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  1. Posted · Edited by ecko_complex · Report reply

    Just a wee update. The injector computer was finished today, they had a bit of trouble finding the RPM signal wire but luckily I found out where it is on Bimmer Forums (pin 1 on diagnostic plug, or pin 20 on the plug behind the tachometer). There's a bit of a coolant leak, I think it may be from the radiator as there's no coolant around the water feed taps :-/...

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    Just a radiator bung, phew :rolleyes:. Dyno on monday ^_^.

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    you will probably have problems with the big rubber elbow blowing off the plenum under boost. Even 5lbs boost over such a large area will put a lot of force on that big hoseclip!

    Yeah that's one of our main concerns. I've got a few pics of intake manifolds that I've given to the fabricator so a proper one shouldn't be too far off...

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    I've got some more pictures, it's pretty much done :). We turned the car on for the first time yesterday and it ran perfect, which is definably a bonus. The exhaust wasn't on and it sounded like a Harley ^_^, but I didn't get a video :(. The computer is getting done next week so she'll be up and running early next week I assume, then I'll get some videos and a dyno sheet.

    Here's a fairly high-res picture of the engine:

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    Here's what the front looks like:

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    I've had to lose the fog lights and put caps there instead, but it doesn't look too bad I don't think. I'll get them painted eventually...

    The best part is that the intercooler is well hidden so that will deflect the eyes of a few cops and maintain a stock look.

    I'm thinking of getting a personalized number plate, anyone got any good ideas? I'm thinking "M3TRBO" but I dunno...

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    boost level will be determined by your engine (compression ratio) not you! Your tuner will (or should) have a microphone attached, which will tell him when it starts detonating, and timing/boost will have to be trimmed back. I would be surprised if you can squeeze in more than 5 or 6 pounds without problems.Even 5 pounds should be good for about 90hp on a standard engine. Keep us posted, it will be interesting!

    Of course, but these are just rough figures I've been told :P.

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    Anyone in Christchurch want a cheap e36 m3 exhaust? I just want to get rid of it, it has been sitting in my garage for ages now and serves me no purpose. It has a few cracks and a bit of rust and stuff that I suggest you check out, but I think it just needs a quick weld which Magoo will do pretty easily/quickly. It's on my mates trade me if you wanna see pics: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=124261164

    Text me on 027 668 7199 with your offer if you're interested ^_^ .

    Cheers.

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    As I've said, it's only running very low boost with the current setup. We're talking 5-6psi on a cold day. Once I get the right injector/ECU setup it will run 7-8psi which will be a good balance. If I ruin the stock compression ratio then it will ruin the whole effect of the car, it pulls hard in 5th at 50kmh which is what I will be driving at 90% of the time anyway (honestly :ph34r:). Maybe when I can afford an e46 m3 I'll make the e36 into a monster hp car :D.

    With the Link ECU, does it plug straight in or do you need to buy all their sensors? The Microtech one "plugs" straight in, and the guy that had a large input into its design will do the tuning.

    As for the cost of things so far, it has been about 10k in kit and 2k in labour. I'll find out if it's all worth it next week...

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    Yeah it would be a heck of a lot easier with a SC, I considered going down that path but theres much more potential with a turbo system. If you do plan on ever going turbo be prepared to go without your car for quite a while, mines been gone for about four months now :(.

    I've got some more pictures that I'll resize and post tonight.

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    I'm sure the engine will be fine on 5psi. It's no back yard project, quite a lot of people are involved that know exactly what they're doing and have done similar things hundreds of times before. But if it blows up - it blows up, then I'll get a m52b28 and turbo that.

    Hybrid, could you send me some information/prices in a PM. Thanks :).

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    Yeah it's an extremely tight fit, the AC had to go to make room and it's coming up to summer :(. For extra fuel I'm just running two extra injectors. At a later date when I get a proper ECU I will get six big injectors.

    As for HP numbers, initially we're looking at about 400-450hp. It will get put on the dyno when it's done, but it will be the very early stages and will be running very low boost (5-6psi). I'm still deciding if I want to make it a big HP car, which I probably will once I get it back :P.

  20. Posted · Edited by ecko_complex · Report reply

    Hi every one, I've been browsing for a while (6 months+) and thought I'd finally write up on my car and how everything is going.

    The car:

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    (don't worry, I've since put on clear indicators)

    The turbo:

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    The turbo manifold:

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    But we ran into a problem, the manifold was much too large and got in the way of the steering column. So the car got sent off to RE Sinclair and they cut up the stock manifold and made the down-pipe.

    So here's what the engine bay looked like last week:

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    I will post up some more pics on monday/tuesday as a lot more work has been done since then.

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