My ///E12 535i Turbo project

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  • Joerdan23TN
    Wrencher
    • Apr 2012
    • 230

    #31
    Amazing project, amazing fruits of your labor. I actually like the car with the //M stripes since it has the balls to back it up. Some period correct racing wheels with proper meat would really set this beast off. Respect.
    91 E30 318is
    99 E36 M3
    05 E46 ZHP sedan
    66 Impala Lowrod


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    • scabzzzz
      Estado de mierda de encargo
      • Jul 2007
      • 6870

      #32
      Not sure if I want to throw up or pat you on the back for a job well done, OP

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      • dougie30
        E30 Mastermind
        • Apr 2012
        • 1708

        #33
        This car is amazing, nice work OP
        M30 is God's motor.....but Jesus drives an M60'd car -slammin.e28

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        • E12 535i Turbo
          Noobie
          • Sep 2011
          • 26

          #34
          Originally posted by Mlarsen
          I'm really confused with the turbo setup.
          This is a RHD vehicle! There was just not enough space for the downpipe as the steering collumn was in the way! I then had to turn the turbo around as there was enough space in the front for the downpipe! The pipe that you see at the back of the turbo is for cold air! As this is a project in progress, that might change in the near future!

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          • E12 535i Turbo
            Noobie
            • Sep 2011
            • 26

            #35
            Originally posted by MattAvino
            That looks crazy. How long did it take you to polish your intake manifold?
            a Whole weekend!! LoL
            Fortunately I have all the right equipment!

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            • bangn
              Mod Crazy
              • Sep 2011
              • 760

              #36
              how exactly are you going to keep your plug leads cool? Intakes going to be a little tricky at that angle, nothing stopping water getting in and at high speeds the wind is just going to pass straight over the top of it, I can see it being starved of some air due to air disturbance passing over the top. Unless you put a small vent on that side of the bonnet above the pipe so it feeds the air in. That would look silly but :/
              Last edited by bangn; 12-17-2012, 05:12 AM.
              Boris - 89 E30 325i
              84- E30 323i

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              • E12 535i Turbo
                Noobie
                • Sep 2011
                • 26

                #37
                Originally posted by bangn
                how exactly are you going to keep your plug leads cool? Intakes going to be a little tricky at that angle, nothing stopping water getting in and at high speeds the wind is just going to pass straight over the top of it, I can see it being starved of some air due to air disturbance passing over the top. Unless you put a small vent on that side of the bonnet above the pipe so it feeds the air in. That would look silly but :/
                The turbo header is ceramic coated inside and ouside, thus dropping temperatures by around 250 degrees c! As for the induction system, this will change!!

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                • E12 535i Turbo
                  Noobie
                  • Sep 2011
                  • 26

                  #38
                  She is off to Protune Devellopments for the final touches!

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                  • diegom6
                    R3V Elite
                    • Oct 2003
                    • 4447

                    #39
                    Originally posted by E12 535i Turbo
                    Engine bay getting filled!
                    I would recomend you a catch can system rather than a filter to ven tthe vapor fumes and what not..funny engine layout will result in no time probably!
                    Euro M3'87 NogaroSilver/Euro E34 M5 '93/Porsche 993 TT 97' Euro/Porsche 993 Carrera 95' Euro/Skyline R33 GT-R

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                    • E12 535i Turbo
                      Noobie
                      • Sep 2011
                      • 26

                      #40
                      Originally posted by diegom6
                      I would recomend you a catch can system rather than a filter to ven tthe vapor fumes and what not..funny engine layout will result in no time probably!
                      This is a project in progress and this is one of the things to change on this project! LoL

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                      • kamotors
                        R3V OG
                        • Nov 2007
                        • 7102

                        #41
                        why are you using a velocity stack but then putting a pipe in it getting rid of its effectiveness completely..


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                        • E12 535i Turbo
                          Noobie
                          • Sep 2011
                          • 26

                          #42
                          Originally posted by kamotors
                          why are you using a velocity stack but then putting a pipe in it getting rid of its effectiveness completely..
                          As already said, this is a project in progress and this set up will change completely! Will post more pictures once the car is done!

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                          • dougie30
                            E30 Mastermind
                            • Apr 2012
                            • 1708

                            #43
                            Can't wait for update!
                            M30 is God's motor.....but Jesus drives an M60'd car -slammin.e28

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                            • E12 535i Turbo
                              Noobie
                              • Sep 2011
                              • 26

                              #44
                              Been looking for the right rims (BBS) and it was not easy! The ofset on the E12 is a problem! Had to go for the second best!! Please give me your honest opinion??


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                              • N2MYE30
                                R3V Elite
                                • Oct 2007
                                • 5536

                                #45
                                I like the wheels (maybe a bit more tire) but the car needs to me lower.

                                Also, this car needs more hood and less binoculars for headlights. Sweet project though. Cant wait to see vids!!! :up:

                                COTM

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