Hellrot Turbo Build and eventual LS Swap!

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FenderBender

Discussion Starter · Dec 27, 2009

Well ladies and gentlemen, it has begun. This morning at 8am, we started.

Phil gave me the inspiration with his cooling system thread, so I didn't take pictures. (Actually I forgot my camera) but you can all imagine what it was like :rofl:

First, compression check, 190-200 psi on all cylinders, I was very impressed! :thumbup: Especially for 195,000 miles. BMW makes great I6s! Not that anyone didn't know that...

Removed intake manifold, all exhaust, cams, radiator, bumper, cams, and finally the head.

Cylinder walls were in good condition, obviously they looked like it had many miles, but it was very well taken care of.

Mounted T3 manifold and turbo, mocked up downpipe, intercooler.

Next we will put in the .140 MLS headgasket, tighten up manifold and turbo, make exhaust, intercooling piping, and ect.

But, I am leaving for New Orleans on Friday, so it won't be done untill after I get back :thumbdwn:

I'm getting very excited already!

I will have pics next time I work on it, as for now, I am going to sand blast the valve cover, and repaint it.

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ianiac

· #2 · Dec 27, 2009

Looking forward to seeing how this goes.

What numbers are you hoping for?

I will be doing the same eventually.

FenderBender

Discussion Starter · #3 · Dec 27, 2009

Running 10psi daily, around 300whp, hoping for 350whp at 15psi

cmybimmer

· #4 · Dec 27, 2009

Good luck Matt! Next time take picatures!

FenderBender

Discussion Starter · #5 · Dec 27, 2009

I'll be sure to take picatures :eeps:

:rofl:

I'm very behind in car pictures actually. I want to post a good writeup on the whole process, but we shall have to see.

FenderBender

Discussion Starter · #6 · Jan 14, 2010

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UPDATE TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!! I said we would have pictures wednesday, well here they are! Will be getting many more quality ones Sunday.

Sorry for crappy pictures, forgot my camera, so had to resort to the phone.

Head off, you can see the old motor mount, new one is on. .140 MLS gasket prepped and ready to be put on.

Back on, fresh paint on valve cover, new valve cover gasket, hopefully no more leaks.

Mess of wires, hoses, and connections under there.

Can just see the manifold.

Crappier picture, can see turbo placement. It's clocked with the outlet facing downward. Freshly rebuilt turbonetics 50 trim journal turbo.

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cmybimmer

· #7 · Jan 14, 2010

Good progress Matt!!! Keep ut the good work :thumbup:

Moeman10

· #8 · Jan 14, 2010

:yumyum:

Looks awesome. Take a video of that baby when you're finished!

Eight Thirty

· #9 · Jan 14, 2010

and you better be coming to bimmerfest with the pack....

FenderBender

Discussion Starter · #10 · Jan 14, 2010

Thanks man! It's been fun! :thumbup:

FenderBender

Discussion Starter · #11 · Jan 14, 2010

Oh there will be videos and hopefully some kills!

I would LOVE to come, but driving from PA to CA is a long ride, I'd have to have some friends go along for the trip.

Eight Thirty

· #12 · Jan 14, 2010

FenderBender said:
Oh there will be videos and hopefully some kills!

I would LOVE to come, but driving from PA to CA is a long ride, I'd have to have some friends go along for the trip.

were getting a pack to roll down

me lou frank clark carlos

and all of our buddies that want to roll.... and im sure people are going to tag along on the way.... well i hope
oh and if poor boys racing sees this he should come to

Vic's95M3

· #13 · Jan 14, 2010

Sweet :thumbup: Can't wait to see more

FenderBender

Discussion Starter · #14 · Jan 14, 2010

Eight Thirty said:
were getting a pack to roll down

me lou frank clark carlos

and all of our buddies that want to roll.... and im sure people are going to tag along on the way.... well i hope
oh and if poor boys racing sees this he should come to

Mmm, may have to consider it. It would be AWESOME! When is it exactly? How long do you figure the ride is?

cmybimmer

· #15 · Jan 14, 2010

the date hasnt been announced yet. They had to reschedule

FenderBender

Discussion Starter · #16 · Jan 14, 2010

Vic's95M3 said:
Sweet :thumbup: Can't wait to see more

There will be Sunday! :thumbup:

Eight Thirty

· #17 · Jan 14, 2010

its about 3 days of driving..... there.... and 3 days back

thats taking our time though.... like 18 hours a day....

and i think the drive is going to be more fun than the actual fest itself..... but i have never been there so idk

and i plan on staying down there for 2 days to rest and meet people from on here....

would be sweet if you could come man..

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FenderBender

Discussion Starter · #18 · Jan 14, 2010

cmy_bimmer said:
the date hasnt been announced yet. They had to reschedule

So like mid summer I would assume?

Eight Thirty

· #19 · Jan 14, 2010

FenderBender said:
So like mid summer I would assume?

early may?

cmybimmer

· #20 · Jan 14, 2010

FenderBender said:
So like mid summer I would assume?

I would hope so cuz it would suck to have it occur during school (even tho i may take summer classes

)

And Frank, early May was the original plan. They had to postpone tho

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