Wyatt's Progress/Build Thread : Silbergrau/Alcantara Sedan (Picture Heavy)

[wertyu78]

I figure it's about time to start this thread. This is my 3rd E46, this one I intend to keep. I purchased it from a non-enthusiast owner. I actually drove past it daily on my way to work for 4 months, admiring it as it sat in a bank parking lot. Eventually I stopped and saw it was a 6MT, so I left a note with my phone number. Turns out the owner was the President of the bank and was planning on selling it.

-2004 330i ZHP Sedan
-6MT
-90,000 Miles
-Premium Package
-Sibergrau on Alcantara
-2 owner

This is how it looked on Day 1

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/IMG_1466_zpse2260376.jpg

Another angle

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/IMG_1463_zps4be0d4e0.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/ZHP%20BUILD%20THREAD/IMG_1545_zps1eea2229.jpg

First was a muched needed powerwash

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/ZHP%20BUILD%20THREAD/IMG_1468_zpsc86410b4.jpg

Blurry, but the only one I have

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This is how she looked for the better part of the first three months ownership.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/ZHP%20BUILD%20THREAD/IMG_1509_zps0c6e1fcf.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/IMG_1582_zps3e022928.jpg

[Mtnman]

Excellent. Same color as my old zhp. Looks good. Keep the updates coming.

[wertyu78]

Excellent. Same color as my old zhp. Looks good. Keep the updates coming.

I bet you miss it! Updates will be consistent all night. These build threads require a lot of time.... check back after a few hours to see everything fall in chronological order, and many more photos.

[danewilson77]

Looks good.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[Torxuvin]

Hey buddy. Glad you made it over. The car looks great. Nice to finally here your story with it. I kind of wish I had silver grey instead of imola.

I thought my rotors were bad :rofl

-Cameron

[wertyu78]

Hey buddy. Glad you made it over. The car looks great. Nice to finally here your story with it. I kind of wish I had silver grey instead of imola.

I thought my rotors were bad :rofl

-Cameron

Thanks! I've been on the forum for sometime, but just have always put this off. You're on ATLbimmers, correct?

[Torxuvin]

Thanks! I've been on the forum for sometime, but just have always put this off. You're on ATLbimmers, correct?

Yep.

[johnrando]

Awesome thread. Car looks so much better.

[wertyu78]

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[wertyu78]

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[wertyu78]

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[wertyu78]

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[wertyu78]

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[wertyu78]

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[wertyu78]

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[wertyu78]

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[wertyu78]

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[wertyu78]

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/ZHP%20BUILD%20THREAD/IMG_0805_zpsacf72fe7.jpg

FX-R 3.0's to replace my burnt ZKW's

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/ZHP%20BUILD%20THREAD/IMG_0804_zps74fbc656.jpg

Light output before

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/IMG_1536_zps60a02c63.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/IMG_1538_zps240329ac.jpg

Burnt Bowls

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Shrouds

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Halfway There

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Light output after

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/ZHP/IMG_0373_zps8a6a2f5e.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/ZHP/IMG_0382_zpsb9e23817.jpg

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http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/ZHP/IMG_0209_zps02f4e72f.jpg

[wertyu78]

Torched the brakes on a mountain run. This is at the base of 276 off of SC Highway 11

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/IMG_1413_zps23398a7c.jpg

Next day

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/IMG_1200_zpsa754793d.jpg

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Blank rotors for the rear

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/IMG_1210_zpsc8f01a3e.jpg

[wertyu78]

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/IMG_1989_zps704524cf.jpg

Afterward

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/IMG_2021_zps0e2be8d4.jpg


Cooling system overhaul consisted of all new oem parts

-Radiator
-Expansion Tank
-Upper and Lower radiator hoses
-Belts
-Pulleys
-Water Pump
-Thermostat
-Sensor

[wertyu78]

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[wertyu78]

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/IMG_2316_zps8372c0ff.jpg

More photos to come

[BRGcoopahS]

That pic of the red hot rotor is nuts!!!!

[wertyu78]

-Hawk HPS Pads
-ATE Slotted Rotors
-New OEM Caliper Seals from Bimmerworld
-ATE Super Blue Brake Fluid

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/ZHP%20BUILD%20THREAD/IMG_0341_zpsf4119a9b.jpg

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[wertyu78]

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[wertyu78]

Yep.

I'll be in town this weekend for the holdiays. Come by R&I on saturday.

[wertyu78]

Awesome thread. Car looks so much better.


Thank you. It's been a great car and a pleasure to work on. I dont ever plan on letting this one go.

[wertyu78]

That pic of the red hot rotor is nuts!!!!


I've gotten them pretty warm..... to say the least. haha.

[wertyu78]

Disclosure: This is on a closed course with a trained proffessional. Please do not attempt this.

Sorry, this was recorded with a potatoe.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/th_driftingicar_zps63cb050f.jpg (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/driftingicar_zps63cb050f.mp4)

[wertyu78]

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/IMG_0157_zps5c638256.jpg



I pulled off at the next exit for gas.....:dunno

[UdubBadger]

we haz same car

[Johal E32]

How do you like the simota intake? Did the mpg's increase at all? Does it sound any better?

[wertyu78]

we haz same car

I want to hear your car with the Gen3 headers and ZHP exhaust!

[wertyu78]

How do you like the simota intake? Did the mpg's increase at all? Does it sound any better?

I am in LOVE with it. It makes a very intoxicating sound. I'll post a video soon.

[wertyu78]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZTUcKdbEOw


Can a moderator embedd this for me please?

[wertyu78]

Speedhauz Drift ZHP

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/ZHP%20BUILD%20THREAD/IMG_0997_zps6476d1fb.jpg


Post Oil Change

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/ZHP%20BUILD%20THREAD/IMG_1003_zps6e1104e6.jpg

[wertyu78]

Folly Beach, South Carolina

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Pulled over on NC 151 while we pull the fender off of my friends miata after running off of the mountain

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The turbo Miata..

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/ZHP%20BUILD%20THREAD/IMG_0879_zps5614d787.jpg

This happened after getting caught up in traffic going up the mountain. The driver didn't realize how long we had been going slow and forgotten that his tires weren't warm. Came into the first corner too hot and locked up the brakes. A truck that was driving by towed him out and after pulling off the fender, we went hard at it all of the way home.

