CamB 48 Report post Posted March 25, 2008 Mean - how many psi did that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted March 26, 2008 oh dude ... gayness .. but yeah .. live and learn ... to tell you the truth im worried about the s50 as well haha .. its passed all testing and inspection but even still ... the water jackets are getting very close to the cylinder walls in the b32. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
325_driver 422 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 What ^^he^^ said! what he said about what he said Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damo 23 Report post Posted May 2, 2008 OK, a bit of progress since the broken block incident: - Obtained a new block thanks to Martyyn, BTW his M30 turbo is a nice build, hope somebody has bought it by now! - Block was honed and decked by the AWESOME guys at engine specialties, I know a bunch of other BMW guys use them too, they are the men! - all new gaskets and bearings provided by Carl at Engine Parts (next to Engine Specialties workshop) If you ever need any engine parts go see Carl (and tell him I sent you) - Salvaged the low comp pistons and lightened rods from the old block - Match ported and polished the head while it was all in pieces - Bought a twin plate (kevlar) clutch and custom ali flywheel from the states. 6.915 Kg versus my lightened steel setup at 15.2Kg. Was made for an M30 turbo over there, the guy didnt want to use it because he wanted a flywheel with the timing marks for his factory loom which used the sensors in the gearbox! - Pieced the whole thing together and bunged it in the hole - Started it up, so shortly it is time to find a dyno before I break anything *again*.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drifty325i 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2008 Yes I'm really looking forward to the results Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damo 23 Report post Posted May 5, 2008 Yes I'm really looking forward to the results Just had the turbo &*^*&^ itself as we upped the static oil pressure on the new motor. Didnt change the restrictor on the turbo feed and blew its poor little seals out Maybe its time to fit the big turbo..... Got some pics of how it looks as of when the motor went in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drifty325i 0 Report post Posted May 5, 2008 Man this is going to be awesome, good excuse for the big turbo to Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topcat 11 Report post Posted May 5, 2008 (edited) looking good Damo, glad that block worked out for you. tidy exhaust manifold too.who did you say did the work for again? cheers and NO.no one is keen to fit my engine into their car...........yet Edited May 5, 2008 by topcat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damo 23 Report post Posted May 5, 2008 looking good Damo, glad that block worked out for you. tidy exhaust manifold too.who did you say did the work for again? cheers and NO.no one is keen to fit my engine into their car...........yet Exhaust manifold was by Damien Martin of A1 turbos, it does the job. If I did it again I would bottom mount for sure Oh and you owe me $50, you CAN use an old style oil filter housing, just need to put 1 grub screw in the secondary return that BMW already drilled and tapped inside the filter housing mount on the block Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topcat 11 Report post Posted May 6, 2008 Exhaust manifold was by Damien Martin of A1 turbos, it does the job. If I did it again I would bottom mount for sure Oh and you owe me $50, you CAN use an old style oil filter housing, just need to put 1 grub screw in the secondary return that BMW already drilled and tapped inside the filter housing mount on the block cheers for that info bout the oil filter,should come in handy. as for your 50$$,bit tight at the mo.when engine sells can post it to you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damo 23 Report post Posted May 6, 2008 cheers for that info bout the oil filter,should come in handy. as for your 50$$,bit tight at the mo.when engine sells can post it to you I was only joking, you are still an absolute legend for sorting me with a block! I may still use the newer filter housing to make a remote filter setup, I HATE these cartridge oil filters.... I think I will be saving my pennies to buy your turbo block as a spare at the rate I am going.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tune 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2008 mate, have to say f**kN MEAN!! setup and f**kN MEAN intercooler Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mops 4 Report post Posted August 28, 2008 what did wilwood setup cost you ? only discs or do you have calipers too ? how big are the discs ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damo 23 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 OK, finally a few updates (excuse the terrible photos) - 5 stud e36 suspension - BBS RS 17x10.5 & 17x8's - E30 M3 guards - fibreglass - fibreglass boot & bonnet - Garrett GT35R BB turbo & 50mm external wastegate - wilwood 6 pot calipers & 330mm rotors - fixed back seats with head restraints - revised front and rear coilover set - front and rear strut braces Think thats it? Been for a few more tuning drives, really starting to put a smile on my face now. Next is dyno time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 (edited) Nice, looking good. Must pull harder than a schoolboy. edit - a bit tight under those rims isn't it? Edited September 23, 2008 by Creaver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 1 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 dear god. that thing will be deadly. what sort of boost you looking to run? You have your own EMS right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 6 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 - BBS RS 17x10.5Nice!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest SamSpargo Report post Posted September 23, 2008 Custom RS? The 10.5" shells only came on 15" rims They look to be re drilled centres, so what part number are they? Not 197 or 212's? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damo 23 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 dear god. that thing will be deadly. what sort of boost you looking to run? You have your own EMS right? Only running 4.5psi waste gate spring and thats scary enough right now on the bumometer... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damo 23 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 Custom RS? The 10.5" shells only came on 15" rims They look to be re drilled centres, so what part number are they? Not 197 or 212's? Yes Custom RS's, were 17x7 and 17x8 5x114's, I re-drilled to 5x120 and used 3.5" outer lips on one pair, left the others standard and repainted the centres. runs 235/40 fronts and 275/40 rears Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the stig 0 Report post Posted September 24, 2008 F*** Yeh!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted September 24, 2008 Holy cow that's some intercooling... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted September 24, 2008 Wow. lethal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest SamSpargo Report post Posted September 24, 2008 Yes Custom RS's, were 17x7 and 17x8 5x114's, I re-drilled to 5x120 and used 3.5" outer lips on one pair, left the others standard and repainted the centres. runs 235/40 fronts and 275/40 rears I love it. RS = big boys Meccano set Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattzy 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2008 Awesome looking build mate! But why two intercoolers? Seems quite unnecessary with a GT35R. Remember all that space takes time to fill up and time constitutes as turbo lag. Mind you its not going to be too bad seeing as the turbo is BB and your not exactly shy on the displacement side. Cant wait for the videos! Keep it coming. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
