my new e36 m3

[modak420]

what kinda price range am i looking at for a set of those gizmo??.. are there suppliers here in CT??

 

[S50B32turbo]

CP are like the gold standard of pistons, they are pricey though. There are lots of good pistons out there, make sure you choose wisely, because i've heard of certain makes that chip off in pieces slowly on the m's. Are you changing your valve retainers also, because they a weak point on these engines?

 

[S50B32turbo]

KS Motorsport 082 966 2548, they stock wossner pistons in cpt

 

[modak420]

hey guys so its been a while since ive posted and just wanted to keep you in formed on the process, the motor has been stripped to a bare minimum, we have custom machined a set of opel pistons to suit, H beam forged rods, new rings and bearings, block has been rebored to 86.5, head has been tested for cracks and imperfections, block acid dipped, everything has been done now all awaits is assembly and putting the motor back, thats on the engine side of things, while thats all been happening i decided to tackle the engine bay and some cosmetics , totally stripped interior, took the carpet out and cleaned it, gave the car a good thorough clean inside and out, still lots more to do!..im happy with the progress of things hopefully this week the motor will go in and a start up map loaded to run the "new" motor in.. stay tuned!!

before the heart operation



stripping bottom end


1st wash with no engine in



dirty engine bay





polished up


a little heat prevention


sprayed intercooler black, stock look




turbo and mani, heat wrapped downpipe













new lip and cowl installed looking like a M again



oil pressure nd boost guage put in.



rods with new small ends




will take more pics and keep you informed.. still lotsa work to be done but getting there.. hopefully motor starts up with out a problem

stay tuned

 

[Peejay]

Wow. Looks great.

 

[fiekieM3]

:thumbs::bravo:

 

[kabal]

hope that polished valve cover is going to be repainted....

 

[modak420]

thanks guys, @kabal im going to keep it like that ey, its not a nice pic but it came out real nice nd shiny..

 

[S50B32turbo]

Try and add a water/meth kit, for piece of mind if anything. Its not too expensive in the scheme of things

 

[tyu333]

any update?