OMG's Personal S54 Build :)

[Staszek]

Yes, I have both the custom subframe and oil pan by Tim. I am looking to make a custom CORE support for hanging the headlights, radiator... etc.

Just an FYI Tyler's solution fits amazing!!

Teaser pics!

[dude8383]

Yes, I have both the custom subframe and oil pan by Tim. I am looking to make a custom CORE support for hanging the headlights, radiator... etc.

[Motheye99]

You're completely right but that's not the point. I want ease of service in the long term. I'm also hoping to make a bit room with a custom support so that I can run a bigger fan on the radiator side.

http://www.thearcasylum.com/e30-s54.html

This looks like what your trying to do.

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[dude8383]

You're completely right but that's not the point. I want ease of service in the long term. I'm also hoping to make a bit room with a custom support so that I can run a bigger fan on the radiator side.

[Loupoz]

I really need to remove the core support on my car so that I can throw this thing in there at the very least.

I assume that if you have a shop you have a lift (hopefully several). The solution is easy then.
- Remove front subframe, and bolt it to the engine.
- Raise car on lift
- Position engine under car
- Drop car down on engine
- Bolt subframe in place.

[dude8383]

Gotta tell you there is barely anytime for personal work when you run a repair shop :curse:

BUT progress is being made.

The oil filter housing is on, thermostat, brand spanking new Z3M engine harness and the rest of the accessories are in position as well.











So we messed up on this coolant pipe haha. I totally forgot the engine harness mounts right where the pipe sits now. Not too big a deal because we can close the pipe up and redo this. We already mocked it up for proper placement with the harness in place so that will be in the next update. I really need to remove the core support on my car so that I can throw this thing in there at the very least.

[wworm]

yep all works now. Good stuff man!

[jeenyus]

Pictures work now and the pipe looks so nicely done! Great work.

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[dude8383]

gimme a sec... gotta do it through flickr

[jeenyus]

Not working for me either.

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[wworm]

Are pics working for anyone? I cant see these.

Cant wait to see that engine in the bay...

[dude8383]

Modified the E46 coolant pipe to integrate the E30 coolant reservoir.

Now its a proper M motor LOL:



Transfer pipe:







I couldn't justify the $240 Z4 M coolant pipe from BMW... with this route I can keep my E30 reservoir and not worry about any interference with the A/C lines once I reach that stage in the build.

[dude8383]

This things going to be insane good work so far man.

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I can hardly wait :devil:

You should check out the csl replica intakes or S54 velocity stacks both require a Alpha N ish tune of some sort and add 20-30 hp. I believe Kassel will preload the tune for the upgraded intake on to there swap dme. If that's the route your taking.

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I have actually explored that... It's a little over $1800 for the one that is designed to fit the E30. That's not in the cards currently lol. I can do a lot with that kinda money. Maybe later on though because I do definitely want that plenum!

[Motheye99]

You should check out the csl replica intakes or S54 velocity stacks both require a Alpha N ish tune of some sort and add 20-30 hp. I believe Kassel will preload the tune for the upgraded intake on to there swap dme. If that's the route your taking.

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[KIRIEIW]

This things going to be insane good work so far man.


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