Project: Stealth Bomber

[static667]

I have a bit of an interesting project coming up. I'll be doing some work to my car, aka the Stealth Bomber. This is just a little teaser to start with.

Today I made a purchase. A rather healthy one. Something like $2,245.00, including shipping. I'm about to make two more purchases for the rest of the things that I'll be needing for this project. Once things start to show up, I'll be leaking more info as to what I'll be doing. Stay tuned, y'all!


P.S. I wanted to call this project Have Blue but, not everyone would get the reference.

[az3579]

I knoooooww what yoooouuur dooooooooooooiiiiiiinnnnggg!! :biggrin
I just can't believe it cost you that much $. Seriously thought they'd be cheaper by now, but I guess I was wrong... :(
I am also glad you're doing it. ;)

[Hermes]

sounds like its gonna be more like Project Oxcart speed with that kind of price tag on parts

[M3TA5IN]

Sad teaser :(

[Johnmadd]

I'm with bp..."S"mell what your cooking Kyle.... and I like.

[zhpnsnv]

I know too!!! And I never know this stuff.

[Hornung418]

I know too!!! And I never know this stuff.
Haha These guys don't s"M"ell anything ;)

[static667]

Lol at all of you. Keep the good comments coming.

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[M3TA5IN]

Lol at all of you. Keep the good comments coming.

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I am not LOLing sir

[Hornung418]

I am not LOLing sir
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHeighGFZT0&t=57s

[M3TA5IN]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHeighGFZT0&t=57s

:rofl

[Crestwood1001]

In but you suck for that tease!

[M0nk3y]

So I walk into this thread:

http://i.imgur.com/mzsOm.gif

[BimmerWill]

In but completely at a loss for what could be that costly besides some really nice wheels or possibly a dif?

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[static667]

In but completely at a loss for what could be that costly besides some really nice wheels or possibly a dif?

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I wish it was a diff. Although, that's a little steep for one.

[BimmerWill]

I havent found one much cheaper than that. What are the prices youve seen for one?

[Ryans323i]

:jump

OMG WTF is it!!!???!!!! I wanna sMell stuff.

[JupiterBMW]

Ok dude, you're teasing more than most strippers! :foottap

Tell us already! :biggrin

[Hornung418]

I havent found one much cheaper than that. What are the prices youve seen for one?

For a differential? Cheap. Even for an M LSD conversion, $800-1500 is the normal rate.

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[M3TA5IN]

For a differential? Cheap. Even for an M LSD conversion, $800-1500 is the normal rate.

Horney...via TT.

He is probably referring to like a Qualife or something like that.

[328ioc]

Strippers don't even tease this much even if you give them 54 dollars up front! @Jon

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[Nivo]

I come in and get teased hard core. now I have to get back to work unsatisfied.

[Hornung418]

Man there hasn't been this good of a tease since Bruce picked up his 540 M Sport.

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[cakM3]

after reading this thread....I'd love to have some popcorn to watch the show...;)

[static667]

You haven't broke out the pop corn yet? I did last night.

Another small tease for this one... I have new exhaust manifold gaskets on one of my orders.

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[cakM3]

Kyle.....I know what you got...;) It's going to be awesome...:)

No, I'll break out the pop corn tonight...:biggrin

[M3TA5IN]

Are you converting the trunk into a kitchen so you can make awesome yummys where ever you go?

[Hornung418]

Are you converting the trunk into a kitchen so you can make awesome yummys where ever you go?
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:rofl

[BimmerWill]

He is probably referring to like a Qualife or something like that.

Yeah that's what I meant. Guess I should have clarified lol

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[static667]

Are you converting the trunk into a kitchen so you can make awesome yummys where ever you go?

Yeah....diverting the exhaust to heat an in cabin oven for fresh baked goods on the go...

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[M3TA5IN]

Yeah....diverting the exhaust to heat an in cabin oven for fresh baked goods on the go...

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Winning all day long!

[Hermes]

screw the fresh baked goods, why not a keg?

http://www.kulfoto.com/pic/0001/0023/LBF0t22556.jpg

[328ioc]

screw the fresh baked goods, why not a keg?

http://www.kulfoto.com/pic/0001/0023/LBF0t22556.jpg

Amen

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[az3579]

Haha These guys don't s"M"ell anything ;)

No, but come 14:25 they will.

[Hornung418]

2:25 is your scheduled poo time?

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[M0nk3y]

Haha These guys don't s"M"ell anything ;)

http://i.imgur.com/mzsOm.gif

[az3579]

2:25 is your scheduled poo time?

