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Mar 26, 2009 | 02:48 PM

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what drysump is on it? did you do any testing for pre/post dry sump results?

pretty cool project

Used a lot of parts from Gary at ARE with a bunch of custom stuff also.

No testing. Cost compared to dollar to hp - dry sump is not worth it. It is for a real road race car where oil control is needed.

Mar 26, 2009 | 02:59 PM

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It's a single 3.5" exhaust. It's not a restriction at this power level.

Actually at 520rwhp, a single 3.5" pipe may be a restriction. Of course the only way to know is to either dyno it open or stick a 4" exhaust on it.

Mar 27, 2009 | 09:06 PM

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Actually at 520rwhp, a single 3.5" pipe may be a restriction. Of course the only way to know is to either dyno it open or stick a 4" exhaust on it.

Not really. We have done extensive testing on our chassis dyno. Going to 4" might net 5-10 rwhp. Not worth it for the clearance issues on a chassis like this.

Mar 28, 2009 | 11:15 AM

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Not really. We have done extensive testing on our chassis dyno. Going to 4" might net 5-10 rwhp. Not worth it for the clearance issues on a chassis like this.

Figured there was a clearance issue on the car for the 4" exhaust...

Mar 28, 2009 | 11:26 AM

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Very cool car! I have a 1993 3-series and can only dream of power like that!

Mar 28, 2009 | 11:31 AM

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Nice job there man....

Mar 29, 2009 | 10:28 AM

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That's the model E36 I've been toying with in my head... a proper dry sump, large cube, reliability.

I wonder if the 4door E36's are much different in the engine bay...

Mar 29, 2009 | 07:07 PM

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I wonder if the 4door E36's are much different in the engine bay...

They are identical.

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Mar 30, 2009 | 08:30 PM

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I love this car its just freakin sick, besides the drive train, the wheels, brakes and suspension are just awesome. I believe it started off as a 318IS also....

Mar 31, 2009 | 06:54 AM

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what drysump is on it? did you do any testing for pre/post dry sump results?

pretty cool project

sustained High cornering G forces can lead to oil starvation. can kill an engine in seconds!!!!!

cheers

Chris.

Mar 31, 2009 | 06:56 AM

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FirstGen do you work for Dallas Perofrmance by and chance???

Chris.

Mar 31, 2009 | 07:21 PM

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FirstGen do you work for Dallas Performance by and chance???

Chris.

Correct.

Mar 31, 2009 | 07:22 PM

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They are identical.

How is your LS2 E36 running Rob? What kind of power does it make?

Mar 31, 2009 | 07:39 PM

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Runs great, since the snow is gone I am driving it every day again

I made some changes to the engine last fall and will be back at the dyno in the next few weeks.

Apr 1, 2009 | 02:40 AM

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Very cool....what year model 3-series have the E36 chassis?

Apr 1, 2009 | 05:56 AM

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Apr 1, 2009 | 09:46 PM

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I want to see VIDEO!!!!!!!!!!

Apr 15, 2009 | 02:17 PM

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I want to see VIDEO!!!!!!!!!!

There are some inital videos on our youtube account:

http://www.youtube.com/user/TaylorSims

Will try to get some better videos next time we have it on the dyno and maybe a street video.