RD Sport - RS-46 Stroker Motor - 520hp

[PencilGeek]

Myself and four other daring individtuals have entered into a development agreement with RD-Sport in Lake Forrest, California. Due to the nature of the development agreement, there are certain details we are not allowed to disclose. Here's what I can tell you:

Displacement: 4.6L
Power: 520bhp

Three, possibly four of the cars are already at RDS; mine will follow immediately after SEMA. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask, but I may not be allowed to answer at this time.

Here's some pictures of the project:

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[PencilGeek]

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[Laidback]

Federico (owner of RD sport) was at our Post Mfest bbq meet last Sunday and we talked about this and he is excited about this project...looking forward to it at Mfest 3:)

[nismo skyline]

wow interesting

[BMW-PRINCE]

this is unbelievable buddy

[mbox]

holy crap!:hail:

keep us updated with the build!

RD sport ftmfw! :D

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[415Banker]

this is one upcoming project i'm really looking forward to!

[AGENT31]

WOWSA!!!. Props, takes balls to do that to a brand new car.

[Bimmerlifestyle]

one word : wow

[Laidback]

Rob,

Kindly give us a play by play on the build:D

[SYCO GT]

Very nice pictures, you'll be glad that you took the time to document the build up. I'm sure everyone wishes they had a scrapbook album of their engine builds. Awesome!

[Krueger///M3]

It will be amazing to see this at ///MFest 3, wow!

[BMW-PRINCE]

It will be amazing to see this at ///MFest 3, wow!

+1....

[///NEM3SES]

damn...messing with internals after rolling off the lot haha....that does take some nutz
I too await the final product!!!

[MFIZZLENYC]

Any Updates ????

Looks interesting

[myke951]

WOW! that is gunna be insane... best of luck!

[Laidback]

I can't wait for the end result Hp/ tq...is the motor covered (warranty) by RD sport? if so how many mlies/ years?

[itz16v]

Wow keep us posted!

[xixicemanxix]

kinda off topic but what are the stats on an RD sport E90 330i??

[xixicemanxix]

sorry if thats a really broad question, i didnt have time to ask if it was a specific package or anything, just said RD sport, but it was really quick.

[Laidback]

I'll ask RD to chime in on this topic...

[Ryan@RDSport]

I can't wait for the end result Hp/ tq...is the motor covered (warranty) by RD sport? if so how many mlies/ years?

RDSport Matches the existing BMW Warranty or in cases where the BMW Warranty is out RDSport Conversions carry a 2 Year 50,000 Mile Warranty.

Here is a couple of shots of the new headers for the V8 S65 Motor.....


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I'll be sure to keep you all up to date on the Projects.....

Cheers Ryan

[Laidback]

Thanks Ryan for the update:)

[EuroCarFan]

Wow!! I need to move up to the stroker from RDS as well.

PencilGeek, is one of the other persons involved located in Canada? There's a thread on M5board where a member is also having the RDS stroker installed on his new M3.

BTW, how ironic is that that you live in the heart of Dinan country (Morgan Hill) and going with RDSport? haha

I would love to see you car once it's done; perhaps at one of the next NorCal meets.

[Laidback]

Pencilgeek is from NorCal...iirc Rd is building 4 kits so far but probably more Wow!! I need to move up to the stroker from RDS as well.

PencilGeek, is one of the other persons involved located in Canada? There's a thread on M5board where a member is also having the RDS stroker installed on his new M3.

BTW, how ironic is that that you live in the heart of Dinan country (Morgan Hill) and going with RDSport? haha

I would love to see you car once it's done; perhaps at one of the next NorCal meets.

[PencilGeek]

Wow!! I need to move up to the stroker from RDS as well.

PencilGeek, is one of the other persons involved located in Canada? There's a thread on M5board where a member is also having the RDS stroker installed on his new M3.

BTW, how ironic is that that you live in the heart of Dinan country (Morgan Hill) and going with RDSport? haha

I would love to see you car once it's done; perhaps at one of the next NorCal meets.

Yes, one of the stroker customers is from Canada. nd54 is from Calgary Canada.

[Laidback]

Price for this kit?:)Yes, one of the stroker customers is from Canada. nd54 is from Calgary Canada.

[PencilGeek]

Price for this kit?:)

MSRP is in the low 30k's. Due to the nature of the development deal I'm in with RDS, I'm not allowed to disclose the specific pricing details of the deal.

[Laidback]

Not a bad pricing...i'm sure this will be a full engine swap, how long is the process going to take?MSRP is in the low 30k's. Due to the nature of the development deal I'm in with RDS, I'm not allowed to disclose the specific pricing details of the deal.

[PencilGeek]

Not a bad pricing...i'm sure this will be a full engine swap, how long is the process going to take?