Photo of the Miata a few mountain runs before

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/ZHP%20BUILD%20THREAD/IMG_1863_zps487267f8.jpg


Random

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'twas the night before 4ngiefest

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[wertyu78]

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/IMG_1052-1_zps8eba8b31.jpg

oh, and yours truly.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/IMG_1048_zpsa21690f2.jpg

[derbo]

good pics! The intake sounds identical to my GruppeM which is a good thing for the replica! It does sound alot quieter in videos that it does IRL.

great thread :)


Sounds exactly the same!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ztl6BAQsS_0

[Hermes]

beautiful, love the mods

[johnrando]

Great shots.

[danewilson77]

Drift vid > you cray!

[wertyu78]

Drift vid > you cray!

uhh.... Guilty haha

[wertyu78]

good pics! The intake sounds identical to my GruppeM which is a good thing for the replica! It does sound alot quieter in videos that it does IRL.

great thread :)


Sounds exactly the same!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ztl6BAQsS_0


I would love to get my car out on to a real track. The BMW Performance Center is more of a highspeed Autox than anything.

[BRGcoopahS]

Are there any "BMW performance centers" in the north? More specifically NJ?

[dotslashapex]

Dude that sound of the intake is INTOXICATING. That on a stock exhaust???

[wertyu78]

Are there any "BMW performance centers" in the north? More specifically NJ?

Not that I am aware of. I believe the only one is in Spartanburg.

[wertyu78]

Are you referring to derbo, or me? I have the stock ZHP exhaust. I'm thinking about picking up the BimmerBrakes Gen3 headers and running 3.5inch tubing to the ZHP exhaust with a resonator delete.

[wertyu78]

Somewhere in mexico....



<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/52121104" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/52121104">BMW 330i hits 141 on the highway...</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user5116060">whitefedorafilms</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>

http://vimeo.com/52121104

[wertyu78]

Updates to come soon. I'm ordering VANOS seals, ccv and hoses, spark plugs, VCG, and possibly stett performance intake boots(if they decide to answer the phone).

Also planning out a totally custom headers/exhaust setup that should be pretty unique.

[derbo]

that sounds fantastic! Don't forget the Vanos oil line when you do the ccv.

[Torxuvin]

Updates to come soon. I'm ordering VANOS seals, ccv and hoses, spark plugs, VCG, and possibly stett performance intake boots(if they decide to answer the phone).

Also planning out a totally custom headers/exhaust setup that should be pretty unique.

Sweet. You can get all your performance stuff done and let me test it out. :biggrin

[wertyu78]

that sounds fantastic! Don't forget the Vanos oil line when you do the ccv.

I'll have my laptop with me the whole time. Hopefully I won't forget anything.

[wertyu78]

Sweet. You can get all your performance stuff done and let me test it out. :biggrin

Only if I get to try the 'Vette out.

[Torxuvin]

Only if I get to try the 'Vette out.

Lol. That sounds reasonable.

[wertyu78]

Lol. That sounds reasonable.

I'll let you know when it all goes in.

[wertyu78]

I just finished up the the CCV overhaul. It wasn't as bad as many say it is. I simply studied the setup on realoem, watched a quick how to video, and got started. If you take your time, think about it, and stay organized it isn't a hard process at all. I finished in 4 hours without any prior experience. I also cleaned my throttle body and ICV.

I took the car for a spirited drive and I must say.... the butt dyno feels great. No more bouncing idle on cold starts or delayed throttle response. Bottom end torque and high rpm power feel better and stronger.

I did run into two issues. #1 being I broke the fuel pressure regulator hose that connects to the upper intake boot, and #2 being I now have a somewhat loud "sucking" sound coming from the intake manifold. Both intake boots seemed fine, but I'm going to try and get my hands on some Stett performance silicone intake boots.


Starting the tear down
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Half of the stuff removed
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/ZHP%20BUILD%20THREAD/DSC_0402.jpg

Various parts
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/ZHP%20BUILD%20THREAD/DSC_0403.jpg

More stuff
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/ZHP%20BUILD%20THREAD/DSC_0406.jpg

Makeshift workbench
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/ZHP%20BUILD%20THREAD/DSC_0407.jpg

Go juice
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Getting there
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/ZHP%20BUILD%20THREAD/DSC_0411.jpg

A clean throttle body is a happy throttle body
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/ZHP%20BUILD%20THREAD/DSC_0413.jpg

New gasket
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/ZHP%20BUILD%20THREAD/DSC_0419.jpg

All back together (didn't bother with engine cover, vanos rebuild tomorrow)
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/ZHP%20BUILD%20THREAD/DSC_0420.jpg

VANOS seals and bearings to be done tomorrow. New Spark plugs, VCG, and various things will also be installed during that process.

[danewilson77]

Nice work.

Sent from my ADR6400L using Tapatalk 2

[wertyu78]

Nice work.

Sent from my ADR6400L using Tapatalk 2

thanks Dane.

[wertyu78]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/09/5y9asese.jpg

Started on VANOS today. I forgot that the VANOS piston bolts are reverse thread and ended up breaking both. One I manages to pull out with a pick, but the other fell into the camshaft end piece(not sure what it's called). I had to take off the small chain and gears to get it out, but now I have to get it back together properly and in proper timing.

Oh yeah, I don't have those special tools or any idea how! My buddy said he might be able to get the tools from his friend and said he's confident that he can time it. Hopefully all goes well. I'll keep the family posted.

[wertyu78]

I purchased the Cam Tools from GAS. I've heard nothing but good things about the tools and I am using their aluminum DISA valve with no issues whatsoever. I'm getting a mechanic friend to come help me with the timing adjustment process, but I have to wait for the tools to come in. No progress will be made on the timing until next saturday(hopefully).

I'm going to try and wrap up the VANOS bearing and seals install today.

[Torxuvin]

Hope it all works out for you. :thumbsup

[Dave_B]

Seems were both doing a ton of work this Feb in the upstate. :)

See ya C&C soon buddy. Maybe we should go out for beers soon.

Car looks great BTW, this is the first time I've seen your thread on it.

[wertyu78]

Seems were both doing a ton of work this Feb in the upstate. :)

See ya C&C soon buddy. Maybe we should go out for beers soon.

Car looks great BTW, this is the first time I've seen your thread on it.

Yes. This whole vanos procedure quickly turned into a nightmare. Read into this...

