Vented my block a few weeks back (E46 M3 destruction inside)

**tnomud** · 05-26-2010, 09:31 PM

Fresh motor with under 2K (IIRC) grenades at Tally during an open track day. As a result, 12 quarts of oil caught fire as it left the motor. Lost brakes, got out safely. It appears that the last 2 cyliners have gone through the block. Fire travelled back into the motor, so it will have to be pulled to know 100% (pics will follow as this happens). FOund parts of internals on drivers side of engine bay while cleaning it up for the autopsy. Hole is on passenger side behind headers. More pics will follow

Before:

during:

aftermath:

**tnomud** · 05-26-2010, 09:32 PM

coming apart for the new and improved motor...

**Da_unknown** · 05-26-2010, 09:33 PM

dammm

**EJ_Allmota** · 05-26-2010, 09:41 PM

DAMN homie.. looks like you got it put out before it did any serious damage.. Wish i was that luck with mine..

**DoriDori** · 05-27-2010, 01:58 AM

Sorry Man that sucks. Hope the next set up is even better

**AnthonyF** · 05-26-2010, 09:42 PM

Good luck with the build man! I might have some questions for you in the future. Looking at getting an E46 Vert in white.

-Ant.

**Evil Goat** · 05-26-2010, 10:50 PM

looking forward to updates....lsx or no?

**NJSC** · 05-26-2010, 10:51 PM

So what are your plans?

**tnomud** · 05-26-2010, 11:00 PM

putting a bigger badder S54 in it...........building one better than the shitheads at BMW can. Most of the parts should be here early next week. Longblock Friday.

**Logan** · 05-29-2010, 12:52 AM

Originally Posted by tnomud

putting a bigger badder S54 in it...........building one better than the shitheads at BMW can.

**e30pwr** · 07-08-2010, 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by tnomud

putting a bigger badder S54 in it...........building one better than the shitheads at BMW can. Most of the parts should be here early next week. Longblock Friday.

no HPF???

lol,

for s54

**Evil Goat** · 05-26-2010, 11:17 PM

awesome, good luck with it man

**2turbo4u** · 05-27-2010, 05:41 AM

sorry to here about this, good thing you saved the rest of the car. I know your gonna build it better and check everything twice.

**csmiths** · 05-27-2010, 06:50 AM

damn, that really sucks. But good luck on the new build

**Mr. Clean** · 05-27-2010, 06:53 AM

this car is incredibly sexy. kudos for getting it back on the road.

oh a side note...

HOT DAMN I HOPE MY CAR DOESN'T CATCH FIRE!

**Elbow** · 05-27-2010, 07:55 AM

Ouch.

You're not really running Azenis on that are you?

**tnomud** · 05-27-2010, 09:23 AM

Originally Posted by simontibbett

Ouch.

You're not really running Azenis on that are you?

sure am.......... the new versions they work great and I can run them on the street.

**Elbow** · 05-27-2010, 12:32 PM

Yeah I've used them, they're good for the money but there are a lot better tires out there.

Is this the car you were talking about doing enduros with?

**tnomud** · 05-27-2010, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by simontibbett

Yeah I've used them, they're good for the money but there are a lot better tires out there.

Is this the car you were talking about doing enduros with?

I have yet to have any issues with them. Yeah, not quite as grippy as Toyo's, but I can overcome that.

I am running the Texas Mile and Maxton in it this summe/fall...........

**Elbow** · 05-28-2010, 06:35 AM

Originally Posted by tnomud

I have yet to have any issues with them. Yeah, not quite as grippy as Toyo's, but I can overcome that.

I am running the Texas Mile and Maxton in it this summe/fall...........

I guess, they just don't hold grip very long on hot days.

Oh, I thought you meant like real enduro enduros like road racing.

**jdm_crx_man** · 05-27-2010, 01:04 PM

an ls1 would be nice...gl with your re-build

**UpSideDownDesi** · 05-27-2010, 03:39 PM

HPF....

