Full E46 330ci track build walk around and overview - The ultimate bmw race car - M3 killer!
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- Опубликовано: 22 июл 2024
- After a request from a subscriber to make a full walk around the car I made a video. This race car was bought in 2014 and had started it's race car progression in 2016. The you tube channel started in 2018. many things had already been done to the car. Now it's time to catch everyone up on what this car is all about.
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This is clean, appreciate the functionality focus over “the just for looks” good job dude
I love the way it looks but it’s a byproduct of the functionality
Was a super chill setup then saw the AA supercharger kit and was like "Damn OK!"
Had to make some power to go with the looks! Thanks for the comment
Tastefully modded 👌🏼 💯
coolest 330 on RUclips by far!
I really appreciate it! I really put my heart into all my builds.
Love it, im currently building my 330 and this is great inspiration and motivation to finish it.
That e46 is beautiful
Thanks! It’s an awesome car for sure
really cool build. seems like a cool down to earth owner as well.
Nice video. Interesting and you keep it moving.
Great video. This is an inspiration for my 01 330Ci
Hey! Glad you saw the video, I hope you are able to make your BMW the car you want it to be.
Tenza Motorsports bmws are made to rip the track
Great information, nice video, and sweet car. I like that you mention where you sourced the parts and you used some cheap parts that simply work.
Keep up the quality videos!
Thanks for the comment! Glad you enjoyed
Easily my new favorite video on youtube
you just earned yourself a subscription. looking to buy a 330ci in the nearish future and this is amazing. super inspiring
Thanks! I appreciate it. You won’t regret owning a 330 as long as you take care of it!
Your funny and honest and drive a BMW that's a follow in my book.
This is a really pretty build. I would be super happy with this build anytime
It’s even more fun to drive! I’m happy that the looks followed the performance.
Love your channel bro
Dayum, great build!
It’s been a fun car
That was great!!
Thanks man! Appreciate the comment
Looking good! 😃
I appreciate it. thanks for the comment!
Love it. I have a 330ci. All tinted black and silver matte
They are good looking cars! What have you done to it?
that thing looks MEAN 😈😈😈
looks great and not really overdone. looks and performance match well
If your running the original front Nash bar you can get foam stickers and pack off the bumper to close off the gap if you really care lol
Dude this isnt hate at all, but IMHO your car would seriously look so much better without the big front splitter, maybe if I saw it in person it'd be different, but everything else you've done looks really awesome , I just wish I could see it without the front splitter, I do love the canards tho on the sides of the bumper
This car looks so much better in person. It frustrates me that I have a such a hard time relating over video what the car looks like. With that being said I didn’t build the car for show. The front splitter is for performance. Function>Form
Bro you do you don’t worry about these haters on the M badges they can’t talk shit when your 330i litterally makes more power than the stock M3 and you actually run your car keep it up
Appreciate the comment! I totally agree
I’ve had 6 e46 m3 and I have had charged versions of s54 and m54 and this 330ci of yours would murder the m3 on the road because of the power delivery, the big power of the s54 comes at the top of the rpm and the supercharger engine has a very linear torque and power delivery right across the rpm range and because of this it’s more flexible and power is available instantly in every gear at all times
The m3 has to be worked to make power
beautiful build
Thanks!
Beautiful. Bullet Proof BMW'S 330.. Still have my 330😎🖐👍🏁🏁🏁🏁
They really are! A proactive owner, who cares about their car, can keep these 330s going forever!
I can’t wait to buy a 330ci this year
They are great cars
What a clean build man... Really making me want an e46.
Where you do a build like this or just leave it alone, you should absolutely buy an e46. I’ve owned 5 and they have been amazing
Tenza Motorsports yea I’ve been on the edge about buying a 46 or 36. Great job on the video, really enjoyed it man keep it up.
Both are great cars. keep an eye out! if you don't mind having a bad title like my E46 or the white E36 on the channel, you can get the cars for really cheap.
some real bootlegery in this build.
There is like 7 mm spacing between bumper and headlights from the factory. I'm doing a M3 front on my 330i and own an M3 to compare. Most of it comes from the sealing. If you don't want to modify your hood, it is possible to bend your bumper with hot air.
