Quick links:
2010-2012 - Post 2
2013-2014 - Post 3
2015 - Post 23 - Mid Engine Swap
2016 - Post 145 - Mid Turbo install
2017 - Post 259 - Ramblings of a student continue thru 2019
2020 - Post 321 - Vband/charge pipe/downpipe/EBC/Injector/BOV re-do
2021 - Post 346 - Will update this text once something happens...
Quick build List:
Chassis
Factory Options
Interior
Exterior
Engine
Management
Tuning/Logging
Cooling
Turbo
Exhaust
Driveline
Brakes
Suspension/Steering
Wheels/Tires
2010-2012 - Post 2
2013-2014 - Post 3
2015 - Post 23 - Mid Engine Swap
2016 - Post 145 - Mid Turbo install
2017 - Post 259 - Ramblings of a student continue thru 2019
2020 - Post 321 - Vband/charge pipe/downpipe/EBC/Injector/BOV re-do
2021 - Post 346 - Will update this text once something happens...
Quick build List:
Chassis
1990 325iS 2 door Canadian Spec, Production 11-02-89.
Exterior: Sterlingsilber - 244
Interior: Schwarz Leder - 0203
Exterior: Sterlingsilber - 244
Interior: Schwarz Leder - 0203
Factory Options
209 Limited Slip Differential (25%) Sperrdifferential 25%
226 Sports Suspension Settings Sportliche Fahrwerksabstimmung
281 Lt/aly Wheels Round Spoke Styling,chrome Lm Raeder/rundspeiche Verchromt
324 Lt/aly Wheels Ellopsoid Sp.107/mixed Tyr Lm Raeder Ellipsoidsp. 107/mischb.
401 Sliding/vent Roof, Electric Schiebe-hebedach, Elektrisch
410 Window Lifts, Electric At Front Fensterheber, Elektrisch Vorn
464 Skibag Skisack
481 Sport Seats F Driver/front Passenger Sportsitze Fuer Fahrer/beifahrer
494 Seat Heating F Driver/front Passenger Sitzheizung Fuer Fahrer/beifahrer
530 Air Conditioning Klimaanlage
540 Cruise Control Geschwindigkeitsregelung
551 Bordcomputer Ii Mit Fernbedienung
562 . Auxiliary Headlights Zusatzscheinwerfer
675 Sound System
708 M Sportlenkrad Leder
835 (Maybe "US Tourist Version"?)
838 Canadian Version Kanada-ausfuehrung
841 Option Code Package Pseudo-code-no. Sa-paket-pseudo-schl.-nr.
940 Special Request Equipment Sonderwunsch Ausstattung
226 Sports Suspension Settings Sportliche Fahrwerksabstimmung
281 Lt/aly Wheels Round Spoke Styling,chrome Lm Raeder/rundspeiche Verchromt
324 Lt/aly Wheels Ellopsoid Sp.107/mixed Tyr Lm Raeder Ellipsoidsp. 107/mischb.
401 Sliding/vent Roof, Electric Schiebe-hebedach, Elektrisch
410 Window Lifts, Electric At Front Fensterheber, Elektrisch Vorn
464 Skibag Skisack
481 Sport Seats F Driver/front Passenger Sportsitze Fuer Fahrer/beifahrer
494 Seat Heating F Driver/front Passenger Sitzheizung Fuer Fahrer/beifahrer
530 Air Conditioning Klimaanlage
540 Cruise Control Geschwindigkeitsregelung
551 Bordcomputer Ii Mit Fernbedienung
562 . Auxiliary Headlights Zusatzscheinwerfer
675 Sound System
708 M Sportlenkrad Leder
835 (Maybe "US Tourist Version"?)
