I think I'm far enough along now to start a build thread to document my project of two years now. My plan is to continue to update the thread as I have time. But stay tuned, this one won't fade into the abyss as it's already running and driving!
I'll do my best to document all the details and uphill battles in future posts in the thread. Here's the basic breakdown of the car to get this thread started:
1990 coupe shell-up restoration painted in BMW San Marino Blue with custom flares welded in
Fully built Frankenmotor
GTX3582R turbo
Custom 3" turbo-back exhaust
E46 M3 6-speed trans
Z3M rear end (axles, trailing arms)
Large case diff (210mm)
Nasieg 5-lug with E36 M3 brakes all around
17" Apex ARC-8 wheels, 8.5" front (235/40/17), 9.5" rear (275/40/17)
22RPD OBD2 stock ECU tune
Car made 596 whp on the dyno last week spinning tires from 120 mph to 138 mph on a conservative tune. Trying to tame some boost creep issues right now and have a few ideas in mind to help with that.
Here are a few pics of the car as it sits now. The last two are videos taken during dyno tuning last week. Still some work to do, but she's well on her way.
IMG_7989 by Jason H, on Flickr
IMG_7988 by Jason H, on Flickr
IMG_2547 by Jason H, on Flickr
IMG_9227 by Jason H, on Flickr
IMG_9228 by Jason H, on Flickr
IMG_9229 by Jason H, on Flickr
IMG_7045 by Jason H, on Flickr
IMG_8153 by Jason H, on Flickr
Dyno video (click pic to watch):
IMG_8166 by Jason H, on Flickr
Light throttle drive-by video (click pic to watch):
IMG_8080 by Jason H, on Flickr
I'll do my best to document all the details and uphill battles in future posts in the thread. Here's the basic breakdown of the car to get this thread started:
1990 coupe shell-up restoration painted in BMW San Marino Blue with custom flares welded in
Fully built Frankenmotor
GTX3582R turbo
Custom 3" turbo-back exhaust
E46 M3 6-speed trans
Z3M rear end (axles, trailing arms)
Large case diff (210mm)
Nasieg 5-lug with E36 M3 brakes all around
17" Apex ARC-8 wheels, 8.5" front (235/40/17), 9.5" rear (275/40/17)
22RPD OBD2 stock ECU tune
Car made 596 whp on the dyno last week spinning tires from 120 mph to 138 mph on a conservative tune. Trying to tame some boost creep issues right now and have a few ideas in mind to help with that.
Here are a few pics of the car as it sits now. The last two are videos taken during dyno tuning last week. Still some work to do, but she's well on her way.
IMG_7989 by Jason H, on FlickrIMG_7988 by Jason H, on FlickrIMG_2547 by Jason H, on FlickrIMG_9227 by Jason H, on FlickrIMG_9228 by Jason H, on FlickrIMG_9229 by Jason H, on FlickrIMG_7045 by Jason H, on FlickrIMG_8153 by Jason H, on FlickrDyno video (click pic to watch):
IMG_8166 by Jason H, on FlickrLight throttle drive-by video (click pic to watch):
IMG_8080 by Jason H, on Flickr
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