. GL with the build man, one of the nicer M3's in town, and good to see being put to duty as well.

**4eyedbox** · 05-27-2010, 04:08 PM

I hate that you had to experience this on such a fresh engine. Is the cause of this catastrophe known?

On a side note... If the new long block comes with another oil filter housing please contact me as my turbo engine is in desperate need of an oil cooler.

**tnomud** · 05-27-2010, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by 4eyedbox

I hate that you had to experience this on such a fresh engine. Is the cause of this catastrophe known?

On a side note... If the new long block comes with another oil filter housing please contact me as my turbo engine is in desperate need of an oil cooler.

It sure does...... in the name of "passing it on", I'll give you the one off this motor and the oil cooler if you want to have it flushed out...........

**Drummerboy** · 05-27-2010, 06:16 PM

12 quarts of oil? that seems like a lot!

**tnomud** · 05-27-2010, 08:54 PM

Originally Posted by Drummerboy

12 quarts of oil? that seems like a lot!

It has a HUGE oil cooler behind the bumper and lots of large lines..........

**SandM** · 05-29-2010, 06:53 AM

well, with a little destruction comes new ecxiting things. gl with the new build. very good looking car.

**matthewAPM** · 05-29-2010, 10:02 AM

dang, I think id feel more sorry for you if you weren't such a dick at FD. GL

**tnomud** · 05-31-2010, 10:24 PM

Originally Posted by matthewAPM

dang, I think id feel more sorry for you if you weren't such a dick at FD. GL

You must have the wrong guy............... or caught me while I was conducting business. Most that know me would call it 180 degrees of that.........

**Mr Egg Rollllll** · 05-29-2010, 10:56 AM

Wow man, these pics make me hurt

Is the build going on at your house?

**tnomud** · 05-31-2010, 10:25 PM

Originally Posted by Mr Egg Rollllll

Wow man, these pics make me hurt

Is the build going on at your house?

Yep, new motor here tomorrrow, most of the aftermarket parts should be here this week

**BLK JDM** · 06-01-2010, 09:52 AM

What caused the carnage in the old "new" motor?

**tnomud** · 06-01-2010, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by BLK JDM

What caused the carnage in the old "new" motor?

its hard to pinpoint 100% just yet, last 2 cylinders are completely destroyed. I am leaning towards rod bearing then threw rods, or main bearing/crank failure then crankwalk.

**tnomud** · 06-08-2010, 10:33 PM

parts are here...

**tnomud** · 07-08-2010, 05:36 AM

and here we have the fun stuff

**ilovemyhonda.** · 07-08-2010, 06:59 AM

Dang your car is so sexy. Glad to see you are re-building it..

**tnomud** · 07-08-2010, 12:48 PM

no HPF..... look at the damage I did without it

**e30pwr** · 07-08-2010, 11:24 PM

Originally Posted by tnomud

no HPF..... look at the damage I did without it

I must say I'm impressed, I'll call you when its time to kill my m20

**tnomud** · 07-09-2010, 07:25 AM

Originally Posted by e30pwr

I must say I'm impressed, I'll call you when its time to kill my m20

I am to please. I have seen dozens of "failures", but never one this bad. The connecting rod from #5 is jammed on the flywheel, the piston in the pan and the fenderwell. You can put your arm in the drivers side, and out the passenger side. Thats 8K RPM for ya.....

**tnomud** · 07-09-2010, 01:08 PM

Right now the car has a stock radiator and had a huge oil cooler. AC system is removed, so no condensors or fans other than the visco fan. I am going to get a big radiator this weekend and a bigger oil cooler. I havent nailed one down yet, but it will probably be a Fluidyne. Water temps were never an issue in this car, but oil temps always were.

In defense of the car, we had done about 20 blistering-screaming-WFO laps in 100 degree weather, after about 20 85% pace laps. According to my transponder, we were turning some VERY respectable times.

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