88 BMW E30 325is LSX/T56 Turbo Build
09-11-2015, 04:51 PM
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So I went and bought a full mtech 2 kit, trying to sell the spoiler if anyone is interested.
Here's the front all mocked up. I'm looking for a gutenparts mtech 2 lip if anyone has a lead on one I will gladly pay a pretty penny for it.
Here's the front all mocked up. I'm looking for a gutenparts mtech 2 lip if anyone has a lead on one I will gladly pay a pretty penny for it.
10-20-2015, 09:56 PM
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Today I welded up my turbo drain to the pan and elbow to my compressor vband.
Correct size front master cylinder comes tomorrow so I will swap that in soon. Taking the work equips to Espo's powdercoating this week to get finished up.
Correct size front master cylinder comes tomorrow so I will swap that in soon. Taking the work equips to Espo's powdercoating this week to get finished up.
10-22-2015, 08:44 AM
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Great job on the build!!
I am gearing up for an L33/t56 swap into an 89 325 and I wanted to ask you about the T56 rebuild. I havn't build a tranny before and I was wondering how difficult it was? Also, there are a lot of sources out there for the kits, how was your experience with your kit? did it come with everything? any issues?
thanks and keep up the good work
I am gearing up for an L33/t56 swap into an 89 325 and I wanted to ask you about the T56 rebuild. I havn't build a tranny before and I was wondering how difficult it was? Also, there are a lot of sources out there for the kits, how was your experience with your kit? did it come with everything? any issues?
thanks and keep up the good work
10-22-2015, 11:28 AM
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Great job on the build!!
I am gearing up for an L33/t56 swap into an 89 325 and I wanted to ask you about the T56 rebuild. I havn't build a tranny before and I was wondering how difficult it was? Also, there are a lot of sources out there for the kits, how was your experience with your kit? did it come with everything? any issues?
thanks and keep up the good work
I am gearing up for an L33/t56 swap into an 89 325 and I wanted to ask you about the T56 rebuild. I havn't build a tranny before and I was wondering how difficult it was? Also, there are a lot of sources out there for the kits, how was your experience with your kit? did it come with everything? any issues?
thanks and keep up the good work
Pulled the pedals back out this morning to swap I the big *** 1-1/8" master for the front calipers. Waiting on a wilwood proportioning valve from my buddy to finish up the brake system.
10-24-2015, 08:25 AM
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Dropped the work equip faces off for finishing. So I have an Evo 9 intercooler that I originally cut the inlets off and welded them on straight but now I need 3" inlets so I redid it. Here's how it used to look.
Cut the ends off
Made new 3" holes
Blanked off the old 2.5" holes
And welded an elbow on my brothers holset too
Cut the ends off
Made new 3" holes
Blanked off the old 2.5" holes
And welded an elbow on my brothers holset too
11-04-2015, 04:36 PM
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11-05-2015, 10:50 AM
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11-07-2015, 10:53 PM
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11-09-2015, 11:46 AM
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Put the motor in for now to make all the AN lines for the breathers and power steering. Planned to make my plug wires too but I bought the wrong ends. Welded the overflow tank to the side of the radiator too.
11-09-2015, 07:43 PM
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hell yeah man! i have an 89 325is im putting an LS in now, going with the sikky kit and the sikky hydroboost setup. what flares were those that you posted on the first couple pictures? they look wide, im going to need something like that to try and stuff a 255 or 275 MT et street in the rear. let me know, thanks.
11-09-2015, 09:32 PM
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hell yeah man! i have an 89 325is im putting an LS in now, going with the sikky kit and the sikky hydroboost setup. what flares were those that you posted on the first couple pictures? they look wide, im going to need something like that to try and stuff a 255 or 275 MT et street in the rear. let me know, thanks.
12-08-2015, 11:00 AM
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Given the power this thing is going to put out, I don't think 275s are going to make a bit of difference. Tires stand no chance with this machine.
For budget's sake you'll probably stick with whatever 225/235 you can find after you roast a pair of 275s.
For budget's sake you'll probably stick with whatever 225/235 you can find after you roast a pair of 275s.