Horney...via TT.

Ha, I even fooled YOU. :biggrin

[Hornung418]

Ha, I even fooled YOU. :biggrin

Little do you know, I'm aware of what this project is :P

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[M3TA5IN]

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say some M parts are on order

[az3579]

Little do you know, I'm aware of what this project is :P

Horney...via TT.

As am I. :p

[UdubBadger]

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say some M parts are on order

M exhaust conversion is my guess

[static667]

There are some M parts on the way....

[johnrando]

Oh man, can't wait. Looking forward to whatever it is Kyle!

[static667]

Parts will start showing up next week. I'm even antsy to see what will be showing up.

Today's tease, I ordered a new drive shaft guibo. And one of these guys (http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=bnec2w2qkf3gvw45r1ndiv55&partnumber=24750LISLE).

[johnrando]

Are you supercharging your car?

[Newjack]

Are you supercharging your car?

The motor he has in his car already is going to need some serious work done if he plans to do FI. I think it's a swap :biggrin

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[328ioc]

The motor he has in his car already is going to need some serious work done if he plans to do FI. I think it's a swap :biggrin

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A swap was my first thought also. Especially considering another thread I saw about motor issues.

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[az3579]

Come on guys, swap is the obvious answer. Let's just see if y'all could guess what he's swapping in. :biggrin

[static667]

Come on guys, swap is the obvious answer. Let's just see if y'all could guess what he's swapping in. :biggrin

Yeah! What is he swapping in? :shifty

[Audi 0000]

Yeah! What is he swapping in? :shifty

I am wondering also................:scratchinghead

[328ioc]

My guess is S54

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[HokieZHP]

My guess is S54

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If he got an s54 swap for less than $2500 then I'm getting one ASAP haha


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[M3TA5IN]

There is a s54 on e90 post for $2500

[HokieZHP]

With how many miles though?


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[M3TA5IN]

With how many miles though?


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I just asked him and sorry it's $2700 with S54, smg tranny, smg pump, ecu, and harness

[Hornung418]

I just asked him and sorry it's $2700 with S54, smg tranny, smg pump, ecu, and harness

That's a steal!

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[M3TA5IN]

That's a steal!

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Yea wondering if it's legit though, we all know those e90 guys are shady ;)

[328ioc]

I do not recall Static saying if what he has spent so was the final amount or not.

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[az3579]

I just asked him and sorry it's $2700 with S54, smg tranny, smg pump, ecu, and harness
That is far too cheap. There's definitely something shady going on there. The engine by itself should be over $3k without harnesses, ecu, tranny, etc.

[static667]

My total is around $3,200 right now. An S54 timing chain tensioner is included in one of my orders.

[cakM3]

Yeah, we know you need a new engine....hopefully you will have a new instrument cluster to go with your new engine Kyle! ;)

Can't wait to see pics of the install!!! :thumbsup

[328ioc]

My total is around $3,200 right now. An S54 timing chain tensioner is included in one of my orders.

Winner winner chicken dinner.

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[Ryans323i]

Found this on ebay........link (http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E39-M5-S62-complete-running-engine-/180946658687?hash=item2a2142e57f&item=180946658687&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr#ht_784wt_1271). Will it fit? lol

[static667]

Found this on ebay........link (http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E39-M5-S62-complete-running-engine-/180946658687?hash=item2a2142e57f&item=180946658687 &pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr#ht_ 784wt_1271). Will it fit? lol

I wish.

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[elric]

A S62 will fit into a E46 ....

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[static667]

A S62 will fit into a E46 ....

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I would like to have done that swap but, then I would need a transmission, a new diff, and drive shaft.

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[static667]

The majority of my part orders have arrived. Now I'm waiting on the motor...


Now, I'm considering a rebadging of my car just for false advertisement. What do y'all think? Some shadow line numbering perhaps?

[Hermes]

332i?

[Hornung418]

Debadge. Looks cleaner IMO.

[static667]

Debadge. Looks cleaner IMO.

I probably will stick with the clean look. Just a thought.

[M3TA5IN]

Debadge. Looks cleaner IMO.

X2

[Audi 0000]

Debadge. Looks cleaner IMO.
x3 .... Clean

[Nivo]

I think he is installing a flux capacitor in the car!

[static667]

I think he is installing a flux capacitor in the car!

I already have one of those...it makes my brain operate...

[derbo]

332i?

