Recent content by vinnymac

The return line fitting is a standard M12x1.5 to AN-6 fitting. I removed the fitting and will cap it with a drain plug. I'm working on jackstands but it shouldn't be a big problem. I will most likely tack weld the oil pump nut. I thought about safety wiring it but the S54 oil pump sprocket...

I have a US S52 that came with my 99 M3. The S54 pan is a direct bolt on and the pump bolts on without modification if you use the S54 mounting brackets. All and all it should be a pretty straight forward install.

That's a great suggestion. I thought about running to Lowes and picking up something for that very reason. I could get some cheap plexiglass sheets, cut them to size, and hang them to protect the walls. One thing you cannot see from the pics is the amount of clearance I have to the wall. The...

Oh very cool. I was suprised to see someone refer to the pan by the chassis number from just a picture. It's a standard S54 pan along with the dual pick up pump. It's a direct bolt on to the S52 motor. There are a few minor plumbing issues I need to take care of but overall it's a pretty...

Sure is! You a BMW guy as well?

Mudding is the one thing I hate the most. I can do it but I'm not very good at it and I end up spending too much time sanding and redoing joints. The guy I hired had it done in 3 days and it only cost me $300 + $36 worth of drywall joint compound. I race all around midwest road courses...

Here is the link to where I bought the tire racks from: http://www.mygaragestore.com/detail.aspx?ID=949 I bought two of the 8ft racks. They are adjustable and come with locking center bars if you want to use them. They are very reasonably priced and pretty light for an 8ft rack. The bottom...

Thanks for the comments. My race car is getting a new upgraded oil pump and pan. The original oil pump and pan ran off a single pickup/sump and I was having issues with oil starvation in high speed left hand turns. The new pump and pan is dual pickup/sump and should solve all of my oiling...

I moved into a new home a few months ago and was pretty excited to finally have enough space for my cars. I spend a decent amount of time in my garage so I wanted to add outlets, air, and light along with insulation to finish the garage before my winter projects got started. Here are some pics...

When can we order? This is exactly what I've been looking for.