BMW Scene on the 2002 Twin Turbo:
The creativity of many professional businesses and countless amateur Screwdrivers
often brings interesting vehicles out, through special design. Whether M3 E30 with
turbocharging, 3 Series E21 Six models with large or current models retrofitted with
Compressors - all this is part of the scene and will therefore they will appear again and
again in BMW SCENE. The fusion of older Vehicles with technical finesse of today's levels
have campaigned for some time, like Applied guide. It is a rare approach that was so
consistently implemented, in the case of Paul Cain. The Newport Beach, California,
American-based describes himself as a passionate BMW fanatic. His projects are mostly
long-term work, as he always
acts according to a principle: Perfection of everything! The perfection also showed his past
project, the beautiful 3.8 CSi coupe series E9, which we featured some time ago Issue
03/08 in detail.
The idea of a classic mid-size sedan with a current six-cylinder to cross, came to
Paul in 1999, immediately after the completion of his E9 Coupe. The implementation had to
be postponed for good reason. After Paul‘s seven years of work that the CSi Years required,
He and his wife Joyce - with the known strong female persuasion – thought that the home
would need to be agreed to be renovated first. Only then came from the wife's ‘okay’ for 02
project. The basis for the new Mammoth Project was by no means a battlefield vehicle, or
even one body in white: "My good friend Art Simonds, who here a well-known restaurateur
in the U.S. “ After some driving pleasure and thanks to some fine details, a distinctive
looking vehicle sold. “It was already restored. The turbo fender flares and the turbo front
spoiler were already on board. Thus was the 2002 is the perfect base for my plan,” says
Paul, who initially intended to transplant the complete drive train of the 325ix wheel drive
system. His brother, Joe, a Hot-Rod fan who talked to him However, if for "Joe said, that
the whole thing would be too difficult and would be much too costly. I believed him and
thought of something else. It was important to me, to maintain the good power to weight
ratio. "The low weight makes the 2002, by default. What missing was a really strong
Engine.” Paul found on eBay: "One night I found a 1600 kilometers young M54 six-
cylinder. A Company sold the unit, the first in a brand new X5 stuck in hospital after a
Monster crash, at B-pillar cold Ambitious: A much branched Safety cell protects its
occupants in the case of a (as far as possible be avoided) Rollover
Nice detail: the classic BMWMittelklasse - Sedan was summarily in "3002tiiL renamed was
deformed, "recalls Paul, where the standard 231 hp, but still far from sufficient. Therefore,
he added two KKK turbochargers and an intercooler, the engine langzeittauglichen at 0.6
bar to 335 hp and the driver help a wide grin. Not unlike the grin inspired by the sight of
his custom carbon fiber airbox. Finally, it is one true-BMW Motorsport detail. To
accommodate the drive unit in the delicate cave of 02 while maintaining a stock
appearance, turned out not quite so easy and required quite a bit of craft skill. How elegant
the Californian resolved these challenges becomes obvious in the interior, where the
significantly broadened Center tunnel and the passenger footwell.
But that is not enough of Effort: The gearhead wandered for a better weight and thus
better Handling rear direction. “Transaxle” is the name for this distribution of motor and
gearbox, the engine in front Sports cars have always been far is widespread. Aston Martin
V8 Vantage, Ferrari F599 GTB, Porsche 924/944/968 or The new Nissan GT-R used therefor
as good examples. That complicated layout shows that Americans are not only Longitudinal
Dynamics on skills limited. On the contrary: Thanks to a Porsche steering gear and a far-
reaching adjustable Bilstein coil-over suspension itself can be Oldie zirkeln game at the
corners. The Michelin tires mixed in 225/45 ZR 17 and 245/40 ZR17 of course, bears also
have a large part in this. And should The driver could also try something more than he can
tackle, he can at least rely on a steady Braking system with perforated and slotted washers
and Brembo calipers. Pure function exudes dynamism in the atmosphere in the clutterless
Interior. Kevlar seat pans, a shrink-wrapped safety cell and the lack of Backseat here are
dominant.
Reasonable: Additional tools Charging and oil pressure as well as for Air-fuel mixture
ratio show more info across the motor the standard offer cannot. More cosmetics however,
include red cockpit trim à la 2002 turbo, the 3 Series E46-shift knob as well as the pedals
and footrest in aluminum. In Paul's favorite color "Fjord" Blue - His E9 coupe
carries this paint. He also used the The 2002-turbotypischen stripes and fender flares. The
front spoiler is the most politically incorrect 02-variant: it has a second air intake hole for
the second turbocharger.
What Remains Hidden: the hood consists of lightweight Carbon fiber composite
material. A nice Gag are the new characters, which by design completely authentic come
across: "twin turbo" on the flanks and at the Rear and the rear is also located Invented
Model Name "3002tiiL are "loving References to the new status Quo” that Paul in some
meetings, including the huge traditional "Bimmerfest" In California, where he won the
Trophy for the “Best of Show" category. As for the sporty Late fifties man, the most
important thing is and was building. The rear License Plate namely bears Motto of the
project proudly displayed: PWR:WGHT there is slightly cryptically written, what do you
mean no other as Powerweight", or" power to weight ratio.” And this is at 335 hp and a
curb weight of 1,150 kilograms
REPORT FACTS
Type: BMW 2002 E10, Year 1974 Engine: inline six Type M54B30 (), adapted Bi-Turbo dissolution adung with
specially
prepared KKK turbochargers Type K-14 intercooler (upgraded), boost pressure max 1.5 bar, 2979 cc,
four valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts, FCT on the intake and exhaust (Double VANOS), drive
through
Chain, electronic fuel injection Siemens DME MS 43.0, motor adapted Carbon fiber airbox (BMW Motorsport),
specially made
Stainless steel exhaust system Power: 335 hp at 0.6 bar Boost
Transmission: Manual
Five-speed manual transmission (upgraded)
Transmissions from the rear
placed,
M5-slip differential
(E39), rear-wheel drive
Suspension: height and härteverstellbares Bilstein coil-over suspension, Bilstein adjustable stabilizers, specially
made
Strut braces front and rear, Porsche Steering Gears by 911 Carrera (993), brake with cross-drilled and slotted
Coleman discs and Brembo Six-saddle
Rim: two BMW alloy wheels Type "Cross spoke 42 '7.5 J x 17 "ET41 in the front axle and 8.5 J x 17 inches ET41 at
the rear
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport "in 225/45 ZR17 front and 245/40ZR17rear
Body: hood and Boot lid made of carbon fiber, Xenon headlights (upgraded), 2002-turbo -Front spoiler with
additional inbuilt
Air intake, 2002 -- turbo-arch enlargements, "Twin turbo" lettering on the flanks, lettering twin " turbo "and"
3002tiiL "at the rear,
Repainting in "Fjord Blue Metallic "
Length x Width x Height in mm:
4220 x 1,620 x 1,370
Curb weight: about 1150 kilograms
(Series 2002 turbo Weight:
1080 kilograms)
Interior: Welded Safety cell, center tunnel rebuilt, Recaro Kevlar Vollschalensitze with leather upholstery, 2002-
turbo sports steering wheel, instruments red blindness "Twin turbo" logo on the Tachometer, VDO additional
instruments for charging and oil pressure,
Autometer additional tool for Air-fuel mixture ratio, 3 Series E46-shift knob, aluminum Pedals and footrest
Acceleration 0-100 km / h:
No entry (Series 11 sec)
Top speed: none
Indication (series: 173 km / h)