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?9096-Post-VANOS-Rebuild-Issues-Rough-Idle-Popping-Sound

I need more than a beer, I need a bottle right now.

[wertyu78]

About to start
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VANOS coming off
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/ZHP%20BUILD%20THREAD/5.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/wertyu78/media/ZHP%20BUILD%20THREAD/5.jpg.html)

VANOS Off
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/ZHP%20BUILD%20THREAD/6.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/wertyu78/media/ZHP%20BUILD%20THREAD/6.jpg.html)

VANOS Dissembled
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/ZHP%20BUILD%20THREAD/9.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/wertyu78/media/ZHP%20BUILD%20THREAD/9.jpg.html)

Again
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Soft Jaw liners
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Comparing the two
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/ZHP%20BUILD%20THREAD/12.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/wertyu78/media/ZHP%20BUILD%20THREAD/12.jpg.html)

Spread apart
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Time to go
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/ZHP%20BUILD%20THREAD/14.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/wertyu78/media/ZHP%20BUILD%20THREAD/14.jpg.html)

In with the new
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/ZHP%20BUILD%20THREAD/15.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/wertyu78/media/ZHP%20BUILD%20THREAD/15.jpg.html)

Taking it apart
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/ZHP%20BUILD%20THREAD/IMG_1512.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/wertyu78/media/ZHP%20BUILD%20THREAD/IMG_1512.jpg.html)

Off to the machine shop
New supertech valves + stem seals with OEM retainers, springs, lifters, etc. Deck shaved within in spec.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/ZHP%20BUILD%20THREAD/IMG_1739.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/wertyu78/media/ZHP%20BUILD%20THREAD/IMG_1739.jpg.html)

The waiting game... sad wertyu78
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/ZHP%20BUILD%20THREAD/IMG_1654.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/wertyu78/media/ZHP%20BUILD%20THREAD/IMG_1654.jpg.html)
Cleaning Up
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/ZHP%20BUILD%20THREAD/IMG_1766.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/wertyu78/media/ZHP%20BUILD%20THREAD/IMG_1766.jpg.html)

New gasket on
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I may have the cleanest cylinder head here now.... :)
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Timing it
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Unfortunately I do not have any pictures after this. IDK where they went. But the car has been running excellent. It's better than it's ever been. Between a practically brand new head, rebuilt VANOS, and new plugs... it pulls very good. I've put 2,800 miles on it since all of this without any issues whatsoever. I've averaged 29.7 mpg as well.

[wertyu78]

Mounted some new PS2's in the rear. This tire shop is pretty cool. It's on the west side of Greenville and is Cuban themed. They always have a very nice selection of used tires and use Snap on tools/equipment. I like to buy tires from places like this to help support the small businesses. Besides, you can't beat PS2's with 6/32's mounted/balanced for $90.


7902

[wertyu78]

I installed an E46 M3 swaybar today. It's a 26mm while the ZHP swaybar is 23.5mm. Checkout the comparison photo below

Wow. That's all I can say. What a world of difference this made.


ZHP on left. M3 on right
7909

[wertyu78]

Plasti-dipped the lower grille this evening. I've been putting this off for months. Looks much cleaner up front.

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One of these days the ZHP is going to have an entire front re-spray with all new plastics. Plan on doing a new windshield and some custom work to the bumper as well.

[328ioc]

I installed an E46 M3 swaybar today. It's a 26mm while the ZHP swaybar is 23.5mm. Checkout the comparison photo below

Wow. That's all I can say. What a world of difference this made.


ZHP on left. M3 on right
7909

Why did you go with this over aftermarket?

And are you going to do the rear as well?

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[Torxuvin]

Look at you Mr. Busy. Looks good. I need to get around to doing my lower bumper grill

[danewilson77]

Great work W.

What did that rebuild cost you?

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[wertyu78]

Great work W.

What did that rebuild cost you?

Sent from the HTC DNA, Williamsburg, VA and USA


I believe the total cost was close to $2800, but I did a lot of other little things while I was in there.

[wertyu78]

Why did you go with this over aftermarket?

And are you going to do the rear as well?

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I found one locally for very cheap. I may end up removing the rear.

[danewilson77]

I believe the total cost was close to $2800, but I did a lot of other little things while I was in there.

Great news. Thanks.

[johnrando]

Nice work, nice pics.

[wertyu78]

Took care of the end-links last night. Be sure to have a 19mm wrench to keep the end link in place while tightening the bolts. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/22/a2y3ury9.jpg

[danewilson77]

The flats are 18mm no?

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[wertyu78]

The flats are 18mm no?

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Maybe it is 18... I don't remember. Long...long...weekend.

[danewilson77]

Yeah.....I checked yesterday prior to grounding down my Kobolt 18mm wrench :)

[Ryans323i]

I can't believe you went home and worked on your car. That's dedication! I was wiped out around 2pm yesterday.

After hearing your times yesterday, I'd say the work you've done made a big difference. Based on the times from Mike Renner, the course was 1-2 sec quicker. I think your dropped 4 secs right?

[wertyu78]

I can't believe you went home and worked on your car. That's dedication! I was wiped out around 2pm yesterday.

After hearing your times yesterday, I'd say the work you've done made a big difference. Based on the times from Mike Renner, the course was 1-2 sec quicker. I think your dropped 4 secs right?

Most of the work I've done is just maintenance or preventative maintenance. The only real modifications I have done to the car are the brakes and front sway. I'd say the biggest influence on the faster times has got be more time behind the wheel. I'm constantly learning it on a daily basis. I believe I was running 1:35-1:36 in the last event.

[Reckless]

Very nice build thread, keep up the good work and tasteful maintenance, repairs and mod's. How hard was it to remove the mesh in the grill? Did you have to remove the whole bumper cover or does it just un clip?

Brian

[wertyu78]

8077

I need to install these...

[wertyu78]

Very nice build thread, keep up the good work and tasteful maintenance, repairs and mod's. How hard was it to remove the mesh in the grill? Did you have to remove the whole bumper cover or does it just un clip?

Brian

Will do! It was a PITA. I didn't remove the bumper. I scratched the paint but don't really mind. The front clip is going to be re-sprayed anyway...

[wertyu78]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/01/sare9y7a.jpg

Pulled the ECU do Matt with JailBreak tuning can start a project for me that I'll unveil at the end of the July. It involve's ZHP specific tunes for different modifications.

