Hello from Norway. Here I will keep some kind of log/build thread of my forced induction project. M42 turbo!
I chose the M42 because of the weight, weightdistribution and the potential.
The goal is around 400-450whp.
The parts I am going to use is:
- Stock M42 block with o-rings in the block. M50 crankbearings, and new bearings/gaskets on the whole engine.
- M42 head with grinded valves, ported intake/exhaust canals, with reinforced M50 valve-springs, stock headgasket, VAG lifters and custom camshafts by KMcams. I am thinking about a revlimit on 7500rpm.
- Lathed pistons down to 7.3:1 compression
- M20 flywheel, with 618-pressureplate and Sachs raceplate, springless.
- VEMS standalone ECU with Electromotive singlecoils.
- Garrett T3/T4e, 50trim turbo
- E36 325i aluminum radiator
Thats all I can think of at the moment. Pictures will come soon.
The engine has been disassembled and the block has been painted. After it has been o-ringed I am going to hone it.
At the moment I am calculating how much the pistons has to be lathed to lower the compession down to 7.3:1. The engine has to handle around 36-38psi of boost.
You guys can ask me questions in this thread if you want, and I'll try to answer as best as I can.
I chose the M42 because of the weight, weightdistribution and the potential.
The goal is around 400-450whp.
The parts I am going to use is:
- Stock M42 block with o-rings in the block. M50 crankbearings, and new bearings/gaskets on the whole engine.
- M42 head with grinded valves, ported intake/exhaust canals, with reinforced M50 valve-springs, stock headgasket, VAG lifters and custom camshafts by KMcams. I am thinking about a revlimit on 7500rpm.
- Lathed pistons down to 7.3:1 compression
- M20 flywheel, with 618-pressureplate and Sachs raceplate, springless.
- VEMS standalone ECU with Electromotive singlecoils.
- Garrett T3/T4e, 50trim turbo
- E36 325i aluminum radiator
Thats all I can think of at the moment. Pictures will come soon.
The engine has been disassembled and the block has been painted. After it has been o-ringed I am going to hone it.
At the moment I am calculating how much the pistons has to be lathed to lower the compession down to 7.3:1. The engine has to handle around 36-38psi of boost.
You guys can ask me questions in this thread if you want, and I'll try to answer as best as I can.
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