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04-18-2008, 01:39 AM
So figured it was about time to let you guys see how my project is coming along. For those you that didn’t know my 98 323is w/ built 2.8l gt30r was totaled in October. It was my daily driver and I was actually trying to sell the car as I was just getting burnt out of constantly working on it and having to depend on it from day to day.
Bought a 01 4.4i X5 to be my dedicated daily driver . Now it made deciding to build another car a lot simpler as I was in no rush and had time to do things right. Since I was already so far into it with a fresh rebuilt motor I couldn’t take a loss on it yet as I hadn’t reaped all the joys! I parted the car out from things I didn’t need and started looking for a car to use. Found a 94 325i for $500 from a local shop as they had aquired it on a mechanic lean. Car had been sitting in the back lot for several years and everything on it had to go. All the interior was tan w/ the tan/black dash, motor had a blown headgasket, slushbox, non m rear subframe and so on. OBDI ftw.
So while parting my car I decided I wanted to def. go top mount as I had had all the fun I wanted to under my car messing with the turbo. On and off several times, oil feed line split due to being on the manifold in a spot I couldn’t see, exhaust leak, oil drain leak, low charge pipe, and so on. Been there, done that, no more. Also pulled the head and through on a stock headgasket as I had MLS issues and while it was out time to replace it.
Decided to give Mike R. a call @ Maximum PSI and go ahead and order some main components. Mike set me up with a ceramic coated Jon Volk / 666fabrications T4 topmount, pt67 ball bearing turbo, tial 44mm wastegate, vband flange, tranny crossmember, driveshaft loop, and diff brace. I guess I ordered all that stuff in February and finally received it this week. I wasn’t in a rush and knew it would take awhile to get the manifold made as Jon is only making them on the side now. Top notch work BTW. Worth every penny.
Alright well next was all the little stuff. Went to my buddy Jordan’s shop in Cary, NC MPowered Automotive with a list. Basically all new everything. Powerflex bushings throughout, tie rods ends, power steering lines, slotted fronts, drilled rears, stainless brake lines, gasket set for the motor, thick ass pwr radiator, euro expansion tank, and more I’m sure.
I’ve been keeping a budget and will post a final one when I’m done. After looking at it I’m close to all I want to put in it right now and still needed another 2k in parts. With more power this time and previous axel issues I wanted m3 rear axels, rtas, 3.15lsd instead of the previous 3.38, front spindles, seats, carpet, clutch line, door panels, headliner, dash,…
Thought I had a rolling chassis m3 bought and on the day I was picking it up the guy backed out. Some shit eh? At 1500 I would have been able to get what I needed and sell off other stuff to at least pay for the car. Guys username is rcem3 and I hate people that don’t hold to their word.
The search was on for something else to part out to generate some more funds from and found a wrecked 4door m4 in Colorado. Cody, 97mpower, was a pleasure to work with and refused local offers to deal with all the payment/shipping concerns! Great guy. Car is on a truck now being shipped to me. This will allow me to get everything I need finally. Bunch of goodies to that will be for sale shortly.
For tuning I’m going to have Mike / Techno550 do work as I ditched the tec3. It worked but I want this car to be more enjoyable and street friendly. ECU tune ftw!
I want to break 500rwhp on pump gas. No adders. Cars going to be a street/strip car and it will do what it will do. I want this car to be on the road for a while before I have to wrench on it. I’ve been doing that nonstop for the last few years! I did go T4 manifold incase my feelings get hurt too bad, but there is always someone faster out there.
Car is going to be alpine white between paint and using parts off the m3. Fenders will be flared to fit the 275’s on 10in rear wheels. Repaint engine bay gloss black. Valve cover is powedercoated gloss white. Wanted to do something different and it should look good as the engine bay will be black and the white cover will tie into the white exterior. The first pic is the car I’m using with the doors off. Really at a standstill until I get this m3 in. Should be on the ground going to a dyno in 3-4weeks hopefully as I’ll be out of school and have more time to get everything done. The only weaklinks in the setup now will be the driveshaft, axels, and diff and in the near future plan to replace those parts as needed. Have to draw a line at some point and slap my hand from all the spending!
Well that’s my story up to date. Sorry for the long post but some of you guys enjoy knowing all the details!
In summary
-1994/2008 alpine 325i
-2.8l, 85mm bore, eagle rods, cp 8.5:1, stock headgasket, arp 10mm studs, ferrea stock size valves, metric mechanics valvespring kit...
-2000 degree ceramic coated jon volk t4 topmount
-polished and ceramic coated t4 .63a/r vband outlet pt67 dual ball bearing turbo
-tial 44mm vband wastegate routed
-goal of 500+rwhp @~20psi on pump 93
Will keep you guys posted of updates since we are caught up to date!