[wertyu78]

This is a long overdue update. Back at the End of April, my good friend and I were diagnosing a misfire issue on cold starts. Unfortunately, the Indy I let prep the block for the head used a steel wire wheel on the deck surface causing it to be out of spec in many places (Steel>Aluminum). After 3,000 miles or so, the head gasket was no longer able to keep the seal and started to seep. Coolant would seep into cylinders 2 & 5 after sitting for a period of time.


Keep in mind I am making this post nearly three months late.... The photos aren't in perfect order, many are missing, and I lost many of them. This is just an overview as to what we did.

The engine was pulled and stripped. Head was shaved and pressure tested. Block deck was shaved, honed, and cleaned. Rods were re-sized for ARP bolts and I used ARP head studs. Everything was lubricated with AMSOIL Assembly lube and engine was broken in with AMSOIL Engine Break In oil.

Coolant in Cyl during pressure test

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Starting the dissambly during initial diagnosis
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This wasn't a good sign

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Getting the manifold out of the way

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Dirty intake ports

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Yucky coolant/oil mix

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Pizza break!

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This is where we were

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VANOS off

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Cylinder Head off

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Ew

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Yup, there's a coolant seepage issue here.....

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Pulling the head gasket off

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Checking it out with better light

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Getting rid of the coolant. Farmers tan..... and BucketVac for the win!

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Rightly so...http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/20130506_205928.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/wertyu78/media/20130506_205928.jpg.html)

Cleaned up a bit

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How the hell... no it never over heated.

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No comment

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.004 fit through. Time to pull the bottom end and start full rebuild

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Disconnected accessories and stripped down block a bit

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Parts everywhere...

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Let's get it out

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It's out!

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mhmm

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Starting to strip the block

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Coolant made these bearings die...

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Moving along

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More parts piling up...

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/DSC_0232.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/wertyu78/media/DSC_0232.jpg.html)

So what do you do with a dirty empty engine bay....

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/DSC_0231.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/wertyu78/media/DSC_0231.jpg.html)

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You push it to the complex car wash and clean it!

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/GOPR0057.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/wertyu78/media/GOPR0057.jpg.html)




Taking the head off to the machine shop

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New coils

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More parts

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AKG motor mounts

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Piston Rings

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/IMG_3174.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/wertyu78/media/IMG_3174.jpg.html)

[SureShot434]

Wow....I wantz to do this. I have some oil Leakage, and after my water pump issue, I think it would be best to rebuild the engine. Can't be much different from overhauling an Aircraft engine can it??? lol

[wertyu78]

Here is the block back from the machine shop. Deck was shaved and walls were honed. It's going back together with ARP rod bolts(machine shop resized the rods) and ARP head studs.. Yes, the car will see F/I at some point in it's life.

Motor mounts in

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/IMG_3064.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/wertyu78/media/IMG_3064.jpg.html)

Block on the stand

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/IMG_3152.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/wertyu78/media/IMG_3152.jpg.html)

Looks good to me!

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Making sure it's CLEAN

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http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/IMG_3162.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/wertyu78/media/IMG_3162.jpg.html)

AMSOIL Assembly Lube on new BMW bearings

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and here too..

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Crank in

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Pistons/Rods are in...

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Primary timing shhhhtuff in

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Head studs in

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http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/IMG_3190.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/wertyu78/media/IMG_3190.jpg.html)

I named it Lola, after my Grandmother who passed away in 2010.

Headgasket on

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Head is on and cams are out. Bleeding lifters and cleaning everything. Amsoil Assembly lube being used on as much as possible.

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Mocking up the headers...

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Obviously we know what will flow better

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Timing it

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VANOS on

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It's an engine again!

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Time for it to go back to its home

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Bolting up accessories

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Getting closer. We started it a few hours later.

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Here we are... it's done. This was the next day after the break in

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The garage after!

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Back on the road

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[wertyu78]

Wow....I wantz to do this. I have some oil Leakage, and after my water pump issue, I think it would be best to rebuild the engine. Can't be much different from overhauling an Aircraft engine can it??? lol

It wasn't very hard at all. I was fortunate to have a close friend who has built engines all of his life help me. I couldn't have done it without him! Thanks Michael!

[SureShot434]

It wasn't very hard at all. I was fortunate to have a close friend who has built engines all of his life help me. I couldn't have done it without him! Thanks Michael!

Very nice! What happened to your Gruppe M Repicla intake????

How much did the rebuild cost??

[wertyu78]

Very nice! What happened to your Gruppe M Repicla intake????

How much did the rebuild cost??


I still have it, but I ruined the filter and have yet to get a replacement...... They are expensive if you can even find them.

I'll PM you the cost.

[SureShot434]

I still have it, but I ruined the filter and have yet to get a replacement...... They are expensive if you can even find them.

I'll PM you the cost.

Thanks!

Oh and that suckzzzz! It sounded so amazing in that video!

[danewilson77]

Awesome work. Mad respect.

[Torxuvin]

Nice work buddy!

[derbo]

Great work! Definitely didn't take you that along at all to do this!

[wertyu78]

Thank you all!


Awesome work. Mad respect.


Thanks!

Oh and that suckzzzz! It sounded so amazing in that video!


Nice work buddy!


Great work! Definitely didn't take you that along at all to do this!

[wertyu78]

I swapped in a 3.64 Differential from a Z4. All that was needed was to swap all of the flanges. This mod really woke the car up. I also installed the TMS Tracksport coilovers at the same time

Getting it in the air

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My friends dropping the 3.07 while I take photos...

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Looks pretty up there

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Yummy

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Glad to see these go

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Out with the old and in with the new

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It sat a little low after this...

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Surprisingly it didn't rub one bit. I drove it like this for over a week

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Then it was time to put it on scales and see If I could corner balance it.

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Taking notes...

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Good enough for a street car

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Not bad for a ZHP with sunroof

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Then it was time for an alignment

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Sure does look pretty from underneath. Exhaust is next....

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How it sits currently

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[Avetiso]

Uh, nice! I miss silver gray.

[johnrando]

Oh wow, good stuff!

[wertyu78]

It's a gem. Subtle yet it stands out in it's very own way. Get another one :)


Uh, nice! I miss silver gray.

[wertyu78]

Oh wow, good stuff!

