600whp s52tu e46 build thread

Hobbit382 · 02-09-2012, 10:42 PM

Ok so I guess its time to start this.

S52 block bored to 86.5mm oring'd
S52 head machined to accept m54 dual vanos
JE pistons 9:1
Eagle rods
Arp 2000 rod bolts and head studs
Factory head gasket (installed dry)
M50 intake manifold modified to accept 540 throttle body (3 1/4")
Zhp cams (248, 248)
Safety wired oil pump nut
Spa t4 manifold
Tial 38mm wastegate
Hks ssqv bov
Turbonetics 72mm hurricane series (compact housing)
24x12x3 intercooler
E46 m3 tranny and rear end

The car

Hobbit382 · 02-09-2012, 10:47 PM

The engine

The block

Hobbit382 · 02-09-2012, 10:54 PM

The head

Pistons rods

Opn

Intake

Cams

Hobbit382 · 02-09-2012, 10:57 PM

That's all the pics for now goodnight

P.S. I didn't post the tuning method on purpose, saving that for another thread.

Rob43 · 02-09-2012, 11:28 PM

I like !

When do you think it will be done ?

Side question: The 540 drive by wire throttle body you have, do you have any idea if it would work from an electrical stand point with a 330Ci, as in plug & play ? I understand some port matching would need to be done to the 330 intake manifold.

Rob

bluejeansonfire · 02-09-2012, 11:57 PM

in for trap speed. Yesterday you didnt know what engine you had. Today, you built it. I expect drag results tomorrow.

PEI330Ci · 02-10-2012, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bluejeansonfire

in for trap speed. Yesterday you didnt know what engine you had. Today, you built it. I expect drag results tomorrow.

+1

Would be good to see some video from the Texas Mile as well.

basar13 · 02-10-2012, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluejeansonfire

Yesterday you didnt know what engine you had. Today, you built it. I expect drag results tomorrow.

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...343&highlight=

Good luck with the build

NickG · 02-10-2012, 10:06 AM

I think this will be a very cool build. Basically a 3.2L M54 engine without the DISA intake manifold.

Julio, didn't we discuss like 2 years ago? You're late to the party man!

Hobbit382 · 02-10-2012, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluejeansonfire

in for trap speed. Yesterday you didnt know what engine you had. Today, you built it. I expect drag results tomorrow.

haha im not god...

Hobbit382 · 02-10-2012, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickG

I think this will be a very cool build. Basically a 3.2L M54 engine without the DISA intake manifold.

Julio, didn't we discuss like 2 years ago? You're late to the party man!

dont forget the larger intake and exhaust ports...

Hobbit382 · 02-10-2012, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob43

Side question: The 540 drive by wire throttle body you have, do you have any idea if it would work from an electrical stand point with a 330Ci, as in plug & play ? I understand some port matching would need to be done to the 330 intake manifold.

Rob

thats the plan...

hopefully have the n/a version up and running by next weekend for break in, then turbo after i get a new clutch and injectors, and fab up the exhaust and intercooler piping.

Activ3 · 02-10-2012, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hobbit382

thats the plan...

hopefully have the n/a version up and running by next weekend for break in, then turbo after i get a new clutch and injectors, and fab up the exhaust and intercooler piping.

You mofo... Saw this thread and was like ahhhh I see what you did there. Can't wait to see it up and running!

ZeroSum · 02-10-2012, 01:09 PM

Awesome - really interested to see how it turns out.

mike@maximumpsi · 02-10-2012, 01:13 PM

I wish I didn't see this. Now the gears are turning again.

Hobbit382 · 02-10-2012, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike@maximumpsi

I wish I didn't see this. Now the gears are turning again.

haha thats how I felt when I first thought of this

however ive been told someone else did it somewhere in europe. so i guess im not the first one to do it

Activ3 · 02-10-2012, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hobbit382

haha thats how I felt when I first thought of this

however ive been told someone else did it somewhere in europe. so i guess im not the first one to do it

There's also a car in Miami with the conversion done. The shop bought the wrong motor but made it work to replace an overheated m54. The car you're referring to in Europe had it done right though, and from my understanding made gobs of power

2000_328CI · 02-10-2012, 03:00 PM

First page... and

Hobbit382 · 02-10-2012, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Activ3

There's also a car in Miami with the conversion done. The shop bought the wrong motor but made it work to replace an overheated m54. The car you're referring to in Europe had it done right though, and from my understanding made gobs of power

any links? also how far along are you on your build?

Hobbit382 · 02-16-2012, 05:10 PM

Update

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Hobbit382 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Az Posts: 269 My Ride: 99-328i 00-323i View My Garage	600whp s52tu e46 build thread Ok so I guess its time to start this. S52 block bored to 86.5mm oring'd S52 head machined to accept m54 dual vanos JE pistons 9:1 Eagle rods Arp 2000 rod bolts and head studs Factory head gasket (installed dry) M50 intake manifold modified to accept 540 throttle body (3 1/4") Zhp cams (248, 248) Safety wired oil pump nut Spa t4 manifold Tial 38mm wastegate Hks ssqv bov Turbonetics 72mm hurricane series (compact housing) 24x12x3 intercooler E46 m3 tranny and rear end The car

02-09-2012, 11:57 PM	#6
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NickG Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: South Florida Posts: 156 My Ride: 2001 330ci turbo View My Garage	I think this will be a very cool build. Basically a 3.2L M54 engine without the DISA intake manifold. Julio, didn't we discuss like 2 years ago? You're late to the party man! __________________ Nick 2001 330ci Turbo

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Hobbit382 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Az Posts: 269 My Ride: 99-328i 00-323i View My Garage	The engine The block

02-09-2012, 10:54 PM	#3
Hobbit382 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Az Posts: 269 My Ride: 99-328i 00-323i View My Garage	The head Pistons rods Opn Intake Cams

02-09-2012, 10:57 PM	#4
Hobbit382 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Az Posts: 269 My Ride: 99-328i 00-323i View My Garage	That's all the pics for now goodnight P.S. I didn't post the tuning method on purpose, saving that for another thread.

02-10-2012, 01:09 PM	#14
ZeroSum Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: UK Posts: 362 My Ride: 05 325 View My Garage	Awesome - really interested to see how it turns out.

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