The development deal includes the labor for the full engine swap and all peripheral parts (headers, exhaust, etc.). The non-development deal wouldn't include the labor for the swap, but would still include the headers and exhaust.

Once parts arrive, it's only about a 2-3 week process. Parts arrived two weeks ago, and I think the first one was started up this week. Now comes the tedious task of tuning the ECU for the motor.

BTW, sorry I missed your message last week when I was down...I would have given you a call. Next time...

[t3stman]

WoW! Any more updates on this project :drool:

[MFIZZLENYC]

+1 on the update

[Laidback]

I met with Federico today and he gave me a sneak pick and i must say after seeing the Stroker in person that i am impress and can't wait to see it finish...We took some pics but i have to ask Federico if we can post it up on the forum...WoW! Any more updates on this project :drool:

+1 on the update

[Ryan@RDSport]

Hey Chris, its fine for you to upload the photos you took of the motor.

Probably see you tomorrow at VF

Cheers

[Phiberglass]

OH wow.

[Laidback]

Will do:D the meet is on Sunday 10. a.m!!!Hey Chris, its fine for you to upload the photos you took of the motor.

Probably see you tomorrow at VF

Cheers

[PencilGeek]

From RD Sport:

RS46 S/N 003 fired up tonight. Here are some videos of the very first few minutes. After 20 minutes the engine was shut off and tomorrow morning we will check to see if the rings have seated properly. The engine ran very smooth, and there were no signs of blow by. Sine the pistons only run 2.5/100mm tolerance, the break in procedure is critical. Tomorrow morning we will fire it up again, then drain the oil, and refill with synthetic so that we can start running it on the road.

Here are some videos from the first 20 minutes. Engine has all the original accessories for the first 2-3 days, then we swap them all out. This is why you see it running with the original plenum and stock exhaust.


Very first minute (http://www.racdyn.com/Uploads/RS46_003_4.AVI)

1500 RPM (http://www.racdyn.com/Uploads/RS46_003_5.AVI)

2000 RPM (http://www.racdyn.com/Uploads/RS46_003_6.AVI)

2400 RPM (http://www.racdyn.com/Uploads/RS46_003_7.AVI)

Last 5 minutes (http://www.racdyn.com/Uploads/RS46_003_8.AVI)

[Laidback]

:hail: :hail: hail:

I saw the whole engine when they were building it and I can't wait to see the finish product:goldcup:

[E90///M3]

awesome Robert... i bet you're gettnig excited you get to drive your car again. this time she will have changed a lil bit! :cool:

[Laidback]

Rob any updates?From RD Sport:

RS46 S/N 003 fired up tonight. Here are some videos of the very first few minutes. After 20 minutes the engine was shut off and tomorrow morning we will check to see if the rings have seated properly. The engine ran very smooth, and there were no signs of blow by. Sine the pistons only run 2.5/100mm tolerance, the break in procedure is critical. Tomorrow morning we will fire it up again, then drain the oil, and refill with synthetic so that we can start running it on the road.

Here are some videos from the first 20 minutes. Engine has all the original accessories for the first 2-3 days, then we swap them all out. This is why you see it running with the original plenum and stock exhaust.


Very first minute (http://www.racdyn.com/Uploads/RS46_003_4.AVI)

1500 RPM (http://www.racdyn.com/Uploads/RS46_003_5.AVI)

2000 RPM (http://www.racdyn.com/Uploads/RS46_003_6.AVI)

2400 RPM (http://www.racdyn.com/Uploads/RS46_003_7.AVI)

Last 5 minutes (http://www.racdyn.com/Uploads/RS46_003_8.AVI)

[PencilGeek]

Being one of the RS46 customers, yesterday it was my turn to drive down to SoCal to check the progress of the project. I specifically wanted to see the custom crankshaft and body kit. I had noticed from the previous pictures showing the crankshaft, that they were mistakenly all showing the original BMW crankshaft. Since billet crankshafts have a distinctly different look than a factory forged crankshaft, I wanted to personally take the drive to see this crankshaft, and with RDS permission, take pictures and post them. Before seeing the pictures below, I can only say that the new crankshaft is a real work of art...it is as gorgeous as a piece of metal can be.

In the pictures below, I'll show pictures of the BMW crankshaft in comparison to the RS46 crankshaft. By looking at these pictures next to each other, you will clearly see the differences with the OEM crankshaft and how well built the RS46 crankshaft is. What I will not show (and didn't even photograph), are the markings stamped on the RS46 crankshaft -- as they would disclose proprietary details of the project.

