The Official Engine Bay Photo Thread

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  • lambo
    Captain Scene Points
    • Feb 2010
    • 10953

    #1171
    oh em gee...

    I want that. Now I want to turbo my M20...THANKS!

    Originally posted by SpasticDwarf;n6449866
    Honestly I built it just to have a place to sit and listen to Hotline Bling on repeat.

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    • iwantspeed
      No R3VLimiter
      • Dec 2007
      • 3164

      #1172



      wire tucked all wiring coming out of the fusebox,
      relocated diagnostic connector
      relocated c101 connector inside the m3 harness cover
      relocated 3 relays on the bracket to the firewall
      relocated coil
      removed cruise control
      removed ac
      removed power steering pump & reservoir, lines looped
      removed windshield wiper reservoir
      removed throttle body heater
      removed cosmoline
      I need to replace the coolant tank.

      working on the battery tray area next
      I purchased new exhaust manifold gaskets and the down pipe gasket, just haven't gotten around to installing them
      Last edited by iwantspeed; 03-31-2012, 11:52 AM.


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      • Herr Faust Schinken
        No R3VLimiter
        • Feb 2012
        • 3580

        #1173
        Very nice^
        88 325is Five Speed
        Lachssilber

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        • Sagaris
          R3VLimited
          • Sep 2009
          • 2243

          #1174


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          • Raxe
            R3V Elite
            • Nov 2006
            • 5346

            #1175
            Not finished yet, the red is actually candy apple pearl finish but it doesn't photograph well.


            >> 1988 3.1 ITB E30 /// 2002 E46 M3 6MT / 2008 335xi 6MT / 1991 S38B36 E30 (sold)

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            • JamesE30
              R3VLimited
              • Feb 2007
              • 2092

              #1176
              Originally posted by Raxe
              Not finished yet, the red is actually candy apple pearl finish but it doesn't photograph well.
              I usually dislike glossy valve covers but that looks great!

              R.H.D
              M-technic I club

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              • Hans Gruber
                Advanced Member
                • Dec 2011
                • 157

                #1177
                Originally posted by E30Strube
                Still working on some things, but it is close.

                My Pleasure:02 Honda 954, 02 Fronty 4x4
                My Pain:91 BMW E30, 90 S13(sr'd)

                "granthr said: ↑
                I mention Metric Mechanic because it is a great way to empty your wallet to get unverified horsepower gains."

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                • Jand3rson
                  Banned
                  • Oct 2003
                  • 37587

                  #1178
                  Originally posted by Raxe
                  Not finished yet, the red is actually candy apple pearl finish but it doesn't photograph well.

                  I think that might be one of the best looking M20s I've ever seen.

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                  • MR 325
                    Moderator
                    • Oct 2003
                    • 37825

                    #1179
                    Tarbo cell phone pic.

                    BimmerHeads
                    Classic BMW Specialists
                    Santa Clarita, CA

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                    • craiggroves91
                      No R3VLimiter
                      • Oct 2009
                      • 3024

                      #1180
                      Originally posted by MR 325
                      Tarbo cell phone pic.

                      Why not cut off the airbag sensor brackets?
                      Im just pulling your leg! haha
                      Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

                      1989 BMW 325i SOLD
                      1998 BMW Estoril Blue e36 M3/4/5 SOLD
                      1987 BMW 325 (The Piece) SOLD
                      1991 BMW 318is S52 swap (The Beast) Now Driving Project Thread: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=234207

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                      • MR 325
                        Moderator
                        • Oct 2003
                        • 37825

                        #1181
                        Originally posted by cjdontthink
                        Why not cut off the airbag sensor brackets?
                        Im just pulling your leg! haha
                        Hahaha. Well someday when I re-do the engine bay I will.
                        BimmerHeads
                        Classic BMW Specialists
                        Santa Clarita, CA

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                        • AussieTemplar
                          Advanced Member
                          • Oct 2011
                          • 107

                          #1182


                          Shrick 288, Miller MAF, 19lb injectors, thats about it for now.

                          Engine bay is cleaner IRL then the pics show.
                          1989 Australian Delivered 325iS Mtech 2.
                          Fully worked M20B31 stroker. 143kw atw/285ntq atw.

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                          • MR 325
                            Moderator
                            • Oct 2003
                            • 37825

                            #1183
                            But why automatic?
                            BimmerHeads
                            Classic BMW Specialists
                            Santa Clarita, CA

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                            • Nick_S
                              No R3VLimiter
                              • Apr 2011
                              • 3656

                              #1184
                              This thread needs more M42

                              91 318is M50 swapped
                              05 Honda Pilot

                              24V swap thread
                              http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=302524

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                              • E30Strube
                                Advanced Member
                                • Jul 2008
                                • 181

                                #1185
                                All finished...

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