87 325ES Conversion to FORD 2.3T T5 Turbo Power

[BlownShovel]

http://www.theturboforums.com/smf/in...?topic=77553.0

Above is a link to my DD build. I saved this BMW from the Junkyard as it was being parted out on Jackstands....

I hope to have this megasquirted, boosted vehicle running in July.....

25+mpg and 300-400hp

[E36LUVA]

I can't see the pics but those 2.3T motors, although kinda heavy, are great motors and respond very well to mods. Just like a Volvo 2.3T, simple strong and can take alot of boost. I love it. Just wish I could see the pics.....

[BlownShovel]

Dang..must be a member to see pics
I will try to host them elsewhere and link them from here....FIXED

[BlownShovel]

This is how I found the car. The wheels/tires were gone along with anything aluminum they could sell or scrap


I Had to Modify the oil pan, Pickup, etc for clearance



Subframe Modded

[BlownShovel]

[BlownShovel]

..I used an Over/Under method for FMIC and Radiator


I modded the Hyd clutch so it would fit nicer and attach to the BMW lines


The BMW Transmission crossmember was reworked to work with a Chevy TH400 mount


Mocked up Drivers side. I built the upper intake out of Tubing 2.5"-3.5"

[E36LUVA]

NOYCE!!! Bulletproof and cheap. Do you know if the motor is heavier than 6 that was in there. I like the throttle body adaptor mod. .

[BlownShovel]

NOYCE!!! Bulletproof and cheap. Do you know if the motor is heavier than 6 that was in there. I like the throttle body adaptor mod. .

The cost of ownership is cheaper going this route...

The iron headed 2.3 with all the turbo extras is a little heavier..but I'll overcome it by upping the boost

[BlownShovel]

Updated pic from last night...Added turbo some charge piping and lower intake....

[Turbo Charg Dynam]

Awesome hot rodding. I love it.

[rao]

Great idea, nice work

[BlownShovel]

Thanks Guys. I will say that putting a little turbo 4 in this has required at least 10 times the fab work and many more hours than my SBC conversion...

I'm hoping to hang more parts on it this weekend if the parts show up today...

[LOW FIVE]

Very nice. When the project is up and running, do a search for the 16 valve Volvo head swap. Some mods will need to be done to the block, but imagine the power output. I can't wait to see your swap completed!!

[BlownShovel]

Very nice. When the project is up and running, do a search for the 16 valve Volvo head swap. Some mods will need to be done to the block, but imagine the power output. I can't wait to see your swap completed!!

The Volvo head looks pretty good but for bang for the buck and less flash the Esslinger head will outpower it. Although I do keep an eye out for the Volvo head because it would be a cool combo .

[e30polak]

great work man...that should put up better numbers then most people who do the m30 turbos swaps...props

[BlownShovel]

great work man...that should put up better numbers then most people who do the m30 turbos swaps...props

400hp is the initial goal

A short update... I took some time off form the project with baby #2 arriving. I am looking to start wiring the megasquirt this weekend.

[BlownShovel]

Well a little time off turned into a couple months. I have the MS 90% wired but haven't touched the car since early August. I swapped an LS1 into my DD silverado and that has taken up most of my time.
My new goal is to have the car on the road by the end of the year.. Hopefully fired by Thanksgiving. Maybe that is a better timeline. I just had too much going on this summer/fall

[DasPirate]

If you need any help doing anything, drop me a line. Actually, I really just want to see the car 'cause it's so unique.

[BlownShovel]

If you need any help doing anything, drop me a line. Actually, I really just want to see the car 'cause it's so unique.

Will do. Right now I'm finishing up other projects but I hope to get back on this car in a few weeks. Even if I only spend a couple hours a week. It's actually pretty close to starting...and once that happens the project will get the shot in the arm it needs.. Of course at this stage I'll have to figure out where I left off. I have a couple electrical connections to make and add the WBO2 setup. Lots of misc like exhaust and driveshaft fabbing.
I really want to drive it this fall, make some adjustments over winter and make a full summer or cruising and racing with the car.

[armyboot]

yeaah megasquirt. need vids of it running. Now i miss my 2.3t.

[JoeZ]

Good stuff

[BlownShovel]

yeaah megasquirt. need vids of it running. Now i miss my 2.3t.

Good stuff

Looks like I'll be able to spend a few hours this weekend figuring out where I left off. Hopefully It'll put some momentum back into this project.

[BlownShovel]

Well.. after a few hours looking over the wiring last night I decided it was time...

I cranked her over and she fired !!!

Still plenty to do before road worthy but it sure was a good feeling




Now the exhaust, final wiring, coolant lines, tuning and about 20 other things need completed and I'll head down the road

[E36LUVA]

Any updates. I want to se this thing running man!

[BlownShovel]

Any updates. I want to se this thing running man!

I got it fired in October but never rolled down the street yet. Baby #2 and a job change has taken most of my time up. I plan on taking the motor/trans back out one more time to make a few changes, powder coat and paint a few more things and then put it back together. I still need a driveshaft and many other misc odds ends. I've been doing a buch of side work making some car money so I can do it right.
It's 3 degrees out right now so there isn't much motivation to get out to the garage but a month from now will be a different story.

I'll check back in.