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MasterC17 - E46 M3 Track Car - Part 2 (With N54)
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02-16-2018, 11:30 AM | #1 |
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MasterC17 - E46 M3 Track Car - Part 2 (With N54)
Backstory: I purchased a 2002 E46 M3 in January, 2012 with the intent of making it a Street/Track car. Fast forward two years later, and it was just a track car. I had a full cage done, complete front and rear aero, the suspension was completely upgraded, and the S54 was delivering as much power as a N/A S54 can (without spending thousands on it). I was able to get the weight down to about 2,600lbs (without driver) and it was putting down well over 300whp. It was a lot of fun and performed great, but at the end of the 2014 Season after three years of abuse the SMG started giving me problems. The car would sit for the next 3 years.
F80 M3: I bought a 2015 F80 M3 at the tail end of 2014. Originally, I wasn't planning to use it as a "replacement" for the M3, but between the SMG issues on the E46 and a lack of time/motivation to fix it, I quickly began prepping the F80 for track use. I was very surprised to find that the F80 was an extremely competent track vehicle. With just a Tune, Downpipes, Pads, Brake Fluid, and some other minor upgrades, I was able to run within 2 seconds of my fastest lap in the M3 at Watkins Glen. [MEDIA=youtube]zu-iylfLfWk[/MEDIA] [MEDIA=youtube]1IZMOfE2mlU[/MEDIA] 2016-2017: Unfortunately, I did not have the time to do any events in 2016 and 2017. So, I wanted to come back in 2018 with a vengeance! I purchased two N54's, a DCT Transmission, various performance parts, stock parts, and a 2011 335is w/ 61k Miles to use as a donor vehicle to realize my dream - the same 2002 E46 M3 with an N54 and a DCT Transmission. 2018: Earlier this year, I began putting the puzzle pieces in place to make this a reality. The M3 is currently at my body shop having a number of upgrades done. More on that later. The 335is donor vehicle has been stripped down and the new wiring harness is in the process of being built, among other things. A number of performance parts have been either installed or are on order from various vendors. More to come on that later as well. I have swapped S54's into E46 Sedans, E36's, and even a Datsun. I've rebuilt and replaced several S54's, so I have a lot of experience with the platform, BMW's wiring, etc. Everything has been pre-planned out so this should be fairly straight-forward, albeit slow moving. I will keep the thread updated as things progress. Here's some photos of the 335is in its current state:
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02-16-2018, 11:32 AM | #2 |
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Here is the E46 M3 Build prior to beginning this swap (Minus S54 related modifications of course!):
Item/Part Engine Heater Core Delete Driveline AKG Steering Coupler OEM Replacement Guibo Cooling Zionsville Radiator w/ 14" Offset Fan BimmerWorld Oil Cooler Exhaust 3.5" Race Exhaust SE Brakes CSL Rotors Front + Rear Bimmerworld Brake Duct Kit Rotora 4-Piston Fixed Calipers Bimmerworld V2 SS Brake Lines Hawk DTC60 Pads F+R Suspension Intrax 1K2 Coilovers (800lbs/400lbs) Treehouse Racing FCAB's GC Front Sway Bar Ground Control Rear Race Control Arms Ground Control RTABS BW Rear Subframe Reinforcement BW Rear Subframe Mounts Set BW Front Subframe Reinforcement (Not Installed) BW Motor/Tranny Mounts BW Solid Differential Mounts Set Wheels/Tires Apex ARC-8 18x9.5 ET35 Maxxis Victra RC1 275/35/18 Bimmerworld 92mm Race Studs BW 12mm Front Spacers BW 5mm Rear Spacers Interior Sparco Evo 2 Driver Seat Custom Aluminum Seat Floor Mount Howard Motorsports Roll Cage Custom Floor Pan Driver Side 6-Point Schroth Harness Custom Sparco Steering Wheel w/ Functional Paddles Exterior BimmerWorld Front Splitter BimmerWorld Rear Tall Wing Custom Rear Carbon Diffuser BW Carbon Dive Planes MAShaw Carbon GTR Hood MAShaw Carbon Doors Scorza CSL Trunk CSL Carbon Fiber Roof Miscellaneous AIM Pista MXL Aluminum Tow Hook BimmerWorld Fuel Starvation Kit Helmet Hook Wink 5 Panel Mirror Braille B2105 Battery Lexan Rear Windshield
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02-16-2018, 11:33 AM | #3 |
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For this build, I am looking to attain a consistent, reliable 550-600whp.
To accomplish this, I have ordered the following:
I want to say thank you to Tony @ Vargas for being responsive, timely, and very helpful. I decided the GC Lite's were the best option for my build for several reasons. They have very quick spool, can easily deliver the power-band I am looking for, have been highly reviewed, and will be reliable under the stress I will put them through. I have installed the Charge Pipe, DCI, BOV, and Downpipes. Keep in mind I am still in the fabrication process, so a lot of what you see right now will be changing in terms of mounting and setup. Finally, I purchased a set of Moton Motorsport 3-Way Remote Reservoir Shocks to compliment the already fantastic suspension setup in the E46. Best of all, this is just the start!
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Wow this is going to be an amazing project! Sub'd!!!
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