I’m sure there is a way to bring your bumper closer to your hood. I just haven’t looked into. I really don’t notice it. Most people in person don’t notice unless it’s pointed out.
it totally looks like an e46 which is my favorite car but when I saw this it changed my opinion on which car to chose from
Beautiful car, i am looking into a 330ci. I hear lots of good about them and lots of bad.
Thank you! I have been very impressed with this car. Other than a fuel pump the only broken parts on this car were my fault or others who did things wrong.
I like what you did its a lil too much IMO but you got the power to back it up 👌
It’s pretty intense for a street car, but I don’t regret one single part.
Bro that is a crazy amount of torque compared to my AA supercharged S52! With some cams and a manifold it will breath abit more up top considering you aren't using the 320lb ft at 3K much on track.
I’m picking up my e46 330i today😁
That’s awesome! They are great cars.
I love the stripes
I've got a 330ci Aswell, full cage, halo seats, the works, I made it for nasa spec e46. I was wondering what oil you run, I'm currently using Redline 5w30.
I run Royal Purple XPR
sick build man! I'm looking to build my 330ci and i actually really like that 330ci side fender vents where did you buy them?
thanks for the comment! I made the stickers for the side fender vents.
Hey love your attitude on your videos man. Can you make something like a Test Drive to see how this thing goes on the road for like 0-100 100-200 cause ive never seen that yet.Thanks.
I’d like to do that after I get my LSD installed!
Nice 👍🏼
Thanks!
mine has the race strips too and it’s not a m3 but I love it
I think it looks good
Do you have any videos or tips on some basic tuning you would do first to a stock E46? (performance only) PLEASE?
I don’t have any content on that topic specifically. But I would look into Active Autowerke for their tuning options.
Been looking at 46’s to turn into a track car after the local racetrack design got released yesterday, click on this and see you’re from Idaho! When the new track is done down here in Boise I hope to see you down here!
That would be awesome! Are you looking for just any E46 or a specific model?
Tenza Motorsports Just been looking at general stuff to build up next year for the track whenever it opens in 20’ or 21’. Had a Miata already so that’s out of the question and I’ve always loved track spec 46’s! I build a lot of Salvage Copart cars so been looking at M3’s as they are pretty cheap in non public auctions.
Oh wow I'm from Coeur d'Alene and have a an e46. I'd eventually like to take it for a track day
Dope
I love it I want to build one I love these cars
The e46 is a great platform. Keep an eye out. Manual E46s pop up here and there for cheap. That’s how I got mine
Dude i would like to know where i can get a supercharger bracket, because where i am located its really expensive to get this kit, i manage to pick up a rotrex super charger cheap but i need a bracket or dimensions of one can you help me ?
I’m sure if you reach out to active Autowerke they could probably sell a bracket separately. That’s what I would try first.
What race series are you running this car in? And what class?
I have a 330 too I'm thinking about m3 tags on everything with an Ls swap. Also thinking about putting Ls tags where the m3 ones go. 🤔
If you do an LS swap it would be way sweet to see some subtle LS badges on the car.
Did you have to rip out your tirewell to install the dual exhaust? And what are the specs for the rest of it? Is it just an oem m3 exhaust? And how much was the supercharger kit?
I did remove the tire well. It’s a custom set up 2.5” supercharger kit was 6k
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Where did you get all your exterior parts
Tenza Motorsports - I have a question for you i was thinking of changing out the rear deck speakers. Once i took the speaker out i see there no lip to mount the new speaker to the deck without using the three mounts. can you tell me if you know the best way to do this and I am still waiting for your shirt web site link
You have to either buy a direct fit replacement or build custom mounts. I’ve done many speakers In these cars.they all end up custom mounted.
My tee spring link will not be available for a few weeks. I’m still designing and preparing for the release.
@@TenzaMotorsports i tried some plastic ring but there not that good
Have you tried finding a video on an install?
Very nice build!!
Curious where your sword is? (Hydraulic e-brake)
Don’t have one yet. It’s been on the list of things to do, but just haven’t gotten around to it!
