It's under the knife!!.....I EXCITE!

honglyunz2 · 09-28-2009, 07:57 AM

holy cow!!!

Sniz · 10-01-2009, 08:23 PM

Figured out my smoking and exhaust leak issues......The problem is the turbo was pointing straight down on the previous owners AA log manifold, on my Technique Tuning manifold its cocked as you can see the photos to about 7 to 7:30 if your looking from the rear of the car. Reclocking the turbo would be easy IF the bolts weren't seized due to the heat these turbo's run at on the exhaust side.......I snapped the head off one tonight trying to free it. So thats a no go.

I am ordering a MaximumPSI oil sump kit tomorrow that will solve any issues, it will pull the oil out and send it right into the oil pain. It should solve all issues. I have no choice at this point.

I also pressure tested the exhaust tonight and it looks like the V-band is NOT leaking thank god......its actually the old gasket that was re-used on the new wastegate pipe off that same TT manifold. It seems that manifold does not have a well machined flange for the new wastegate pipe to seal to. Its a brand new flange that has been customed fitted to the manifold and it wont seal w/ the typical metal gasket, so i'm going to try a thicket style in hopes of eliminating this large pre-turbo exhaust leak.

w/ those 2 things out of the way this car should feel great and only get better. I drove it today again and it simply did not smoke at all until I let it sit at idle for roughly 5 minutes once the oil temp was at 200 degrees.

I'm seeing the light at the end of the tunnel!!!

here are the pics of new custom SS piping work. I'm pleased with this new shop.

you can see all the new pipes here.....in total all 4 pipes in and out of the turbo were re-worked and cleaned up. Much better welds than the previous kit had.

New 3" intake pipe

Here is the best pic I have of the new custom charge pipe going to the intercooler. Its been coated in black. Its an oval shape right off the turbo, under the frame rail and sway bar then opens up into the typical circle shape.

its picked me up well over 1.5" in ground clearance. I'm running full down on ground control coilovers to test the clearance and so far i've been good.

scottp999 · 10-01-2009, 09:17 PM

Looking great! Congrats. The light at the end of the tunnel is NOT a train!

p3r51an · 10-01-2009, 10:06 PM

CONGRATS Bro...

GR8DEL · 10-02-2009, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by scottp999

Looking great! Congrats. The light at the end of the tunnel is NOT a train!

but if there's two be careful it may be deers eyes...

zaxjax · 10-02-2009, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by scottp999

Looking great! Congrats. The light at the end of the tunnel is NOT a train!

The light is a deer with a flashlight waiting for Matt

Clem · 10-02-2009, 07:27 AM

Matt and I went for a couple of test rides last night. First in my M5 which is running really well since the new clutch, MAF's and tune. Then we hopped in the red rocket and scared every farm animal in a two mile radius.

That thing pulls so hard that it's a bit disorienting. And that's running rich with a pre-turbo exhaust leak. Once he gets it sorted out, it's going to be scary.

Alpine335TT · 10-03-2009, 07:00 PM

nice! so clean inside and out.

been a big fan of turbo e36 m3s since first seeing our buddy dado's car...

Clem · 10-03-2009, 07:56 PM

Hey guys, Matt is out of town and I have his car. It really is crazy fast. I could sell test drives at, say, $5 a pop. He won't mind.

zaxjax · 10-03-2009, 07:59 PM

Nice Adam!

Can I just sit in it and fart for free?

1N54E92 · 10-03-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Clem

Hey guys, Matt is out of town and I have his car. It really is crazy fast. I could sell test drives at, say, $5 a pop. He won't mind.

$5 a pop..sign me up for 10 sessions. I want to drive it before Jason sits in the car please.

Clem · 10-03-2009, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 1ntense135i

$5 a pop..sign me up for 10 sessions. I want to drive it before Jason sits in the car please.

Flatulence problem still not under control, huh?

Clem · 10-03-2009, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zaxjax

Nice Adam!