Thanks, John. There's more to come

[wertyu78]

Updated OP with links to each specific project under this thread. Goodies to come soon! TRM C2's on Star Specs (265/40/17 square) and Coby wheel goodies. LSD is next project.

[wertyu78]

More fun! Made a new thread for this one, see it here: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?11343-Wert-s-Cylinder-Head-Fun-x3


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[wertyu78]

New goodies...

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[ELCID86]

Nice!

[E_Rak]

Can't wait to see those mounted..

[Vas]

Wheel specs?

[derbo]

265 tires? niceee

[Avetiso]

Awwww yeah

[PirateZHP]

Pumped to see them on the car!

[QC_ZHP]

Very nice, cant wait to see them mounted. Any updates on the LSD?

[wertyu78]

Here is a sneak peak. TRM C2 17x8.5 with Dunlop Star Spec Z1 265/40/17 square. No spacers.

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[Lanister]

car porn alert... :drool

[Torxuvin]

Sweet :drool

[PirateZHP]

Mah-gawd! Please, sir, may I have some moar?

With fingers touching the screen...

[wertyu78]

Maybe just a little more...

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[Vas]

Those wheels looks very similar to SSR Comp-C. Are these legit or replicas? Just curious since I used to own a set of them and they were really light.

[PirateZHP]

Such a damn tease...

With fingers touching the screen...

[Hornung418]

Meat-flush. Love the attitude in this thread. Good luck with the new head. Hope all goes as planned.

[johnrando]

Looking good so far, moar pls!

[Lanister]

Perfection

[wertyu78]

More photos to come...

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[danewilson77]

:drool

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[Pip]

Love the wheels. You can unscrew this little rubber bumper underneath the hood near the driver turn signal to raise the hood a little when closed and clean up where the hood meets the turn signal. I only offer this advice because I had the same problem and Dario helped show me how to raise it up just a touch.

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[derbo]

Interesting setup. Definitely in for more pics :)

[johnrando]

Love the wheels. You can unscrew this little rubber bumper underneath the hood near the driver turn signal to raise the hood a little when closed and clean up where the hood meets the turn signal. I only offer this advice because I had the same problem and Dario helped show me how to raise it up just a touch.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/02/edu7ahy2.jpg

Good tip, didn't know that.

[Secono330ci]

Happy I found this thread. Awesome build man, especially with the engine. Those 265's are real meaty!

2 questions if you don't mind:
Do you happen to know the spring rates on the turner coils?

Also, the 11:5:1 compression how? What kind of tune are you using? How did the power change compared to stock compression?

[wertyu78]

Love the wheels. You can unscrew this little rubber bumper underneath the hood near the driver turn signal to raise the hood a little when closed and clean up where the hood meets the turn signal. I only offer this advice because I had the same problem and Dario helped show me how to raise it up just a touch.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/02/edu7ahy2.jpg


I had always forgotten to do this! I finally went out of my way and did. What a difference it makes for the hood and fender to line up. Thank you!


Happy I found this thread. Awesome build man, especially with the engine. Those 265's are real meaty!

2 questions if you don't mind:
Do you happen to know the spring rates on the turner coils?

Also, the 11:5:1 compression how? What kind of tune are you using? How did the power change compared to stock compression?



I believe the spring rates are 450 front and 550 rear. With the increased compression I only really noticed a difference in the exhaust note and some mid range to top end power/bite. I am running the stock DME tune currently with no issues.

[wertyu78]

That's right folks. With cat-less headers, I have no need for the secondary air pump system. Away with it!


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[Avetiso]

Nice! Save your parts, you are coming to CA after all.

[wertyu78]

Nice! Save your parts, you are coming to CA after all.



I am saving all of the parts, but I plan on trying to pass CA emissions with the current setup. Especially with the sniffer test going away.

[Avetiso]

I am saving all of the parts, but I plan on trying to pass CA emissions with the current setup. Especially with the sniffer test going away.

Good luck! That would be awesome. You should know that the sniffer test it still here, though. Also, tech will visually make sure you have cats. Also, you can be failed for lack of the SAP. It would be a stroke of major luck if you passed, though.

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[wertyu78]

Good luck! That would be awesome. You should know that the sniffer test it still here, though. Also, tech will visually make sure you have cats. Also, you can be failed for lack of the SAP. It would be a stroke of major luck if you passed, though.

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I am under the impression that the sniffer test will be phased out starting in April. However, I need to figure out how long I can keep my car Georgia tagged. That will buy me some time. I plan on passing the visual portion of the test with a little bit of "persuasion", if you catch my drift. I've been pointed in the right direction as to where I should take it for test as well. I can pass the OBD2 portion easily, however.

[Hermes]

Now I see why you're worried about passing smog.

Ok, so you're "supposed to" change tags and drivers license within something like 30 days of moving... but you can stretch it as long as you don't get a ticket. If you do get pulled over just say you're on a cross country trip visiting friends ;)

If you get in an accident insurance will have more questions and it doesn't look so good. Basically just be careful on the roads out here

[Avetiso]

Or, you could register the car to your parents, I think. You just brought it here and use it, but it's their car, and they live in SC. Might work.

[Hermes]

Or, you could register the car to your parents, I think. You just brought it here and use it, but it's their car, and they live in SC. Might work.

Nope, if a car is here it needs to be registered here unless the car itself spends 51% of the year in the other state.

If it was that easy my car would've been registered in Michigan since the day I bought it 5 years ago.

Like I said in the other thread, I have looked into all the smog loopholes because I own old cars :(

[Avetiso]

Nope, if a car is here it needs to be registered here unless the car itself spends 51% of the year in the other state.

If it was that easy my car would've been registered in Michigan since the day I bought it 5 years ago.

Like I said in the other thread, I have looked into all the smog loopholes because I own old cars :(
My cousin has helped lots of people in CA register their cars in Idaho. According to him, it was all dandy. :dunno He never had any issues, and the cars spent their time in CA.

Maybe it's not enforced?

[Hermes]

My cousin has helped lots of people in CA register their cars in Idaho. According to him, it was all dandy. :dunno He never had any issues, and the cars spent their time in CA.

Maybe it's not enforced?

Like I said, as long as you don't get caught. Personally I'll deal with the legal California loopholes of which there are many, but I will not publicly acknowledge them as they will get shut down when a ton of people all of a sudden register their cars that way.