Do you believe the M54 (naturally aspirated) really requires premium gas? I use 87 (regular) in mine and notice zero difference versus using 93 (premium). I'm sure you use only premium or e85 in yours since it's supercharged, but my car is stock other than ebay headers and runs great on regular. I also manual swapped it myself.
My reasoning is it's only 10.2:1 compression ratio, doesn't really seem like it needs premium.
It’s tuned for the higher octane. Wether you can feel it or not, there is a reason they recommend that gas. To me, it’s not worth risking anything for the small price difference between the others. I don’t think anything bad will happen, but again, i wouldn't purposely test it.
How long have you had the hood on the car? Any concern over the stock latches tearing out of the fiberglass and having your hood flap up at speed? No hood pins?
The hood has been on the car since summer/fall of 2015 ish. No problems with mounts or anything. No hood pins.
how did your route your new lines when you deleted the heater core and where you get the plugs?
I looped them. The heater core has an in and an out. You just disconnect them and put them into each other.
Absolutely 👍🖐🏁🏁🏁
Nice car. What type of lower lip is that above your splitter?
It’s just an eBay lip. It’s the one that goes all the way across the from the front
Can I even upgrade my regular 330ci (not anything special like yours)! Like can I upgrade my parts, or make it look like yours?
Absolutely!
Did you by any chance keep stock internals (I.E cams, pistons etc.) with going up to 400 horsepower? I’ve got a 330ci with the M sport package, and I was looking of going up to around the same horsepower. many forums etc. say you should be ok without forging the internals, but I’m struggling to get answers with it not being an M3.
I have heard that it might be best to get new cams though, so was this the same for you or did you keep the majority of it stock?
Sorry for the long winded question, it’s just nice to see a 330ci at the horsepower that I’m aiming at.
I know just going out and buying an M3 is an easier route, but I bought this 330ci for the fact it is absolutely immaculate, the previous owner completely stripped, repaired, restored and rebuilt the car, and for an ‘02 E46 it doesn’t have a spot of rust, or a blemish in the paint/bodywork now, and with that topped with the low mileage, it’s just too nice of a car for me to change.
Everything is stock on the block and heads. I have supporting mods. Upgraded radiator, thermostat, and so on. It’s just the supercharger kit with the high altitude over drive pulley.
Tenza Motorsports thanks mate, I appreciate the quick reply!
I’m looking to turbo/twin turbo but it’s just nice knowing that I can focus on things such as oil, cooling, fuel etc. rather than having to completely strip down the block.
I’d prefer to do that if I went for really high power, but I think a nice, reliable 400-425 would be perfectly fine for now.
Yooo love the car ❤️ Where did you get the 330ci badge on the front fender inserts? I need some a pair for my 330ci
I made them. I talk about it more in this video ruclips.net/video/gM5ERTcur7s/видео.html
Tenza Motorsports thank you 🙏🏼
Does anyone know what kind of rims those are?
How did you make the 330ci badges on the fenders?
I have a vinyl cutter. I measured it and made 330 in white and ci in red.
Hey I know this is an old video, hope you will reply, hoping you can help me find some kidney grills for a prefacelift sedan for around that price, I've gotten a set from eBay and they weren't the OEM style clips and barely fit, I used RTV to help hold them in.
I just got a 330ci and it came with yellow tinted lights
Awesome! Please, what is your toe spec front and rear?
As far as I know the rear is towed in and the front is slightly towed out camber is 0 in rear and 1.5 front. I had a buddy who races a lot set it up for me.
This 330ci pretty cool but miss alignment of some body parts is little bit to much for my ocd. 😁 specially rear arches.🙈
Nothing personal just me opinion.👍
Function > Form
Awesome build, i am planning on doing a very similar one. How much did all the medications cost u in total?
With the purchase of the car plus all the modifications puts the car around 20K
@@TenzaMotorsports That's pretty good for a nice track car that can also be daily driven. But believe it or not, my modification budget is only 5k (because im in high school) but ill try to change my power to weight ratio by stripping as much as I can from the car instead of adding power and making all carbon/fiberglass parts at home
Looks nice and aggressive.
It turned out better than I had imagined it when I first started the build.
@@TenzaMotorsports how is it on track?
Its so insane! I'd love to record some track content but this whole virus thing has made it difficult.
