Sorry, I have been lacking in updates guys! I have not started engine tear down yet because I am trying to only do one project at a time but may start this weekend. I have been collecting parts for the build and have received ARP studs for head and crank, goodntight T4 turbo manifold, ZF320, M54B30 (for crank, rods, and pistons. Will part out rest of engine if anyone is interested.), and I already had a M50tu with a bunch of miscellaneous parts. Also have an E36 driveshaft that I think will need to be modified to fit the ZF320. I will do my best to get pictures uploaded this evening after work. I am in search of a 2.93 LSD and T4 turbo (ideally 6262) if anyone knows of a decent one for sale! Other than that, the major components should be complete!
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1991 318iS M50 Build
Started the afternoon by replacing the front wheel hubs. Didn’t get to test drive due to rainy weather, should be able to drive tomorrow. Got the remaining accessories removed from the M50. Coolant port and thermostat were caked up pretty good. Also got the valve cover pulled, should have a buddy over tomorrow to help pull the head. And go get the M54b30!
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Got the VANOS and head removed today. Excuse the messy garage. Cylinders look pretty good, just lots of deposits on the pistons. Gonna start calling machine shops this week, likely to make the drive over to Houston for machining. Wasn’t able to pick up the M54 today though :/ hopefully this week or next weekend.
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Called a couple shops today for machining estimates and have a couple questions if anyone can answer them. So I planned on just honing and decking the block, and resurfacing the head. I’d have the shop clean everything and do magnaflux on the block. Now mind you I will be swapping in the M54B30 crank, rods, and pistons. Is there other machining people would recommend? Particularly to the head? M50B25 block with M54 internals, 0.140” MLS, and stock head. Also are the M54 pistons forged? Thanks!
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1991 318iS M50 Build
Final displacement should be 2.98 L if my math is correct. Looking at a PTE 6262 .68 a/r turbine side and .70 a/r on compressor side. Anyone have any input on this turbo setup? Any issues with the .68? I was originally looking for an .81 but found a .68. I think it’ll make 400 rwhp and spool quickly which would be ideal. I’d go with a 2.93 diff to get better MPGs on highway
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Originally posted by stormtrooper15 View PostHmm MS3 or Miller war? Any inputs?
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