Muzza's 3.0 m52

[Muzz2676]

Will try and get some video soon

Do it, do it, do it.

[Muzz2676]

I have a compulsive purchasing disorder. I have two things left to finish this car off, rear cage and BC Coilovers to replace the H&R and I'm finding it so difficult to not just get a credit card out and just buy them (0% on purchases).

[LondonTom]

Here you go: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-3-SERIES- ... 3f51d03a40

[Muzz2676]

Here you go: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-3-SERIES- ... 3f51d03a40

Showed that to Dan the other day, apparently an old style one without a harness bar so not worth bothering with.

[P_VIDDY]

That engine build is epic. Nice work Dan

[P_VIDDY]

and nice job on the tool to wind the cam down

[brettski]

Dan popped round to see me today in the car and took me for a spin around the block. The way the car goes and sounds is fantastic! The engine bay looks superb and the manifolds are turning a cool colour. I bet you can't wait to get it back!

[TheMeathead]

Now that's just cruel, I bet his chomping at the bit waiting to drive it!!

[Muzz2676]

Dan popped round to see me today in the car and took me for a spin around the block. The way the car goes and sounds is fantastic! The engine bay looks superb and the manifolds are turning a cool colour. I bet you can't wait to get it back!

Noooooo, you've been in my car before me, as the Meathead said that is really cruel......and the bloody radiator has gone pop and we're having trouble sourcing an alloy one so going to be even longer 'till I get it back.

Glad you were suitably impressed though Bear in mind this is before a live remap. How is she braking with the bigger servo and 4 pots?

Two things left to do in the new year, rear cage and I've decided on AST 5200's for the suspension so they'll be some H&R Cup suspension up for sale.

[brettski]

Sorry mate that wasn't my intention. Dan pointed out the feel of the brake pedal i obviously didn't drive the car but the pedal felt very positive with not a lot of travel. I'm sure you'll get the radiator issue sorted soon and finally get to drive and hear it!

[P_VIDDY]

The direnza 55mm core alloy radiators are currently out of stock with most places.

Looks like dan has done a great job on the engine

[Muzz2676]

Sorry mate that wasn't my intention. Dan pointed out the feel of the brake pedal i obviously didn't drive the car but the pedal felt very positive with not a lot of travel. I'm sure you'll get the radiator issue sorted soon and finally get to drive and hear it!

All good mate....I'm not really fussed Really cannot wait to get the old girl back and on track.

[Muzz2676]

The direnza 55mm core alloy radiators are currently out of stock with most places.

Looks like dan has done a great job on the engine

That's what I tried to get hold of but no luck and no word on delivery dates. I used Pro Alloy in the past but they're mega bucks. The other option is for Dan to get one built.

[KW355]

The direnza 55mm core alloy radiators are currently out of stock with most places.

Looks like dan has done a great job on the engine

That's what I tried to get hold of but no luck and no word on delivery dates. I used Pro Alloy in the past but they're mega bucks. The other option is for Dan to get one built.

I have a Mishimoto e36 m3 rad in mine, it copes ok with the V10 I think it was about £230 delivered.

[Muzz2676]

The direnza 55mm core alloy radiators are currently out of stock with most places.

Looks like dan has done a great job on the engine

That's what I tried to get hold of but no luck and no word on delivery dates. I used Pro Alloy in the past but they're mega bucks. The other option is for Dan to get one built.

I have a Mishimoto e36 m3 rad in mine, it copes ok with the V10 I think it was about £230 delivered.

I phoned up the number on the Mishimoto website, the fella was completely unhelpful, proper bell end!

[KW355]

That's what I tried to get hold of but no luck and no word on delivery dates. I used Pro Alloy in the past but they're mega bucks. The other option is for Dan to get one built.

I have a Mishimoto e36 m3 rad in mine, it copes ok with the V10 I think it was about £230 delivered.

I phoned up the number on the Mishimoto website, the fella was completely unhelpful, proper bell end!

I got mine off Amazon, Mishimoto were out of stock.

[TheMeathead]

The mishimoto ones are £190 on there site now, also spotted these one fleebay the other day http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-2ROW-Alumin ... ING_ACTIVE
Dunno if that's any good? I know it's made in China but might be worth a punt?

[P_VIDDY]

Only has a 34mm core. No bigger then a standard rad

[DanThe]

Yep, and the only reason it has a 34mm core is they are cheap and readily available!
Might end up welding two 32mm cores together at the moment as even a 50mm core is proving hard to locate in the needed size..

[Muzz2676]

Radiator porn.....Dan is a legend!

