Metric Mechanic 2100 ST Hi-Flo FI Install

[xxxJohnBoyxxx]

This will be the new thread of my build of a 1997 318is with a Metric 2100cc ST HiFlo FI motor with a DASC boosting 14-15 psi. Car will get a ZF Transmission, 3.23 LSD, hollow axles. Below are pictures of the car to receive the transplant. It is currently a stock M44 with DASC and will run a low 14 second 1/4 mile.

[lpcapital]

Congrats!!! It looks super clean clean...

[ninety7]

Originally Posted by lpcapital

Congrats!!! It looks super clean clean...

Johnny, can you send me an xdf for the motronic 5.2 DME? I have been trying to source one for a year or so now. My email address is: o.sebastian33@yahoo.com

[xxxJohnBoyxxx]

Originally Posted by ninety7

Johnny, can you send me an xdf for the motronic 5.2 DME? I have been trying to source one for a year or so now. My email address is: o.sebastian33@yahoo.com

Sorry there is no xdf for M5.2's. They are a binary that needs to be flashed to the DME. The bin file can be flash by me or Barrie but it does cost money due to amount of R&D put into the multiple tune files available.

[ninety7]

Originally Posted by xxxJohnBoyxxx

Sorry there is no xdf for M5.2's. They are a binary that needs to be flashed to the DME. The bin file can be flash by me or Barrie but it does cost money due to amount of R%D put into the multiple tune available

how much?

[ninety7]

Originally Posted by xxxJohnBoyxxx

Sorry there is no xdf for M5.2's. They are a binary that needs to be flashed to the DME. The bin file can be flash by me or Barrie but it does cost money due to amount of R%D put into the multiple tune available

How much for just the bin file? I can flash it myself.

[tiFreak]

nice car, it could use a drop though, do you already have any suspension on it?

[crazy_hippo]

Nice car! Can't wait to see pics of your MM engine!!

Btw, do remember to post in bimmer forums as well. Show those 6 potters the power of M42/M44!!

[xxxJohnBoyxxx]

Originally Posted by crazy_hippo

Nice car! Can't wait to see pics of your MM engine!!

Btw, do remember to post in bimmer forums as well. Show those 6 potters the power of M42/M44!!

I dount I will post anything over there except in parts wanted section. They told me to come here since this board is more geared toward my car and always delete lock or tow my posts. My air pumps simulator thread got towed over there. Moving forward BF.C is a good place for parts and using the search function only....For me that is

I've found a forum to call home and it's here. People here help and are honest and don't bag on your stuff if it's not what everyone else runs

[spidertri]

Car looks good. In my opinion, you should stick a set of blacked out grilles on it and lower it so the front wheel gap isn't so...sizeable.

[xxxJohnBoyxxx]

Originally Posted by spidertri

Car looks good. In my opinion, you should stick a set of blacked out grilles on it and lower it so the front wheel gap isn't so...sizeable.

Yea I want to lower the front but what's it cost to do that? New springs and what else? or go with the torch like I did back in the 80's on my Chevelle, Caramo and Vega

[Mallard]

Get stuck in Johnboy!!!!

looking forward to seeing this one !

[spidertri]

Yeah it's not particularly cheap. You'd need springs and new shocks/struts. Plus some other stuff. Cost really depends on the set up you go with but for bilsteins and H&R sports its around $750.

[xxxJohnBoyxxx]

Originally Posted by spidertri

Yeah it's not particularly cheap. You'd need springs and new shocks/struts. Plus some other stuff. Cost really depends on the set up you go with but for bilsteins and H&R sports its around $750.

That will have to wait until next year. I'm tapped out not

[xxxJohnBoyxxx]

Do they sell drop spindles to bolt in for a 2" drop with my current struts. The car already has a sport suspension since it is a "is" model. I think it has the M3 suspension or something similar.