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

Blackbenzz · 03-30-2010, 10:04 AM

Almost alive!!!

Sniz · 03-30-2010, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Respek

Project threads do not usually interest me but this one... All I can say is WOW

Looking forward to the finished product!

thanks! u and me both

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Originally Posted by Wonka

This is awesome with more awesome stacked on top of awesome. Will the beast be ready for April 8 at Looney's?

hell yes it will be ready by then, i hope at least lol

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Originally Posted by Blackbenzz

Almost alive!!!

J330 · 03-30-2010, 10:54 AM

Looking good!!

Is this the garage where my spring/shock work will be done? I'm still waiting for a tracking #.

Sniz · 03-30-2010, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by J330

Looking good!!

Is this the garage where my spring/shock work will be done? I'm still waiting for a tracking #.

yup!

boom · 03-30-2010, 05:21 PM

I have just forced this thread on my wife with liberal use of the words "promised land" with regard to your garage and project. Jealous does not describe. Watch yer back...

Highflyr · 04-21-2010, 08:07 AM

Bump For Update!

Sniz · 04-21-2010, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Highflyr

Bump For Update!

u would

Ryan and I fucked up when we installed the cams and bent the intake valves in cyl 1 and 6

the last 2 nights the car has gone from ready to run, to completely torn down with the head ready to come back off so I can install new valves that MaxPsi is shipping down to me right now.

then I need to dig out the copper orings, install new ones, clean up the MLS gasket and reinstall it all.

thanks for the parts Wes, got them yesterday. And thank god Ryan dropped off his SnapOn socket or I'd have never gotten the arp studs off......little bastards are SERIOUSLY strong.

kartracer · 04-21-2010, 07:56 PM

Bent valves suck.

Getting that beast on the road should be worth all the time and aggravation though.

It's a good thing it's not deer mating season now...

scottp999 · 05-17-2010, 08:19 AM

Bump for a update!

zaxjax · 05-17-2010, 10:13 AM

There have been more Bigfoot and Lochness Monster sightings than Sniz's car.

scottp999 · 05-17-2010, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by zaxjax

There have been more Bigfoot and Lochness Monster sightings than Sniz's car.

Did you do an inter-cooler yet? I just was reading that you have to remove the intercooler to get to the radiator drain on the 335. What a pain.

Sniz · 05-17-2010, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by scottp999

Bump for a update!

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Originally Posted by zaxjax

There have been more Bigfoot and Lochness Monster sightings than Sniz's car.

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Originally Posted by scottp999

Did you do an inter-cooler yet? I just was reading that you have to remove the intercooler to get to the radiator drain on the 335. What a pain.

its running!!! sorry I havent been on here yet, driving it for the past 2 days, a few little kinks that I think I just worked out. Going out for a drive w Adam in a bit.

I'll report back

Sniz · 05-17-2010, 06:47 PM

Ok guys,
went back to Adams today, fixed a coolant leak from a loose clamp then filled up and rebled the system. Seems to be working great now.

I also replaced all the clear vinyl (non automotive) hoses that I test fitted the ICV with proper automotive hosing and clamps........car idles much better and is hitting 11.8-12.1 at WOT at 8psi. Its raining here so it was dangerous even testing that.....a high boost test will have to wait.

its working great it seems, very happy about this

I really appreciate everyone here's help, without the support of my local BMW CCA guys, bimmerforums F/I crew, Mike Radowski and George....etc, I wouldnt have gotten this done. It was a hell of a learning experience for me and I'm very glad I did the work myself. It turned into 2 head gasket jobs but thats ok, the 2nd time around was a breeze.

The car ready to leave the garage for the 1st full day out

New stealth intercooler install

Bleeding the cooling system....what a mess, well designed BMW.......

and where my car lived for the past 5 months! So happy to see it off the lift

scottp999 · 05-17-2010, 06:51 PM

Great news (tuning up next?). Let me know when you want to head to the dyno!

Sniz · 05-17-2010, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by scottp999

Great news (tuning up next?). Let me know when you want to head to the dyno!

meth install then tuning

I could certainly use your help w that

Highflyr · 05-20-2010, 11:29 PM

All I can say is....bout time!