So hard to find a rep M3 rear bumper. nobody wants to build them due to fitment issues. Where did you get yours?
eBay. Paid $300? Or 350. I can’t remember. It fit like a glove.
@@TenzaMotorsports Thanks for the reply. I really dig your E46 man. Thanks for creating E46 content for the rest of us! You know we are all addicted...
Hello! What are the details of the tires? Width, thickness?
The tires are a 255 front and 275 rear
You should get stationary center wheel caps
Those are awesome, my buddy has them on his new M2. I will look into them for sure
my brother got a e46 330ci with 39k miles black with black interior m sport package
Wow! 39K?? thats so low. I'd love to get my hands on one like that.
You could use some more negative camber if its a true track car
I’m running -1.5 front and rear.
Thats a sexy setup! where do you get your side grills?
They are just oem M3 grills. I painted black then put black vinyl over the M3 logo and made my own 330ci stickers.
Where you got the door painel ?
HARD Motorsport. Just google that then find your chassis.
Did you have to get the rear bumper done or did you buy it?
I bought it. They have been hard to find recently though. I found it on eBay
Where can I buy that 330ci side grill ?
They are M3 side vents and I made custom vinyls to cover the M3 logo.
Hi,budget,but dont look bad coupe! 400wheel hp? what type of rotrex You have used?
It’s a 52mm rotrex. It’s an Active Autowerke kit.
How much money do you think you put into your car until it became better than an E46 m3. Also in different circumstances would you have gotten an m3 for the track instead? Also thank you for the red brake caliper information!
I was beating M3 for around $2,500 more than I paid for the car. Weight reduction (which is free), ksport suspension ~$1100, Avant garde M359 wheels~1,000, and a set of used racing tires~$400.
The only way I would track build an M3 is if the car was in rough shape. I wouldn’t want to take a good $18k+ car and tear it down for racing. I’d find one for under 7k-ish
Do you remember where you got those little 330ci badges?
I made them. They said M3 befor and I made vinyl stickers
what body kit are you using
No body kit. M3 fenders, M3 replica bumper, and rear fender flares.
I want to build mine like this but it’s hard to find parts because mine is a 2004 bmw 330ci e46 and the parts are different and I’m having a difficult time finding exterior parts like this😔🥺
(I think it’s a zhc or something like that)
If you can link parts that would really help thanks
You have a 2004 ZHP? If so, thats an awesome car! You have two options. leave it the face lift and try to modify based on what parts you can find. Or do a preface lift swap (which is easy)
If your car is a full on track car I'd say do a preface lift swap. If your car is mostly a street car and you are trying to light mods, I would try to keep the facelift
@@TenzaMotorsports it’s cause I want to make it look like a bmw e46 gtr but it’s hard to find parts
Do you have a link to the replica rear m3 bumper?
I don’t. Last time I looked, the sellers didn’t have them. It was found on eBay. That’s where I’d look.
I don’t. Last time I looked, the sellers didn’t have them. It was found on eBay. That’s where I’d look.
Hey, I’m a new follower! I’ve finally found a RUclipsr with a 330ci rather than a M. So I have an 05 330ci. (post facelift) Would these mods work on my car?
Most of them should. The ones that wouldn’t work, places make parts for the facelift.
Did you notice better track times with all the aero? Splitter, canards, wing? I was looking into this, but i really dont like the look and I really don't know if it will help in a sub 500hp car.
The difference is insane. Hp shouldn’t drive your track mods. Aero starts working around 35mph. Even a car with 75hp can do 35 mph
@@TenzaMotorsports hell yea how much did your lap times drop? I've been considering adding aero but i haven't really found anyone that runs it and has evidence of it working. like setting adjustments and stuff. Thanks for replying
Runs it on e46 chassis
its hard to give a track time because it was autocross. so we never had the same track twice. I wasn't able to compare times side by side.
Cool if u could at my site in next vid still have my 330ci
Sweet build! Where did you get the door cards? Having trouble finding them lol
They are sold on HARD Motorsport website under the e46 chassis! Thanks for the comment.
Hy ...I m From Europe ....and building 328Ci 193 HP for track...something same like your car. Where you buy this supercharder kit and what is price and are you setisfide with power and quality..