For example (my favorite but our cars are still to new for this one):

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/P1050320.jpg

Cars with historic vehicle plates like my 2002 only require smog upon transfer of title but your car must meet certain criteria, the main one being it must be at least 25 years old. You also get super cheap registration each year.

[johnrando]

Plenty of people run out of state plates who live here. But, the law does say you are supposed to register them, per the previous post. From what I've seen, most never even get questioned. There are so many out of state plates here due to tourism, military, etc, people just don't care. The issue could be if you got pulled over and you had a local drivers license address and an out of state registration, or some kind of mismatch there. But again, that could be explained. Finally, if you live in a local small community where the police have nothing better to do, someone might peg you. Realistically though, it's a long shot so you could just keep the out of state plates and roll the dice, it's not that risky.

[danewilson77]

Plenty of people run out of state plates who live here. But, the law does say you are supposed to register them, per the previous post. From what I've seen, most never even get questioned. There are so many out of state plates here due to tourism, military, etc, people just don't care. The issue could be if you got pulled over and you had a local drivers license address and an out of state registration, or some kind of mismatch there. But again, that could be explained. Finally, if you live in a local small community where the police have nothing better to do, someone might peg you. Realistically though, it's a long shot so you could just keep the out of state plates and roll the dice, it's not that risky.

I kind of got nailed in OH. Sort of.

I changed over my insurance (USAA) from VA to OH, but did not register it in OH right away. The DMV in VA no longer saw my car as "insured" because it was insured in OH but was registered in VA. Started threatenming me with all kinds of penalties and what not.

A car is required to be registered in OH when residency has been established by job and/or place to live.

[wertyu78]

Hmm.... I am unsure of what I am going to do. I'll likely play it by ear.

I need to somehow pass Cali smog testing, but then I'll pay a premium for insurance in my name. That's why I have the car titled in my fathers name, he lives in GA. No big deal, because he lives 2 hours from where I live in SC. It's easy to drive down there and visit and do the yearly emissions testing in GA.


The problem with leaving it in his name lies with having to drive across the country once a year for emissions testing.




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[wertyu78]

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Kyle took a pic at the BMW CCA autox.


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[Avetiso]

Wow that picture is money!

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[derbo]

loving the pic!

[TomTomTuning]

More photos to come...

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Damn wertyu78, the car looks great!! Well done!

[QC_ZHP]

Sick

[wertyu78]

Thanks everyone!


So here is the latest wallet killer...

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[Avetiso]

Niiiiice.

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[UdubBadger]

Oooooooooooo


Goin' HAM mobile

[Vas]

Looks like the os giken clutch lsd.

[wertyu78]

Now to pull put the 3.07 back in while I rebuild the 3.64 with new bearings and LSD.

My poor subframe.... Sigh.


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[wertyu78]

Looks like the os giken clutch lsd.

Bingo!


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[Vas]

Awesome lsd

[derbo]

LOVE IT. LSD ftw.

[QC_ZHP]

Schwing. e46f?

[wertyu78]

Schwing. e46f?

Purchased from Minnoe07 on e46f.


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[kakashi169]

Wow just went thru the whole thread! This is amazing. Good work, I wish I went to school for mechanics now. haha.

[johnrando]

Awesome!

[Vas]

Great price on that lsd.

[wertyu78]

12903

Now to swap this back in.


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[Torxuvin]

Nice!

[Avetiso]

Wicked awesome.

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[derbo]

Did you pick the color green? :)

[QC_ZHP]

The green looks sick

[wertyu78]

My friend had the green left over from painting his s50 block. I liked the idea and we went with it! This LSD is incredible. Transformed the car completely.


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[wertyu78]

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and underneath


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[Avetiso]

Beast, Wyatt. I love it.

[Vas]

That is pretty awesome.

[wertyu78]

Thanks guys. Spare tire well delete time? Lol


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[wertyu78]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aw2I2ahOSuw&feature=youtu.be

[Avetiso]

:jawdrop Heck yeah, dude. Freaking awesome.

[derbo]

Love it! I have yet to make a video like that.. :X

[QC_ZHP]

Awesome, car sounds good too.


Love it! I have yet to make a video like that.. :X

Quit sandbaggin' us

[Pip]

Sounds sick and that looks fun.

[PirateZHP]

Effing AWESOME!

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[Vas]

Man lsd. Soo jealous

[johnrando]

So very cool!

[wertyu78]

LSD is worth the money guys!

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[PirateZHP]

^ Lol... is it worth the extra money you'll have to put into new tires as well?

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[gmurphy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aw2I2ahOSuw&feature=youtu.be

Round and round we go! Looks fun!


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[bcleaver]

Looking and sounding good. Probably posted earlier but what's the ratio?

[wertyu78]

^ Lol... is it worth the extra money you'll have to put into new tires as well?

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This were my friends on his style 68's. He just got some Koseis and rivals so he said I could kill his old rears.


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[wertyu78]

Looking and sounding good. Probably posted earlier but what's the ratio?

3.64 from a Z4. Perfect config for the ZHP


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[wertyu78]

Replaced my RSM's with Bimmerworld lifetime + OEM gaskets + bimmerworld reinforcement plates1303613037

Did away with this shhhhhhtuff13038


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[danewilson77]

Yeah. Stuff is no good.

RSM's look purdy. Well done.

[wertyu78]

Yeah. Stuff is no good.

RSM's look purdy. Well done.

Thanks buddy!


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[wertyu78]

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The subframe is cracking. Ordering reinforcement kit, all new bushings, and much more now.


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[Avetiso]

Oh, man. That blows. Think it might be the lsd or was that there before?

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[wertyu78]

Oh, man. That blows. Think it might be the lsd or was that there before?

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It must have been there before but I never noticed. I am sure the LSD helped open it up, though.

[danewilson77]

It mus have been there before but I never noticed. I am sure the LSD helped open it up, though.

Agree.

[wertyu78]

All parts ordered. Time to get some more gear fluid for the LSD (500 break in period is almost done) and then wait until next week. Hoping to have it back on the road by the first weekend of April.

[Vas]

What bushings did you go with ?

[wertyu78]

What bushings did you go with ?

Powerflex everything!


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[Hornung418]

Would have gone with AKG...

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[wertyu78]

Would have gone with AKG...

