I guess its my turn.

[matt325is]

Well, just got the car up and running/CLEAN since its been sitting in the garage for the last 3 weeks, making the damn engine run. Anyway, Megasquirt now works, but needs to be tuned, I have all the intercooler tubing done/not ghetto-rigged.

Here is a list of mods.

2.8l Turbo Engine:
TD crankshaft
Bored to 85mm
Ross Racing 85mm low compression (8.5:1) pistons
High strenght wrist pins
All new bearings/bushings
All new gaskets
32lb/hr Accel injectors
IE adjustable fuel pressure regulator
Garrett T04B turbo (turbine a/r=.60, compressor a/r=.50)
Turbonetics 35mm deltagate wastegate
Blitz dual drive blow-off valve
Modified Starion intercooler with 2.5" tubes (core dimensions are 16.5x8x2.75)
Custom 2.5" intercooler tubing
Proturbo exhaust manifold adapter with custom wastegate adapter
2.5" exhaust with Magnaflow muffler
MSD 6-BTM ignition system
Megasquirt standalone fuel computer
A/F ratio, oil pressure, fuel pressure, and boost gauges.
Custom manual boost controller
Current compression is about 8.0-8.2:1 with thicker head gasket

Exterior:
Kopi Alpina wheels (17x7.5)
H&R Cup Kit suspension (with thicker rear spring pads)
Dual front lips
Cut front valence for intercooler flow

Future:
Replica Mtech 2 rear spoiler (have in garage)
Infinity front spoiler + custom splitter (maybe CF, with verticle supports)
Ground Control Coilovers with high springrates
Sideskirts (Breyton or BMP)
Rear skirt (Breyton or BMP)
Head studs
Racing seats/harnesses
Rollbar (possibly)


I think thats about it, if I think of anything else, i'll post. This engine has been 1 year exactly in the works, and now getting finished.. I will have it dynotuned in the next week, and will post results.

So pics, here we go.















Peace,

matt

[Bill 84 318i]

Whoa, that ain't no Sparco bar - is it an IE bar? It looks like it has a better chance of fitting my car...

Oh yeah, :up:. Although I'd have to say leave your body stock - it's the best look for a late model IMO.

[e9nine]

..Nice to see all your hardwork has paid off.

A few ques:
How come you didn't do the headstud conversion when you had the head off?
What's the other thingymajig next to your MSDS ignition component?
Is your TB modified? It looks a lil different at the part where the cooling lines "would" be..
What's your Goal..street monster, track car or 0-60 car? Stiff springs will hurt your 0-60 as they supress traction ;)

Nice job though :up: ...try add MHW smoked lights in the rear and you're a-ok 100%

Waiting for new dyno sheet...

[lowslowe30]

If i saw that intercooler in my rear veiw mirror I would cream my pants as you drove by. I dont think the body needs and modification of any sorts either, it looks great as it is. Also what kind of muffler is on there, those pipes are frigging huge.

[LarsG]

It's beautiful, simply beautiful...

The ONLY thing I don't like about it is the exhaust tips, a little too large for my taste, but it still fits the car.

Very nice work!!!

8)

[Kavkazia]

Matt, I love your car man, it looks gorgous, and that FMIC is looking sick, I cant wait to finish mine already!

Later man,
Amirani

[Werksmini]

Soo soo jelous.

[matt325is]

Thanks guys

Bill - Its a painted IE strut bar.

e9nine - I didnt know where to get head studs back then, I should have however. The thing next to the MSD is the relay board for the megasquirt fuel management, it has 4 fuses, and 3 relays, it is where all of hte sensor wires plug into as well, from there, there is a 37pin connector/coord that goes into the car into the megasquirt computer. I dont have the coolant lines running through the TB anymore, I need the LEAST heat going through the TB, and I will suffer a bad cold idle.
Where the ICV used to be is a Intake Air Temp Sensor, and on top of the intake manifold next to the throttlebody is a new WOT switch (actually 2 limit switches), because Megasquirt needed a real variable resistance throttle position sensor. I need the WOT switch for the ignition system to advance the timing.

Not sure exactly I want this car to be, probably street/track car, i dotn really care about straightline acceleration (0-60).

I bought the exhaust from my friend for cheap, so it works for now, it is very loud, so I might change it out later.

Amir - I cant wiat until your car is done either! HURRY! :D

Thansk for the compliments.

matt

[SlammedE30]

Matt, it's disgusting. Give it to me. :D Just playin man, I truely can't wait to se it run on the dyno, I have a feeling it will be a very short run 8)
-Ted

[lodac]

That just makes me want to start on my car badly.. I am so jealous.

[EVOIIIM3]

Matt it's about time! :o

I would not plan on adding anything until it's all running properly! Who knows what the dyno will find!

Did you upgrade the clutch? I bet it will not last long after you get it tuned!

[mellowyellow88]

That's a very, very nice looking car. Good work!

[rward325]

Good work on the car Matt. A lot of hard work has finally paid off. Getthat thing tuned and lets see the results. Great looking car!

[OOMPH!]

looking awesome...I have no constructive criticism.....the car looks perfect :up:

[Wes325]

How much horsepower are you estimating after everything is fully tuned. Your engine bay is awesome. I dig the 328i badging!
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