2.8L M20 9.8:1 stroker build: my 323i reincarnated

[betz]

Interior is in, minus my new dash, euro clock, gauge cluster, and stereo. The cluster will *have* to go in soon.


Hype intensifies

[2mAn]

Whoa! that is a wonderful looking set of sport seats. Matching rear seats or no?

[betz]

Whoa! that is a wonderful looking set of sport seats. Matching rear seats or no?

Unfortunately, no. The rear is pretty half assed at the moment- they're my sedan seats that I had dyed black a while ago. Doesn't look bad, matches the door cards well but I plan on reupholstering the rear coupe seats with the same material as the sport seats.

If you were wondering, I had bought a kit from Stitchedwheels here on r3v and used it to reupholster some really tattered M3 seats I found on Craigslist. A lot of work, but it was for sure worth it.

[mr.]

Those seats are amazing, my Lord......

[betz]

Engine is IN!

[betz]

Oil/ trans fluid filled, no leaks so far. UUC Short throw shifter, all new bushings, DSSR, shift carrier etc installed. Turns out I have the wrong wiring harness, will get new one soon, but in the meantime I still have a lot of stuff to put in.

[wworm]

those seats are amazing

[betz]

Thanks for the compliments on the seats, but I mean... dat engine tho.

[sampayne]

sexi. what are the plans for exhaust? You should throw some headers on there. ;D

[betz]

sexi. what are the plans for exhaust? You should throw some headers on there. ;D

This thing will 100% get long tube headers. Probably very shortly after I smog it. My 323i had a custom exhaust from the header collector back, so I'll probably bolt that on for now and fit the headers later.

[sampayne]

Thats what I like to hear. Look forward to seeing it.

[wworm]

Curious as to what your wheel/tire specs are. Tasty lookin combo


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[2mAn]

This thing will 100% get long tube headers. Probably very shortly after I smog it. My 323i had a custom exhaust from the header collector back, so I'll probably bolt that on for now and fit the headers later.

YES! I cant wait. How much longer do you think it will be until its running?

[betz]

Curious as to what your wheel/tire specs are. Tasty lookin combo

Melber Mahle 15x7 et12 (I believe E21 fitment?) wrapped in 205/50s. Mahle's were special order wheels that Mercedes and BMWs could come with, made by BBS or Melber, so.. they're not reps. More like pre-weaves

YES! I cant wait. How much longer do you think it will be until its running?

I should be getting the wiring harness in two days, need to put in the radiator, power steering, the gauge cluster, the exhaust, and wire it all up. I think turning it over this weekend is a definite possibility.

[AC_Schnitzel]

very nice. congrats on getting it all in. post a vid of the first start up!