Tuned! 332whp! My Engine Build - Cams, Airbox, LTW Flyhweel & more :)

[SteelGreyM]

Awesome! We are completing our builds at the same time!

I’m also debating tossing in my JB racing lightweight flywheel. Have you verified that the fx100 kit works with that flywheel?

[eacmen]

Subscribed. Keep this thread going!


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[Syfon]

As some of you know I tore down my S54 a few months back, sent everything off for machining/cleaning and ordered a pantry list of parts.

Link to the previous thread for anyone interested - https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/m...he-head-or-not

The crank was machined and ACL Race Main & Rod Bearings supplied. Reusing my stock pistons & rods.

I'm awaiting Cat Cams 280/272, Streamline CSL Airbox, head bolts, and a few other misc items.

Other items being replaced are the stock dmf flywheel & clutch with a JB Racing Lightweight Flyhweel + Clutch Masters FX100 Sprung Hub clutch/pressure plate.

Clutch fan is gone, to be replaced with a Mishimoto electric fan & controller from front aux fan.

Water pump & thermostat are brand new, same with pullies. Vanos has been completely overhauled/rebuilt by a trusted individual in New South Wales.

I've done up a spreadsheet listing every individual part/number, cost, etc.. Interesting to see how it adds up real quick haha.

This past Wednesday I painted the block; VHT Burnt Copper. I think it looks awesome! Crank & main caps were installed and torqued according to BMW's specifications. Brand new NPR oe specification piston rings were installed and 5 of 6 pistons/rods installed (I'm a klutz and snapped a ring lol, so a new pack of rings are on order). I'm using ARP Rod bolts and as I don't have a torque stretch gauge, the rod bolts were torqued to 50ft-lb as per ARP's specifications. FYI, as mine is a March 2004 production and therefore uses M10 rod bolts, I'm using ARP's Euro S50B32 rod bolts. https://arp-bolts.com/kits/arpkit-de...?RecordID=1108

That's all for now. Once I receive a new box of rings, i'll install the last piston/rod, oil pump & associated pickup tubes. Then I'll play the waiting games for my cams/head bolts and some other things.

In the meantime, I'll continue doing other odd jobs around and inside the car.

Will update the thread whenever I get something done!