Can I just sit in it and fart for free?

Way ahead of you.

1N54E92 · 10-03-2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Clem

Flatulence problem still not under control, huh?

Yeah, Beano doesn't work for me anymore. why do you think I haven't made it over to the garage yet.

jdsboston · 10-04-2009, 02:08 AM

HAHAHAHAHAA Beano HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHA

Clem · 10-04-2009, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 1ntense135i

Yeah, Beano doesn't work for me anymore. why do you think I haven't made it over to the garage yet.

Beano is for girls. Men just fart.

You are welcome here, you'll be in good company.

This thread has turned to shit.

Sniz · 10-11-2009, 02:50 PM

hahaah.....u guys are funny.

I"m BACK....had a great vacation and will post pics up of what happened.

So Adam, whats my cut on the test drives

smellycat5 · 10-13-2009, 03:13 PM

SNIZ! Hey man, are you back from your vacation yet? I made the from from the N54 forum to here like you recommended. I finally got all my bits shipped (DP's, SSK, etc) and was hoping you were working on an group install soon. Can we hook it up? I am right around the corner @ centennial park

mkPOTO · 10-13-2009, 03:18 PM

wow car is turning out great more pics

Sniz · 10-13-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by smellycat5

SNIZ! Hey man, are you back from your vacation yet? I made the from from the N54 forum to here like you recommended. I finally got all my bits shipped (DP's, SSK, etc) and was hoping you were working on an group install soon. Can we hook it up? I am right around the corner @ centennial park

yeah we sure can, I know for me this weekend is booked solid. i'll talk with Adam and figure something out. Otherwise we can tackle it some evening if you would like.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkPOTO

wow car is turning out great more pics

thanks man! I'm on the way back over to the garage to remove my turbo again

. Need to break the seized exhaust housing bolts loose so I can reclock the CHRA, this is not going to be fun. That should help with my smoking issues.....actually it should eliminate it. Also just ordered 2 new wastegate gaskets to hopefully eliminate a big pre-turbo leak I have there.

1N54E92 · 01-19-2010, 12:56 PM

Sniz,

any updates on the M3 ? I saw a M3 just like yours in Northern Baltimore County, slight exhaust smoke, was that you ?

Sniz · 01-19-2010, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1ntense135i

Sniz,

any updates on the M3 ? I saw a M3 just like yours in Northern Baltimore County, smoking slightly, was that you ?

lol...no

my car doesnt smoke anymore.

yeah I have an update

winter tear down has begun!! Engine is being pulled apart tonight (head removal) so I can put in a new head gasket, stronger studs and i'm o-ringing the block for more boost.

tranny just got pulled as well, then ill jack up the block and replace the oil pan gasket.

I have never had a car this pulled apart!!

Hey guys,
my MLS from the original TT stg II kit seemed to let go somewhere in the cyl 5 or 6 area...not sure yet, we'll see.

I'm going to keep this thread active to post questions etc on my progress, i'm sure I'll have many!

Started tonight on the tear down and made some pretty good progress! This is starting to get more routine on this car for me which is nice. I'm about to venture into new territory for me so this will get interesting.

Using my little waterprooof digi instead of my big Nikon so the pics are not nearly as clear

, I'll bring the Nikon for the next work session.

Exhaust manifold, turbo, and downpipe w/ wastegate are out. as you can see the car has leaking/weeping oil pan gasket and rear main seal. Both will be addressed before the car is back on the road. Also going to pull the tranny and rebuild the shift pins, I believe they are causing the tranny to feel really sloppy while in gear.

exhaust mani

dont see any leaks on these gaskets but the damned wastegate pipe is leaking again. I'll have both flanges decked when the head is decked to assure a clean/flat surface.

