musccoo 82 Report post Posted August 21, 2017 (edited) Finally finished my turbo project, tuned up the weekend just been. All certed and road legal, this things a street beast that scares me to say the least haha. M20B25 stock block rebuilt and balanced Mild Turbo cam regrind HD rockers Garrett GT3582R Tial MVR 44mm and 50mm BOV Megasquirt 2 running wasted spark 282kw/378hp 531nm torque Tuned by Lin @ CDM Tauranga ...before Edited December 5, 2023 by musccoo 19 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted August 21, 2017 Awesome work! Can you put up a pic of the dyno graph so we can see the curves? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BatMansWilly 74 Report post Posted August 21, 2017 That has to be one of the cleanest engine bays I have seen in a long time! good job man, car looks and sounds amazing with 500nm of torque it would scare me to0! think we need a video of you killing some tires Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted August 21, 2017 I would agree.. such a tidy project A credit to you Scott... well done Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
musccoo 82 Report post Posted August 21, 2017 Cheers guys, heres the graph...got a bit dirty as things seem to fly around in the car now 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted August 21, 2017 Wow, really kicks in well at 3500rpm. Must be fun to drive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NakiTouring 54 Report post Posted August 21, 2017 That's an awesomely inspiring piece of work man, big credit to you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kepes 231 Report post Posted August 23, 2017 Awesome work man. Everything looks so clean, that engine bay is incredible! Very motivating Bet it's fun to drive huh. How much psi are you running and did you o-ring the block or head? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
musccoo 82 Report post Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) I'm pretty happy how quick it spools up and yeah over 3.5k its just lethal haha. 1st and 2nd are a laugh and 3rd is where it decides to grip (just) and go Cheers Toby, final tune was at 16, although since driving it out the last few days I've noticed pretty bad creep so I'm gonna have to fix that somehow. No o-ring, Cometic MLS head gasket instead which is proving to be all good. Edited August 23, 2017 by musccoo 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No name user 379 Report post Posted August 24, 2017 Not too bad, however the launch control isnt right. Light car will be tons of fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
musccoo 82 Report post Posted August 24, 2017 Yea that was just the first time we got it going, its not rich like that now, just put the video up for sh*ts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No name user 379 Report post Posted August 24, 2017 Interesting the torque difference between a single cam 2.5 and twin 2.5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
musccoo 82 Report post Posted August 24, 2017 In what way? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No name user 379 Report post Posted August 24, 2017 Mine M50 made bunch more torque 640nm crank on 10 psi on 91, 1230ft/lb at the wheels and 487hp crank Valve area may add to the result Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted August 25, 2017 4 hours ago, crunchy said: Mine M50 made bunch more torque 640nm crank on 10 psi on 91, 1230ft/lb at the wheels and 487hp crank Valve area may add to the result That sounds awesome. Do you get a performance improvement on 98 fuel? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No name user 379 Report post Posted August 26, 2017 Haven't bothered trying 98, cars been sitting now well over a year however i did start it today Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
musccoo 82 Report post Posted October 8, 2017 (edited) Things in the works.. Edited October 8, 2017 by musccoo 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WYZEUP 283 Report post Posted October 10, 2017 Where did you find the half cage? does it work with interior? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted October 10, 2017 Been a while since I've had an E30 coupe, but looks like the lower seatbelt sliders have been removed to make way for the cage? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
musccoo 82 Report post Posted October 10, 2017 Well I bought this a while back for $103 lol. Cage wasn't homogulated and is too small diameter main hoop to get one now as NZ motorsport rules have changed since it was done. So it was basically good for nothing except for me to cut out and send to the scrappy...felt wrong to do but whatever haha Seatbelt mounts are undone as I'm currently cutting cage to fit properly and welding some plates on to make it bolt in, will fit with them in place when I'm done. Quite surprised how well it goes in and out seeing as its one piece. The bottom of the back seat will go in, back part would have to be hacked up....But in saying that pretty sure your not meant to have any rear seating in place with a half cage, I'll probably just make some nice covers to clean up the back area 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WYZEUP 283 Report post Posted October 11, 2017 That was a good score man, nice work... would love to have a half cage. purely just for looks purposes really haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
musccoo 82 Report post Posted October 13, 2017 (edited) Haha yeah only reason I wanted one too at this point, hence the bolt in part Edited October 13, 2017 by musccoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
musccoo 82 Report post Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) Cage now has 4 feet, 4 bolts each, goes in and out...but you have to know the right way haha. I'm going to cut the harness bar out and get a new one bent up, currently it sits hard up on the back of my seat so no good, then paint. Made backing plates for each leg as well, one happened go right where all the fuel lines are which turned a bit chaotic All painted up, same colour as car. Cut some carpet to clean up the rear seat area Now I REALLY need to dye/paint my front carpet.. Quarter bonnet, just because.. Edited November 10, 2023 by musccoo 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattA 164 Report post Posted October 20, 2017 Well done!! awesome project. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
musccoo 82 Report post Posted January 29, 2018 So I think I'm actually 'done' with my car, as weird as it feels, I've nothing left on my todo list haha. Pretty stoked how its turned out and just enjoying driving the thing. Few photos Saturday night by @leebske 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