Glad to see it back together. Can't wait for a ride!

kartracer · 05-21-2010, 06:37 AM

Isn't deer season coming up?!?

Lightning possible this weekend too.

Sniz · 05-27-2010, 11:10 PM

just keeping this thread updated. Scott its meth install time!!!!!!

===================

Back on the road for a 120 mile 97 degree and high humidity torture test today before I go on a 4 1/2 hr one way trip this weekend to West Virginia w my girlfriend. Car worked flawless other than a little stumble at traffic lights when it got really hot out. Thinking I have a small vacuum leak. Will pressure test tomorrow.

I could certainly feel timing being pulled when it was super hot. I wanted to test the cooling system......so I had the windows up, A/C on full blast creepin in traffic w super hot ambient temps. Water temp creeped up to 220 degrees and stayed there. My eyes were on the gauge like a hawk the whole drive. Worked great. In normal conditions the car normally stays at 190-200.

Out showing houses and decided to snap a few shots. Liked these 2

scottp999 · 05-28-2010, 07:30 AM

The car looks fantastic. When are you doing the meth install? Give me a call if I can help.

Sniz · 06-21-2010, 09:21 AM

New CHRA for my gt35r is in today!! will install today

wooooooot

scottp999 · 06-21-2010, 10:04 AM

Nice - I'm still interested in the meth install. If you take a day to do it, let me know and I will see if I can take off and help out.

Sniz · 06-21-2010, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by scottp999

Nice - I'm still interested in the meth install. If you take a day to do it, let me know and I will see if I can take off and help out.

absolutely, maybe this weekend? I'll let you know.

I have a date on July 24th w the tuner, so its time to get this done!!!

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05-17-2010, 10:13 AM	#142
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05-17-2010, 06:47 PM	#145
Sniz Lieutenant General 661 Rep 10,587 Posts Drives: e92 335 - gone // e36 M3 turbo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD iTrader: (1)	Ok guys, went back to Adams today, fixed a coolant leak from a loose clamp then filled up and rebled the system. Seems to be working great now. I also replaced all the clear vinyl (non automotive) hoses that I test fitted the ICV with proper automotive hosing and clamps........car idles much better and is hitting 11.8-12.1 at WOT at 8psi. Its raining here so it was dangerous even testing that.....a high boost test will have to wait. its working great it seems, very happy about this I really appreciate everyone here's help, without the support of my local BMW CCA guys, bimmerforums F/I crew, Mike Radowski and George....etc, I wouldnt have gotten this done. It was a hell of a learning experience for me and I'm very glad I did the work myself. It turned into 2 head gasket jobs but thats ok, the 2nd time around was a breeze. The car ready to leave the garage for the 1st full day out New stealth intercooler install Bleeding the cooling system....what a mess, well designed BMW....... and where my car lived for the past 5 months! So happy to see it off the lift __________________
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Sniz Lieutenant General 661 Rep 10,587 Posts Drives: e92 335 - gone // e36 M3 turbo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD iTrader: (1)	just keeping this thread updated. Scott its meth install time!!!!!! =================== Back on the road for a 120 mile 97 degree and high humidity torture test today before I go on a 4 1/2 hr one way trip this weekend to West Virginia w my girlfriend. Car worked flawless other than a little stumble at traffic lights when it got really hot out. Thinking I have a small vacuum leak. Will pressure test tomorrow. I could certainly feel timing being pulled when it was super hot. I wanted to test the cooling system......so I had the windows up, A/C on full blast creepin in traffic w super hot ambient temps. Water temp creeped up to 220 degrees and stayed there. My eyes were on the gauge like a hawk the whole drive. Worked great. In normal conditions the car normally stays at 190-200. Out showing houses and decided to snap a few shots. Liked these 2 __________________
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Sniz Lieutenant General 661 Rep 10,587 Posts Drives: e92 335 - gone // e36 M3 turbo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD iTrader: (1)	New CHRA for my gt35r is in today!! will install today wooooooot __________________ Last edited by Sniz; 06-21-2010 at 09:26 AM..
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