Hey guys, I am a Utah local and have a little 89 bmw 325 turbo that I have built up. I ran the 130mph club last year, and officially have the SALT FEVER!!!! So I went to a local salt flat meeting and purchased an official rule book.
The current record for "blown gas coupe" engine class "f" is 203mph... I absolutely want to attempt for the new record in this class. The only thing I am concerned with is all the safety equipment... I am still learning what all I will need... haha
I guess I need to start with a roll cage, then go from there... piece by piece...
So here is a little background on my car.
1989 BMW 325i. I purchased the car over 4 years ago and it has been all downhill from there... haha
I turbo charged the original motor and that was fun... Until I wanted more!! I have since swapped in an engine from a 96 328i, with m3 cams and forged internals. I just finished the motor and it has over 2000miles on it now. I dyno'd the car and it makes
394whp: 9psi
520whp: 15psi
570whp: 18psi.
HEre is a dyno video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQqsrBGdYSc&feature=mh_lolz&list=FLgyrIlzoYZDQSo I have never attempted to reach the top speed in my car, because there is no where safe to do so... I mean I have reached 165mph (gps verified) on a stretch of deserted highway in "Mexico" but thats about it...
So how do I even know if I can attain those speeds with my current power levels? By calculating my gears I have found that with my 1.0:1 final drive, and 2.79 rear end ratio,and 25" tire, and 7000rpm red line "mechanically" my top speed is 194... So even with that being accurate I still have to find 15+- mph somewhere...
So I just wanted to start this thread almost as an introduction/build thread where the experts can chime in and give me advice on the steps needed to prep this car for some salty action!!
Here are some pics and vids of my car on the salt last year!
My brother pushing... hahah
Here is a video on the salt.
Oh yeah, here is a picture with the drag radials on. Best time so far on 15psi is 11.63 @127mph for the 1/4 mile
Some pics of the engine build only 1 month ago!
JE pistons and Pauter x-beam rods.
tiger power!
File fit the rings.
INstalled rotating assembly.
Getting closer.
thanks for the help dad!
My two babies! (Chevelle needing a motor currently. Looking for LS swap)
How the car sits as of 5-25-2011
Anyways, thanks for looking! I would LOVE to race my car this year on the salt so we will see if I have enough $$$ to get what I need!
Brett