Oh and Cameron, don't sell your damn car! Just wanted to throw that in there incase your double digit paged thread wasn't enough convincing!
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Bought a 01 4.4i X5 to be my dedicated daily driver . Now it made deciding to build another car a lot simpler as I was in no rush and had time to do things right. Since I was already so far into it with a fresh rebuilt motor I couldn’t take a loss on it yet as I hadn’t reaped all the joys! I parted the car out from things I didn’t need and started looking for a car to use. Found a 94 325i for $500 from a local shop as they had aquired it on a mechanic lean. Car had been sitting in the back lot for several years and everything on it had to go. All the interior was tan w/ the tan/black dash, motor had a blown headgasket, slushbox, non m rear subframe and so on. OBDI ftw.
So while parting my car I decided I wanted to def. go top mount as I had had all the fun I wanted to under my car messing with the turbo. On and off several times, oil feed line split due to being on the manifold in a spot I couldn’t see, exhaust leak, oil drain leak, low charge pipe, and so on. Been there, done that, no more. Also pulled the head and through on a stock headgasket as I had MLS issues and while it was out time to replace it.
Decided to give Mike R. a call @ Maximum PSI and go ahead and order some main components. Mike set me up with a ceramic coated Jon Volk / 666fabrications T4 topmount, pt67 ball bearing turbo, tial 44mm wastegate, vband flange, tranny crossmember, driveshaft loop, and diff brace. I guess I ordered all that stuff in February and finally received it this week. I wasn’t in a rush and knew it would take awhile to get the manifold made as Jon is only making them on the side now. Top notch work BTW. Worth every penny.
Alright well next was all the little stuff. Went to my buddy Jordan’s shop in Cary, NC MPowered Automotive with a list. Basically all new everything. Powerflex bushings throughout, tie rods ends, power steering lines, slotted fronts, drilled rears, stainless brake lines, gasket set for the motor, thick ass pwr radiator, euro expansion tank, and more I’m sure.
I’ve been keeping a budget and will post a final one when I’m done. After looking at it I’m close to all I want to put in it right now and still needed another 2k in parts. With more power this time and previous axel issues I wanted m3 rear axels, rtas, 3.15lsd instead of the previous 3.38, front spindles, seats, carpet, clutch line, door panels, headliner, dash,…
Thought I had a rolling chassis m3 bought and on the day I was picking it up the guy backed out. Some shit eh? At 1500 I would have been able to get what I needed and sell off other stuff to at least pay for the car. Guys username is rcem3 and I hate people that don’t hold to their word.
The search was on for something else to part out to generate some more funds from and found a wrecked 4door m4 in Colorado. Cody, 97mpower, was a pleasure to work with and refused local offers to deal with all the payment/shipping concerns! Great guy. Car is on a truck now being shipped to me. This will allow me to get everything I need finally. Bunch of goodies to that will be for sale shortly.
For tuning I’m going to have Mike / Techno550 do work as I ditched the tec3. It worked but I want this car to be more enjoyable and street friendly. ECU tune ftw!
I want to break 500rwhp on pump gas. No adders. Cars going to be a street/strip car and it will do what it will do. I want this car to be on the road for a while before I have to wrench on it. I’ve been doing that nonstop for the last few years! I did go T4 manifold incase my feelings get hurt too bad, but there is always someone faster out there.
Car is going to be alpine white between paint and using parts off the m3. Fenders will be flared to fit the 275’s on 10in rear wheels. Repaint engine bay gloss black. Valve cover is powedercoated gloss white. Wanted to do something different and it should look good as the engine bay will be black and the white cover will tie into the white exterior. The first pic is the car I’m using with the doors off. Really at a standstill until I get this m3 in. Should be on the ground going to a dyno in 3-4weeks hopefully as I’ll be out of school and have more time to get everything done. The only weaklinks in the setup now will be the driveshaft, axels, and diff and in the near future plan to replace those parts as needed. Have to draw a line at some point and slap my hand from all the spending!
Well that’s my story up to date. Sorry for the long post but some of you guys enjoy knowing all the details!
In summary
-1994/2008 alpine 325i
-2.8l, 85mm bore, eagle rods, cp 8.5:1, stock headgasket, arp 10mm studs, ferrea stock size valves, metric mechanics valvespring kit...
-2000 degree ceramic coated jon volk t4 topmount
-polished and ceramic coated t4 .63a/r vband outlet pt67 dual ball bearing turbo
-tial 44mm vband wastegate routed
-goal of 500+rwhp @~20psi on pump 93
Will keep you guys posted of updates since we are caught up to date!
Oh and Cameron, don't sell your damn car! Just wanted to throw that in there incase your double digit paged thread wasn't enough convincing!
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