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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Eight Thirty

· #9 · Jan 14, 2010

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

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

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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Eight Thirty

· #19 · Jan 14, 2010

FenderBender said:
So like mid summer I would assume?

early may?

Eight Thirty

· #26 · Jan 14, 2010

FenderBender said:
Yea, I am seriously considering going now. I need to find out how much this will cost :rofl:

im going to have around 1500 for oh **** gas and tires...... because mine just spin all the time..... and think about it.... 2800 miles there

2800 back

runs while we are down there

and maybe some cheap vendors??

i have no clue whats downs there......

and vic...... thats what we are doing.... head north to meet us though

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Eight Thirty

· #28 · Jan 14, 2010

FenderBender said:
bingo!

+1

original plan....... lol

Eight Thirty

· #29 · Jan 14, 2010

thats because when i see people from the area of east coast.... i try to recruit.... lol!!!

Eight Thirty

· #33 · Jan 14, 2010

FenderBender said:
Sounds about right, if I don't drive, I may have to bum a ride :rofl:

if my lady friend cant go or doesnt want to i got you..... pay half the gas???

Eight Thirty

· #35 · Jan 14, 2010

cmy_bimmer said:
guys... we haz bimmerfest thread

i already posted in it

Eight Thirty

· #51 · Jan 18, 2010

wow.... this thread just cunfused the SheT out of me.....

And any Progress??

Eight Thirty

· #79 · Jan 26, 2010

oh.... lol i got ya... ummm is it loud? lighter than stock? and uhh loud? hahahhahahaah

ill do that trade all day.. i have no clue what kind it is though...

Eight Thirty

· #81 · Jan 26, 2010

FenderBender said:
Hmm, I say it's lighter than stock, but I haven't weighed them, but I'd say I'm 95% sure it is. It's also louder than stock, but not obnoxious, just a decent tone and a little louder.

I may be getting seats from another guy, but just because they're M3 rears, which is what I really want. What else is on this car? Does it have a black armrest?

yeah all black interior.... if it doesnt have an armrest you can have mine... i hate it.. lol

Eight Thirty

· #84 · Jan 26, 2010

FenderBender said:
Pics? I only want mint stuff. And why do you hate it

i don't have pictures but if you would have texted me like last night i could have got you some... so i cant get that exhaust?

Eight Thirty

· #87 · Jan 26, 2010

FenderBender said:
I seez.

Ship them tomorrow?

keep thinking, lol

Eight Thirty

· #101 · Jan 30, 2010

Damn matt... i really like it..

we can hazz turbo races in maybe 2 months...

Eight Thirty

· #104 · Jan 30, 2010

FenderBender said:
Fock no!

easy man..... chill....

i would be running 22 lbs of boost.... so yeah... fluck you

Eight Thirty

· #106 · Jan 31, 2010

FenderBender said:
:rofl:

That sounds nice, but still a downgrade. If you do get it, I'll race you bro. :thumbup:

Read OT

Eight Thirty

· #108 · Feb 11, 2010

jblanchard said:
I"m looking into a turbo build on my 328. i have some parts and pieces put together but I"m pretty skeptical about running lean and wrecking everything. what did you use for a turbo, injectors, tuning, ect.? Any advice you could give me would be great. I have found one place for tuning and they want me to buy there kit, there exhaust, they have to install it ect. considering i work at a bmw dealer as a tech. i would kind of like to do it myself.

Do it yourself. use mustang injectors. 47lbs i think. get a chip(obviously). make sure your engine is breathing perfect before FI aka all exhaust 3" pipe.. and a 3.5 maf

Eight Thirty

· #118 · Feb 13, 2010

jblanchard said:
OBDII to OBDI? sounds like a mess..

Whaaaa??

Eight Thirty

· #121 · Feb 13, 2010

FenderBender said:
From what I've heard it's not so bad, but I have no experience with it.

Updates/pictures coming in a few minutes guys.

I think he thinks you did a ObdII to OBDI swap. ahahha

i wouldnt even do it.... too many sensors and ****tzz

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