838 Canadian Version Kanada-ausfuehrung
841 Option Code Package Pseudo-code-no. Sa-paket-pseudo-schl.-nr.
940 Special Request Equipment Sonderwunsch Ausstattung
Interior
Black Leather/Heated Sport Interior
Mtech II wheel
Momo leather shift knob
E36 ebrake handle + Leather boot
Mtech II wheel
Momo leather shift knob
E36 ebrake handle + Leather boot
Exterior
iS front/rear lip/spoiler
Depo Smileys + LED low beams + Light smoke laminx
Euro Trim
Euro Grilles
Abrahams Motorsport smoked turn signal lenses
Antenna delete plug
Euro rear plate filler
Depo Smileys + LED low beams + Light smoke laminx
Euro Trim
Euro Grilles
Abrahams Motorsport smoked turn signal lenses
Antenna delete plug
Euro rear plate filler
Engine
1999 M52B28 from an E36 328ic off Texas Copart
Unopened longblock, all other gaskets replaced, block drilled for turbo oil return
Deleted: SAP, Post Cat O2, Second bank O2, Running losses valve + harness thinned
N5x exhaust studs
M50 Intake Manifold + TB
Maximum PSI Intake boot + ICV Hoses
TheArcAsylum rear sump 24v oil pan, tubular subframe, oil pickup
Tacked Oil pump nut
Unopened longblock, all other gaskets replaced, block drilled for turbo oil return
Deleted: SAP, Post Cat O2, Second bank O2, Running losses valve + harness thinned
N5x exhaust studs
M50 Intake Manifold + TB
Maximum PSI Intake boot + ICV Hoses
TheArcAsylum rear sump 24v oil pan, tubular subframe, oil pickup
Tacked Oil pump nut
Management
Siemens MS41.1 Hardware (stock NA spec M52B28 ECU)
Custom MS41.3 firmware by mrf582 (in closed beta test)
PMAS HPX MAF (Blow Thru)
GM LS3 MAP - logging with ECU thru Bank 1 Rear O2
Innovate LC-1 Wideband O2 (logging with ECU thru Bank 2 O2, also for GFB GForce III lean cut)
Single channel Narrowband O2 for stock ECU STFT
540cc Bosch 0280158117 EV14 Injectors
M50 Fuel Rail w/ Injector Hats
TRE walbro 255 knockoff fuel pump
Custom MS41.3 firmware by mrf582 (in closed beta test)
PMAS HPX MAF (Blow Thru)
GM LS3 MAP - logging with ECU thru Bank 1 Rear O2
Innovate LC-1 Wideband O2 (logging with ECU thru Bank 2 O2, also for GFB GForce III lean cut)
Single channel Narrowband O2 for stock ECU STFT
540cc Bosch 0280158117 EV14 Injectors
M50 Fuel Rail w/ Injector Hats
TRE walbro 255 knockoff fuel pump
Tuning/Logging
INPA K+DCAN cable
OBD2 port wired into harness by ECU
Bench flashing harness from spare engine harness
MS41 Quickflash
Romraider ECU Editor, Logger
Romraider Definitions downloaded from MS41 ECU Portal by mrf452
Megalogviewer HD
Future:
ALDL Droid for logging/gauges via android, made possible by Murray (ba114).
OBD2 port wired into harness by ECU
Bench flashing harness from spare engine harness
MS41 Quickflash
Romraider ECU Editor, Logger
Romraider Definitions downloaded from MS41 ECU Portal by mrf452
Megalogviewer HD
Future:
ALDL Droid for logging/gauges via android, made possible by Murray (ba114).
Currently RAM address for Load is different/unknown for the MS41.3 flash.
Logger.S by Sorek for standalone logging to SD and Bluetooth broadcast to ALDL Droid, with 4 analog inputs, ++.
Cooling
Z3 M Coupe Aluminum Radiator
Stock 88degC Thermostat
Aluminum Thermostat Housing
Deleted TB Heater circuit - Coolant Pipe port crushed/welded, Head port used for e30 cluster sensor
Spal 16" slim pusher fan
82deg Aux Fan switch Mercedes PN: 61-31-1-364-272-82
Stock 88degC Thermostat
Aluminum Thermostat Housing
Deleted TB Heater circuit - Coolant Pipe port crushed/welded, Head port used for e30 cluster sensor
Spal 16" slim pusher fan
82deg Aux Fan switch Mercedes PN: 61-31-1-364-272-82
Turbo
Borg Warner S257 SX-E Turbo + 90 degree bend on compressor outlet
AGP Turbo T3-to-Vband 0.82 A/R Turbine Housing + ebay turbo blanket
Rapidspool E30 24v Manifold - Ceramic coated black
Tial MVR 44mm Wastegate (7.25lb spring) + Screamer pipe
Knockoff HKS SSQV
GoFastBits G-Force III Electronic Boost Controller with AFR input
AGP Turbo T3-to-Vband 0.82 A/R Turbine Housing + ebay turbo blanket
Rapidspool E30 24v Manifold - Ceramic coated black
Tial MVR 44mm Wastegate (7.25lb spring) + Screamer pipe
Knockoff HKS SSQV
GoFastBits G-Force III Electronic Boost Controller with AFR input
Exhaust
3" 304 Stainless
MIG'd w/ 308L Wire or Tig with 308L filler
AGPTurbo Turbine Housing Vband + Clamp
2x Vibrant 1491 3" 304 Vband assy - end of downpipe, and pre-muffler
Yonaka 3" 304 Flex Section
Vibrant 1047 Streetpower 3" Muffler
Vibrant 1142 Ultra Quiet 3" Resonator
Custom hangers to ZF Trans mount, Rear subframe, Left Rear frame rail.
