Bmw With Rb26

[kristafa]

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:

RBE36 (E36 bmw w/RB26):

[Craved]

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

[kristafa]

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

[GTR-N1]

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...

[kristafa]

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.

[kristafa]

for those interested, blog updated with progress on the build -> www.drydenmotorsports.com

[bLaQ.bOi]

good stuff mate, is the piping purged?

and its s/s right? i did mine in ss, but i havent purged it yet, once i flip my cooler upside down to reduce piping i will purge it all

[kristafa]

cooler pipes are in aluminium, exhaust is stainless.. and i didn't purge the pipes while welding i dont have another argon feed as its just a backyard setup

[mid life crisis]

i saw a nice 318 with a sr20 conversion that was really well done went like a cat with deep heat on it's nuts lol

[kristafa]

all updates can be found here -> http://www.drydenmotorsports.com

update from december..

but here's a recent pic, nearly in a drivable state.. very close now!!

[tryingtobebest]

this is a big project!)))

[kristafa]

all done now

made 330rwhp and pretty fun to drive haha!!

pics.. note custom made ally strut brace and airbox

Edited April 15, 2010 by kristafa

[Craved]

really nice install

only thing is the strut brace looks like it needs more bracingfrom those vertical pieces to the strut top plate

[sheepus]

Impressive

[kristafa]

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

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

Edited June 1, 2010 by kristafa