Project Frankenstein TI
 

I figured since some guys are finishing their swaps and I officially got a good start, I might as well start to document the process. I bought the TI for $800 just to do a swap, I wasn't planning on running it on the M44 for a single day. A local guy gave me a bunch of good parts left from his 98 M3 part out for free which is helping out alot. I'm planning on building a Frankenstein motor from the ground up, the usual swaps are just too plain. I won't polish & paint all the parts like cooljess does but I'll make sure it looks good. The car should get a full paint job to set it off as a unique car. More details to come of the full build specs. On with the pics!
Towing it down the street with my e30!
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Baby engine coming out
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Gone!
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More progress pics to come!

So far Jim's book has been such an awesome resource in keeping this project organized and on track. I bought it back in June and have been reading it over and over again to make sure I didn't miss anything. Thanks a lot J!M. Here's more pics for now.
New M coupe dash & test fitting the steering wheel before sending it to get re-done
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Pics of cluster
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After cleaning the engine bay & chopping the coilpack brackets
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Looking good man.

so far so good, looking forward to more progress

Came across this and found it interesting
http://www.hiop-racetec.com/index.ph...Engine=visible

Haven't updated this in awhile, since the last time you heard from me I have:
*Installed 6 cylinder Throttle cable
*Changed Subframe bushings (AKG 75D)
*Changed Trailing arms bushings (Ireland Engineering Blk/street kit)
*Installed a 3.46 LSD with E30 diff cover & output flanges,Diff bushing (AKG 75D) & Mobil 1 synthetic gear oil 75w90 + LSD additive
*Test fitted style 32 E39 fitment (it sticks way out!)
Pics:
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Before
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After
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A pic of the style 32's & the 4x4 lift
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So far the game plan is to do the brakes,suspension & all the reinforcements then send it to my buddy at JNF Kustoms to do all the body work & color change. I haven't decided on a color yet but looks like it might be an orange,still open to suggestions if anybody has any. As you guys can see I didn't go with the M coupe/M roadster rear end route like J!m's swap manual suggests so expect a custom rear brake setup on this project since I won't accept anything less than the perfect brakes balance. To give you a taste of the rear setup:
2 piece rotors using the stock rotor center as the park brake section
Adapter brackets to locate calipers
Longer Brake lines (braided steel)
All attaching hardware
4 piston Wilwood calipers
Aftermarket Pads.
This weekend I'll be working on the wheel bearings,installing remanufactured E30 Axles,mounting the twisty sideskirts & relocating the battery to the trunk if I get the parts on time.Enjoy!

Looks good man. I need to change out my bushings but I don't have the time to get it done. I can't wait for the next update.


O and how about Techno Violet purple for the color?

looks killer man. i just got my lux skirts today.. are you supposed to drill into the rockers on the car to mount the clips?
great score on the ti for 800.00 . even had some rims to sell off.. LOL

You have to drill in for 1995 and earlier ti's with stock gray skirts.

+1 for Techno Violet!!! Just be sure to paint the engine bay, etc.

thanx.. just what i needed to know. :cool:

If you want to keep the color within the BMW family then Imola Red or Dakar Yellow to make it stand out. The project is coming along nicely. Looking forward to the next update with some pics.

interlagos blue??

if you really want the orange make sure it's Inka ;)

http://www.madle.org/gc06bmw2002tii05.jpg

+1 for Inka. I've heard this color is the most sought after color for older BMW's, it is a classic track car color.