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I've had nothing but great experiences with powerflex products. I've had two AKG motor mounts fail. AKG was great with speedy shipment of replacements, but I don't want to worry about replacing any of the bushings in the rear end again.


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[danewilson77]

I've had nothing but great experiences with powerflex products. I've had two AKG motor mounts fail. AKG was great with speedy shipment of replacements, but I don't want to worry about replacing any of the bushings in the rear end again.


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Good data point.

[Hornung418]

I've had nothing but great experiences with powerflex products. I've had two AKG motor mounts fail. AKG was great with speedy shipment of replacements, but I don't want to worry about replacing any of the bushings in the rear end again.


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I remember reading that the Powerflex sub-frame bushings didn't contact the subfloor causing premature failure. That was a few years ago so hopefully they've changed their design. I just know that AKG's rear sub-frame bushes are sandwiched together with a sleeve design for the bolt, so I don't know how that would fail and warrant a replacement. The engine mounts would be different because they're not a through bolt construction.

Hope it's a speedy recovery, Wyatt.

[///Mvious]

Great build thread...enjoyed the read! Maybe I can recruit your help with install/timing when I pick up Schrick 264/248s??:hi

[wertyu78]

I remember reading that the Powerflex sub-frame bushings didn't contact the subfloor causing premature failure. That was a few years ago so hopefully they've changed their design. I just know that AKG's rear sub-frame bushes are sandwiched together with a sleeve design for the bolt, so I don't know how that would fail and warrant a replacement. The engine mounts would be different because they're not a through bolt construction.

Hope it's a speedy recovery, Wyatt.

Thanks for the input. I'll be sure the powerflex stuff works out. Will post up.

Thanks again. I miss driving it already.


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[wertyu78]

Great build thread...enjoyed the read! Maybe I can recruit your help with install/timing when I pick up Schrick 264/248s??:hi

Glad you did. Lets do it SOON. I'm moving to the other side of the country in just 3 weeks.


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[///Mvious]

Glad you did. Lets do it SOON. I'm moving to the other side of the country in just 3 weeks.

Dam...I won't have them by then...best of luck on the left coast though!

[wertyu78]

Dam...I won't have them by then...best of luck on the left coast though!

Thanks!


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[wertyu78]

Subframe reinforcement and all new bushings starting Monday evening.


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[///Mvious]

Where did you source your Powerflex bushings?

[slater]

Subframe reinforcement and all new bushings starting Monday evening.


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nice. doing the full gamut (subframe mounts, diff carrier bushings, etc)?

peter

[wertyu78]

Where did you source your Powerflex bushings?

Bimmerworld!


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[wertyu78]

nice. doing the full gamut (subframe mounts, diff carrier bushings, etc)?

peter

Eeeeeerrrryythhhhin my friend.


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[wertyu78]

We are not immune to infamous subframe issue that most e46's face. I knew this day would come. It wasn't a matter of if it would happen, but more a matter of when.

I normally have the help of Eurocentric with these big projects. Unfortunately they are backed up for weeks (which is great, I am thrilled that they are) and this is my only car. They will be building my High Comp S54 in a few years.

For this job I've reach out to the very talented Matt Gross and Justin Davenport. They are long time gear-heads and have each built some pretty gnarly cars. They are in the process of opening their own performance shop and agreed to fix my car out of their personal garage in their spare time. Keep an eye out for them. Matt's next personal project starts soon. I won't say much, but it involves a gutted E46 M3, a V8, and lots of boost.


They started after work this evening around 6:45pm.

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http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/subframe/14_1.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/wertyu78/media/subframe/14_1.jpg.html)

Unbolting stuff....

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/subframe/14_2.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/wertyu78/media/subframe/14_2.jpg.html)

Subframe getting ready to be dropped out

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/subframe/14_3.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/wertyu78/media/subframe/14_3.jpg.html)

and it's out!

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/subframe/14_4.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/wertyu78/media/subframe/14_4.jpg.html)

This setup worked beautifully to move the subframe around.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/subframe/14_6.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/wertyu78/media/subframe/14_6.jpg.html)

Subframe itself is cracking on the diff mount!

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/subframe/14_7.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/wertyu78/media/subframe/14_7.jpg.html)

This is what we were greeted with.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/subframe/14_5.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/wertyu78/media/subframe/14_5.jpg.html)

Stripping the trunk out a bit

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/subframe/14_8.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/wertyu78/media/subframe/14_8.jpg.html)

Parts pile is still small

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/subframe/14_9.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/wertyu78/media/subframe/14_9.jpg.html)

Fuel tank has been dropped

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/subframe/14_10.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/wertyu78/media/subframe/14_10.jpg.html)

I asked Matt to quickly clean the area up around the crack so I could see just how bad it really was.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/subframe/14_12.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/wertyu78/media/subframe/14_12.jpg.html)

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/wertyu78/subframe/14_11.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/wertyu78/media/subframe/14_11.jpg.html)

We all left the garage at 9:30 to grab some Chick-Fil-A and head home. I'll be over there tomorrow after work to watch them start prepping for the welding portion of this project.

[wertyu78]

Just did a quick pass on a Mustang Dyno at HPT13262


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[Hornung418]

Dat DISA dip doe...

[az3579]

Dat DISA dip doe...

It's not a DISA dip. I rebuilt mine with the GAS kit and the dip is back.

It has to be software related because the dip was gone after I rebuilt it but came back shortly afterwards after it "reset" or something. :(


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[Hornung418]

The dip happens when the flap opens...therefore its DISA related.

Are you up to date on your software, Wyatt?

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[az3579]

The dip happens when the flap opens...therefore its DISA related.

Are you up to date on your software, Wyatt?

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If this was the case then I would've had a dip right after rebuilding the DISA. I most certainly did not have a noticeable dip anymore right afterwards, but instead came back shortly afterwards.


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[Hornung418]

So what's your software like then? If its the latest P/N from BMW then you should have a very minimal dip. From what I've read and found to be a common agreement is that the sound of the flap opening is interpreted as a misfire.

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[az3579]

I'd be curious to know what software version Wyatt is running considering he's got the dyno runs showing the dip. Any idea, Wyatt?

Personally I have no clue what version I have. It was built the month before they stopped producing the sedan do I would think it's more recent but will have to look into it.


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[Hornung418]

Wait...You've never updated your DME???

