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01-20-2013, 11:12 PM | #68 |
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Just a question, if the motor is going to be built forged internals etc, then wont running stock exhaust, dp's etc be sort of counter productive?
Not trying to wail on your build or anything, just saying wouldnt it be worth the extra approx 2k and have custom exhaust and dp's made? |
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01-20-2013, 11:19 PM | #69 | ||
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Not a single defect or misalignment, the only difference is the front+rear badges have a coating on them, where the bmw ones are a single layer.. I guess because it's a material laid out I'll order the blacklines tonight though It's in no way 'cleaner' as instead of a glossy black smooth surface it's a factory 'busy' light, though... Better? Yeah probably |
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01-20-2013, 11:29 PM | #71 | |
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Considering all aftermarket dp's are 3" to a 2.5 taper, it may be worth getting 3" dp's (custom like you said)? And there's so many turbo upgrade options coming out in the next 6-12mth, there's too many to wait and choose now haha. |
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01-21-2013, 12:31 AM | #74 | |
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01-21-2013, 12:34 AM | #75 | ||
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01-21-2013, 01:54 AM | #77 |
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I want you to prove me wrong with this build! I just can see this build blowing the budget out of the water (unless you put the motor in stock). I did an engine conversion going on 10 years ago to a Honda (a popular conversion at that) and there were things that just popped up that weren't factored in. I tip my hat to you for doing this but you are in essence a guinea pig. You say that it has been done by another (pretty sure he's in Europe , with a lot more local support).
I'm not hating at all but just be prepared to see the budget blow out. |
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01-21-2013, 02:20 AM | #78 | |
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read what again? i wasn't disagreeing with you
i was just saying that most of them DO call themselves a 3" downpipe when they all narrow. Quote:
if i decide to get upgraded turbos straight away? yeah a couple $k.. proEFI? $who knows haha i have every major part i need, it's just little replacement stuff which i've mostly priced. yeah, i could drop it in right now without touching it and it would run fine, and it would cost me a bit under half what it would otherwise.. but i wouldn't trust it as much lol... it's all the little things that will make the cost go up i know, all the seals, gaskets, cam runners, just ridiculous little $10-$15 items that there happen to be 100 of lol I'm also well aware that the cost i've worked out is only the 'just installed' cost and there's thousands and thousands of stuff i'll end up doing later >_< ED: i forgot to add the benefit of this over a 135i... fresh engine, i could get a 100,000km odd N54 with turbos that are likely to go soon, or a freshly rebuilt N54.. with turbos that may or may not go soon lol Last edited by flinchy; 01-21-2013 at 03:01 AM.. |
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01-26-2013, 07:42 PM | #87 |
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Yes
also, does anyone in bne (northside pref with this weather..) have an engine crane i could borrow for literally all of 10 minutes? my friends would could help me lift the stand all left early this morning due to the weather..... so turns out i can't get the engine up now lol ED: if i ever happen to get banned from here for any reason, can follow the build on 'the other forum, which will get stuff first mostly'.. clubhighrollers forum, OCAU, downshift, or performanceforums. Last edited by flinchy; 01-27-2013 at 12:23 AM.. |
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