engine and drivetrain Paul Cain's 3002/Engine, body fabrication, suspension, etc.

[rns7602]

As requested by FAQers, Paul asked that I share these pictures in response to some of the posts. Please visit www.38csi.com for more insight on Paul and his cars. I am assuming he will place a link to the Roundel article on this vehicle as well. Don't think there is a lot of body flex in this ride ...

[rns7602]

Two more batches ...

[rns7602]

(nt)

[Napes]

Smokin' rockets, Commander!

[Otis]

I'm speechless.

[ibjettin]

Talk about thinking outside the box!

[Guest Anonymous]

THAT IS JUST PLAIN SICK!! = 0

Is your insurance up to date? I am taking about life insurance.

Talk about being a "Giant Killer"

Keep us posted!

[BradInPA]

in there about the car. I can't wait to read it tonight when I get home. What a great car, and I can't imagine how well it must drive!!

[Tommy]

(nt)

[robspeed]

is that S54 or S52????????????????? HOLY CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

this isnt the one built by Haner, is it????? I dont spend enough time in north bay... ;-)

[jgerry2002]

It'll be fun until you have to change plugs or adjust valves... Access does not look easy.

I believe it is a S54 turbo....

[MrNvgtr]

It looks like a 3.0 liter aluminum block (330i or Z3 3.0), which is a very sweet engine to use due to its low weight and fairly high hp capability. I'm sure he's done some stealth mods to it too.

[Guest]

It is an M54. (2001 330i motor) To the gentlemens earlier point, the "sweet" part about this motor is it is 3.0 liters and all aluminum (a very deliberate selection). The S54, however nice, uses a cast iron short block and is 93 lbs heavier than the M54. This M54 long block at the moment is stock so boost level is set at a max of 8 psi with Calif. pump gas. Next year it will get real 8.8:1 pistons, for now this should be plenty to fill the depends diapers.

Access to the plugs (no. 5 and 6) is very straightforward as the original firewall is gone and rebuilt back 9"+ into the interior. There is no heater or HVAC functions. Removing turbo no. 1 with the block in place?... that is not something I will schedule for the local Pepboys mechanic.

[Guest]

We do not know Haner.

This is the one built by Paul Cain, Joe Cain and Tom Rakestraw.

[InkaSteve]

Paul, we sure appreciate your patient responses to our uncontrollable drooling. Can't wait to see it in person....very inspiring, gonna go out and kick my 30 year old daily driver now, and start saving my pennies.