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    #16
    I have most of an M42 turbo setup for sale- check my profile for threads I've created; I might have something you want?
    past:
    1989 325is (learner shitbox)
    1986 325e (turbo dorito)
    1991 318ic (5-lug ITB)
    1985 323i baur
    current:
    1995 M3 (suspension, 17x9/255-40, borla)

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      #17
      No engine updates, besides more research on my part. According to people with more experience than me, the stock M42 Intake will start to cause issues if your trying to hit north of 300 HP. Well since I get paid to design parts for other peoples dreams, I decided I should probably hook myself up. While I had some down time at work I came up with this:



      Its an intake/fuel rail/carbon fiber air box assembly that I would mount the throttle body to. To be cost effective and save time debugging, I think I am going to go with a custom air box with an aftermarket intake manifold from RHD (http://racehead.com.au/) that is in the prototype phase currently.


      In related news:

      Since I am going faster, I decided I should probably be able to do everything else like stopping and turning faster. After doing yet some more research about BBK's and steering racks, I started this group buy for a German TUV passing BBK/5 Lug kit!



      Should allow me to run E46 M3/E39 540i brakes, while throwing in the five lug swap for the cost of one axle standard E30 big brake kits. For steering I am going to swap a Z3 steering rack which I have not yet purchased if anyone has one, unless I decide to go with the 95 M3 rack we have in the garage...

      So if anyone has some style 42's or style 5's that need a rebuild I am in the market! I have been looking at rebuilding rims with custom lips because I would like to run 17x8 up front and 17x9 rear wheels. Why do I keep adding work for myself?? I must like these cars or something.
      Last edited by elcoy; 02-28-2015, 09:38 PM.
      The Lineup in order of appearance:
      91 535i
      91 318is 5 Lug/E46M3 Brakes
      91 325is w/ S52
      88 Vert Plastic Bumper Swap
      88 M3 ;D
      91 325ix 5 speed
      89 Vert Royalblau Metallic
      73 2002
      1986 325es --> is swap Rallycross Car!!
      1995 Chevy G30 Tow Rig... *I SOLD A CAR!!*
      1993 525i Granitsilber Metallic Touring

      Need a 91 M5 bad but wife would shoot me...twice

      *UPDATE: got a 93 M5 and still alive

      1972 Jeep Wagoneer
      1975 2002 five speed

      Check out:
      Elhartspeedshop.com


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        #18
        5 Lug and E46M/E39 540i Brakes

        So not a ton of progress with the motor :( Stupid graduate school, why do you have to cost money? In the interim I went 5 lug and now run E46M3 front brakes and E39 540i rear brakes. Gotta stop faster if you are going faster right?







        I actually created a kit with all the parts and hardware to run this set up and are available if anyone is interested! It was scary how fast I stopped the first time I slammed on the brakes.



        I have a track day next weekend and can't wait to see how it feels with the larger brakes!
        The Lineup in order of appearance:
        91 535i
        91 318is 5 Lug/E46M3 Brakes
        91 325is w/ S52
        88 Vert Plastic Bumper Swap
        88 M3 ;D
        91 325ix 5 speed
        89 Vert Royalblau Metallic
        73 2002
        1986 325es --> is swap Rallycross Car!!
        1995 Chevy G30 Tow Rig... *I SOLD A CAR!!*
        1993 525i Granitsilber Metallic Touring

        Need a 91 M5 bad but wife would shoot me...twice

        *UPDATE: got a 93 M5 and still alive

        1972 Jeep Wagoneer
        1975 2002 five speed

        Check out:
        Elhartspeedshop.com


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          #19
          Il keep an eye on this one!
          I'm aiming for similar power with my turbo build.

          As far as the plenum for the intake the e30 manifold splits so it is ideal to make one I've made one its in my thread!
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