goal.

Proper concept always works well.

Regards,
Anri

**sofiabghome** · 03-10-2020, 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by GazM3

Nice projects. On paper the s54b32 does not work due to bore to stroke ratio but it’s a proven engine with good power.

Gaz,

You would be surprised what level of power the S54 engine make
in NA form. Rod ratio is not great at 1.52 but that does not affect
the power.

Regards,
Anri.

**Shipper** · 03-10-2020, 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by sofiabghome

Shipper,

Yes that is exact what std 3.8 makes.

It was not easy to achieve this out of
stock bottom, head, itb. Also the CR on
CAT version is 9:8 and not really great for
power but still I was able to manage the goal.

Proper concept always works well.

Regards,
Anri

Pip Barker gets 420hp out of the M88/3 so if you have the coin there is still room to increase hp.

**sofiabghome** · 03-14-2020, 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by Shipper

Pip Barker gets 420hp out of the M88/3 so if you have the coin there is still room to increase hp.

Shipper,

Pip Barcker's M88 JPS engine is not streetable at all for various reason.
Also the engine sees only race fuel, critical per say. No Hi octane
gas no power...

Again, my Task is not all out Race-Engine here. The task is to get max power
with "Bolt-Ons". I am retaining the Stock Pistons/Ring, Stock Rods, Stock CR,
Stock Small S38/M88 head ports, Stock Valves all of that put on 91 Pump Fuel
were you can pick up your family and do cross country without to worry finding
race fuel at premium price.

I do get different Tasks all the time.

Regards,
Anri

**sofiabghome** · 11-15-2020, 11:26 AM

Hi,

Oil pan baffle is a must when using M50 oil pan, this is important upgrade
to avoid oil starvation on long corners.

Regards,
Anri

**sofiabghome** · 11-15-2020, 11:51 AM

New OEM rod bolts, in this application ARP is not good.

Regards,
Anri

**JDP530** · 11-15-2020, 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by sofiabghome

Hi,

Oil pan baffle is a must when using M50 oil pan, this is important upgrade
to avoid oil starvation on long corners.

Regards,
Anri

Any particular brand of baffleyou would recommend?

I have an M50 pan but I'd also like to look at modifying the s54 pan to use in the e24 I have.

**sofiabghome** · 11-15-2020, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by JDP530

Any particular brand of baffleyou would recommend?

I have an M50 pan but I'd also like to look at modifying the s54 pan to use in the e24 I have.

Hi,

Get Achilies this is what I used, very good plate.

In order to use S54 oil pan in E24 it will require massive amount of work.
I can do it no problem, if customer wants to spend the money.

M50 set up is good enough.

Regards,
Anri

**sofiabghome** · 11-15-2020, 10:13 PM

Head Gasket is in.

Regards,
Anri

**sofiabghome** · 11-16-2020, 10:16 AM

Brand New Oil Pump gear and disc.

Regards,
Anri

**sofiabghome** · 11-16-2020, 09:55 PM

Special coating on the rocker arms.

Regards,
Anri

**sofiabghome** · 11-17-2020, 10:07 AM

Complete engine almost assembled.

Regards,
Anri

**sofiabghome** · 11-23-2020, 09:17 AM

Headers were massive amount of work to make it fit
properly.

Regards,
Anri

**sofiabghome** · 11-24-2020, 10:55 AM

I put together adjustable custom Ohlins suspension which is all custom valved.

Regards,
Anri

**sofiabghome** · 11-25-2020, 08:56 AM

I have placed the engine as far back as possible so that the
engine weight is placed towards the back for weight bias, its
not a lot of gain to be had but don't forget "Every little helps"

Engine to fire wall has a credit card clearance...and with the
firmer engine and tranny mounts its not going anywhere.

I also lowered the engine by ~1' inch for CG purposes.

Regards.
Anri

**sofiabghome** · 12-01-2020, 10:38 AM

Up and running.

Regards,
Anri

**JDP530** · 12-01-2020, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by sofiabghome

Headers were massive amount of work to make it fit
properly.

What brand of header did you use?

I like the coated rockers too! Any idea what type of coating was used?

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Originally Posted by sofiabghome

Up and running.

Great job, Anri! I really like how you located engine down and back for better CG!

I noticed some kind of vertical reinforcements on insides of fender wells that may attach to engine rails? Is that stock or not? I dont have my E24 even off the trailer yet and its not here at home for me to check.

**JDP530** · 12-01-2020, 04:17 PM

Anri, I am planning to use the E28Goodies engine mounts for my conversion that will make it easier for me verses having to fabricate mounts from scratch.

**sofiabghome** · 12-02-2020, 09:50 AM

Originally Posted by JDP530

Anri, I am planning to use the E28Goodies engine mounts for my conversion that will make it easier for me verses having to fabricate mounts from scratch.

Hi,

Are you still installing S52 ? I have not tried any of the engine
brackets offered so I can not be giving any feedback..

All E24s do have that vertical sort of brace that gives strenght
to the shock tower.

For stock cams you don't need the coating. Its very expensive..

Regards,
Anri

**JDP530** · 12-02-2020, 10:16 AM

Thanks for your info!

I have an S54 and 6 spd to install in my 6. I will do a light rebuild of engine and plan to run it with stock components. I have an M50 oil pan that will need the baffle but I would like to modify the S54 pan in the future to use the two pickups. Here's my project!

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**sofiabghome** · 12-02-2020, 10:59 PM

Hi JDP530,

Great that you moved from S52 to S54. S52 is not a bad engine but my
brain knowing the S54 design I will never be able to live with S52...

When you ready for tuning let me know, we can do remotely.

I know the Dual pump design is superior to the single pump but trust me
for what you will be using your car for, you will never reach the limit. A good baffle
and a little trick for you 250ml top over on the dip stick so that ones the
engine is running those 250ml will stay constant in the valve train and you
will retain full oil inside the pan.

6 spd is the way to go. Very little weight added over the 5 spd but the freeway
speed is so much better and one can play with diff ratios per individual linking
as opposite on the 5spd there are limitations because 5th is 1:1..

Regards,
Anri

**sofiabghome** · 12-18-2020, 11:01 AM

Gents,

I over achieved with my power goal I had in mind.

The goal was 340RWHP and ended being 354RWHP.

I put a lot effort and I had a lot challenges to get to that
number.

354rwhp with 14% drive train loss this is 400BHP or so
called Crankshaft power or flywheel hp.

255RWTQ achieved.

This is all SAE measuring not DiN. For those who do not
know the difference. DIN hp is the European measuring
tape for HP.

US is SAE. SAE is lower number than the DIN.

If convert the archived 400BHP SAE to DIN it will be more
like 418-420BHP.

The sound of the Carbon Fibre CSL air box is absolute
music specially when the revs pass 5000rpm and the cam
timing changes for the higher rpm's the screaming noise and
metallic sound is absolute amazing.

I took a short drive and I must say its absolute amazing
engine dynamics and throttle response.

Enjoy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcmxRxDs8rw

Regards,
Anri