91' 318is S52 Swap "The Beast"

[mtlbloodshot]

The line that passes in the right corner of the wheel well is what? Fuel?

[craiggroves91]

Sorry some of these pics are blurry. I didn't realize that my camera resolution was turned down quite a bit and I also had stuff on the lense haha
Did some brake work today.
Tear down


New rotors. Painted the center

Rotor and new Stainless steel lines installed.

My caliper rebuild station haha Notice I sprayed the calipers black.

Rebuilt

Drivers side finished up.

Passengers done (I actually need new guide pin dust boots, have to install those soon)

Then I temporarily ghetto rigged my front end together. I lost a lot of the hardware for the grilles and headlights, so zip ties had to be used haha. I will be taking care of cosmetics/lighting later on.


Rear brakes tomorrow!

[craiggroves91]

Yep believe that will be the setup Im going with but in 2.5. Which resonator is that?

Vibrant Ultra quiet

[ZekeTheSneak]

Yep believe that will be the setup Im going with but in 2.5. Which resonator is that?

[craiggroves91]

Which header flange are you gonna use for to make the downpipes?

My exhaust guy has flanges. Same as original

[mtlbloodshot]

Which header flange are you gonna use for to make the downpipes?

[craiggroves91]

Do they make a 2.5inch version? That resonator looks huggge

Yes they do!

Its not that big.
Here are the specs:

http://vibrantperformance.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1023&products_id=47

Looks like its going to fit nicely below the driveshaft.

[ZekeTheSneak]

Do they make a 2.5inch version? That resonator looks huggge

[craiggroves91]

Excited to hear this exhaust tune!

Same I'm pumped! Probably won't be another week or so though before it goes in. We will see

[mtlbloodshot]

Excited to hear this exhaust tune!

[craiggroves91]

Just some quick pictures I snapped of my Vibrant exhaust parts. They sure make some great quality pieces!

[craiggroves91]

Nice looking swap! You should bring this out to the meet when you are all finished

Thanks :)
You better believe I'll be at the meets! I'm so excited to come out

[ian e30 318is]

Nice looking swap! You should bring this out to the meet when you are all finished

[craiggroves91]

Parts are here! Now I just need time and good weather to install them

[craiggroves91]

Took out some tar today. Will clean it up more eventually


Also put a new antenna grommet on since the old one was non existant.