E36 M3 turbo rebuild

[ChrisBrand]

Okay we confirmed that the sleeves listed is being used.

Moving on

 

[Nikhil]

Nice parts list, why are you sleeving the block though? If the bores are slightly oval and beyond the point of being able to bore I can understand or if the current pistons are 1st oversize , but personally I would go for the first oversize piston which will still be perfect for boosted applications, so stock is 86mm and first oversize will be 86.5mm.

 

[nait]

Stock is 86.4. Wossener pistons are available in 86.5 and 87 m only. Raher go with the smaller size and save 27k on the sleeves.

 

[Nikhil]

Stock is 86.4. Wossener pistons are available in 86.5 and 87 m only. Raher go with the smaller size and save 27k on the sleeves.

Disagree Im sure this is an S50 so:

PISTON KIT 85,965MM(0) OEM Part: 11251402390

And if the s52 then

86,365MM(0) OEM Part: 11251405702

 

[jettaz]

WOW!!!!! Just read this whole thread now....Sherbet....Well done and good work.
To the owner, it can be tough at times....But sometimes we have to stick through it and just bite the bullet.

Goodluck on the build!:blowheart:



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[vwfourlife]

Nice parts list, why are you sleeving the block though? If the bores are slightly oval and beyond the point of being able to bore I can understand or if the current pistons are 1st oversize , but personally I would go for the first oversize piston which will still be perfect for boosted applications, so stock is 86mm and first oversize will be 86.5mm.

I was advised by my engine builder to go with new sleeves.

 

[r-hart]

:clapper::clapper::clapper:

I have just read through this entire thread from yesterday.

Its a pity what you have been through,and for such a long a time, and not being able to enjoy your Unicorn.

But im sure there are plenty guys here including myself, hoping that your car gets done asap and gets done correctly so you can enjoy it to your hearts content.

All the best, and well done on persevering through the tough times!!!

We all are waiting in anticipation for a positive outcome!!!!

 

[fiekieM3]

Hey Gents

Its been more than a year since we had any movement on my build.
Finally we getting some where!

When I got the news from Gizmo that the motor was cooked you can imagine I was demoralised- so much so that I considered selling the car.
When I then decided to keep it the question arose, as to what route to go?

Being a power freak as we all are I was looking to make the most amount of bhp but on a budget. As such my thoughts turned to the 2JZ option.
Its proven to make power and is reliable.But the biggest thing keeping me back is that I would be turning my pristine M3 into a Frankenstein.

So we decided to rebuild the original motor. When Peter initially told me it would cost R100k+- I thought this laughable. As it stands we're well, well past that.

So the build now includes:
Darton Sleeves
Eagle Rods
Wossner Pistons
ARP Studs- upper and lower
ACL Race bearings
Cometic Head Gasket
Flowed and polished head
New Downpipes
New Top Mount Turbo Manifold
New Boost Pipes
New Oil and Water Lines
Turbosmart Waste Gate
Turbosmart eboost2- Boost controller
New Water Pump
Precision 6262 Turbo- We're hoping the move away from the Holset truck based turbo to a street race turbo will aid spool and increase drive-ability.
Complete Wet Nos Kit with Progressive Controller

Am considering getting a Budler intake manifold but I doubt my wallet can stretch that far. The bulk of the parts were ordered when the rand was sitiing north of R15:$1 so I paid ridiculous prices.

The plan is to have the car ready by end of April hopefully.
After spending this much on the motor already, I fear that my gearbox, suspension setup will be the next weak link in the chain.

Ideally I would like to see her run on the 1km but for now i will be happy to have a running, driving car that I can scare myself to death with!

Any updates on this build or has it sadly been put up for sale:blueCry:Turbo 1994 BMW M3 Coupe

 

[cratix]

Just finished reading through this thread. Just wow.

Sorry to vwfourlife for being sold such a lemon but wish you all the best on this, hopefully last, stretch.

Gizmo, great workmanship. Really impressive.


I'm excited to see this when it's done, any updates?