HELLBM 1560 Report post Posted May 8, 2021 Take a nice NZ new N47 powered 120d and repower with M57D30TU. Swirl flap delete along with DPF and EGR delete, Tune should be good for 700NM. 12 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balancerider 778 Report post Posted May 8, 2021 That’ll surprise a few people. Might be pretty heavy in the front though? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1560 Report post Posted May 8, 2021 21 minutes ago, balancerider said: That’ll surprise a few people. Might be pretty heavy in the front though? Weight is comparable to N52B30. Ali block unlike earlier M57`s. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1560 Report post Posted May 8, 2021 (edited) 335d Brakes all around. 28.5mm & 16mm swaybar upgrade (stock 26.5mm & 11mm) AC Schnitzer Suspension Package 335d Dif and 1/2 shafts Edited May 8, 2021 by HELLBM 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted May 8, 2021 That will be great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aja540i 1906 Report post Posted May 8, 2021 And it has a towbar, handy! 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balancerider 778 Report post Posted May 8, 2021 (edited) Going to keep it as a 'plainclothes' SE version? Edited May 9, 2021 by balancerider Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1560 Report post Posted May 8, 2021 8 minutes ago, balancerider said: Going to keep it as a 'plainclothes' SE version? Yep. Even the 120d badge stays though definitely needs wheel/Tyre upgrade Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2963 Report post Posted May 9, 2021 I’ve got a 116d that could benefit from the same conversion... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1560 Report post Posted May 9, 2021 29 minutes ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said: I’ve got a 116d that could benefit from the same conversion... Have another M57 for you Jon. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balancerider 778 Report post Posted May 10, 2021 9 hours ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said: I’ve got a 116d that could benefit from the same conversion... I feel like a 114d badge and a single exhaust would be perfect for that... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1560 Report post Posted May 14, 2021 A set of `Rays` to roll on. 5 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1560 Report post Posted July 8, 2021 Excellent results after a tune @ Torque Performance 7 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2158 Report post Posted July 8, 2021 Damn.... Whats more entertaining S65 or the cummins? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1560 Report post Posted July 8, 2021 1 minute ago, Jacko said: Damn.... Whats more entertaining S65 or the cummins? I was weaned on V8`s so love the S65. This has an entirely new dimension to it freakin torque monster and I`m having a Diesel patch atm. My daily is a 335d. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2550 Report post Posted July 8, 2021 Holy sh!t thats some torque! absolute tyre shredder 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leichtbau 525 Report post Posted July 8, 2021 You could feel E91 chassis flexing when my friend had the 700nm Torque Performance tune in her 335d 😮 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted July 9, 2021 Torque for days wow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balancerider 778 Report post Posted July 9, 2021 On 7/8/2021 at 6:00 PM, HELLBM said: Excellent results after a tune @ Torque Performance Gearbox going to last at 800Nm? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1560 Report post Posted July 9, 2021 11 hours ago, balancerider said: Gearbox going to last at 800Nm? XHP stage 1 atm with fresh trans fluid These are very solid units. Vital with this type of power increase to keep the temps down. Aftermarket cooling system is on order for this one. Plan B is the spare we have in stock. A comprehensive maintenance guide: https://sayyarti.wordpress.com/2015/01/20/everything-about-your-zf-automatic-transmission-issues/ 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balancerider 778 Report post Posted July 9, 2021 How many km on that M57 when it went in? Pretty impressive stock power from an old diesel... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1560 Report post Posted July 10, 2021 7 hours ago, balancerider said: How many km on that M57 when it went in? Pretty impressive stock power from an old diesel... 90000km NZ new with a good service history. Sent to tuners with swirlflap/DPF delete hence a good stock reading. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balancerider 778 Report post Posted July 10, 2021 very impressive. the 135i wheels give the game away a bit imo. would the brakes fit under 17's? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1560 Report post Posted July 10, 2021 16 hours ago, balancerider said: very impressive. the 135i wheels give the game away a bit imo. would the brakes fit under 17's? 17’s no. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1560 Report post Posted August 29, 2021 EPS retrofit. Installed and coded to the car. Has a great feel. Dif ratio change from factory 335d 2.81 to a 3.08 LSD. 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
