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Any reinforcements coming? Nice turbo good for 650 on on normal pump gas.

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Originally Posted by M-technik-3

Any reinforcements coming? Nice turbo good for 650 on on normal pump gas.

yeah around 600-630bhp from what I can find online. And of course 20-30% more on E85, but we dont have this here. Getting a meth kit anyway.
Only on the BEF tune with the twinies, I was impressed. Understand why people get over bmw problems when you can get those numbers on stock block

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PART 2 - Dismantling the receiver


N54 is in one corner of the garage, E91 go in.

Now, would I be able to fit both engine in my 11x20 garage? we'll see.



I started with the rear subframe to get rid of it quickly and make room.

Findings:
-Very little rust on the chassis.
- Subframe quite rusty, but usable.

I put rust-converter on the chassis, and I'm waiting 24 hours for the oil paint.



It's all pretty much unplugged to get the front subframe down. But getting the engine out will be another day

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Tough space to work in but it's do able as being proven.

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Originally Posted by M-technik-3

Tough space to work in but it's do able as being proven.

an other guy did it on gravel outside few years ago, he posted his thread here, but wasn't very cool, didn't really want to help people about his swap. I wont be like that !

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- installed the subframe, new springs, new shocks.

- still have to do the brake lines, amazon's flaring tool isn't half bad even if some good reviews, i got a good one.

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- sparkplug 2s step colder and gapped
- new Eldor coils
- new PCV



continuing the engine removal



N52 out

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CLUTCH IN !

After 6 months of wait, this delayed the project.

DKM twin disk




FINALLY the N54 can go in.

Put the transmission in. I was sitting on the transmission and pushing in while controlling the height with the jack




Now time to push the engine in.

The ONLY time I've asked for help, my bro helped me, mainly to guide the engine, it fits to the 1/2''.

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front starting to look like a car




Removed the lp fuel pump fuse, and start the car to check if turbo got oil.
It does, put the oil line back.
Crank it few seconds.

Then plug the fuel pump back,

AND start 1st time !!! what are the odds !?

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on first re-assembly.... argghh

The A/C condenser on the 328 is not the same as the 335.

The 328's is bigger, and the intercooler doesn't fit.

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it's starting to look like a car.

- brakes and suspension
- intercooler
- wiring
- mac solenoid.
- headlight.

I wanted to start it today, but I loose my patience bleeding the brakes. The clutch line was leaking, I removed it to replace the seal with my donnor, and it took me 1 hour to put it back on. I didn't want to remove the drive shaft . I'd just redone it with locktite and torque spec.

When I finished fitting the line, I said to myself that's enough for today.

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lets go with a valved exhaust to keep quiet in my neighbourhood.



planning to locate the meth pump, will go behind the bumper , on the crash bar.

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finally my first test drive. I spent 6-7 h this weekend to reassemble everything that was left.
Including 1 hour just finding the right win7 drivers for the k+dcan cable.

- need alignment
- there's something loose in the suspension
- need exhaust.
- some engine check.
- meth not working.

This week I'm making an appointment for the exhaust.

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to the exhaust shop anndddd ohhh no !!!!

serpentine shredded. I dont know why, no oil leak. I assume weak tensioner.



Get to the shop but returned on the towing



Meanwhile, new exhaust . 1-2-1 , HFC+ vibrant resonator 18'' + valved muffler. 3''





Massive tips




Engine bay pics while waiting the towing