Duke M535ti wrote:turbodan wrote: From a guy that pays someone else to build his motors, and uses someone elses turbo kit?
Yea.....................right; says the man without a clue. Lets see a picture or two of your engine compartment Dan.
As the second person (excluding the TCD developers) to build a home made turbo system, you sure are passing crap to every one else who has TCD or BMW turbo equipment installed on their car.
So how did you do all of that machine work on your engine? You bored your own cylinders, balanced your crank, weight matched your rods and piston...etc....etc.? You then completely assembled the engine.......oh yea, did you not say that your bottom end is stock? I guess you "built" your engine by R&Ring the cylinder head. Guess what; I have done that and much more. Unlike you, this is not my first experience with engines. Excuse me for not having a full machine shop in my garage, like you do
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Keep up the great attitude and comments Dan-O, I am sure all of us "someone elses turbo kit" guys will really be interested in what you are doing.
BTW - the "Thats really gay" comment was from your same "Thats really gay" comment you made on another thread in reference to powersnipe. It was a humorous comment and you are to thick to have figured it out.
No crap - let’s see some pictures of your kit and engine compartment. I am interested in your level of craftsmanship.
Everyone who was at 5er Fest and saw my car knows that in person, I am a humble guy and let the car speak for itself............I really don't like calling anyone out when it comes to quality of work but Dan has turned into a real A-hole lately.
The bottom end isn't stock from the factory, it was rebuilt with new stock parts. I had the block on a rotisserie-style stand for about a week. I cleaned it and honed the cylinders, because thats all it needed. I used the crank that came with the car with new main and rod bearings, new rod bushings, rings, a new oil pump and pressure valve. The head was modified to oil a seven bearing cam, and dual springs were installed with new hardware and valve seals. I hand lapped the valves, which also came out of the 235k 88 528e motor I started with. They looked fine, so I kept them too. I had done the head assembly previously, so it was a bolt on deal when the block was ready. I didn't balance the crank or weight match the components because it was unnecessary. I bet you didnt go through your transmission and index every single component either. The need was not evident to me. So far, it looks like its turning out alright.
This engine went in with a manual transmission to replace the auto box that came out. So the car got the necessary preparation while the engine and trans were out, including the clutch hydraulic and shifter console bracket installation. The engine went in in about a half hour. I thought it would be easier to install the engine and tranny separate, and it worked out very very well. In conjunction with the driveline transplant it got a new BMW driveshaft and a different diff.
As far as previous experience with engines, I'd say the last ten years I've spent on japanese motocross bikes counts a little. I've done my own tuning, engine work and rebuilds ever since I've needed to. Sure, they don't have valves or cams, but you dont get to tune them with o2 sensors and datalogs either.
So in conjunction with the complete interior replacement, I'd say I did a little more than "I guess you "built" your engine by R&Ring the cylinder head". It got a complete rebuild, a cam and a manual transmission. The best example of my "craftsmanship" would have to be the chargepipes and exhaust, which I bought as eight mandrel "U" bends and two sections of straight pipe. The downpipe to turbine discharge work is particularly neat, if I may say so myself. If I ever take the insulation wrap off, I'll take some pictures.
I wouldn't say I'm bashing anyone with a TCD or any other kind of kit. They're all better than my home made system. But thats just not very interesting. Nor is it particularly challenging. I wouldn't be very excited to pop the hood and show off someone elses craftsmanship. To do it yourself is worth some extra credit to me. It also proves a certain level of understanding and ability of turbocharging and fabrication in general.
And I did realize that your remark was in response to mine about your ebay bidding method. I didn't find it particularly humorous or playful. Thats not to say I'm offended, but it seemed like you were looking for a pissing match. If thats the case, I'm always good for it.