Twin Turbo Wagon: Evan's E61 Build Log
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Suspension Upgrades
- KW V3
- RD Sport Sways
- Ultra Racing Strut Braces: Front Upper, Front Lower, Rear Lower
- KW V3
- RD Sport Sways
- Ultra Racing Strut Braces: Front Upper, Front Lower, Rear Lower
Custom "OEM+" Interior
- M5 Steering Wheel (had SMG, now Manual)
- Black M5 Carpet
- M5 Padded Door Handle
- Dirac Speaker Grills
- Black Center Console
- Hybrid 2-Tone Door Panels
- Black Door Trim + B Pillar Trim
- Black Lower Dash Trim
- Black Lower Seat Trim
- Black All Weather Mats
- Black Seat Belts
- Black Seat Backs
- 3M Brushed Aluminum Vinyl
When I got the car is was a "Dirty Sea of Beige" ...much better now.
- M5 Steering Wheel (had SMG, now Manual)
- Black M5 Carpet
- M5 Padded Door Handle
- Dirac Speaker Grills
- Black Center Console
- Hybrid 2-Tone Door Panels
- Black Door Trim + B Pillar Trim
- Black Lower Dash Trim
- Black Lower Seat Trim
- Black All Weather Mats
- Black Seat Belts
- Black Seat Backs
- 3M Brushed Aluminum Vinyl
When I got the car is was a "Dirty Sea of Beige" ...much better now.
Thanks Tiago, and thanks for your support thus far.
Sick! PM me a link if you have one for your build!
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So what you gonna do for fueling now?
I Think TBI is not the best, cause the fuel gets not seperated even? Was your Flash based on TBI? So you tick it off as unlucky accident with Connection to the "high" milage?
TBI is great for what it is but far from ideal for accurate fuel distribution. I will be running a Evolution of Speed PI manifold in conjunction with some upgraded Fuel-It lines + ethanol sensor. My LPFP is still a Fuel it Stg2 (single Walboro 450) but after the wagon is up and running well I will build a custom dual LPFP setup which will enable me to run full E85 on my hybrids.
Evan
Just checked back in. I don't know how much of a penny you spent on all the parts but, man... you are truly bringing that thing to life!
Progress is being made, sit tight.
Thank you
No, I have been putting good miles on my buddies 6466 335xi and the big singles are not for me on a daily driven car, I need faster spool. That being said I would LOVE a big ST 2JZ as a weekend/ rip your face off/ racing car but twins offer enough power to meet my goals and the spool is fantastic.
I have certainly spent money but considering all the modifications, parts, and labor I am getting things done at a fraction of what it would normally cost.
Evan
Love the interior pieces swapped. I have similar planned for my doors & rear quarters. Seat backs made a big difference too. Now you got me thinking...
I'm in process of doing the same with my sea of gray with black. I like the lci panels, but I would have to buy 4 panels to two tone, and I definaly want the rug, and thought about the pillars, rockers, and headliner. Still on the hunt, getting some paint work. I'm following your treads, it's awesome work!
This post recaps my blown motor and motor "refresh" and swap.
April 2016 I blew my motor (with 105,000) while doing some datalogging, I recently removed the boost limit in 2nd gear and my goal was to practice my driving skills and modulate the throttle and 23psi in 2nd gear. At the top of second it felt and sounded like 3-4 sledgehammers in unicen hit the underside of my engine, the car immediately shut off and going about 40mph I grabbed the wheel and applied brakes. The rear wheels were going through an oil slick being laid my the engine and my wagon was sliding towards the curb, the front wheels were turned to the left but I was understeering due to rear being broken loose. Eventually the oil subsided enough for the rear wheels to grip, slow down the wagon, and allow the front wheels to hook up .....just in time. I had red curb paint on my front wheel and bumper but the wagon received to major impact, the engine did however, lol.
It is hard to say with absolute certainty what happened as I wasn't logging when this happened but the carnage points to detonation on cylinder 3 which was likely due to my throttle body injection and the slight delay between DME shut-off and supplemental fuel system during a misfire.
aaaaand boom goes the dynamite...
Funny thing is this tow truck driver had picked me up before when I snapped an axle, he says: "what did you do this time?!"
Engine parts collected from the street
Engine tear down, draining, cleaning
Stay organized
#Wagon
Harbor Freight for days
Carnage
Oil pan was split in half!
This hole was a little scary as it was about 1"-1.5" from my high pressure fuel line.
Engine out
1 dog power
Oil pan removed
Cylinder 3 piston
Craigslist find: 35,000 miles N54 from a totaled 335is. I snagged it for $800, it was complete minus turbos but some of the other bolt-ons were damaged like the manifold, throttle body, valve cover; the oil pan and bump took the brunt of the damage during the car's accident. I rolled the dice knowing if the engine was scrap I could sell the good components and recover money.
I ended up selling the fuel system and some other engine components for $950 so free N54 for me.
Better look at the damaged replacement engine
April 2016 I blew my motor (with 105,000) while doing some datalogging, I recently removed the boost limit in 2nd gear and my goal was to practice my driving skills and modulate the throttle and 23psi in 2nd gear. At the top of second it felt and sounded like 3-4 sledgehammers in unicen hit the underside of my engine, the car immediately shut off and going about 40mph I grabbed the wheel and applied brakes. The rear wheels were going through an oil slick being laid my the engine and my wagon was sliding towards the curb, the front wheels were turned to the left but I was understeering due to rear being broken loose. Eventually the oil subsided enough for the rear wheels to grip, slow down the wagon, and allow the front wheels to hook up .....just in time. I had red curb paint on my front wheel and bumper but the wagon received to major impact, the engine did however, lol.
It is hard to say with absolute certainty what happened as I wasn't logging when this happened but the carnage points to detonation on cylinder 3 which was likely due to my throttle body injection and the slight delay between DME shut-off and supplemental fuel system during a misfire.
aaaaand boom goes the dynamite...
Funny thing is this tow truck driver had picked me up before when I snapped an axle, he says: "what did you do this time?!"
Engine parts collected from the street
Engine tear down, draining, cleaning
Stay organized
#Wagon
Harbor Freight for days
Carnage
Oil pan was split in half!
This hole was a little scary as it was about 1"-1.5" from my high pressure fuel line.
Engine out
1 dog power
Oil pan removed
Cylinder 3 piston
Craigslist find: 35,000 miles N54 from a totaled 335is. I snagged it for $800, it was complete minus turbos but some of the other bolt-ons were damaged like the manifold, throttle body, valve cover; the oil pan and bump took the brunt of the damage during the car's accident. I rolled the dice knowing if the engine was scrap I could sell the good components and recover money.
I ended up selling the fuel system and some other engine components for $950 so free N54 for me.
Better look at the damaged replacement engine
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