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Sammy J

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  1. FIRST POST UPDATED.

    Right well everything has got to go. So Yeah looked on broomfish and they are $180 new with a delay so willing to look at under that for the filter. Make an offer on anything! Willing to talk turkey.


  2. Right.

    Well you have probability worked out by now that i have bought a 10.2:1 compression ratio ETA motor. I have fully stripped this down and its getting a full rebuild with new rings, bearings, gaskets the works.

    I have ordered a 0.120" MLS head gasket and ARP studs from the states... you can all guess this motor is getting boosted. Well i have lined up a brand new Borg Warner turbo with extended tips which is rated to 650HP and he seems to think it will be making full boost around 3000 rpm.

    Have got a turbosmart 48mm external wastegate, genuine hks bov all ready to go. Just doing some research into intercooler size for the beast.

    Im going to run a link computer and get it properly tuned and dialed in, Im wanting some rather serious power out of it as im using all good quality parts.

    Im going to use the 885 head which will be skimmed along with the block which is being acid bathed as we speak. New valve seats and a grind will be taking place along with some flowing.

    One thing i am yet to decide on is the cam, thinking i will take it into kelford and see what they recommend.

    I also have all the parts now to complete my 5 stud swap minus the bushes which will be ordered from akg soon.

    Im using e46 330i front brakes and just a ti rear end. Will be looking into getting some bigger brakes for the back at some stage however its not a priority.

    I know you all must be thinking "what about the Sxx engine swap", well all i can say is thats still very much in the pipeline, just this was a perfect time to build up a nice turbo motor and that should give me some more time to save and modify other aspects of the touring.

    Once the turbo and 5 stud swaps are complete, ill be moving on to the inside of the beast and doing something similar to my last car however, i think this will be nicer.

    Watch this space for photos and updates:D


  3. Saw those ones on trade me today and rang the guy as soon as i could and they were already sold!

    Anyways so im looking for some BBS LM wheels preferably in 17" by 8" minimum, more is better. Any color, doesnt matter. If someone has a set out there please let me know.

    If anyone is interested in trading on some either 18x8.5 et 35 mint BBS CH and Very good (almost new) tires. OR some 17x7 BBS LM wheels in 5x114.4. Good condition, two tires ok two are not.

    Let me know, anything considered. Will be making a for sale thread for my wheels when i get some photos tomorrow.

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