Dad wants the s54.... s52 would work tho. My actual guess is the m52 out of that crusty Black 528. Fwiw M54b25 is really similar to a m52b28 (same rods and crank )
Jared I did notice something. In this video you have the valve cover vented to the intake to pull vacuum, in the previous video where you finished this build you did not. So did you route that hose and pull the ccv after the head lifted?
I started to notice blowby issues before the m54 engine failed so I vented the ccv to the intake to try covering up the issues. But currently im just venting to atmosphere again. You can do it either way really. A catch can is the beat option.
I watched all the videos on building this car, but I don't remember what the engine mount is made of, is it just like a stock hardness engine mount or is it poly? Is there a poly version of it available? I can't find info on the subject so I ask through here
Do you think it's possible to use a high strength epoxy to do the piping for the idle control valve and not tig weld it? A low boost car like 10 to 12 lbs?
@@bannasong98 never thought about that but your right. Have you ever used 2part automotive. Panel bonding epoxy used to put roof panels on cars.. It's super strong. But your right those rods would work.. Would they work for the oil pan to?
Can a GM automatic handle a stock 325 on 10 to 12 lbs of boost? I want to switch the car over to stick maybe later but I wanted to work all the turbo bugs out first
@@hellrotgarage I have everything for my manual swap but I do not have the plugs or switches for the pedals. I have the pedals .. Other then finding another manual and getting the pedals and switches is there a place I can just get the clutch switches and plugs
Yeah, just replace the headgasket and use stronger head bolts/studs like ARP. The head lifting just means the stock head bolts/studs aren’t strong enough to handle the boost. However, this engine is tired and had a lot of miles on it. For an engine like this you’d want to rebuild the whole thing. (Pistons, rings, rods, rod and crank bearings, thrust bearings, valve job, and the list goes on.
this is just a testament to how strong these engines are 200+ thousand miles, zero done to it and she eats
When fixing my burnt ZKW bowls, I noticed alot of exposed wires. The bixenons produce SO MUCH HEAT!
Super cool stuff man! Keep this great content coming! 👍👍
Thank you!
Dad wants the s54.... s52 would work tho. My actual guess is the m52 out of that crusty
Black 528. Fwiw M54b25 is really similar to a m52b28 (same rods and crank )
Jared I did notice something. In this video you have the valve cover vented to the intake to pull vacuum, in the previous video where you finished this build you did not. So did you route that hose and pull the ccv after the head lifted?
I started to notice blowby issues before the m54 engine failed so I vented the ccv to the intake to try covering up the issues. But currently im just venting to atmosphere again. You can do it either way really. A catch can is the beat option.
M52 time babyyyyyyyy
I watched all the videos on building this car, but I don't remember what the engine mount is made of, is it just like a stock hardness engine mount or is it poly? Is there a poly version of it available? I can't find info on the subject so I ask through here
Condor solid mounts are the usual go to for turbo e46's. Stock mounts are fine tho, just depends on what your trying to build
Was there any effect from adding the liqui moly engine treatment to the transmission?
All this mystery and you've got me worried that you put an LS in it!
what you do with facelift headlights?
Put a diesel gearbox in and let us hear the turbo spool up from low rpm?
Do you think it's possible to use a high strength epoxy to do the piping for the idle control valve and not tig weld it? A low boost car like 10 to 12 lbs?
its aluminum, u can use brazing rod. its similar concept to tig except u use map gas and an aluminum rod. look up "alumaweld"
@@bannasong98 never thought about that but your right. Have you ever used 2part automotive. Panel bonding epoxy used to put roof panels on cars.. It's super strong. But your right those rods would work.. Would they work for the oil pan to?
Does the coupe pre-facelift front fits the pre-facelift sedan?
The lower front bumper will but it will look bad the headlights and hood will not
do a n54 intake from racemode
Anyway to get this kit for cheaper 😭
Can a GM automatic handle a stock 325 on 10 to 12 lbs of boost? I want to switch the car over to stick maybe later but I wanted to work all the turbo bugs out first
No, you’ll want to manuel swap first zf 6 speed
Zf5 speed is stronger
@@hellrotgarage I have a zf 5 . I have everything but the two pedal sensors. I just need those.
@@hellrotgarage Thanks you for the reply
@@hellrotgarage I have everything for my manual swap but I do not have the plugs or switches for the pedals. I have the pedals .. Other then finding another manual and getting the pedals and switches is there a place I can just get the clutch switches and plugs
IS IT FIXABLE AFTER THE HEAD LIFTS
Yeah, just replace the headgasket and use stronger head bolts/studs like ARP. The head lifting just means the stock head bolts/studs aren’t strong enough to handle the boost. However, this engine is tired and had a lot of miles on it. For an engine like this you’d want to rebuild the whole thing. (Pistons, rings, rods, rod and crank bearings, thrust bearings, valve job, and the list goes on.
@@danielplumley2649 lol my head lifted we put head studs. I wanted to see what someone would say(fully built forged m54 b30)