MIG'd w/ 308L Wire or Tig with 308L filler
AGPTurbo Turbine Housing Vband + Clamp
2x Vibrant 1491 3" 304 Vband assy - end of downpipe, and pre-muffler
Yonaka 3" 304 Flex Section
Vibrant 1047 Streetpower 3" Muffler
Vibrant 1142 Ultra Quiet 3" Resonator
Custom hangers to ZF Trans mount, Rear subframe, Left Rear frame rail.
Driveline
ZF320 from same donor as engine
Full shift detent service, input seal, selector seal & joint.
FX Racing Stage 3 Chromoly flywheel+Clutch
New OEM TOB & pivot pin
New 328i slave cylinder
Ireland Engineering SS clutch line
Full shifter overhaul, solid shift carrier bushings, shoddy ebay short shifter
New E30 CSB
2.93 4-clutch LSD - RacingDiffs 4 clutch upgrade + Billet carrier cap. SKF Carrier bearings/races.
Full shift detent service, input seal, selector seal & joint.
FX Racing Stage 3 Chromoly flywheel+Clutch
New OEM TOB & pivot pin
New 328i slave cylinder
Ireland Engineering SS clutch line
Full shifter overhaul, solid shift carrier bushings, shoddy ebay short shifter
New E30 CSB
2.93 4-clutch LSD - RacingDiffs 4 clutch upgrade + Billet carrier cap. SKF Carrier bearings/races.
Brakes
E30 325iX booster + master + reservoir. Spacer removed, rod shortened & threaded
Stock Girling Calipers
Pagid OE Pads
Brembo/cheapo blank rotors
New Ebrake hardware/shoes/cables
BMA Stainless "DOT Approved" lines
Stock Girling Calipers
Pagid OE Pads
Brembo/cheapo blank rotors
New Ebrake hardware/shoes/cables
BMA Stainless "DOT Approved" lines
Suspension/Steering
German Engineering group buy coilover conversion (Hyperco springs, aluminum adjusters) 450lb/in Front, 650lb/in Rear.
Koni 8610-1437RACE in 1" shortened housings+spacers under insert
Koni 8041-1026 Sport Rear Shocks (Top Adjustable)
Ground Control Race camber/caster plates front
Ground Control Race adjustable spherical RSMs (12mm ⌀ for top adjustable shocks)
Added front swaybar tabs to strut (not currently used)
Ireland Engineering 25mm hollow front swaybar
THR Eyeball CABs
Garagistic delrin subframe riser bushings
AKG delrin diff mount
Revshift 95a RTABs
Front Subframe Arc Asylum 24v Rear Sump, Flipped sway bar, reinforced.
Rear Subframe Reinforced at diff mounting bolts.
E36 328i 3.2 LTL Steering rack swap w/ solid steering guibo
Koni 8610-1437RACE in 1" shortened housings+spacers under insert
Koni 8041-1026 Sport Rear Shocks (Top Adjustable)
Ground Control Race camber/caster plates front
Ground Control Race adjustable spherical RSMs (12mm ⌀ for top adjustable shocks)
Added front swaybar tabs to strut (not currently used)
Ireland Engineering 25mm hollow front swaybar
THR Eyeball CABs
Garagistic delrin subframe riser bushings
AKG delrin diff mount
Revshift 95a RTABs
Front Subframe Arc Asylum 24v Rear Sump, Flipped sway bar, reinforced.
Rear Subframe Reinforced at diff mounting bolts.
E36 328i 3.2 LTL Steering rack swap w/ solid steering guibo
Wheels/Tires
ESM 007 "CCW Reps": 16x8 ET20 Front (ET8 with 12mm spacer), 16x9 ET15 Rear
Hubcentric Rings
225/45R16 Toyo T1R Front
245/45R16 Toyo T1R Rear
Motorsport Hardware Stud conversion
Motorsport Hardware Aluminum tuner nuts
Hubcentric Rings
225/45R16 Toyo T1R Front
245/45R16 Toyo T1R Rear
Motorsport Hardware Stud conversion
Motorsport Hardware Aluminum tuner nuts
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