The 15 Y/O Turbo M42 Build Thread (Now Holley EFI Terminator X Controlled)

[Schnitzer318is]

Weak. How did that happen?

And how long did it take you to figure out it was the drivers? ;)

I wish I could shove 16psi into my m42 but the little turbo I'm running bails out around 12psi. Even then it falls on its face (the turbo) above 5500rpms.

[Dj Buttchug]

son of a BITCH

I just fried 2 out of 4 of my coil drivers.


F*CK you Megasquirt

[DesertBMW]

What brand and part number are these wheels? Are they 15"? Where did you buy them?

[ethirty24]

looks sick! must feeel amazing to have that power!

[Dj Buttchug]

I still have yet to setup my intercooler sprayers too, I need to get to that.

same here. I have my setup made but not installed.

Will see how it goes after that. Im about 40 hp short of my goal right now. I think I can get there on 91 pump with a better intake and tb.

[TheTacoMan]

you reno boys and your meth. You guys really are nuts. I need to get on your level.

I also need a bigger intercooler

I have the smallest intercooler among everyone, I think its some thing like 5Hx26LX2.5W. Meth helps alot in that aspect.
I know Id be running e85 if they had it here in Reno. I know when I was at 250ish whp I had some traction issues with an automatic.

I still have yet to setup my intercooler sprayers too, I need to get to that.

[Dj Buttchug]

Damn, well meth is an option to help you get over the 300 hump. My intake was a bit more than yours though so the gains might not be the same.

you reno boys and your meth. You guys really are nuts. I need to get on your level.

I also need a bigger intercooler

[TheTacoMan]

Damn, well meth is an option to help you get over the 300 hump. My intake was a bit more than yours though so the gains might not be the same.

[Dj Buttchug]

What are you intake temps at? Im surprised the m42 throttle body is a restriction at 16psi.

it depends, Im usually in the 90s. If I drive when its cooler the air temp is better.

Its only up high that I cant get more air in. Anything sub 5500 revs and its all good. the design is that double plate style. It sucks real bad

[TheTacoMan]

What are you intake temps at? Im surprised the m42 throttle body is a restriction at 16psi.

[Dj Buttchug]

16psi right now. It feels amazing.

[TheTacoMan]

Wait until you hit your goal. 300whp is pretty sweet.

I might have missed it but how much boost are you running ?

[Dj Buttchug]

went for a drive tonight. Its so nice to be able to enter a corner just under boost, kick the clutch, and have enough power to hold a slide.

money well spent

[Eric]

im on 970cc right now. I could. Hell i should. Will see.

:up:

[wazzu70]

If you need some parts modeled up let me know. I have SW at home and use PRO/E at work. More than happy to help a M42 project!