Turbo is out

Coolant leaking at cyl 6

getting ready for the top end tear down....best work light ever :buttrock

Valve cover is off, things look good up here to me but i'm no expert. No sludge or metal shavings. There is a little wear on the cam lobes but doesnt look bad to me for 86k miles....what do you think??

s52 intake mani is off thank god, what a mess!!!

Intake on cyl 5 and 6

cyl 6

some sludge from excessive turbo oil blow by....blown seals ftl

where I left it for tonight, vanos cover ready to come off and timing going to be locked in....this is where the new territory starts for me :eyecrazy

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Sniz Lieutenant General 654 Rep 10,587 Posts Drives: e92 335 - gone // e36 M3 turbo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD iTrader: (1)	Figured out my smoking and exhaust leak issues......The problem is the turbo was pointing straight down on the previous owners AA log manifold, on my Technique Tuning manifold its cocked as you can see the photos to about 7 to 7:30 if your looking from the rear of the car. Reclocking the turbo would be easy IF the bolts weren't seized due to the heat these turbo's run at on the exhaust side.......I snapped the head off one tonight trying to free it. So thats a no go. I am ordering a MaximumPSI oil sump kit tomorrow that will solve any issues, it will pull the oil out and send it right into the oil pain. It should solve all issues. I have no choice at this point. I also pressure tested the exhaust tonight and it looks like the V-band is NOT leaking thank god......its actually the old gasket that was re-used on the new wastegate pipe off that same TT manifold. It seems that manifold does not have a well machined flange for the new wastegate pipe to seal to. Its a brand new flange that has been customed fitted to the manifold and it wont seal w/ the typical metal gasket, so i'm going to try a thicket style in hopes of eliminating this large pre-turbo exhaust leak. w/ those 2 things out of the way this car should feel great and only get better. I drove it today again and it simply did not smoke at all until I let it sit at idle for roughly 5 minutes once the oil temp was at 200 degrees. I'm seeing the light at the end of the tunnel!!! here are the pics of new custom SS piping work. I'm pleased with this new shop. you can see all the new pipes here.....in total all 4 pipes in and out of the turbo were re-worked and cleaned up. Much better welds than the previous kit had. New 3" intake pipe Here is the best pic I have of the new custom charge pipe going to the intercooler. Its been coated in black. Its an oval shape right off the turbo, under the frame rail and sway bar then opens up into the typical circle shape. its picked me up well over 1.5" in ground clearance. I'm running full down on ground control coilovers to test the clearance and so far i've been good. __________________
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Clem Major 149 Rep 1,254 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 M3 AW/FR ESS VT2 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: MD iTrader: (4)	Matt and I went for a couple of test rides last night. First in my M5 which is running really well since the new clutch, MAF's and tune. Then we hopped in the red rocket and scared every farm animal in a two mile radius. That thing pulls so hard that it's a bit disorienting. And that's running rich with a pre-turbo exhaust leak. Once he gets it sorted out, it's going to be scary.
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Clem Major 149 Rep 1,254 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 M3 AW/FR ESS VT2 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: MD iTrader: (4)	Hey guys, Matt is out of town and I have his car. It really is crazy fast. I could sell test drives at, say, $5 a pop. He won't mind.
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Sniz Lieutenant General 654 Rep 10,587 Posts Drives: e92 335 - gone // e36 M3 turbo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD iTrader: (1)	hahaah.....u guys are funny. I"m BACK....had a great vacation and will post pics up of what happened. So Adam, whats my cut on the test drives __________________
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1N54E92 Colonel 81 Rep 2,046 Posts Drives: BSM F30 M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mid-Atlantic, USA iTrader: (4)	Sniz, any updates on the M3 ? I saw a M3 just like yours in Northern Baltimore County, slight exhaust smoke, was that you ? __________________ *"Join the BMWCCA today! referral member # is 423910"* F30 328i M-Sport (current), F30 328i Luxury (retired), E92 335i Sports ( retired), E30 325 ( retired) Last edited by 1N54E92; 01-19-2010 at 01:15 PM..
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