E24 Turbo Eye Candy (56K beware) UPDATE!

[John In Valdosta]

The was on the Roachfly 6-series board. It belongs to Juliab Seager in Australia. He's been working on it for a while now and has been posting updates and pictures. I'm not sure but I think it's just and Alpina Intake valve cover and body kit on a regular six. He even has a rear AC unit that mounts under the rear parcel shelf, it's probably aftermarket but it's pretty cool for sure (that's another set of pictures though).

I could do without the gold trim. Notice the power steering assisted brakes have been removed. The Coolant catch can has been moved and replaced.







Here's the link http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/e24/6292352-1.html

Julian posted his pricelist over the weekend thought I'd share:
http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/e24/6301573-1.html

2nd hand 1989 model 3.5 litre engine $1500
Alpina head FREEBIE
MoTeC M800 ECU $3530
Wiring loom & sensors $490
Boost controller $70
2nd handNissan 300ZX coil igniter $200
Intercooler $1200
Turbo, BOV, Actuator & fitting kit $3900
Fuel pump, rising rate fuel reg & filter $1085
6x Bosch coils $200
Exhaust manifold $1100
2nd hand late model 735 intake manifold $100
ROSS forged pistons, rings & gudgeon pins $1150
6x 750cc Siemens injectors (from TCD) $830
Fly wheel sensor $90
Exhaust & intercooler piping $1400
Silicone pipes and hose clamps $600
Competition coatings (porcelean coating) $700
Camshaft $700
Clutch plate $175
Various engine rebuild gaskets & components $1700
Various machining & fabrication $1800
Idle control valve $120
K&N air filter $93
Braided lines & fittings $1000
Iridiam spark plugs $130
02 sensor $387
1mb Data logging $270
Lamda upgrade $880
More sensors & plugs $280
Ignition leads $200
Various hose insulation sleeves $180
ECU programming $400
Engine assembly Freebie
TOTAL COST THUS FAR $26060 approx


[Edit by John In Valdosta on [TIME]1110150925[/TIME]]

[Duke]

Fantastic detail in the engine compartment................I like and can appreciate it. I dont like the Lexus looking gold inlay on black though. Gold door handles make me want to hurl.

This thread would be better in the "Forced Induction" Forum.

[Shawn D.]

It appears as if the brake boost has been switched to the left side, away from the right side and converted to vacuum boost. I wonder how it's actuated -- cables, or linkage?

The plate holding the vacuum/boost, ICV, and throttle cable is a neat setup -- a neat solution to where to mount them all and block off the old throttle hole at once.

[shifty]

Awesome shark, for sure. That kind of engine compartment takes plenty of work!

[fastpat]

Very nice, full control of ignition for each cylinder too, very complex. Until UltraMegaSquirt is released, that is.

[BMWJustin]

I keep of forgetting how sweet a jet black e24 can look. I'l trying to picture my project 6er (not done yet), It will look a little like that without the gold, same front spoiler, and a full metal wide body kit. I cannot wait until the spring.
Justin