More turbo BMW updates
01-12-2008, 11:00 AM
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Re: More turbo BMW updates
Originally Posted by Urinemachine
Hehe it will hopefully be somewhat tame with a magnaflow 4" muffler in the middle and maybe one in the back. I have a dilemma though - I was going to run 2 x 38mm wastegates, but it might prove to be a pain in the *** to plumb, so I might go to a single 44mm and tie it into the downpipe. So, I might have a genuine TiAL 38mm w/ 8,7 psi spring for sale if anyone is interested
01-12-2008, 08:44 PM
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Re: More turbo BMW updates
Originally Posted by rudebwoy
nice, how did I missed this project?
you don't see this everyday on a bmw, nice parts man, good luck on the project.
what are planning to do about the head? they usually break rockers real easy.
you don't see this everyday on a bmw, nice parts man, good luck on the project.
what are planning to do about the head? they usually break rockers real easy.
Crx, I dunno make a reasonable offer - after making my DP today I can't fit 2 wastegates. I'd like to get 150 for it as it hasn't been used much - I can snap a pic if you need.
Here is progress from today:
01-13-2008, 07:15 PM
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Re: More turbo BMW updates
Updates
Made the downpipe yesterday before removing engine:
Its out!
Went relatively flawless today - pulled driveshaft, slave cylinder, removed more from up front (intake manifold and such) and then went under and undid the mounts and set up the cherry picker and she cam out the front nice and easy. I then separated the trans out of the bay.
After pulling that lump out I took the grinder to any and all randomly placed studs that used to hold down crap I don't have any more. All the nitrous and wiring from the sides is now lifted up - going to try and hide as much as I can or at least mount it down lower where its not so ugly. Going to power wash the bay next weekend I hope, and then paint it, and then we swap the engine in when it's done.
Made the downpipe yesterday before removing engine:
Its out!
Went relatively flawless today - pulled driveshaft, slave cylinder, removed more from up front (intake manifold and such) and then went under and undid the mounts and set up the cherry picker and she cam out the front nice and easy. I then separated the trans out of the bay.
After pulling that lump out I took the grinder to any and all randomly placed studs that used to hold down crap I don't have any more. All the nitrous and wiring from the sides is now lifted up - going to try and hide as much as I can or at least mount it down lower where its not so ugly. Going to power wash the bay next weekend I hope, and then paint it, and then we swap the engine in when it's done.
01-13-2008, 10:13 PM
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Re: More turbo BMW updates
Originally Posted by klyph
God what a mess of wires and tubes and hoses.
That's why I'll always love really old vehicles. Good luck.
That's why I'll always love really old vehicles. Good luck.
01-13-2008, 11:13 PM
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Re: More turbo BMW updates
Originally Posted by Urinemachine
I got most of it removed - remember this car has methanol and nitrous installed and I didn't remove it cleanly in that pic haha. Its much neater now. I'll be tucking a lot of the wiring in the frame rail/fenders, so it won't be seen.
