VF Engineering Engine build up

[Orange fever]

post by Sean:
VF is starting an engine build up on an E46 M3. We would like to take some time to walk you through our journey!

Here we have a few various components that will be used for the install
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp348/Sean-VF/E46%20M3%20stage%203/DSC06609.jpg

Same table different angle
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp348/Sean-VF/E46%20M3%20stage%203/DSC06610.jpg

In this picture you can see the highly refined intake ports and valves
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp348/Sean-VF/E46%20M3%20stage%203/DSC06611.jpg

This is a picture of the valvetrain showing the super tall valve springs and the cams
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp348/Sean-VF/E46%20M3%20stage%203/DSC06614.jpg


DAY 2


Specialty tool for properly disengaging the Vanos system
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp348/Sean-VF/E46%20M3%20stage%203/DSC06616.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp348/Sean-VF/E46%20M3%20stage%203/DSC06617.jpg

Cams out
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp348/Sean-VF/E46%20M3%20stage%203/DSC06618.jpg

Head coming off
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp348/Sean-VF/E46%20M3%20stage%203/DSC06620.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp348/Sean-VF/E46%20M3%20stage%203/DSC06621.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp348/Sean-VF/E46%20M3%20stage%203/DSC06622.jpg

Cam bearings and specialty tool to remove hollow cams
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp348/Sean-VF/E46%20M3%20stage%203/DSC06619.jpg

More pictures to follow! :dance:
-Sean

[Laidback]

I saw this one today as i had a meeting with Nick and the guys about our Mfest T4T event on the 14th and you guys should see the inside after 25k miles of VF s/c I was expecting some wear on the pistons but they look immaculate:eek:...

[Laidback]

From Sean@Vf
Alright guys and gals! We are into our 3rd day on the build and things are looking great. The pictures truly do not do this work justice. As you will see, the combustion chambers are very clean and do not reflect the drivers intensity with his car.

New OEM MLS head gasket
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp348/Sean-VF/E46%20M3%20stage%203/DSC06654.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp348/Sean-VF/E46%20M3%20stage%203/DSC06655.jpg

Spacer/shim installed
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp348/Sean-VF/E46%20M3%20stage%203/DSC06657.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp348/Sean-VF/E46%20M3%20stage%203/DSC06658.jpg

Second MLS gasket installed
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp348/Sean-VF/E46%20M3%20stage%203/DSC06660.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp348/Sean-VF/E46%20M3%20stage%203/DSC06662.jpg

Head being installed
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp348/Sean-VF/E46%20M3%20stage%203/DSC06664.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp348/Sean-VF/E46%20M3%20stage%203/DSC06666.jpg

Head being torqued to spec
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp348/Sean-VF/E46%20M3%20stage%203/DSC06670.jpg

Cams being installed
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp348/Sean-VF/E46%20M3%20stage%203/DSC06672.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp348/Sean-VF/E46%20M3%20stage%203/DSC06674.jpg

Special cam tool at work
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp348/Sean-VF/E46%20M3%20stage%203/DSC06675.jpg

Cam gears and Vanos being reassembled
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp348/Sean-VF/E46%20M3%20stage%203/DSC06676.jpg

Cam timing being set
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp348/Sean-VF/E46%20M3%20stage%203/DSC06678.jpg

More pictures and Info to come next week!!!
-Sean :thumbsup2: