Rough Rider 325i

[Captain_Stealth]

So it broke

The radiator neck on the top broke and all my liquid gone

I cut the car as soon as it happened but I hope its not fried.

At least now I will be upgrading to an aluminium performance radiator lol

 

[JadielM]

So it broke

The radiator neck on the top broke and all my liquid gone

I cut the car as soon as it happened but I hope its not fried.

At least now I will be upgrading to an aluminium performance radiator lol

Jeeez. Sorry bud

 

[Dewald Basson]

Sorry man, but like you say now you can upgrade :rollsmile:

 

[Clint@MMS AUTO]

Nice, i like these kind of builds.... Would love to get me an ugly ass duckling also lol

The coilovers look great. you happy with them? Been thinking of getting them for my M3 since i need to replace the entire suspension there... Everything is old and worn out.

 

[Captain_Stealth]

lol havent gotten round to do anything since the last update, but I need to buy as new radiator as myne is totaled

btw get an ugly duckling and fit a 2jz

 

[Dewald Basson]

lol havent gotten round to do anything since the last update, but I need to buy as new radiator as myne is totaled

btw get an ugly duckling and fit a 2jz

:RedNo:

 

[Captain_Stealth]

So officially I am broke lol

Got my new radiator today...

Its a full Ally one. Not the best one but for the price its great and I also got a 16" fan to compliment the setup, plan is to get it running off the ignition bypassing the switch as this car wont be used as a weekender or daily but as a HOONING machine.

If anyone is curious I paid 2k for the radiator

 

[Nikhil]

Epic! Whered you get the radiator and fan from?

 

[JadielM]

That radiator's pretty :rollsmile:

 

[Captain_Stealth]

I am not here to advertise but it cost me 2500 for the fan and radiator from turbo toys in jet park

 

[Gizmo]

Don't have it run all the time, use a thermostat switch as there are several reasons why cars use thermostat switches. You will burn the fan motor out pretty quick if it runs all the time, plus the noise will drive you insane!

 

[Captain_Stealth]

Oh ok thanks. I did buy a Volvo thermos switch I case this happened lol.

 

[Gizmo]

Just use a 318is switch, it has the right temp, right plug and right fitting already.

 

[Captain_Stealth]

Just use a 318is switch, it has the right temp, right plug and right fitting already.

Ok great thanks

 

[Nikhil]

I am not here to advertise but it cost me 2500 for the fan and radiator from turbo toys in jet park

:coolShake:

 

[JayDrft]

Hey Captain.

Is that their off the shelf radiators, or is it specific for your car?

I am asking because I need a new radiator on my build, and for an extra R800 bucks, I could get one of those bad boys.

You running a 325, am I correct? If so, and your piping connects to the radiator, then it should work well. Please let me know, and perhaps snap a pic of the installed part.

Thanks Bud

 

[Captain_Stealth]

Just use a 318is switch, it has the right temp, right plug and right fitting already.

Hi G

Do you know what the part number is ?

Thanks

Hey Captain.

Is that their off the shelf radiators, or is it specific for your car?

I am asking because I need a new radiator on my build, and for an extra R800 bucks, I could get one of those bad boys.

You running a 325, am I correct? If so, and your piping connects to the radiator, then it should work well. Please let me know, and perhaps snap a pic of the installed part.

Thanks Bud

Yip I got a 325i, and its off the shelf as for the install probably the next few weeks as I need to get my car to my parents place to work on as my complex frowns upon it lol

By the way I found a cheaper place that sells exactly the same radiator. PM me for details.

I also imported new silicone hoses to compliment it

 

[JayDrft]

Hey Captain,

Thanks for the speedy feedback, Pm, you will get.

Shot bud.

 

[Captain_Stealth]

So its decided I am officially going m50b30 turbo.

I will run NA for now then later upgrade to turbo.

Plan is

The following:

Motor is non vanos iron block m50b25
Rebored Throttle Body
Port and Polish
Bigger Valves
angled racing seats
Swirled valves
m54b30 bottom end
Balanced crank
328i e46 crank scrapper
Baffled sump
ACL Bearings
Hastings Rings
ARP Rod kit
ARP Head stud kit
540i airflow meter
under drive pulleys
new gaskets all round
management
328i injectors
Elec FanDelete
new oil pump
new water pump
new timing chain and rensoners
new thermostat
throttlebody spacer
oilcooler
PCV Delete
Replace mufflers with straight pipes

Basically my plan is to to prepare the motor for a turbo setup and The only thing I will need to do once I am ready for turbo is to replace the HG with .140 MLS to lower the comp

Let me know what you guys think

For suspention I am 95% complete with all the parts that I have bought, just need them installed

If anyone is interested I will post the rest of the parts on order and what I have

 

[sash]

of course we are interested in builds like this