91' 318is S52 Swap "The Beast"

[craiggroves91]

This obviously isn't ideal, but it was necessary to stop my fenders from scraping the sidewalls. Eventually I'll have the proper shocks/struts to get the full kit on, but for now this will do.


My buddy's MKV GTI and the beast

[craiggroves91]

Went to the exhaust shop and got a little hole and one of the ripped hangers fixed.

We also discussed adding a high flow cat, mainly for bringing down the sound. So I am probably ordering that tonight.

Got a picture of my underside while it was on the lift

[mtlbloodshot]

I dont have that second heatshield (towards the rear ) that line looks good. Why 3 inch tho?

[craiggroves91]

I dont have that second heatshield (towards the rear ) that line looks good. Why 3 inch tho?

You can probably add it in?

Because racecar?

[Jean]

What cat is that?

[craiggroves91]

What cat is that?

There isn't a cat on it yet, that is on the way.

What you see is a vibrant ultra quiet resonator

[jaywood]

Are you happy you didn't go turbo?

[craiggroves91]

Are you happy you didn't go turbo?

Well yes and no.

Yes, because I got the car on the road way faster and it was able to drive it. It was much easier to complete and I'm sure it will prove to be more reliable in the long run.
It was also much cheaper!

No, simply because I could have had a lot of power with turbo, although, most of the power wouldn't have been usable or as reliable.

So more yes than no! I love it everytime I drive it. There is a great amount of power for me and it has proven itself to be reliable.

[Link]

Awesome build, I have read all 40 pages and your DIY swap as I am hopefully starting a swap in two weeks. Great work.

[craiggroves91]

Awesome build, I have read all 40 pages and your DIY swap as I am hopefully starting a swap in two weeks. Great work.

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the read.

Good luck and don't be afraid to ask questions

[benyen soljax]

All done?

[craiggroves91]

All done?

With the car?

[benyen soljax]

No, with your face!

[craiggroves91]

No, with your face!

Well actually I'm growing a beard so my face is not done.

The car will never be done I'll always be doing stuff to it, but if you're talking about the swap it is done. I drive it everyday

[craiggroves91]

Got this thing installed today. It lowered overall loudness and I think I like where its at.
Threw this thing on


On the lift


The beast and my friend's 318is