''La Quiche'' E30 S54 - Alpha N - BBS E50

[getouth]

Amazing!!


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[She loved E]

That's the best 24v bay I've ever seen. Looks like I have some reading to do... nicely done!

[Jim Lepage]

Almost done !

After some problems it finally runs !

Tomorrow diff cover gasket and Garagistic 2nd support.

Later this week it goes to my friend' shop. We're gonna fab the exhaust and coolant piping.

[2mAn]

Speechless..... as usual

[CorvallisBMW]

Jebus that's pretty

[spiDmang]

stacks on stacks on stacks....jesus

[MR 325]

I love what you've done with the place. :D

[rturbo 930]

That's pretty damn nice.

[HennaE30]

It's beautiful. The black looks sick, but heaven forbid you have an oil leak you need to locate. It's going to be practically impossible lol. Amazing though.

[3MPowered]

Beautiful work thus far! This ought to be a screamer. What are the specs of the exhaust you're looking to build?
Mind sharing what you've done to get the intake trumpets to work (i.e. what engine management you're using)?
Keep the updates coming!

[ohthejosh]

Super keen eye on style. Always liked the details you go with.

[e30austin]

Always loved this car.

[Jim Lepage]

Sorry for the lack of update guys.

Finally the guy who sold me the engine lied to me big time.

Here's a printscreen from my emails:



It turns out the engine was knocking like crazy (probably the Vanos unit).

Then I decided to pull the engine out, strip it completely and see what's going on.

I think he serviced this engine with sand and poor quality oil. I found a broken slider. Rod bearings were shot. Pistons dirty as shit on top. Rings were death. The guy at the shop told me they were like they've been pulled out the river. The Vanos oil pump disc had a lot of loose, a LOT.

I then decided to go all in like I did with the rest. Yay, more debts ! :rippedoff:

So I ordered:

-complet Vanos rebuild kit (seals, rattle kit, oil pump disc, tools, etc) from Beisan Systems
-all crank bearings
-ARP head and rod hardware
-tensioners and sliders
-timing and oil pump chains
-CP-Carrillo pistons, rings and hardware
-gaskets and seals
-S62 Vanos diaphragm springs
-Vanos filter and hardware
-S54 camshaft alignment tool
-more stuff I probably forget

The engine and covers are gonna be cleaned. Valve seals changed. Head decked if needed. I hope to have it before next weekend. With all the parts in hand it's gonna be quick after that.

I'm freaking eager to finally do a ride. I put so much effort and time in that swap ! :nice:

[Jim Lepage]

Beautiful work thus far! This ought to be a screamer. What are the specs of the exhaust you're looking to build?
Mind sharing what you've done to get the intake trumpets to work (i.e. what engine management you're using)?
Keep the updates coming!

Thank you !

Exhaust is:

-Active Autowerks modified headers
-double 2''
-2x Magnaflow 3.5'' round glass pack muffler (don't remember the length but I think they're the longest)
-double 2'' to single 3'' merge before rear subframe
-Magnaflow 5x8 muffler. I have to check for the number, I don't remember.

I bought the stack kit from 2M Autowerks and the Alpha N tune is from RKTunes.

[LJ851]

Sorry for the lack of update guys.

Finally the guy who sold me the engine lied to me big time.

Here's a printscreen from my emails:



It turns out the engine was knocking like crazy (probably the Vanos unit).

Then I decided to pull the engine out, strip it completely and see what's going on.

I think he serviced this engine with sand and poor quality oil. I found a broken slider. Rod bearings were shot. Pistons dirty as shit on top. Rings were death. The guy at the shop told me they were like they've been pulled out the river. The Vanos oil pump disc had a lot of loose, a LOT.

That Really sucks, Jim.

Is that igor from Catuned ?