New to this forum and I recently bought a 2008 E88 135i (MT) with the intent to build a 750+ whp capable car. FWIW - I owned and sold my 2013 E9X supercharged M3 with only 25k miles specifically to buy/build a N54.
The car is a 2008 135i (E88, N54) with MT and M-Sport package. At this time the car has 166,xxx miles, and as you'd expect - EVERYTHING leaks. The canvas top has already been replaced as the rear glass had completely come loose. As it sat when purchased - it was 'FBO' and is running a MHD tune. I also swapped out the stock sport seats for M3 sport seats (best mod for the money IMO).
Next was the decision on what kit to buy, top or bottom, or try and fabricate a kit with my builder...? My decision was made much easier when EMP listed their turbo kit off the Kraken for sale - I am the new owner of this kit. Now the good stuff:
1. Plan is to pull the motor for a complete tear down build. I'll go with CP-Carrillo rod/pistons, ceramic coated, etc...I'll also sleeve the block (Darton), and I am considering a closed deck insert, or some type of reinforcement...ARP everything.
2. The transmission clutch and flywheel will be upgraded to hold the additional power
3. Adding a Wavetrac LSD, Diff Brace, and powerflex diff bushings
4. Coilovers and upgraded control arms (upper/lower/trailing)
5. Subframe bushings and sway bar upgrade
6. DSS Race Axles
7. Stage 3 fuel pump with upgraded return lines
8. Upgraded manifold with port injection
9. Bimmerlife Coils, harness, and NKG plugs, new injectors
10. Solid piped prototype ATM FMIC for the N54
11. New Water Pump, Thermostat, all upgraded fuel/oil/brake lines, catch can, etc...
12. Last - but not least, the DocRace ST 6870 kit.
The car has just recently been delivered to Michigan....build will start right after New Year's. What am I missing from the above list...?
Question for the readers - would you incur the additional expense of the Closed Deck insert, or at the 850 whp (Max) power level - will sleeves be enough?
I'll upload some pics of the car and my trip to Michigan later.
The car is a 2008 135i (E88, N54) with MT and M-Sport package. At this time the car has 166,xxx miles, and as you'd expect - EVERYTHING leaks. The canvas top has already been replaced as the rear glass had completely come loose. As it sat when purchased - it was 'FBO' and is running a MHD tune. I also swapped out the stock sport seats for M3 sport seats (best mod for the money IMO).
Next was the decision on what kit to buy, top or bottom, or try and fabricate a kit with my builder...? My decision was made much easier when EMP listed their turbo kit off the Kraken for sale - I am the new owner of this kit. Now the good stuff:
1. Plan is to pull the motor for a complete tear down build. I'll go with CP-Carrillo rod/pistons, ceramic coated, etc...I'll also sleeve the block (Darton), and I am considering a closed deck insert, or some type of reinforcement...ARP everything.
2. The transmission clutch and flywheel will be upgraded to hold the additional power
3. Adding a Wavetrac LSD, Diff Brace, and powerflex diff bushings
4. Coilovers and upgraded control arms (upper/lower/trailing)
5. Subframe bushings and sway bar upgrade
6. DSS Race Axles
7. Stage 3 fuel pump with upgraded return lines
8. Upgraded manifold with port injection
9. Bimmerlife Coils, harness, and NKG plugs, new injectors
10. Solid piped prototype ATM FMIC for the N54
11. New Water Pump, Thermostat, all upgraded fuel/oil/brake lines, catch can, etc...
12. Last - but not least, the DocRace ST 6870 kit.
The car has just recently been delivered to Michigan....build will start right after New Year's. What am I missing from the above list...?
Question for the readers - would you incur the additional expense of the Closed Deck insert, or at the 850 whp (Max) power level - will sleeves be enough?
I'll upload some pics of the car and my trip to Michigan later.