Euro 535i LS Turbo Build Thread - 7/10/19 Dyno update

[white chocolate]

That thing is awesome

[T_C_D]

Minor update:

I have been driving the car regularly with no issues. I switched to Style 66 with 235/255 sticky Hancook. Cars hooks up much better. I was bored with the quiet exhaust so I removed both mufflers and installed a single small Borla in the rear. 5"x15" round case. Exhaust note is proper. Deeper sounding. I am really happy with it. G-Pro video soon.

I have been thinking about bumping the boost to 12psi but there really is no point. Car just runs so great now. I plan to rebuild the t56 this winter so I can finally get a good pass at the dragstrip next spring.

[T_C_D]

Warm day, warm engine, warm pavement, full tank of gas, passengers, 255 Hancooks = good traction. Easy roll into the throttle.

Sideview if you ever wondered what that rear tire is doing:

https://youtu.be/xo3mwHt5uCk

Rearview. Nice view of Lake Michigan:

https://youtu.be/lrAiAPaaeHs

[Nebraska_e28]

Nice! That's one sleeper for sure. With the change in mufflers, it sounds tame & not too aggressive.

[Dubs]

Goodness

[T_C_D]

8" snow today but yesterday it was still dry.

https://youtu.be/8FUH-4IbLLM

2nd gear

[marc79euro645]

Nice Todd,
I'm sure you already stated it somewhere back on this thread, but what rear end are you using? I see a lot of smoke on the right before the left lights up.
I have a 79 L/s 3.45 sideloader w/ext. reservoir, that slips badly on the left (will not crawl the car on a flat road.) I'm thinking about an extra metal or fiber plate when i rebuild to get better lock on left.
just asking for your thoughts on rear end slippage.
great job on the build!

[T_C_D]

Nice Todd,
I'm sure you already stated it somewhere back on this thread, but what rear end are you using? I see a lot of smoke on the right before the left lights up.
I have a 79 L/s 3.45 sideloader w/ext. reservoir, that slips badly on the left (will not crawl the car on a flat road.) I'm thinking about an extra metal or fiber plate when i rebuild to get better lock on left.
just asking for your thoughts on rear end slippage.
great job on the build!

It's an e30 373LSD. The stripes looked equally as black.

[tschultz]

Great work-- the Style 66's looks great on this bad boy!

[delvin]

That video puts a big ol smile on my face.

[TheGraye28]

This gives me motivation for an LS2 swap.

[Mark 88/M5 Houston]

Damned impressive there Todd.

[spaze34]

This honestly has to be the most satisfying thread I have ever sat and read all at once. Your build Todd is so right, retention of a balanced driver... such a great build. Proper build, proper car... what it would be like to ride in this monster !!?

[LSXBeemer]

For $37.5K, you can drive it every day. I saw it for sale in the cars for sale section.

GLWS. It's looks like a quality build by someone who knows what they're doing.

[T_C_D]

Finally finding time to do some updates to the car. Ordered a properly sized turbo (72/75 billet comp wheel, ball bearing). The current one was a little bit of a compromise. Pulling the trans for rebuild (needs synchros), resealing the diff, pulling the radiator to fix a pin hole leak. Fixing several other small things that annoy me. Purchased polished style 5s so the car will look good again

Car no longer for sale. Will be enjoying it again this summer. Hoping for some clean passes at the dragstrip too.

[delvin]

Finally finding time to do some updates to the car. Ordered a properly sized turbo (72/75 billet comp wheel, ball bearing). The current one was a little bit of a compromise. Pulling the trans for rebuild (needs synchros), resealing the diff, pulling the radiator to fix a pin hole leak. Fixing several other small things that annoy me. Purchased polished style 5s so the car will look good again

Car no longer for sale. Will be enjoying it again this summer. Hoping for some clean passes at the dragstrip too.

This is great news! Looking forward to the ET's

[T_C_D]

Rebuilt with better internals. Rated to 650hp. Bought the parts online and had a local shop do the work.

[tschultz]

Todd,

I stumbled on this dyno video on youtube. I thought it was still pretty cool to watch and just listen to the engine noises.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnqXPYpLY4I

[Shadow]

I wish I go into e28s instead of e30s.
The e30 is cool because it's very small and sporty feeling but it's very small.
Feels like shit driving everyday if I did. An E28 would be cool.

[T_C_D]

New tranny is installed. Polished Style 5s installed. New turbo going in this week. Radiator still needs to be pulled and repaired (tiny leak). Maybe I'll drive it before it snows.

[Kyle in NO]

I want this car soooooo bad.

[T_C_D]

I want this car soooooo bad.

I have a crack free nutria dash to install this winter!

[BENAllison]

Looks great! Todd do you have details on the hard parts used for the rebuild on your T56? I need to rebuild the one in my LS swap. Curious what rebuild parts/ upgrades you used.

[T_C_D]

Looks great! Todd do you have details on the hard parts used for the rebuild on your T56? I need to rebuild the one in my LS swap. Curious what rebuild parts/ upgrades you used.

I would have to search for the invoice. I was going to buy the 650hp kit from Tick Performance but they were out of stock. I also purchased a new 2nd gear syncro too.

[BDKawey]

Does your drivers side exhaust manifold touch your brake master cylinder? It look ssoooo close.

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Does your drivers side exhaust manifold touch your brake master cylinder? It look ssoooo close.

Of course not.

[BDKawey]

Was just curious, i just swapped my manifold for one thats closer to the master cylinder rather. Than being super close to the steering return fitting.

I cant figure out why my brakes arent cooperating with the hydroboost on the 302

[T_C_D]

It's only been 2+ years since I drove it last. Finally gave up ever being interested in working on it in my small shitty garage so called in a favor. New turbo is installed. New trans installed. Started it this morning. Sounds so good Need to figure out what happened to my clutch pedal since sitting, prior to driving it again. Really interested to see how much more power it makes at the same boost level with the appropriately sized turbo. Oh, and new synchros should be great too.

[Shawn D.]

YAY!!!

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Drove the e28 for the first time since 12/16. It's going to be a good driving season! Too bad it was snowing. Took it really slow on my 140 treadwear summer tires.