Tony's Built 3.0l GT35R E46 325 4dr - Lutz Performance

A4RingedONE8T · 11-29-2012, 11:15 AM

The ultimate grocery getter starts now!

Parts List:

- 3.0L M54
- Custom CP pistons 9:1, 84.5mm
- Upgraded HD wrist pins
- SP Components/VAC forged rods
- ARP rod bolts
- Calico coated main and rod bearings
- .030" stock thickness MLS headgasket
- Raceware main studs
- Raceware 10mm head studs w/ Wurth timeserts
- GT3582R .82 a/r T4, 3" v-band outlet
- Custom mid mount, T4, single scroll manifold
- Tial MVR44 wastegate
- Tial Q BOV
- Vibrant 600hp intercooler core w/ custom endtanks and piping
- Custom 3" turboback exhaust
- Custom engine mount
- Custom 3.5" intake
- Active Autowerke upgraded fan clutch
- Radarmirror.com rear view mirror w/ AEM A/F and boost displays
- Turbosmart Eboost2 electronic boost controller
- Siemens 630cc injectors
- Custom tuned on stock DME
- Built Level 10 auto tranny with upgraded tq converter, valve body, and gears
- Apex EC-7 18x8.5 / 18x9.5
- Nitto NT05 225/40/18, 265/35/18
- ZHP front bumper

Stay tuned, motor just came back from the machine shop and I'll be rolling with this project shortly!

-Shawn-

A4RingedONE8T · 11-29-2012, 11:23 AM

Starting the build with a low mileage 3.0l M54 from an 05' 330. Here's some pictures pre-machine shop of the motor broken down. Block was bored/honed for pistons, line honed for Raceware main studs, timeserts added, and decked. Head was broken down, valves and seats cleaned, recut, lapped, reinstalled with new valve seals, and decked

A4RingedONE8T · 11-29-2012, 11:32 AM

Block and head back from machine shop, 35R & friends

j_block · 11-29-2012, 12:10 PM

Sweet

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B_Cyrus · 11-29-2012, 12:15 PM

AAblown · 11-29-2012, 08:29 PM

looks nice.,,all those parts look sooo pretty

gonna need those fenders rolled and bigger tires for that monster!

TrippinBimmer · 11-29-2012, 08:37 PM

dang baller!

Active 2 · 11-29-2012, 09:49 PM

cant wait to see this thing finished

str8dum1 · 11-29-2012, 09:51 PM

i'd be very wary about that Level 10 transmission. terrible track record...

lrinco01 · 02-13-2013, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by str8dum1

i'd be very wary about that Level 10 transmission. terrible track record...

BS! or should i say that is simply not true.

I had a Level10 Tranny custom built for a Subaru SVX Back in 99'. 1st they've built and it was truly "Bullet proof"

back then, after mine they sold 4 more and they ALL performed beyond expectation.

i have since left the subaru scene obviously but i beg to differ. level10 is one of the best in this country.

track record, they build transmissions for our military special ops vehicles.

But to not go too far off Topic this does Look S!CK!!!

In for dyno and road video of it in Action!

Grande D · 11-29-2012, 10:19 PM

This is very exciting! Keep us updated.

AudiEtr · 11-29-2012, 10:35 PM

I also am curious about the trans,

SlideFox · 11-30-2012, 01:11 AM

Sounds like the ultimate sleeper!

MarcusLSB · 11-30-2012, 01:44 AM

Shawn, what are you doing for engine management?

SlideFox · 11-30-2012, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarcusLSB

Shawn, what are you doing for engine management?

1st post says custom tunes on stock DME

TrippinBimmer · 11-30-2012, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlideFox

1st post says custom tunes on stock DME

Depending what ecu he has he might have to go stand-a-lone...

A4RingedONE8T · 11-30-2012, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AAblown

looks nice.,,all those parts look sooo pretty

gonna need those fenders rolled and bigger tires for that monster!

Yours is next

The wheels pictured on the car are coming off, new wheels and tires are listed in the parts list!

Quote:

Originally Posted by str8dum1

i'd be very wary about that Level 10 transmission. terrible track record...

The transmission has been built and already in the car for about 5k miles. The car was previosuly turbo'd by another shop, or an attempt at being turbo'd, which failed horribly. The customer came to us to remove all the old parts and motor, and replace it with what should be there, done exactly the right way. As I said, I've used Level 10 a few times and had no issues, nor does this particular tranny in the car now

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlideFox

Sounds like the ultimate sleeper!

Indeed! Just what the customer is looking for!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarcusLSB

Shawn, what are you doing for engine management?

Tuned on the stock DME by someone you and I spoke about recently

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrippinBimmer

Depending what ecu he has he might have to go stand-a-lone...

Or it could be tuned on the stock DME like I said ... I wouldn't list something if it wasn't what was happening. This car WILL NOT be seeing any type of aftermarket ECU.

Thanks for all the comments so far, should be starting assembly of the motor next week!

-Shawn-

aggieE46 · 11-30-2012, 11:35 AM

Must be nice to live in FL. I can probably guess who's tuning it

Quote:

Originally Posted by A4RingedONE8T

Tuned on the stock DME by someone you and I spoke about recently

Or it could be tuned on the stock DME like I said ... I wouldn't list something if it wasn't what was happening. This car WILL NOT be seeing any type of aftermarket ECU.

