My life in the slow lane: Turning a z71 4x4 335I into something respectable.
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Thought of post an update for a few new items and plans. Car is still apart inside garage. I got all my new injectors about a month or so ago, just waiting on good weather to install them. I also got my hands on something I HIGHLY recommend all N54 owners get. I got my RB external PCV kit in the mail last week. I ordered the full kit with head plugs and all. This kit runs dual catch cans (50 micron mishimoto compact at idle and no boost, then transfers over to my BMS can once boost is built. This eliminates any gunk on the valves. Also the head ports are plugged in the process so the factory pcv valves in the head are bypassed and blocked off. This is to keep the valve cover and crankcase under vacuum. I have a friend who lost his engine because one failed and starved the engine of oil, so of rather not take that chance. Ordered the evolution of speed intake with port injection bits so waiting for that to arrive. Also in transmission land, the 4L80E is pushed back to next spring now. Not overly happy about hearing this so I talked to a few people and will most likely go 6MT RWD. Something about less controllers and a proven transmission is a nice thing. I don't drag my car a lot so for roll racing I feel this the better choice. I don't know of anyone here also knows of syvecs? They are releasing a ECU this year for the N54 that is plug and play. Working on getting my hands on one thru group buy. No more piggybacks and tunes fighting the ECU, and more rpms and total control
Gotta be prepared...lol.. planning out 6MT this summer and syvecs next spring. Heck if I can put enough aside I'll even debate getting an ABR punisher to drop in next year Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Tapatalk
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Tossing in a update.. was able to pull a 1.6X 60 foot on the car at the track. Installed the EOS intake and new JB4 port injection controller module as well. This setup reliably got me up to 28 psi (did this once as I was scared, and dailies @25 psi on e85 no issues). This new jb4 controller is truly remarkable. However the car is getting parted out now and everything is for sale. Check the classifieds for sale posting.
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wait, what? why for sale. i don't see a listing on WIBimmers Cars for Sale section.
2011 E92 M3 6MT ZCP - ESS 625 supercharged
2007 Z4MR
2003 E39 M5
2002 E46 M3
2021 X5 40i -
Not selling the whole car.. parting the parts out..
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Gonna start right now on the for sale ad. Motor and everything is out..
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The plan is to show the world that I am crazy...lol My end goal is 4 digits at the rear wheels, 1200 long term. The proposed powerplant is a Iron block 6.0L LS stroker motor with big ole turbo on it...lol.. Of course some internal work will be done but that is in the details
Ive figured out how to make the car play nicely (keeping factory locks and HVAC and radio and power options) and am working out fueling and getting the rest of the gauges to work, shouldn't be too hard. Heck I was even debating trying to put together a kit for those out there who feel like they wanna get a little bit bonkers with their rides. This being said, I just posted a bunch of my parts up for sale, so if you are N54 powered and you are looking for a serious kick in the pants that wont kill your wallet, check it out and please tell the other guys! The sale of my parts starts the funding for the new engine. If you see anything you want message me, and for my local WI bimmers guys we can maybe work out not having to ship things which saves everyone more $$! Price for the kit without shipping is $3800 which makes me want to cry considering what I paid for it last year. A couple people have already approached me asking why.. My answers, first was why not, and second is for the power goal I am looking for at this point it is more cost effective this way. I am not saying the N54 is not capable of it, as I truly believe it is, just more frustrated at high end tuning options from the ECU side of things. Its really hard to justify a $5300 computer to hopefully break 1000whp when the LS platform has more proven controllers to do just that for $1200.. With all that being said, i am not going to even attempt to ruin the handling of the car, its the one thing I greatly love and the reason I will swap before switching cars.But one thing is for sure,
This car has definitely done one thing for me, make me addicted to power!
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I thought I saw someone out there that sells a swap kit already for an LS engine into the e9x.
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I thought I saw someone out there that sells a swap kit already for an LS engine into the e9x.
If you do let me know.. I have yet to come across one.
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So putting a 4wd 4l80e behind the LS? Lol. Are there any notable e9x LS swaps out on the intranets?
No I'm removing the xdrive all together. It's a toss up between t56 mag and 4l80e right now. I'm undecided
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I guess this means patsbimmer has the fastest n54 in the state now
It's gotta be up there. I've taken down some serious players.
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I guess this means patsbimmer has the fastest n54 in the state now
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I took down a 450whp 06 Mustang GT from a 60 roll not too long ago. My n54 just pulls really strong, I don't know if I have a freak one or what but it's something else!
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I took down a 450whp 06 Mustang GT from a 60 roll not too long ago. My n54 just pulls really strong, I don't know if I have a freak one or what but it's something else!
I'd love to line up. I have no problem taking down 500-600whp cars. I've never lost to another N54 and I've raced a handful. Not doubting yours, but I'd love to find out!
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definitely gotta sell my 135. I think I may be too fragile to handle the intensity of the street racing scene and potential youtube shame.
2011 E92 M3 6MT ZCP - ESS 625 supercharged
2007 Z4MR
2003 E39 M5
2002 E46 M3
2021 X5 40i
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