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SoStock92 · 06-03-2007, 07:20 PM

I think I am done buying parts. I went a little overboard in what I am replacing but I figured do it right the first time and not regret things later. So I am doing all of the chains, all of the chain guides, tensioner, oil press sender (yeah, i dunno why either), I sourced 30 new oil pan bolts to keep my powder coated beauty looking perfect, sourced new main bolts, valve stem seals for the non vanos head, and all oil related gaskets and seals are brand new. Its hard to find some of these parts - I used autohausaz.com for most of them but they don't have everything.

Stuff not in the picture is valve cover gaskets (all), some plastic cover caps, new caps for the valve cover, and some dowels for the flywheel/crank/etc.

ARP studs, and a 0.140" MLS are here also.

To be combined with these parts:

It should, hopefully, be one of the cleanest engine rebuilds I have seen! Just need to find a little bit more money to go to the machine shop and get the block decked and honed, the head checked, and then powder coat the block and head. I am going to probably be soda blasting my head this weekend and re-assembling it once it's checked out up at Jays shop.

Progress feels good!

UPDATE

So as everyone knows I bought a '92 E34 525i and am now getting around to building it. With much thanks to Jay (Multiplex) and his gracious use of cleaning machines and such, I am making this thing look like it never has before.

Here are some pictures of how it looked about 6 hrs ago:

Then, Jay and I tried out the soda blaster - for those not familiar (and I had never used one until today, though I researched it...) it uses essential sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), water, and air pressure. It's not an abrasive - it has more of a chemical reaction to hitting the aluminum at accelerated speed... people describe it in layman's terms as "exploding on the surface" so basically the soda breaks down as it hits, without ever affecting the finish... and so... this is what I was able to accomplish:

and most importantly... the combustion chamber! Pay special attention to the valve seats! Freaking beautiful.

I am going to spend time removing the residue from headgasket and intake/exhaust gaskets, but you get the idea.

This head had 180,000+ miles of daily driving. It was formerly in a homemade turbocharged E34... the kid I bought it from said he never head detonation since he was running 7 or 8 psi on a T3, and now I 100% believe him!

TalonTsi97 · 06-03-2007, 07:33 PM

badass this is how all projects should be done. People need to be taking notes and remembering this.
o yea, nice build looking forward to seeing it completed

SoStock92 · 06-03-2007, 07:36 PM

Thanks - taking the time to do it right the first time. Once this motor is done, I am rebuilding the current one (in car) with forged rods and pistons, might bored it 2mm 1.2 mm over for 3.0L.

foss · 06-03-2007, 07:47 PM

is this being built for n/a or turbo?

SoStock92 · 06-03-2007, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foss

is this being built for n/a or turbo?

This motor will be 8.3:1 2.5L for ~24 psi street 30 psi race fuel. that's the goal anyway.

**TROLL** · 06-03-2007, 07:56 PM

how does this different from the current setup? have you been happy with the current setup?

SoStock92 · 06-03-2007, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TROLL

how does this different from the current setup? have you been happy with the current setup?

The turbo/manifold/everything will be the same. Just engine now is 10.0:1 CR and the new will be 8.3:1

I am running a Holset H1E (HX40) and its hardly in its efficiency at 9 - 10 psi. 24 psi should really wake the car up.

sisforsurfing · 06-03-2007, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoStock92

24 psi should really wake the car up.

hahah, understatement?
I am excited, going to be a wild highway car.

SoStock92 · 06-03-2007, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sisforsurfing

hahah, understatement?
I am excited, going to be a wild highway car.

Yeah - on the way home from pottstown my tach was doing weird things in 3rd WOT. I had a cylinder head, a 17x10" wheel/tire, and my sub in the trunk. It took me a another spurt WOT in 3rd to realize both the tach and speedo were rocketing... and then I realized I was spinning 3rd gear in the rain from about 75 mph haha. 3800 lb car + **** in the trunk, nice yo!

antman0408 · 06-03-2007, 11:51 PM

so which one of us is gonna get done building their engine first?

SoStock92 · 06-04-2007, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antman0408

so which one of us is gonna get done building their engine first?

haha prob you - you have less moving parts lol

SovXietday · 06-04-2007, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoStock92

I am running a Holset H1E (HX40) and its hardly in its efficiency at 9 - 10 psi. 24 psi should really wake the car up.

Haha, yeah, maybe just a little.

SoStock92 · 06-04-2007, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SovXietday

Haha, yeah, maybe just a little.

Just a little

06-03-2007, 07:20 PM	#1
SoStock92 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2006 Member #1721 My Ride: 92 BMW 525, 95 BMW 525, 87 BMW 325, 95 BMW 530 iTrader: (0)	.:Some pics from my engine build process I think I am done buying parts. I went a little overboard in what I am replacing but I figured do it right the first time and not regret things later. So I am doing all of the chains, all of the chain guides, tensioner, oil press sender (yeah, i dunno why either), I sourced 30 new oil pan bolts to keep my powder coated beauty looking perfect, sourced new main bolts, valve stem seals for the non vanos head, and all oil related gaskets and seals are brand new. Its hard to find some of these parts - I used autohausaz.com for most of them but they don't have everything. Stuff not in the picture is valve cover gaskets (all), some plastic cover caps, new caps for the valve cover, and some dowels for the flywheel/crank/etc. ARP studs, and a 0.140" MLS are here also. To be combined with these parts: It should, hopefully, be one of the cleanest engine rebuilds I have seen! Just need to find a little bit more money to go to the machine shop and get the block decked and honed, the head checked, and then powder coat the block and head. I am going to probably be soda blasting my head this weekend and re-assembling it once it's checked out up at Jays shop. Progress feels good! UPDATE So as everyone knows I bought a '92 E34 525i and am now getting around to building it. With much thanks to Jay (Multiplex) and his gracious use of cleaning machines and such, I am making this thing look like it never has before. Here are some pictures of how it looked about 6 hrs ago: Then, Jay and I tried out the soda blaster - for those not familiar (and I had never used one until today, though I researched it...) it uses essential sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), water, and air pressure. It's not an abrasive - it has more of a chemical reaction to hitting the aluminum at accelerated speed... people describe it in layman's terms as "exploding on the surface" so basically the soda breaks down as it hits, without ever affecting the finish... and so... this is what I was able to accomplish: and most importantly... the combustion chamber! Pay special attention to the valve seats! Freaking beautiful. I am going to spend time removing the residue from headgasket and intake/exhaust gaskets, but you get the idea. This head had 180,000+ miles of daily driving. It was formerly in a homemade turbocharged E34... the kid I bought it from said he never head detonation since he was running 7 or 8 psi on a T3, and now I 100% believe him!

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SoStock92 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2006 Member #1721 My Ride: 92 BMW 525, 95 BMW 525, 87 BMW 325, 95 BMW 530 iTrader: (0)	Thanks - taking the time to do it right the first time. Once this motor is done, I am rebuilding the current one (in car) with forged rods and pistons, might bored it 2mm 1.2 mm over for 3.0L.

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