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And make a heat shield from alloy to shield the reservoir, if you think it will be an ongoing problem (turbo in future?).

Dyno Dynamics measures the lowest / is most conservative? Same dyno gave 102hp atw for my very healthy, low mileage factory replacement engine 2 litre M10 (factory output supposedly 130hp at the crank).

Is wikipedia right? Glenn - are you sure you aren't thinking of the V6, which has the big cambelt service bill? (edit) Whoops way too slow on that one.

I think I might have read of it being 330i brakes - try googling that. I'm not sure you actually **need** to do it though.

Yeah he's the man. Its interesting - the 2002, which is basically a 4 cylinder equivalent (same rockers, for instance), made almost exactly the same hp per litre at the same rpm ... and same torque curve (flat).

Find your car in here: http://bmwfans.info/original/ And see if there is a seal. If its what I think it is, yes, probably.

I have bought individual M10 ones from forum sponsor Gavin at EuroItalian for about $4-5 each. Not sure if individuals are available for the M20, or what the cost is for the heat shield version.

I have Toyo T1R on the M3 in that size (on the front), and they weren't that expensive (less than $500 a pair), and they seem fine. I don't personally think I can tell the difference between performance tyres (I can tell the difference between good and crap though).

Why? Why should the forum provide a place for people to discuss modifications that can be made legal and are therefore pointless? Your car either spun out because you can't drive or your car handles like crap (most likely due to it being too low, having heavy wheels, or having crap tyres, etc). It's a difficult decision for you, but you will have to pick from one of those two options. It might surprise you, but the authorities aren't just being d1cks by saying you can't run your car extra low, or with tints to dark it makes it hard to see out at night, etc. They are trying to save you from yourself.

I like it, but only as I am a bit distracted by thoughts of this in combo with it: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-203911780.htm Or you can do it cheaper with a W55/7/8 and an adapter etc. Coz those wheel trims and 300hp+ would be mint.

That steering wheel is pretty awesome. The auto bit, not so much.

How the hell did you end up hitting the side of the straight offramp (for those not clear on where it is - Market Rd, heading North) - someone must have cut you off? I really hope everyone is ok.

Conversion components has one for the M10 so maybe works on M30? I'd buy one for an M20/M50, and I am sure others would consider it, especially M50.

Most pics seem to be brokened.

You should put up a price too. There are plenty of people overseas rocking pretty decent power through those gearboxes, but I am all in favour of over-engineering so going Tremec is fine with me At least you KNOW you won't break it.

I think its about $600-700 - call up a few companies and see who wants your business.

Is that wastegate just venting in the engine bay? haha. Not judging - I realise its work in progress. Its just awesomely rangi if you've been running around like that. Is it running properly yet (I remember the other thread)?

The manual one has some nice mods that I'd pay up for a little, but the price is definitely up there for a 325i.

His for sale advert has been changed to say not for sale coz he bought a v8 for it. I'm watching with much interest - I love a good project.

You're young! Harden up! It'll be winter again soon.

Have a dig through www.bmwfans.info and compare part #. Isn't the 540i a 6 speed? The ratios will likely be different if yes (as the 6spd Getrag has different gears to the 5spd ZF in an E36).

2JZ. That's awesome. I'd rock a 2JZ any day.

Yeah, I didn't mean to be a d1ck, but the topic, specific to a 325i, has been covered quite a few times.

At $2k for a flywheel I think I'd rather have a naked virgin (girl, for the avoidance of doubt) carve me one I think.

This link has everything you need.