My baby 325 t4 Turbo LPG

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ariel
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Hello there.Thats my first post on the forum.
In a bit rush today so just couple videos.Will
upload pictures and info later.Chears Ariel :) :) :)

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Cypriotgeeza wrote:I done both my mates in my old 318is
felt so proud,even tried it with a E30 325i and got put in my place.. :o:
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Sat Apr 09, 2011 9:53 pm

Thanks :D :D :D :D
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Are you sure the driver didnt twat that lampost thingy at 13 secs in :? :?
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Sat Apr 09, 2011 10:45 pm

NO!!!! That n/s tyre explode!!! :D :D :D :D
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One careful owner :D
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Sun Apr 10, 2011 11:47 am

Love it did you do the work or buy it ?
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Sun Apr 10, 2011 12:38 pm

Done the whole work.BTW start about 1 month ago :)
More pics to come.
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Sun Apr 10, 2011 12:51 pm

is this one of those ebay turbo kits?
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Sun Apr 10, 2011 1:23 pm

No.most of the stuff hand made will try get more pics.
Done it in a month.Not finish at all just back on the road.
Couple late nights 2-3 o clock in the morning but will get there.
We didnt tune the petrol side at all.Set up only on lpg.
45l tank in the boot.Gas system up to 700bhp so plenty of room left.
Ive wash it her today so couple of pics... BTW ive bought this car from well know guy here on forum "Indy" -blacke30indy-

Some of details:
T4 turbo up to 400bhp
new intercooler 700x230x65
2.5" intercooler piping
HKS dump valve SSQV
vacum silicone pipes
2.5" exhaust
stainless steel back box 2 x 2.5"
braided hoses for oil suply
black hella headlights
black kidneys
coilover suspension
ATE new brakes(going to upgrade them to 315mm)
boost,afr,temp gauges inside
electric fan
new crank sensor
single wiper blade conversion
and many more...

Next:
Bucket seats
4 point seatbelts
Deep dish alloys (borbet a or bbs style?)
black windows allaround
cage inside?
rear strut brace
biger lpg tank
respray whole car and tidy up bodykit

Next II:
when engine will give up maybe m power 6 cyl turbo then
500-600 bhp :)




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I really like this..... :cool:
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Sun Apr 10, 2011 7:14 pm

yes it was my car,Ariel has done a great job with the car,top job mate
Geuss I have to remove the pic from my sig now :cry:
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Sun Apr 10, 2011 7:20 pm

The_Diddler wrote:[youtube][/youtube]

Are you sure the driver didnt **** that lampost thingy at 13 secs in :? :?
watch the tyre sparks at the start :mad: 8O
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Sun Apr 10, 2011 7:36 pm

how much has the engine build cost including the lpg i am very interested in goin down this route all your info would be greatly appreciated !!
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Sun Apr 10, 2011 8:06 pm

nice toy :cool:
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Sun Apr 10, 2011 8:17 pm

I like that. What gas kit are you using? Mine's got a 70L/62L of gas toroidal in the spare footwell, 630x250mm.
I said:

Can anyone suggest how to test if the boot lights are staying on with the boot shut?

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lock the wife in there
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Sun Apr 10, 2011 8:43 pm

Very nice !

Is that Medway City Estate :D
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Sun Apr 10, 2011 8:57 pm

Very nice :D
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Sun Apr 10, 2011 9:11 pm

I'm in the process of building something similar, but after my recent annoyances with LPG and megasquirt I'm having second thoughts about ruining a decent running turbo 325i

what engine management are you running? any further details on the LPG hardware? I can't see any injectors so I assume you're running single point straight into the airbox? How well does this cope with being under boost?