[Muzz2676]

The car is having a live map on Tuesday, be good to know what the old girl makes on the rollers

[Muzz2676]

Spec as it stands now:

Engine/transmission-
M52b30 hand built from scratch bespoke engine
Live mapping
Shrick Cams
Loom (DanThe)
M50 inlet manifold
AKG engine mounts
Full Fritz Bitz Exhaust system
New large cooling fan on auto loom/rad switch
Custom made aluminium twin core radiator
M52b28 gearbox
E36/328i propshaft
3.64 lsd
M20 lightweight flywheel and new CG clutch
Z3 Quickshifter
Sparco Strut brace

Suspension-
The rear suspension was taken apart and rebuilt by Dan as he discovered parts were somewhat loose, in the process components were powdercoated
H&R cup suspension kit (springs & shocks) - lowered 30mm
Powerflex bumpstops
Whiteline front and rear antiroll bars with powerflex D bushes
Powerflex eccentric front arm rear bushes increasing caster angle
Alignment set to E30 M3 spec
E30 325i rear axle mounted with powerflex bushes
325i rear trailing arms polybushed 
E46 Clubsport quick steering rack
Dans custom pas pipes and steering linkage 
Bespoke adjustable rear beam (DanThe)

Brakes-
WMS 4 pot callipers
280mm Disks
New wheel bearings
Rear disc conversion with new discs, pads, handbrake cables, shoes, backplates, wheel bearings
Black diamond 6 line braided brake hose kit
AP racing dot 5 brake fluid
Tilton bias valve
DanThe Large servo

Wheels/tyres-
Compomotive mo th wheels in 15" powdercoated in Alpine white
Toyo Proxe R888 semi slicks in medium compound
front and rear wheels fitted with 5mm spacers


Interior-
Rear seats removed and back of car trimmed in black acoustic carpet
Sparco pro 2000 grp tech bucket seats with fibreglass backs
Sparco vehicle frames and side mounts
Sparco 4 point harnesses
OMP suade 330m sttering wheel
Alpine ipod stereo
electric aerial on flick switch

Exterior-
SE Side skirts
Front splitter

[Muzz2676]

Picture from a few weeks ago, still needs white wing mirrors and SE Skirts adding

[LondonTom]

Cracking build - what power did it make?

[Muzz2676]

Cracking build - what power did it make?

Dunno yet mate, going on rollers and being mapped live mapped on Tuesday, i'll post the graph when I get a copy

[P_VIDDY]

Interested to see what power it makes. Nice build. With e36 gearbox and 3.64 LSD does it not run out is steam vey quickly???

[Muzz2676]

Interested to see what power it makes. Nice build. With e36 gearbox and 3.64 LSD does it not run out is steam vey quickly???

Lol, quite possibly, haven't driven it yet. It was never the plan to have have the 328 gearbox but the original e30 one was making a racket when hot, I thought I'd put the 3.64 in as I had it already, may need changing though, we shall see.

Dan's driven it so will know the answer

[LondonTom]

Good man - there was a lad at Spa last week with a m50b30 in his e36 (foxy on here I think) and it was going bloody well.

[Muzz2676]

Good man - there was a lad at Spa last week with a m50b30 in his e36 (foxy on here I think) and it was going bloody well.

I'm booked on the Snetterton day with Javelin on 15th Nov, looking forward to getting it on track, not expecting too much from the suspension, still need to get Coilovers on it, hopefully brakes will be up to the job though!

[Muzz2676]

Interested to see what power it makes. Nice build. With e36 gearbox and 3.64 LSD does it not run out is steam vey quickly???

What's the ideal ratio?

[P_VIDDY]

I'm running same engine and box with 3.23 and that is just about comfortable at motorway speeds however would benefit from a 6th gear (a mod I'm planning at some point) the original ratio for your engine and box would have been about 2.98.

[Muzz2676]

I'm running same engine and box with 3.23 and that is just about comfortable at motorway speeds however would benefit from a 6th gear (a mod I'm planning at some point) the original ratio for your engine and box would have been about 2.98.

Okay cool, see how I get on, the only motorway driving will be to track and back, mainly trackday and country roads for this. Can't see me doing more than 1000 miles per year max

[DanThe]

Its fast as ffoook!

Im whacking a 3.73 in my track car next week

Cant wait to see what power this makes, its a hoot to drive

[Muzz2676]

Dan Harborow has had the m52b30 engine he built for my car live mapped today and I have to say what a stunning result! Final figures 276hp and 264LBft, they managed to get it to 279hp but it produced less torque. The comparison map on the screen is of a modified 2.8.

[LondonTom]

That's awesome Muzz and we'll done to Dan for building obviously a top motor!