TUN3D 135i build (1M Conversion)

[acoustix]

You my friend, are a LEGEND

Love the build! Can't wait to see the finished swap!

[DieGrüneHölle]

Originally Posted by TUN3D

It's a been a while guys, here we go...

[Matticus91]

Come on moar pics i have anxiety here lol

[TUN3D]

Matticus91 > LMAO! Me too man, Havent driven the car since last March. Been busy + the guys at the shop have been slammed. Its coming together now tho. This weekend the engine & transmission will be completely mounted. Had to make custom bases, transmission bridge/mount, crossmember modifications, etc. After that, we're going to pop in the LSD and modify the driveshaft.

[fatarayyy]

Ughhhh mamasita

[dmicha3l]

Sweet jesus.... Great work on the car. Can't wait to see the finished product!

[TUN3D]

dmicha3l > Thanks man! We're getting there.

[MaDoNiOn]

There is a 3 series BMW that did a 2jz swop here in southafrica and he is making 680Whp.

Tuned are you aiming for around there?

[TWMPerformance]

Oh man, gotta love a build with a 2JZ. Especially when going into a BMW.

- Renato

[TUN3D]

TWMPerformance > Thanks!

MaDoNiOn> Initially, I'll be around 500-600whp -- or whatever the stock tranny can hold (which is in that range). Once we get the kinks out, then I'll build the tranny and dial up the boost. Engine/configuration is built and can handle upwards of 900-1000hp.

So basically, whatever the car can hold & put down in terms of traction -- that's where we'll end up.

[TUN3D]

Blipit_ > What's up man. Thanks for checking out the build. Not trying to be a dick...any chance that you can unquote post #398 (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...&postcount=398), so that the page is a little more manageable? If you can man, much appreciated.

[TUN3D]

Had to modify the cross-member to clear the rear sump. It all had to come out...

[TUN3D]

While it was all being put back together, some goodies arrived (intake manifold and fuel-rail)...

[TUN3D]

With the cross-member back in, and plenty of clearance...we designed and fabricated custom motor mounts and transmission mounts. BTW, if any of you crazies ever decide to do this...let me know. I made a couple sets and have them for sale...

[TUN3D]

Everybody's pitching in! My techs daughter has started to peel the chameleon plastic dip in her spare time. We're rolling out of the garage clean...Alpine.

[TUN3D]

Talk about good company! That's my red MK4 sneaking into the pic. First time they meet each other face-to-face!

[TUN3D]

So with the engine and transmission secured and mounted -- LSD time! Thanks to MFactory for making it happen. BTW, I strongly recommend to buy their Installation Kit & Shim Kit. The "Install-Kit" comes with new bolts, bearings and BMW seals (which you'll most likely destroy in the disassembly process). The "Shim-Kit" is needed to set the proper backlash otherwise, you'll destroy the differential.


In my case, reusing both stock C-clamps did not give us any backlash, essentially locking the differential (no-bueno). If this happens...buy the "Shim-Kit"...







Got some monsters always lurking in the background...

[TUN3D]

Alright guys...it's been fun! The next set of pics will be of the engine back with the turbo, manifold and everything else installed. See you in a bit...

[hydra]

What's the deal with that Supra racecar if you don't mind me asking? Ex-GT500?

[DieGrüneHölle]

Nice update!

[ShocknAwe]

Glad to see some news from ya man. Glad it's finally taking form!

[Jiminus]

You need my oil cooler setup