Kalim already did that with his S54 325i. lol


I will vote for a debadge :)

[SureShot434]

Yea wondering if it's legit though, we all know those e90 guys are shady ;)

Hey now lol I have an E90 as well hehe

[BimmerWill]

So is it an s54? Im confused lol

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[static667]

Its just an M54b30. An S54 would have been awesome but, the upgrade to the 3.0 was a little more affordable.

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[Hornung418]

Cat's out of the bag now! What is the Engine's ETA?

[Johnmadd]

Its just an M54b30. An S54 would have been awesome but, the upgrade to the 3.0 was a little more affordable.

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Nice, Kyle! Next up should be a 6/mt and then a Eurocharge and mt2 kit! :thumbsup

[UdubBadger]

I like the sound of that

[static667]

I gotta stay a little budget minded. I'm in this for about $3,200 already. I figure my total to end up around $3,500 when all is said and done.

Hopefully, my engine will be here either tomorrow or Monday. Then I can start on the prep and maintenance stuff.

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[UdubBadger]

so save some $ on the camera purchase...

[static667]

so save some $ on the camera purchase...

No camera purchases in my future, sir.

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[JG330i]

Jesus I have not been on here in awhile....

Subscribed.

Stoked to see the end result :)

[static667]

My engine will be here Tuesday. Once that happens, I'll start an official build thread...complete with photos.

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[UdubBadger]

No camera purchases in my future, sir.

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Wrong thread, tapatalk is co fusing me sorry


- Goin' H.A.M. Mobile

[M3TA5IN]

Kyle does this mean no bimmerfest?

[static667]

Kyle does this mean no bimmerfest?

Yeah. I was broke to begin with, now even more so. I'll be at the October meet at Bruce's though.

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[brettbimmer]

How about the 316d badge?

Sorry you're going to miss Bimmerfest east man.

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[static667]

How about the 316d badge?

Sorry you're going to miss Bimmerfest east man.

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That would throw everyone for a loop. Although, right now, it smokes like a diesel at startup.

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[johnrando]

Wish I was there to help turn wrenches, this is gonna be awesome!

[Johnmadd]

Wish I was there to help turn wrenches, this is gonna be awesome!

Speaking of... I would trade wrench time for some obx time. :biggrin

[static667]

Speaking of... I would trade wrench time for some obx time. :biggrin


Wish I was there to help turn wrenches, this is gonna be awesome!

Both of you are welcome to come down whenever. My doors are always open to my Mafia family.

[brettbimmer]

That would throw everyone for a loop. Although, right now, it smokes like a diesel at startup.

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Oh man, sorry to hear that she has turned into an old diesel Benz in her current state. Hopefully her new heart with rectify the problem!

[static667]

So, I received my engine...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8433/7835062312_99bb833dc7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/static667/7835062312/)
2012-08-21 20.14.25 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/static667/7835062312/) by static667 (http://www.flickr.com/people/static667/), on Flickr

Items missing: Water pump, thermostat, and engine lift bracket. The pump and stat were to be replaced but, they should be included in a "complete" engine.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8285/7835061822_bbbfe97a64.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/static667/7835061822/)
2012-08-21 20.14.33 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/static667/7835061822/) by static667 (http://www.flickr.com/people/static667/), on Flickr

Items missing: Note the lack of valve cover nuts...there were only two (2) holding it in place. All others were gone.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8432/7835061276_83662eddde.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/static667/7835061276/)
2012-08-21 20.14.49 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/static667/7835061276/) by static667 (http://www.flickr.com/people/static667/), on Flickr

Items missing: Spark plugs, ignition coils, and IGNITION COIL STUDS!!! Even if you just tested the compression of the motor, put the plugs back in to keep trash out of the cylinders. Coils? Umm, that's part of a complete engine as well. Oh yeah, you can't have coils if you took the mounting studs out. WTF!?!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7253/7835060834_02773cf0dc.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/static667/7835060834/)
2012-08-21 20.15.00 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/static667/7835060834/) by static667 (http://www.flickr.com/people/static667/), on Flickr

Items missing: A chunk of my valve cover...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8426/7835060156_c7679c432a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/static667/7835060156/)
2012-08-21 20.15.10 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/static667/7835060156/) by static667 (http://www.flickr.com/people/static667/), on Flickr

Items missing: Further chunks of my valve cover

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8292/7835059604_9b9d92ae82.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/static667/7835059604/)
2012-08-21 20.15.29 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/static667/7835059604/) by static667 (http://www.flickr.com/people/static667/), on Flickr

Items missing: Shouldn't my complete engine come with a DISA and an ICV?

