Workshop Journal: Jack's M50 Turbo Engine Build

Workshop Journal: Jack’s M50 Turbo Engine Build

Jack's M50 engine came to us as a box of bits, with unfortunately a number of issues to overcome. However, with the goal of a 600+bhp E30 turbo application in mind, we had no problems getting the build specification set and letting the build unfold. Specification includes:Wiseco Pistons (85mm, 8.8:1)SP Components RodsARP Head StudsAthena Cut-Ring Head GasketElring...

Workshop Journal: HE140i EBC Big Brake Kit

Workshop Journal: HE140i EBC Big Brake Kit

Though the HE140i has received a number of engine and transmission upgrades - in the form of both hardware and software - up until now the chassis has remained untouched. With the added power now on tap, this has exposed some serious weaknesses - we got talking with EBC Brakes Racing's Stefan Goddard about these weakpoints recently and that...

Workshop Journal: Dave's E36 M3 Evo Mapping

Workshop Journal: Dave’s E36 M3 Evo Mapping

David's E36 M3 Evo has been an ongoing project for some time, taking it from a standard engine to something far different - a 12.7:1 compression, 296-degree cammed beast. Besides the hours of blueprinting, trick machining and careful assembly, this engine features the following:JE Pistons 12.5:1, 87mm pistonsSP Components con-rodsACL Race Big End BearingsACL Race Main...

Workshop Journal: Jamie's F20 M140i

Workshop Journal: Jamie’s F20 M140i

Local vinyl and PPF legend Jamie (of VinylOne fame) approached us to take his M140i to the next level - we of course obliged.Jamie's car was far from stock on arrival - it was running an unknown Stage 2 map, catless downpipe, foam intake filter and modified stock exhaust. The result was an incredibly aggressive driving experience, with...

Video: LIVE Q&A! 7.30pm, 10/11/21

Video: LIVE Q&A! 7.30pm, 10/11/21

Ben and Alex take to YouTube for another Live Q&A session. Get your questions into the comments both on here and on our social media channels to have them answered by two of the brains behind the Hack Engineering operation. https://youtu.be/rjhBVqVIZuQ