Mark's 316 M52/2.8 + Cat cams & Jenvey ITB's

[pandemonium001]

just found this pic in photobucket


Go on Mark you know you want to.

[Jeroen]

Haha M12 Group 5 turbo, nice!

[e21-Mark]

Went to Pristine today and we started to mock up the engine install for one last time. Now everything fits as it should the mounts etc have all gone for powder coating in black, along with the strut braces. We also fitted the 6 branch which fits remarkably well considering it's an e36 item.









There's way more room with the engine sat at the correct level.



We also dug out the new fuel tank & swirl pot for the track car.

[Jeroen]

Fits nicely then!

[e21-Mark]

Fits nicely then!

Yes. Losing that huge lump of metal holding the servo and getting the engine sat right has freed up a lot more space.

In the old MIB the elbow from the throttle body would foul the inner wing. There's room to spare now.



The super light flywheel eventually arrived today.





Also plan to make a fibreglass airbox with internal filter and direct cold air feed.

[pandemonium001]

Who does the flywheel? Fidanza?

[e21-Mark]

Came via BBB.

http://bigbavarianbeauties.com/new-bmw-parts

[e21-Mark]

Got a couple of updates today.

Underside is all protected.





Lightened flywheel & uprated AP clutch on and engine is just about ready for final install.





MIB is definitely coming back together.

[Jeroen]

[Eddie.]

So much awesome.

[woody m3evo]

Love your updates mate.

[cobbler2u]

Going to big wing it.

Bought another 323 today.

Plan to turn this.....





into this.....

Hi Mark seen this is up for sale again. Did you not buy it

[e21-Mark]

No. It failed due to issue with transporter & timing. (nothing to do with the seller who is genuine)

[e21-Mark]

A bit more progress.

The rear beam was cleaned & painted, new handbrake cables fitted and installed with dual billet mounts. The rear LEDA coilovers had been rebuilt by Gaz and the whole lot is now back in the car. Quest Motorsport are tasked with building the exhaust as the old system needs work to clear the new diff install.

New fuel lines, TCA's and braided brake lines. The front LEDA have also had to go for some work but once they're back it'll be a rolling / steering shell once more. Next job is the total re-wiring using the loom from the states.

I know I'm biased but Mick is doing an awesome job. I am really chuffed at the way things are coming along.

[Jeroen]

nice progress again!