[kalib0y]

Hey guys,

I hope you guys don't mind if I post my Non-E90 project in case some of you may find it interesting.

Posted as of 8/2011

1995 Avus Blue BMW M3 with a great running LS1 and T56 tranny from a 02 Camaro SS. I have raced BMWs all my life and will be road racing this one too!

Haven't done much to the motor yet but this is what has been done so far:

-Long tube headers becuase of the lack of space on the sides of the motor
-dual 3in pipe from the headers, to two 3in high flow cats to a single 4in outlet
-low temp thermostat
-4in intake
-MSD APS starter
-40% lock up 3.46 rear differential

Right now its at about 308whp / 313 tq

I hope to do some cam/head work soon.

here are some pics:





Some vids:
Sound clip:
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Tunnel 1:
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Tunnel 2:
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Chuckwalla Valley Raceway 10/2/11 FlyBys from wifes camera
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Updated pics 7/11/16
Its been a while so here are some new pics:

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As a matter of fact:
On Oct, I took the LS1 on its maiden Track Day at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway and she did me proud. I left the street tires on becuase I wanted to know how she would perform w/o the slicks on.

Track temps were at 100-105F all day but she ran well within normal temp. Vids to come soon as soon as I can get them off my wife's camera, so here are some pics for now:


With my Track buddy










Chuckwalla Valley Raceway 10/2/11 FlyBys from wifes camera
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2/2012
Hip and groin surgery time!

Subframe bushings too a dump so I got the subframe out and this is whats happening now:
- diff is off to get rebuilt to a 3.91 w/40% lockup
- subframe to get AKG poly bushings with subframe a couple of reinforcements
- New SS brake lines
- New rear camber arms

So today. I just cleaned up the chassis reinforcement plates and re painted them so its nice and clean for the subframe to come back

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Rear end all done:
AKG bushings
3.91 with 40% lock up
aluminum camber arms
Solid diff bushings
AA Diff support bracket (overkill...I know)


Kirk Bar



Power Steering cooler


Installing very soon...

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7/2012

I just got her back from the shop after mounting some flares, and vents.

Also added an Improved racing oil baffle
18x9.5 +20 all around
Enjoy: (proper pics coming soon)

[kalib0y]

2/2012

Motorsport Hardware 2pc Hybrid Race nuts
BBS RE GT4 wheels 18x9.5 +25 18x10 +30
RS3 245/35/18 and 265/35/18


Took the opportunity to get your typical gas station shots. Enjoy





There is a feature on my M3 with a beautiful FD RX-7 with an LS2 on Dayuum.com.

Here is the link:http://dayuum.com/2013/01/m3-rx7-a-purists-nightmare/

[kalib0y]

1/2013


Best time of the day for me was 1:30:34 Not bad as I know there are some spots I can push harder




Got too aggressive chasing down an E92 M3 also running similar times. Great to know my car can hang with the big new and more expensive v8s

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2/2013

beautiful 80degree winter day in Socal so we took advantage of it, gathered a handful of E36s and went driving

And a lil vid:

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AND here we are currently as of 11/2013

So whats up for 2014???

Some update pics:
Some Dry sleeved block action.





and this past weekend 12/2013

Got some progress done this weekend. LS1 is out. My god its so great to have access to a lift, power tools, and extra hands!

While waiting on the new motor, next up
1. To clean up the old installation wiring
2. Figure out what I want to do with the brakes, change to smaller booster or go manual brakes..., if I wanted to change it up.
- Want to retain ABS so we will move the unit
3. remake power steering line
4. Add more heat shielding
5. Convert headers to v-band and ceramic coat
6. Wait for new motor
-I've decided that once the motor is finished, I will do an engine dyno break in.

[kalib0y]

Motor is just about done but since AFR will not be open to receive it over the holidays, ERL will ship the motor first week of Jan. I can't wait!

[Jamesons Viggen]

Nasty, in a good way!

[HelthInsXpert]

This project is pretty awesome. I'll bet an E36 with that motor is a ton of fun.

[L4ces]

Nice. Has to be awesome. Vids with the new motor please.

[Veritable]

...so what engine is going in? I'm new to the domestic scene so I can't tell from the teaser pictures you posted

After 5x brand-new BMWs I am now a proud owner of a Chevy Small Block, so of course I countered my share of snark and also am learning on the fly about their history and attributes. I have grown to appreciate them as perfectly capable powerplants and wholly competitive in a wide range of fields.

You can say that I have now seen the light

[kalib0y]

Originally Posted by Veritable

...so what engine is going in? I'm new to the domestic scene so I can't tell from the teaser pictures you posted

After 5x brand-new BMWs I am now a proud owner of a Chevy Small Block, so of course I countered my share of snark and also am learning on the fly about their history and attributes. I have grown to appreciate them as perfectly capable powerplants and wholly competitive in a wide range of fields.

You can say that I have now seen the light

Definitely, it is obvious why this is the engine of choice for many swaps. Big HP and Torque in a small package.

What is going in? An built forged 7.1 (434ci) LS Motor. So essentially the same motor but with a much larger bore and stroke. Old motor was 5.7L (346ci)

[kalib0y]

Shortblock en route to CA!

[infinitigor]

this is one of the craziest setups i have seen thus far, I LOVE EVERYTHING, from the fenders, to the brakes, to the engine, tranny everything.

props man on being able to have such a unique naasstty project car. enjoy her

[kalib0y]

Originally Posted by infinitigor

this is one of the craziest setups i have seen thus far, I LOVE EVERYTHING, from the fenders, to the brakes, to the engine, tranny everything.

props man on being able to have such a unique naasstty project car. enjoy her

Originally Posted by beckenbauer

very good job done.

Thanks guys!

The 434ci (7.1L) is here in CA finally. Just got to AFR for the topend build and finishing up. Then off to the engine dyno!

[kalib0y]

AND... An update
machine work looks good here....all four corners were between .0025 and .004 out of the hole. That's very good for this type of thing....basically held the tolerance +/- .001


Headers are back from heat coat so I hope to get photos of those soon

[kalib0y]

Some progress made this weekend:
Heart of the beast


Cam cleanded and ready for installation:


Top Dead center:


Cam Degreeing by the valve:


Cam degreeing by the Lobe centerline method


ARP bolts hold that bad boy in


Cam Torqued in place and Ported Oil pump installed

[IMG]

Good GOD,that thing must be powerful !

[kalib0y]

Originally Posted by IMG

Good GOD,that thing must be powerful !

Thanks we will see! I hope to make it to the engine dyno soon