Head is back from the machine shop (Lesco in SLO; they do great work) and ready for install back onto the M3 engine. Hopefully, I'll have the M3 running tomorrow so that I can drive it for a few days to make sure everything is okay with the engine. If all goes well, I'll swap the S52 engine into my 318ti next weekend. I just registered for an autocross in Santa Maria on January 23, so I've got a stretch goal to shoot for. Stay tuned! __________________
Sleeper Calypsorot 1996 318ti tintop. CA-legal swapped S52 from '98 M3, and ZF transmission with lightened flywheel/clutch. Magnaflow 2-into-1 muffler. Six-cylinder Eibach springs in front and 318ti H&R Sport springs in rear. Koni Sport adjustable dampers all around. Racing Dynamics 28mm & 19mm swaybars. M3 front hubs/brakes, E34 rear calipers, braided SS brake lines, Hawk HP-S pads. DS-II wheels. Polyflex purple bushings throughout, and factory lower x-brace. Fan delete mod. Engine mount reinforcements welded-in. 3.25 LSD rear diff from E28 & E30 axles. |