My ///E12 535i Turbo project

[Joerdan23TN]

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.

[scabzzzz]

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

[dougie30]

This car is amazing, nice work OP

[E12 535i Turbo]

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!

[E12 535i Turbo]

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!

[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 :/

[E12 535i Turbo]

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!!

[E12 535i Turbo]

She is off to Protune Devellopments for the final touches!

[diegom6]

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!

[E12 535i Turbo]

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

[kamotors]

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

[E12 535i Turbo]

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!

[dougie30]

Can't wait for update!

[E12 535i Turbo]

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??

[N2MYE30]

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: