A formal introduction to "Crunchy Bleach"

[orcgrinder]

Engine:
-Recently rebuilt 2.5 "i" motor
-ARP2000 head studs
-MLS oversized head gasket to lower compression
-New over-sized Mahle pistons and rings
-Schrick turbo cam
-BMP adjustable cam gear
-Ebay top mount turbo manifold, which Chris rewelded for strength and reliability
-Garrett T3 60-1 journal bearing turbo: A/R 60, 0.63 exhaust housing
-44mm v-banded waste gate
-HKS blow off valve
-38# Lucas injectors
-eBay intercooler
-Intercooler piping: 2.5" hot side, 2.75" cold side
-German Engineering M20 silicone intake tube
-German Engineering rebuilt and shaved throttle body, with flipped butterfly and m50 throttle position sensor
-German Engineering built and fully tuned Megasquirt stand alone ECU: Microsquirt daughterboard and DIY PNP
-Castro's custom 2 piece, fiberglass intake box - Turbo Version
-3" custom, mandrel bent downpipe
-3" custom, mandrel bent oval turbo back exhaust
-Custom Dr. Pepper 6-pack oil catch can
-Getrag 260 trans
-13 lb lightened flywheel
-Gripforce stage 2 clutch and pressure plate

A big thanks to Nigel (einstein57) from German Engineering for his awesome products, and for building and fine tuning the Megasquirt system!



Suspension:
-Ground Control coilovers
-Front adjustable Konis (shortened struts)
-Rear custom shocks with German Engineering extended shock mounts
-Ireland Engineering sway bars (22' front 19' back)
-Fully reinforced subframe by Castro Motorsport
-Vorschlag camber plates
-95' M3 rack and pinion
-M3 sway link conversion
-All polyurethane bushings



Rolling:
-ESM 002 16x9
-Falken azenis 215/45/16
-Stainless steel brake lines



Interior:
-Gutted and tar free
-NRG steering wheel
-NRG quick release
-Momo hub
-NRG fixed seats
-Schroth harnesses
-Castro Motorsport short shifter
-"Custom" dash
-BMWpedals.com pedals with custom dead pedal
-AEM analog boost and afr gauges in German Engineering cluster


None of this would have been possible if it wasn't for Chris and Castro Motorsport's open minded approach to everything.
Hands down the most sincere and talented mechanic/fabricator out there.
Castro's Smog and Repair 818-765-3606

All pics by Joey Ready (joeyready.com)

[masduro]

Bong hits with bleach instead of water. Rad car.

[Pantless Spency]

i just came, until i saw the blinkeye mirror,
#getdatshitoutahere :P

[krooks]

nice tires!

[widebodye30]

Nice work!

[FunfGan]

Yes. This day gets better.

[!AjHoWzA!]

Cool looking car man. Like it

[Mlarsen]

I like this a lot.

[CW325]

very cool

[csermonet47]

Too rad. I really love this thing. Engine bay looks amazing!

[ZM Blue Devil]

saw it in person and sat in it... Loved it then love it more now.

[george graves]

cause racecar! ;)

[89is]

Love at first sight, fantastic work.

[Ayman]

This is one of those uniquely done cars without overkill :up:

[SimplyDope]

This is one of those uniquely done cars without overkill :up:

For the most part ;)

Car looks good. Lovin' the wheels.