F80 M3 Build Thread

[AlejoEvo]

Originally Posted by andrewf80

Yea it will definitely be a project in itself just to wire the microsquirt lol.. so many wires

Are you planning on using the Microsquirt to control all the car functions or only to send fuel through the PI?

If you only plan to control the additional injectors only you don't need to use I'll the wiring, only the Crank position, the injectors, cam timing( maybe optional), I think no more than that.

[fbogtre85]

Originally Posted by AlejoEvo

Are you planning on using the Microsquirt to control all the car functions or only to send fuel through the PI?

If you only plan to control the additional injectors only you don't need to use I'll the wiring, only the Crank position, the injectors, cam timing( maybe optional), I think no more than that.

All he needs is the MAP sensor, rpm, ground and power to run the injectors.

[AlejoEvo]

Originally Posted by fbogtre85

All he needs is the MAP sensor, rpm, ground and power to run the injectors.

Nice. Seems like an easy connection.

[andrewf80]

Originally Posted by andrewf80

Few pictures of the turbo kit, turbo, and interior

Got the head back head from porting.. looks great

[AlejoEvo]

Originally Posted by andrewf80

Got the head back head from porting.. looks great

That's a beautiful job!!

[andrewf80]

Quick update! The head is back together and now we are just finishing up the block. Also got my carbon driveshaft and axles in from dss, they look great! Hoping to have the car up and running within a month!

[papasmurf_m3]

Nice CNC ported head!

Is the stock carbon fiber driveshaft a wekapoint? I knew the axles were.

You should strongly consider going billet or at the very least urethane differential monts in the hardest they come. Keeping. that rear end from moving will help to not break things that are all connected.

[andrewf80]

Originally Posted by papasmurf_m3

Nice CNC ported head!

Is the stock carbon fiber driveshaft a wekapoint? I knew the axles were.

You should strongly consider going billet or at the very least urethane differential monts in the hardest they come. Keeping. that rear end from moving will help to not break things that are all connected.

I'm not sure if the driveshaft is a weakpoint, but at this power level I was informed that if it breaks it could potentially hit the gas tank and I'm not taking a chance with that lol. And thanks for the info on the mounts/bushings. I'm looking into it now

[andrewf80]

Another little update. Had a hiccup with the Gintani Hub. The bit they sent in the kit was the wrong size for the template so I contacted them (sent pictures etc) and they apologized and sent the correct size bit. Hopefully no one else has that problem with their kit, but Gintani has been quick to fix it

[aBMWfan]

Originally Posted by andrewf80

Another little update. Had a hiccup with the Gintani Hub. The bit they sent in the kit was the wrong size for the template so I contacted them (sent pictures etc) and they apologized and sent the correct size bit. Hopefully no one else has that problem with their kit, but Gintani has been quick to fix it

Jeez, glad you caught it when you did. Glad they fixed it quick but wonder who else get the wrong size with their hub? Cause they sold a lot lately

[RodrJ2021]

Originally Posted by andrewf80

Few pictures of the turbo kit, turbo, and interior

I noticed the Sparco Seats you have in the f80. How are they?
Was a direct fit and any complications with the Seat Belt?

[EDWYER]

Originally Posted by RodrJ2021

I noticed the Sparco Seats you have in the f80. How are they?
Was a direct fit and any complications with the Seat Belt?

He hasn't been on bimmerpost in 2 years.