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8432/7835059138_c413656a79.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/static667/7835059138/)
2012-08-21 20.15.57 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/static667/7835059138/) by static667 (http://www.flickr.com/people/static667/), on Flickr

Items missing: I think I need a place to put an oil filter...somewhere around here.... How about the housing that is completely MIA? And how about the VANOS oil line? One of the CCV hoses it also gone.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8422/7835058652_8c09401477.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/static667/7835058652/)
2012-08-21 20.19.03 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/static667/7835058652/) by static667 (http://www.flickr.com/people/static667/), on Flickr

Items missing: I could use a dipstick and a way to mount my engine...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7259/7835058180_179785856f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/static667/7835058180/)
2012-08-21 20.21.51 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/static667/7835058180/) by static667 (http://www.flickr.com/people/static667/), on Flickr

Items missing: Where did my cam position sensor get off to?

I'm going to have a nice long conversation with Saratoga Classics tomorrow in regards to the condition of the engine I was sent. I understand that they are just a parts broker and the engine came from one of the salvage yards they deal with but, this is absolutely unacceptable. I'm so furious right now that its hard to explain. I think I'll go chew a hole in an anvil right now.

[Johnmadd]

Damn Kyle, that sucks.

[danewilson77]

Tell them you want your money back....or, they need to procure said parts-identified by you, new.

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[Hornung418]

Wow...that's not cool! What a bunch of bogus salesmanship. Hope it goes well tomorrow. We both have to fight for something that we've paid great money for.

[M3TA5IN]

Wow...that's not cool! What a bunch of bogus salesmanship. Hope it goes well tomorrow. We both have to fight for something that we've paid great money for.

X2.


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[zhpnsnv]

I hope you have some sort of documentation as to what this deal for a "complete" engine was to entail, and I hope there was no "as is" fine print. I also hope they do the right thing.

[static667]

Honestly Saratoga Classics is not at fault. The "salvage yard" they sourced the engine from is. I'm fairly certain that I will be sending this engine back and ordering another one. I will make sure that it comes from a reputable salvage yard this time.

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[johnrando]

DANG! Hope it goes well getting a better one.

[brettbimmer]

Oh man! Sorry to hear Kyle. Hope you can get it straightened out without too much BS. The family has your back, if needed.

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[static667]

Well, it looks like its one of those 'as is' purchases. The guy explained that the oil filter housing was left off because it will leak oil in shipping. The valve cover nuts were left off to point out that the valve cover needed to be swapped with the one from my current motor. Water pump and thermostat were left off so that these common fail items would be replaced so they could not be blamed for future failure. He did remind me that this is an engine from a wrecked car. Stuff gets broken in wrecks. I'll be swapping several parts from my current motor into this one but, I will be buying a few new parts to replace the missing stuff. This is a bit of a downer but, what can I expect from a $1,900 engine? Well, live and learn.

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[johnrando]

So they won't take it back?

[Hornung418]

Horse shit. They shouldn't leave out items, because they believe you won't replace an item and don't want the liability. Just leave a fucking note that says what's wrong with it...seems obvious enough.

[static667]

It wouldn't be too bad but, now I have to buy a DISA. Best I can find is on ECS for $193.

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[Hornung418]

Have you checked BMA PARTS?

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[johnrando]

I'm going with the Gold Disa Valve just because. But as far as I know my DISA works fine. (Only 60K+ miles on it). I wasn't going to sell it, but I'll sell it you for a good price, and if there is anything wrong, you can use the G.A.S. upgrade and if it needs it, we can back that off the price.

[wsmeyer]

It wouldn't be too bad but, now I have to buy a DISA. Best I can find is on ECS for $193.

I wouldn't pay $200 for a stock part that is known to have problems when you can get something like this:

http://germanautosolutions.com/DISA__GOLD__Valve.html

For $300

Just my .02

William.

[static667]

I just placed what I hope to be my last parts order. I got some other things that I needed as well as the DISA.

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[static667]

The official build thread has been started here (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?7797-Project-Stealth-Bomber-The-Build&p=198998#post198998).

[johnrando]

Cool. Will check it out. So, you don't need my disa?

[static667]

Cool. Will check it out. So, you don't need my disa?

No sir. Thanks for the offer. I ordered a new one.

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[cakM3]

Bump......

Looking forward to seeing more changes to your ride Kyle :thumbsup

[static667]

Gotta pick up some trim mounting pins from the stealership tomorrow. I'll have the basic trim updated then. The arm rest will be a little bit

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