That's the first thing I thought you would have done. BMW released several updates for our DME after problems arose. You needed to send them off to BMW NA for them to rewrite the DME. But with the advent of our coding abilities, all you need to do is input the new part number from bmwfans.info into INPA and you will be able to rewrite your DME. That's how I coded the 328i to run the EU2 software.

[az3579]

Wait...You've never updated your DME???

That's the first thing I thought you would have done. BMW released several updates for our DME after problems arose. You needed to send them off to BMW NA for them to rewrite the DME. But with the advent of our coding abilities, all you need to do is input the new part number from bmwfans.info into INPA and you will be able to rewrite your DME. That's how I coded the 328i to run the EU2 software.

Do you have a procedure you can link me to? I'd have to arrange a time with my friend to drive to his shop half hour away and use his battery tender to do the procedure. He can probably help me since he's a dealer tech.

I'll be using SSS Progman to do the update.


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[QC_ZHP]

Interested as well

[Sockethead]

Hmm, that dip in your dyno graph looks familiar. BMW sent my DME for the firmware update when my car was still under warranty and the shop that installed my Dinan stuff updated it then too. This was before I rebuilt my DISA.
http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp325/r_powell123/dyno.jpg

[danewilson77]

Hmm, that dip in your dyno graph looks familiar. BMW sent my DME for the firmware update when my car was still under warranty and the shop that installed my Dinan stuff updated it then too. This was before I rebuilt my DISA.
http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp325/r_powell123/dyno.jpg

Ahem. Where's the after Mister?

[Sockethead]

Sorry never got around to it then we had kids...

[LivesNearCostco]

I updated my DME software at an indie shop in November 2011 with the latest software available at that time. Then did Shark Injector. Did not send DME to NJ. Have dynoed car 4 times, probably 2 before and 3 after the DME update. Always had the 4K dip but I never notice is when driving. Will try to scan latest dyno sheet and share here.

[Hornung418]

As soon as ingest my mounts switched to Poly I will have a dunno to contribute to the site. As a reminder. We do have a dyno thread to compare numbers between cars.

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[LivesNearCostco]

Where is it? A quick search for "dyno" and "dyno thread" didn't seem to pull it up.

[Hornung418]

Hmm will find and link here. Bump incoming.

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[Hornung418]

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?1714-BMW-E46-330-ZHP-and-Non-ZHP-Dyno-graphs.

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[wertyu78]

I'd be curious to know what software version Wyatt is running considering he's got the dyno runs showing the dip. Any idea, Wyatt?

Personally I have no clue what version I have. It was built the month before they stopped producing the sedan do I would think it's more recent but will have to look into it.


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I forgot which update I am running, but I'll check when I get home. The dip is noticeable on a graph, but it's never felt while driving the car. The power band is linear all of the way through the RPM range. No complaints.

I have to rebuild my diff again. Pinion bearing is going bad. LSD works great though. I unintentionally used it today on Main Street downtown...The car rotates well!


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[Avetiso]

"Accidentally"

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[wertyu78]

"Accidentally"

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'Tis true


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[wertyu78]

Picked up some Amsoil today. 15w40 as always.

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[derbo]

Thaats some thick stuff Wyatt!

[wertyu78]

Thaats some thick stuff Wyatt!

Not really! I find it to be the perfect oil to run in any M5X motor. I always had loud lifter tick on cold startups on all of my motors, but the 15w has always resolved it almost entirely. The 40w is perfect for DD/Track abuse too. I run the Amsoil 6k miles with a filter change at 3k miles.

[wertyu78]

Update:


For those following this thread, you can see my Subframe reinforcement progress here (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?12644-Wyatt-s-Subframe-Repair-and-Reinforcement.)

[derbo]

is the diff done being rebuilt yet?

[az3579]

Not really! I find it to be the perfect oil to run in any M5X motor. I always had loud lifter tick on cold startups on all of my motors, but the 15w has always resolved it almost entirely. The 40w is perfect for DD/Track abuse too. I run the Amsoil 6k miles with a filter change at 3k miles.

Have you done any autocross with that oil? I always get lifter ticket after an autox session. "All BMWs do that", I'm told, and for the most part they're right. I just want to see if something simple such as an oil change could resolve most of, if not all, of the issue.

[Tnhl1989]

So why did you change the lsd from the z4 one you had before?

[wertyu78]

Have you done any autocross with that oil? I always get lifter ticket after an autox session. "All BMWs do that", I'm told, and for the most part they're right. I just want to see if something simple such as an oil change could resolve most of, if not all, of the issue.

The 15w40 helps a good bit with this, but BMW lifters are going to tick regardless.


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[wertyu78]

So why did you change the lsd from the z4 one you had before?

I didn't. The Z4 3.64 diff was open. I added an OSG LSD to it. Now the Z4 3.64 R&P are mated to he OSG in the Z4 carrier with 330i flanges.


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[wertyu78]

Update:

It's been awhile since I've posted an update. I've been pretty covered up lately. Big changes coming to the ZHP soon. I'm moving away from autox and road course driving and getting into something else.... And it involves a lot of oversteer.


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[Avetiso]

Lol drift time ftw

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5

[wertyu78]

Lol drift time ftw

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5

Plenty of room for a hydro. 1363413636


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[Hornung418]

Really...a hydraulic E-brake. Can't wait to see this!

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[wertyu78]

Really...a hydraulic E-brake. Can't wait to see this!

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Sarcasm? Can't tell.


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[Hornung418]

No, it's genuine. I was just talking to a kid yesterday about that.

[wertyu78]

No, it's genuine. I was just talking to a kid yesterday about that.

Okay cool. I wasn't sure where I wanted to mount it, but I knew I had to retain the factory e-brake. I'll fab up a hydro handle mount to put the handle up here. 13638


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[wertyu78]

I had a tool from an E28 or E30 toolbox lying around and decided I'd bring the shifter closer to the wheel. It does look odd, but it's very functional. I went for a drive and the difference is great.


I love how it says west Germany

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[wertyu78]

Today's activities
3.46 ring and pinion swap. I'll miss the 3.64. Sigh.
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[wertyu78]

Went for a drive the other day...


http://youtu.be/VfbjDjGMzPI

[QC_ZHP]

Why'd you swap to the 3.46?

[wrigleybm3]

Wyatt, I just went through your entire Thread, I had NO IDEA all the head issue etc you went through. I commend you sir on a great job. I still love this car!!