Mike Kojima posted on Sunday, March 11, 2018 10:43 PM
by Mike Kojima
When we last left our E46 M3 Project, it was a body in white shell with a cage in it at Pure Performance. Pure started to build the car with an S65 V8 engine from an E92 M3 with a DCT transmission.
Pablo Mazlumian posted on Monday, February 26, 2018 3:12 PM
by Pablo Mazlumian
When the S65 4.0-liter V8-powered M3 was released, enthusiasts loved the power, thanks to its 8000-plus RPM capability. However, many also deemed it not torquey enough for a V8. With this exhaust setup and tune, an M3 will make some torque, as shown in our testing at Modified by KC.
Martin Gonzales posted on Wednesday, February 07, 2018 11:07 PM
by Martin Gonzales
After installing the StopTech Trophy Brake System on our Project BMW E39 M5 we unfortunately, or fortunately depending on how you look at it, had to say goodbye to our stock wheel package. The OE mesh wheels were not designed to clear huge multi piston calipers and neither the front or rear wheels would clear our new brake kit. So we had no other choice but to do a long-needed upgrade to our project's wheels and tire package. Enter Yokohama Wheels and Nitto Tire!
Martin Gonzales posted on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 3:00 PM
by Martin Gonzales
In our Brake Refresh Article we maximized the capabilities of our E39 M5's OE braking system by using StopTech's Sport Axle Pack, which includes slotted rotors, stainless steel braided brake lines and Sport brake pads. Front brake ducting was also added in order to improve on our project's susceptibility to brake fade. Though these improvements left us with a braking system that performed better than stock, the E39 M5's brake system has a lot of room for improvement. We will turn the knob to 11, with StopTech's Trophy kit!
Nikita Rushmanov posted on Monday, December 25, 2017 1:34 AM
by Nikita Rushmanov
Last time we ended with the SR20 all mounted up inside the E30. Now it’s time to start plumbing it. In this episode, we will be mounting the radiator, intercooler and condenser (yes, you heard that right) as well as making the intercooler and intake piping.
Nikita Rushmanov posted on Sunday, December 17, 2017 3:57 AM
by Nikita Rushmanov
In the last episode, we managed to make an SR20DET fit inside an E30. Now it’s time to actually make it stay there. In this installment, we will be fabricating custom motor and trans mounts.
Martin Gonzales posted on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 11:13 AM
by Martin Gonzales
In this installment of Project BMW E39 M5 we will test two very easy to install intake upgrades- the high flow K&N drop-in filters and HPS Performance Parts silicone intake hose kit. We will be doing individual dyno tests for each part to see if they can free up the S62's intake tract and yield some measurable power gains.
Nikita Rushmanov posted on Sunday, September 03, 2017 10:38 PM
by Nikita Rushmanov
So, you built an s13 daily with an SR20 in it. It’s reliable, it’s fast, it makes awesome chu-chu noises, you put 5,000 miles on it, but then you realize that there is one thing this car doesn’t have- 4 doors. That is the exact predicament we were in.
Pablo Mazlumian posted on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 9:56 AM
by Pablo Mazlumian
BMW rear trailing arm bushings are rubber and prone to cracking. Ours cracked and rendered the car uncontrollable at the limit. We give you step-by-step how-to on installing Powerflex polyurethane bushings from BimmerWorld!
Billy Johnson posted on Monday, February 20, 2017 7:27 AM
by Billy Johnson
Packing more than 50whp over stock, our Project E90 M3 took to the track at Palm Beach International Raceway (ROAD COURSE) to see how it stacks up against a 2016 Ford Mustang GT. Both cars have similar power, weight, and are equipped with similarly sized Continental ExtremeContact DW tires. How will our modified 8 year old sport sedan benchmark compare to a modern “pony car” that’s transitioned away from its roots to become a corner carver? Read on to find out.