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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FenderBender

Discussion Starter · #21 · Jan 14, 2010

Eight Thirty said:
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..

Damn, that would be awesome. That would be my plan as well probably. Wonder how much gas would cost....

Vic's95M3

· #22 · Jan 14, 2010

FenderBender said:
Damn, that would be awesome. That would be my plan as well probably. Wonder how much gas would cost....

Maybe us East coast guys can meet and do a convoy :thumbup:

FenderBender

Discussion Starter · #23 · Jan 14, 2010

cmy_bimmer said:
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

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

cmybimmer

· #24 · Jan 14, 2010

Im goin fo' sho' :supdude:

(Why do we always end up going OT bout Bimmerfest? We should make a grand Bimmerfest discussion/arrangement thread :dunno:. Ill make one now...)

FenderBender

Discussion Starter · #25 · Jan 14, 2010

vic's95m3 said:
maybe us east coast guys can meet and do a convoy :thumbup:

bingo!

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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FenderBender

Discussion Starter · #27 · Jan 14, 2010

cmy_bimmer said:
Im goin fo' sho' :supdude:

(Why do we always end up going OT bout Bimmerfest? We should make a grand Bimmerfest discussion/arrangement thread :dunno:. Ill make one now...)

I know, it's sad but epic at the same time. BFC is nothing like this, but I also don't like to post there nearly as often either.

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!!!

cmybimmer

· #30 · Jan 14, 2010

Soooo many ppl from BF.c make it to Bimmerfest, they just like their little corner rather the the bright 'Fest :rofl:

FenderBender

Discussion Starter · #31 · Jan 14, 2010

Eight Thirty said:
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

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

FenderBender

Discussion Starter · #32 · Jan 14, 2010

cmy_bimmer said:
Soooo many ppl from BF.c make it to Bimmerfest, they just like their little corner rather the the bright 'Fest :rofl:

:rofl:

:thumbup:

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???

cmybimmer

· #34 · Jan 14, 2010

guys... we haz bimmerfest thread

Eight Thirty

· #35 · Jan 14, 2010

cmy_bimmer said:
guys... we haz bimmerfest thread

i already posted in it

FenderBender

Discussion Starter · #36 · Jan 14, 2010

If I have to pay half the gas, I'll drive myself :eeps: :rofl:

No, but if I do go, I think I'll be driving.

And yes, it's turning into a bimmerfest thread fo sho! :rofl:

cmybimmer

· #37 · Jan 14, 2010

No we actually have a fest '10 thread :rofl:

FenderBender

Discussion Starter · #38 · Jan 14, 2010 (Edited)

SCORE!

I like how this thread went from 6 replies, to 36 in a night.

Vic's95M3

· #39 · Jan 14, 2010

FenderBender said:
SCORE!

I like how this thread went from 6 replise, to 36 in a night.

So Matt when you gonna install my turbo :lmao::lmao:

FenderBender

Discussion Starter · #40 · Jan 14, 2010

Vic's95M3 said:
So Matt when you gonna install my turbo :lmao::lmao:

When you buy one, and I hit 350rwhp. :lmao:

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