88 BMW E30 325is LSX/T56 Turbo Build

[PoLonY]

woah this is an epic build, great progress so far!

[Dirk HX35]

Thanks! Just got all my 5 lug and brake parts on. Still need to finalize the caliper bracket and get proper quality rotors. Also ordered a set of work equips redrilled to 5x120 and the centerbore enlarged to 72.5mm. Next step is building the trans with a Viper main shaft too, if I can manage to find one not looking to good so far.

[Dirk HX35]

The rear is about to go in so I can make brackets for the e36 cover to mount to.



Going to do a removable core support in the next few days just to make my life easier.

[Dirk HX35]

Work equips showed up today and they clear the brakes perfectly.
And the barrels are just right, just need to buy lips and polish the centers.

[Dirk HX35]

Rebuilding the t56 with a stage 2 rebuild kit, it will never have traction so I think it will hold up fine.


Mocked up the equips, going to do 17x9 17x10.5


Going to order my driveshaft and front rotors tonight.

[Dirk HX35]

Also cut the radiator support out to weld on tabs and make it bolt in.


And I bought a heckblende to see if I like how it looks.

[Dirk HX35]

My other project...m106 swapped e28.
Just got it started today on the ms2 with kamotors help.
Going to do the brakes and a few bushings and drift it at a local event if all goes well.

[Earl]

A boosted M30B34 or the mercedes M106?

[Dirk HX35]

A boosted M30B34 or the mercedes M106?

Bmw m106, factory turbo m30b34 from a 745i.
Forged pistons, oil squirters, cam, bigger intake valves.
I'm going to take out a little weight and drift it.

[pejsa]

looking great man. i love the equips

[Robitussin]

You must have a thing for square headlights.

[LCG]

where do you weird people get your massive calipers?

[Dirk HX35]

You must have a thing for square headlights.

I definitely do.

where do you weird people get your massive calipers?

eBay from LKQ

[Dirk HX35]

Haven't posted much because I've been buttoning up my e28.
That car is running well 14psi no issues all fun.

For the e30 I got a heckblende from a friend for cheap.
I like how it looks, and plan on lightly smoking the tail lights and heckblende mhw style.


My brother got me pads and rotors for the front and I put in my old camber plates off the e28. Painted the calipers yellow.


Finished up mounting fuel cell and pumps/filter and wiring.


Started mounting my diff, need to finish it this weekend.


Ordered lips for the work equips, need to finish rebuilding t56 and order a driveshaft.

[nsogiba]

love the heckblende. the 80s theme is rockin on this thing