Thanks in advance Mario
The supercharger is made by Active Autowerke. I purchased the kit through ECS Tuning. I've been very happy with the power and reliability of the system!
@@TenzaMotorsports What is kit price?
They start around $7,500
How has the engine been holding so far? Did you have to rebuild anything or engine swap the car after all the added horse power? Im thinking of getting a turbo kit for my 330ci but don't know if I should risk a rebuild
Holding up great. I did an engine rebuild, But it was not due to added horsepower. I had to rebuild the engine because I had somebody ruin my engine block. as long as your engine is healthy, and all your preventive maintenance is done. You should be good to go!
@@TenzaMotorsports thanks! Do you know why people commonly turbo/supercharge 330ci's but not just regular e36 and 46 3 series? (325i and 328i) bc I've heard some say its just not worth it and others say the engine won't be able to handle it
I'm really not sure. I think comes down to power output. the 330 will put out more power so people want to use those engines.
@@TenzaMotorsports Intresting. Do you think the 330ci can handle around 320 hp with everything else stock, or is the trans not capable of handling that
Yes. the transmission is capable of 500+ from what I've heard. I'm having problems at 400hp/400ftlbs because my clutch is rated for 400 at the crank. if you stay around 350 you should be able to get away with a stock clutch and keep the stock transmission no problem.
Well if it becomes a m3 package car than they deserve the m3 stripes
The car had the M-sport package.
You recommend superchager or turbocharger
If you’ve never boosted a car before and you don’t have help. Supercharge it. If you have experience and know what you’re doing turbo. Both will be reliable as long as your supporting mods are there and you keep the boost reasonable
damn... I gotta buy a new work commuter so I can make my e46 330ci into a beast too!!
This set up would be miserable to commute with for sure! You’ll want another car if you do this haha. What color is your e46?
Tenza Motorsports It’s a 2004 Red 330ci. Darker tan interior. Paintwork was redone about a year ago too!
Thats a great color color combo. I would absolutely love to see a clone of mine in red! I almost did mine red.
Tenza Motorsports The white looks sick though! Reminds me of bmw race cars of old with their basic white color scheme with ///M colors
I do like the white, but it was a very hard choice over red. since your car is already red. Thats ideal. I had to paint mine. it started as a dark metallic grey.
what supercharger?
Rotrex centrifugal supercharger. Active autowerke kit.
All in all, how much did it cost for this build?
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I'm looking at getting a 330CI. Is it s reliable car? And one to have fun with?
It’s a very fun car. Reliability and cost is up to you. You take care of the car yourself and it will be cheaper to own and will stay running.
@@TenzaMotorsports I have the money to buy the car. I'm looking at a 2004 330CI just wanted to check with other people who own them before getting one. I'm young but my passion for cars is strong
learn to work on it yourself, they are very intuitive. I don't even let people work on mine anymore unless i'm there watching.
@@TenzaMotorsports I recently built a '68 chevelle with my dad so I know the basic ins and outs. Thanks so much
How Much have you spent on the project? Great work. Also r u making 400 at crank or wheels?
400 to the wheels. On the whole project around 20k. That’s everything, including the purchase of the car
Tenza Motorsports cool. Any particular reason you chose supercharging over turbo? I believe turbo is cheaper.
I was still learning at the time. I didn't feel comfortable enough yet to take on a turbo project. The Supercharger and the turbo were very close in price. I wasn't going to cheap out on parts if I had done a turbo and I believe when it was all said and done, the turbo would have been around $1,000 cheaper.
The other deciding factor was tuning, no one in my area tunes BMW and so then I'm having to transport the car to get it tuned. Then just hope that the tune is right and doesn't need tweaking, so I don't have to take it back after getting it home.
Tenza Motorsports oh that makes sense. I respect all the work done to it, it’s a really cool car. I have a 330ci also that I will turbo once I save up for the kit. I’m sure your car pulls hard.
With the 500lbs weight loss and the 210hp extra its actually kind of scary.
Looks great, do you know what it weighs?
with a full tank it weighs 2,800
@@TenzaMotorsports Nice, thanks.
what diff is in it?
Unfortunately at the moment it’s the stock open diff. We will be doing an LSD in the future