1999 BMW M3 RB26dett Conversion
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The moment of truth you all. I got some time on the dyno this morning and ironed out the initial tune on the car. It made right at 600whp due to being limited at fuel. I am very excited to pick the car up.... I am trying to figure out a way to upload a video that Dynosty posted to their facebook page
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Hello all. Sorry to the really delayed response. Hectic life and have been out of town. I have quite a few updates that I have done to the car that this thread does not reflect. I also have quite a few updates planned in the next couple weeks. I did bring the car to the first day of the import alliance meet in Atlanta if anyone had a chance to see it.
So some new things on the car since I last posted include some brand new shoes. I decided to go with a genuine set of BBS wheels to keep the European look going on the outside. The are all 18x9.5. It is in dire need of a Full alignment to adjust the camber. I'm aware.
The second thing I should note would be I ordered a genuine Vertex hells racing steering wheel from Vertex Japan, and it took around 4 months to get made and get here. I'm very happy with it, but am having trouble getting the horn button to fit and work with the nrg quick release.
Third thing I have attempted to install are the carbon fiber side skirt extensions that were provided by DTM Fiberworks. I have installed one side and am waiting for some more time to install the drivers side. I will try and post pictures of it the best I can.
Last but not least I did install a short shifter from enjuku and a Tomei shift ****.
Next week I plan on spending some time to install a coolant swirl pot to help keep those coolant temps down a little more. And I also have ordered a new turbo exhaust housing that is a little bit smaller A/R size to help with turbo lag. The lag is something that is really killing me. You can tell in the videos it takes a while to get to boost but when it does it pulls soooo hard. This turbo was meant for top end. Will post an update when done.
Sooo here I leave you with some current pictures I took of the car today after I washed it. I realized I never posted many interior pictures. The leather Vader seats are very nice for their age. I also took a couple videos
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So some new things on the car since I last posted include some brand new shoes. I decided to go with a genuine set of BBS wheels to keep the European look going on the outside. The are all 18x9.5. It is in dire need of a Full alignment to adjust the camber. I'm aware.
The second thing I should note would be I ordered a genuine Vertex hells racing steering wheel from Vertex Japan, and it took around 4 months to get made and get here. I'm very happy with it, but am having trouble getting the horn button to fit and work with the nrg quick release.
Third thing I have attempted to install are the carbon fiber side skirt extensions that were provided by DTM Fiberworks. I have installed one side and am waiting for some more time to install the drivers side. I will try and post pictures of it the best I can.
Last but not least I did install a short shifter from enjuku and a Tomei shift ****.
Next week I plan on spending some time to install a coolant swirl pot to help keep those coolant temps down a little more. And I also have ordered a new turbo exhaust housing that is a little bit smaller A/R size to help with turbo lag. The lag is something that is really killing me. You can tell in the videos it takes a while to get to boost but when it does it pulls soooo hard. This turbo was meant for top end. Will post an update when done.
Sooo here I leave you with some current pictures I took of the car today after I washed it. I realized I never posted many interior pictures. The leather Vader seats are very nice for their age. I also took a couple videos
s1208
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Looks like you got through that head mess without losing your shirt. Ricky at RawBrokerage is a cool guy, and wouldnt leave anyone hanging like that. I know from experience how much of a money pit an RB26 is, so congratulations for sticking it out to the "end".
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Dayam, when I first started reading this thread months back, I thought, "Really? Now this is interesting..."
All I can say is, "GOOD JOB!" Of course, now, I'm sure the Roundel purists are all shaking their heads going, "That's a WHUUUUT motor???" Awesome!
Seriously, for all people who think bolting on parts is a build, take note... THIS is a BUILD.
All I can say is, "GOOD JOB!" Of course, now, I'm sure the Roundel purists are all shaking their heads going, "That's a WHUUUUT motor???" Awesome!
Seriously, for all people who think bolting on parts is a build, take note... THIS is a BUILD.
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