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i'm part-way through my new project bmw build which previously had an RB20 (QLD plates: RBE36). New engine is RB26 using the stock turbo's for now.

all the work is done by myself and 3 mates who dont take things too seriously, most of our inspiration comes in liquid form available from the bottle-o -> www.drydenmotorsports.com

we make a few products including battery relocation kits and alloy/steel intake kits for mitsubishi EVO 4 to 6.

anyway just a couple of pics of recent pipework we did on the BMW, in 3 inch alloy. Have also just completed full stainless exhaust including front pipes/dumps will post pics of that when i take some

Chris.

EVO 4 to 6 intake pipe:

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RBE36 (E36 bmw w/RB26):

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bigger pics please - but is this going to be a full build? step by step with updates?

just wanted to put up some fab shots of the piping.. i'll ask my mate for bigger pics!

the entire build can be found http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php?t=17736&page=14

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I'm a great fan of the E36 BM Look.

So I greatly anticipate how this project turns out - all the best!

Much swearing so far? And over what bits? Or no tool-tossing yet?

Yes it's good the RB25 gearbox has gone in without probs... :P

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cheers,

its actually been a pretty smooth build, since we did the conversion to rb20 first back in 2006, it paved the way for any rb motor conversion, so the 26 build has been a breeze (though costly!)

power to weight and cost to performance, i really can't complain - still is cheaper than an M3 conversion (which would have grabbed me ~200rwkw)

the only problem we keep running into is the capability of the stock diff's, and lack of diff upgrade options for these cars ($1100 for a used LSD with 3.4:1 gears, would be crap behind the 25 box, so another $400 for 4.10's plus resizing the tailshaft to suit..)

one diff from the stock 318i (open centre) lasted me 2 1/2 years before giving up the ghost, so they are stong from factory, however not suited to track work, and i still dont have an LSD... will definitely want one by the time the 26 is on the road.

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this is a brake kit i've developed using cheaper OEM parts.

* 2 pot PBR Calipers VE SS Commodore

* 345mm x32mm thick Rotors machined to suit e36 (5x120) Mercedes ML55 AMG

* Lazer cut 16mm thick mild steel caliper bracket

* Machined mild steel bosses

* HT (8.8) bolts

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comparison OEM setup vs new setup (both pics are 18" rims):

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