Apologies, so many questions! It's great to see that someone has actually achieved this! Amazing car!
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Sun Apr 10, 2011 9:46 pm

Sorry to all.I shoult write that in first post.
Im mechanic for last 15-20 years and im running my workshop for last couple of years.Small business with 101% customer satisf..LPG conversions around 17 years now.I will try to help any one as much as i can.But main thing is ive allways love e30 and i had to have one :)

*Ilkorin* No thats not single point!!!! Its fully injection system (sorry i have to write this yes im that good in lpg conversions if i will have a chance to come on one of the meetings you will see) :)
-Engine managment its still Motronic 1.3 with standalone LPG ecu.Im waiting to save some cash now for SMT8 just to play with igniton timming.As a said in first post its only setup to run on lpg. 2x350bhp lpg regulators,high flow valves,13mm polly pipes for lpg suply,stag300plus lpg ecu(ive tried to setup lpg on prins ecu but did not have enough adjustments)

*Steve* Howdid you know its Medway City Estate?

*Rallygaz* I dont know.Would have to count all $$$ ive spend.

BTW ANY ONE IS MORE THAN WELCOME IF NEED A HELP OR HAVING PROBS WITH BM^S :cool: :cool: :D
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Mon Apr 11, 2011 8:15 am

ariel wrote:
*Steve* How did you know its Medway City Estate?
I used to work in Enterprise Close :D
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Mon Apr 11, 2011 10:51 am

lovely looking car and sounds GREAT
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Tue Apr 12, 2011 2:14 am

nice :D
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Tue Apr 12, 2011 12:55 pm

I'm definitely impressed with your skills! Might even have some work for you when the time comes! What injectors are you using then? And dual regulators? are they feeding separate rails? I have no clue when it comes to high power LPG setups...Megasquirt is my biggest limitation when it comes to LPG as it can't change injector profiles when I switch fuels. I'd be interested to know how you do with SMT8 or if you ever do a switching circuit on motronic...
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Tue Apr 12, 2011 7:20 pm

Steve wrote:Very nice !

Is that Medway City Estate :D
I noticed this too I work just up the road. :D
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Tue Apr 12, 2011 7:50 pm

rrs where about? :) :)

*ILKORIN* 2 x magic jet lpg regulators (latest piston technology) + magic jet injectors up to 80% duty cycle.
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Mon May 02, 2011 10:54 pm

Guys need help.best place to get decent high performanc clutch?
4 or 6 paddle ceramic unsprung.Bm book in for drift day and clutch give
up at 12 psi of boost.
CA Automotive ?
Sachs?
Helix?

BTW what an animal at 12psi spike at 14. :)
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Thu Jun 02, 2011 2:49 pm

[quote="ariel"]rrs where about? :) :)[quote]

Sir Thomas Longley Road by the wood yard haven't seen you around yet I'm in a brilliant red touring.
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Couple of pics with new shoes.Before blown gasket (1.7bar press :) buhhhaaaa)
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Fri Jun 03, 2011 11:34 pm

Borbets look much better :cool:
Cypriotgeeza wrote:I done both my mates in my old 318is
felt so proud,even tried it with a E30 325i and got put in my place.. :o:
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Sat Jun 04, 2011 1:25 pm

That looks awesome - but the videos have gone :(
E30 Touring 0.35 cD - more slippery than prison soap :)

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Sat Jun 04, 2011 8:51 pm

sorry i had to just in case.just find out its still public road. :(
shame havent done video when ive damage head gasket 1.7bar boost creazy.
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Fri Jun 24, 2011 2:22 pm

Awesome build. A proper breakdown of your LPG setup would be much appreciated, I'm planning on doing something very similar to you
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Mon Sep 19, 2011 8:36 pm

Right.First hello.
Im just so exited......i know sund wierd but just come back from road test in my freshly
rebuild m20 turbo back in e30.
we was pushing 30psi of boost---> yes 2bar of boost
dont know what to say on 5th gear accelerate like stock m20b25 on 1gear or revers.
unbeliveble.
havent been so happy for long time. :)
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Mon Sep 19, 2011 11:23 pm

Stance on the Borbets is spot on.
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