-Shawn-

TrippinBimmer · 11-30-2012, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A4RingedONE8T

Or it could be tuned on the stock DME like I said ... I wouldn't list something if it wasn't what was happening. This car WILL NOT be seeing any type of aftermarket ECU.

-Shawn-

If its a Ms45. I am looking forward toward the results!

A4RingedONE8T · 12-03-2012, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrippinBimmer

If its a Ms45. I am looking forward toward the results!

It's MS43. What are the issues with MS45 that you've heard or ran into?

11-29-2012, 11:15 AM	#1
A4RingedONE8T Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 202 My Ride: Turbo ///M Roadster View My Garage	Tony's Built 3.0l GT35R E46 325 4dr - Lutz Performance The ultimate grocery getter starts now! Parts List: - 3.0L M54 - Custom CP pistons 9:1, 84.5mm - Upgraded HD wrist pins - SP Components/VAC forged rods - ARP rod bolts - Calico coated main and rod bearings - .030" stock thickness MLS headgasket - Raceware main studs - Raceware 10mm head studs w/ Wurth timeserts - GT3582R .82 a/r T4, 3" v-band outlet - Custom mid mount, T4, single scroll manifold - Tial MVR44 wastegate - Tial Q BOV - Vibrant 600hp intercooler core w/ custom endtanks and piping - Custom 3" turboback exhaust - Custom engine mount - Custom 3.5" intake - Active Autowerke upgraded fan clutch - Radarmirror.com rear view mirror w/ AEM A/F and boost displays - Turbosmart Eboost2 electronic boost controller - Siemens 630cc injectors - Custom tuned on stock DME - Built Level 10 auto tranny with upgraded tq converter, valve body, and gears - Apex EC-7 18x8.5 / 18x9.5 - Nitto NT05 225/40/18, 265/35/18 - ZHP front bumper Stay tuned, motor just came back from the machine shop and I'll be rolling with this project shortly! -Shawn- __________________

11-29-2012, 11:23 AM	#2
A4RingedONE8T Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 202 My Ride: Turbo ///M Roadster View My Garage	Starting the build with a low mileage 3.0l M54 from an 05' 330. Here's some pictures pre-machine shop of the motor broken down. Block was bored/honed for pistons, line honed for Raceware main studs, timeserts added, and decked. Head was broken down, valves and seats cleaned, recut, lapped, reinstalled with new valve seals, and decked __________________ Last edited by A4RingedONE8T; 11-29-2012 at 11:24 AM.

11-29-2012, 11:32 AM	#3
A4RingedONE8T Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 202 My Ride: Turbo ///M Roadster View My Garage	Block and head back from machine shop, 35R & friends __________________

11-29-2012, 12:10 PM	#4
j_block Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SA TX Posts: 1,231 My Ride: 2003 325i View My Garage	Sweet Sent from my SPH-D700 using Bimmer App __________________

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11-29-2012, 08:29 PM	#6
AAblown Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: tampa, fl Posts: 709 My Ride: e46 m3, e36 m3, H2 View My Garage	looks nice.,,all those parts look sooo pretty gonna need those fenders rolled and bigger tires for that monster! __________________ THANKS TO; LUTZ PERFORMANCE AUTOMOTIVE Turner motorsports Modbargains Bimmerworld JLEVISW Active Autowerks Bavarian Autosport Last edited by AAblown; 11-29-2012 at 08:30 PM.

11-29-2012, 08:37 PM	#7
TrippinBimmer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ridgeland, MS Posts: 5,347 My Ride: ZHP Custom Stage 3.5 View My Garage	dang baller! __________________ ..::\|TrippinBimmer's Boost Build with Cool Parts\|::.. 4whp/3tq SAE Corrected \| Active Autowerke \| BimmerBrakes \| VMR Wheels \| ..::\| TrippinBimmer's New Project : 1988 e30 325e \|::..

11-29-2012, 09:49 PM	#8
Active 2 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 145 My Ride: 02 E46 m3 View My Garage	cant wait to see this thing finished __________________ 02 ///M3 Jet Balck/ Imola AA Headers \| AA Exhaust \| AA tune \| Ground Control \| AFE scoops \| Apex EC-7

11-29-2012, 09:51 PM	#9
str8dum1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: raleigh Posts: 156 My Ride: VQ38DETT View My Garage	i'd be very wary about that Level 10 transmission. terrible track record... __________________ VQ38DETT on twin 6262 with ProEFI128

11-29-2012, 10:19 PM	#11
Grande D Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: nola Posts: 3,103 My Ride: zhpppppp (o-m-g!) View My Garage	This is very exciting! Keep us updated. __________________ Formerly zhp43867

11-29-2012, 10:35 PM	#12
AudiEtr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: downers grove,IL Posts: 171 My Ride: 330i View My Garage	I also am curious about the trans, __________________ Pikes Peak Co.

11-30-2012, 01:11 AM	#13
SlideFox Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 348 My Ride: A Bucket w/ 4-Wheels View My Garage	Sounds like the ultimate sleeper! __________________

11-30-2012, 01:44 AM	#14
MarcusLSB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bay Area Posts: 4,206 My Ride: BMW's View My Garage	Shawn, what are you doing for engine management? __________________ youtube.com/marcuslsb -- Photography by Gheybe!

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