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I forgot to update my thread. It finally runs like a champ ! ! ;D
I had multiple misfires and it was running like crap, stalled randomly and wobbly idle. I tested the fuel pressure and it was fine. Then I checked the coil packs. 4 of them were discontinued in 2005, 1 was from 2009 and the other wasn't listed for the S54.
One more time, nice servicing seller of crap.
I put 6 new Bosch coil packs and the 2nd TPS (actuator one, itb's one was new) since I had some self test fail codes.
It's already winter here since mid November but I had a chance to try it last week and OMFG, that's so much power and throttle response ! :devil:
The Garagistic 2nd diff support is a really good upgrade. I feel how tight the rear end is now. It really makes a difference !
I worked all summer and spends a shit load of money but it worth it, I can't compare it to the chipped M50 I had. It's too much of an upgrade, the sound, response, rpm range, power gain, etc
I worked all summer and spends a shit load of money but it worth it, I can't compare it to the chipped M50 I had. It's too much of an upgrade, the sound, response, rpm range, power gain, etc
Congrats!
You must be antsy waiting until next Spring to really rip on it! Any plans over the winter?
Originally posted by whysimon
WTF is hello Kitty (I'm 28 with no kids and I don't have cable)
Amazing build, as many have already said , so just repeating ;)
Glad to see you were able to mend the engine issue and carry on!
Mine isn't s54, but similar power , and I know what you mean when you are saying you can't compare it :) it's such a huge difference that will require relearning the car !
You must be antsy waiting until next Spring to really rip on it! Any plans over the winter?
It's stored outside on jackstand under my carport so I can't really work directly on it. By chance we have snowboard to help to pass the cold season !!
-catch can is not installed. Everything is gonna be clean and good looking again on that side.
-rpm is not working since 2016. I think I'll buy a refurbished SI board with fresh batteries. I'm pretty sure it's the cause.
-interior needs some work. I have to better fit the ECU and put back the glovebox. I'd like to have a black carpet. Black headliner too. Maybe a new steering wheel.
-I may start a custom rollbar
-during the winter I want to buy an AKG mono wiper conversion kit.
-body needs love in the battery area and lower rear valance.
-I had to add 3mm spacers for the front brake to fit. I want to lower this to 1.5mm if possible.
-I need to cut the clutch slave rod a bit. I had to use a Z3M flywheel/clutch/pp combo to keep my G260 and this combo is farter from the engine so closer to the slave. At first my tranny was making all sort of noises I never heard. It took me some time to figure out what was the cause of that. It was always a bit disengaged, very slightly. I tested by shimming the slave but I think it wasn't enough. I'll fine tune it next year.
There's probably many other things I forget, like taking time to enjoy it and going to car shows !!! :D
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