Original BMW crankshaft and the markings showing the 75.2mm stroke.
Sorry that the picture is blurry.
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02308.jpg
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Here's a picture of all three crankshaft together:
Far=RS58 (M5 stroker) crankshaft, Middle=OEM crankshaft, Near=RS46 crankshaft.
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02293.jpg
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Profile pictures of the OEM and RS46 crankshafts.
Notice the differences in the forged and machined crankshaft. The billet (machined) crankshaft is completely smooth and rounded, whereas the forged crankshaft has bumps and ridges. In all of these pictures, I'm showing the same exact section of each crankshaft -- allowing you to make a direct comparison between the two.

OEM:
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02294.jpg

RS46:
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02295.jpg

OEM:
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02297.jpg

RS46:
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02298.jpg

OEM:
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02299.jpg

RS46:
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02300.jpg

OEM:
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02302.jpg

RS46:
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02304.jpg

OEM:
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02305.jpg

RS46:
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02306.jpg

RS46:
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02309.jpg

[PencilGeek]

And here's the pictures of the body kit. They are not painted, and no rear diffuser was installed.

http://www.rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02310.jpg
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[E90///M3]

i'm loving the rear bumper! i wonder what the diffuser will look like later down the line :D

[Laidback]

I saw the E9X stroker on one of the meet, Federico brought it over and said they are in the final stages and we should see it very soon and will bring it at Mfest 3...

[E90///M3]

I saw the E9X stroker on one of the meet, Federico brought it over and said they are in the final stages and we should see it very soon and will bring it at Mfest 3...

i can't wait to see! hmmm, next step, stroker w/ FI??

[Laidback]

Any updates?

[E90///M3]

RD Sport 4.6L Stroker... Car is the Florida E93M3


This is without rear mufflers & only revving to 3000rpm

YouTube - RD Sport RS46 M3 - no mufflers

[PencilGeek]

I know many of you are very impatient and want to see this project completed. As a customer myself, there's nothing I would like more than to see my own car completed ASAP. But having been involved in this industry myself many years ago, I have special insight into projects like this, and to explain why it takes so long. What I'm going to post below is not just my opinion, it's actually what's going on with this project -- exactly where we are, and where we are going.

We are pushing very hard to get mine done before M-Fest. The current plan is for me to take delivery by the end of March and break in the motor -- drive to Vegas for M-Fest.

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Three of the five motors are completed. None of the customers have picked up their cars. Two of the cars are due to be delivered and in customer hands within days. Dyno runs were done on a basic stroker motor with stock headers and stock exhaust. As one would expect, the stock headers and exhaust were very restrictive to the 15% larger displacement of the stroker motor. Next, the car was fitted with RD Sport headers and exhaust, and dyno runs were performaned again. The gains were impressive.

Before I disclose the current results, let me tell you why this type of project takes so long. There are obvious parts procurement issues: custom made crank, rods, pistons (and a few mystery parts I'm not disclosing). These all take quite a bit of time to procure. But after all of the parts are procured, then the actual development begins. The basic development of a motor like this will include testing headers, exhaust, throttle bodies, plenum, cams, and ECU tuning. Not all of these parts will make it to the production RS-46 stroker motor. Some parts may produce little or no horsepower gains, or may produce small gains but are considered cost-ineffective. But they all still need to be individually dyno tested before a final determination is made whether or not they are included in the final product.

Once a motor is assembled, the motor is broken in for 1200 miles before a dyno baseline is taken. Once the initial dyno baseline is taken, then one-by-one, the individual components are installed and dyno tested. This obviously takes an enormous amount of time - especially when you're relying with 3rd parties, such as Auto Talent, to do the installation work. Remember, Auto Talent has a business to run, and RD Sport needs to schedule the work with Auto Talent, just like any other customer. So these things take time.

Currently, the motor dynos approximately 509 hp at the crank. The crank figures are approximates, based on the known losses due to this specific type of chassis dyno on a stock E92 motor. Even though these results are impressive, there is still a lot more work to be done. This horsepower figure was achieved without any ECU tuning, throttle bodies, cams, or plenum changes. A larger set of headers will be tested next, followed by larger throttle bodies, plenum, and ECU tuning. Although technically, crude ECU tuning is being done at each phase of development, the final ECU tuning is not considered complete until all of the testing is complete.

Hopefully, everybody now has a much better idea about this project, why it takes so long, and the type of potential it promises.

Finally, here's one last teaser for you. RD Sport is trying to arrange an official RS-46 public debut at Willow Springs race track in a few weeks. Anybody in California, Nevada, Oregon, Arizona, or close enough to come out would be welcome to come, and see the RS-46 in person...and watch it perform on the track.

[E90///M3]

Finally, here's one last teaser for you. RD Sport is trying to arrange an official RS-46 public debut at Willow Springs race track in a few weeks. Anybody in California, Nevada, Oregon, Arizona, or close enough to come out would be welcome to come, and see the RS-46 in person...and watch it perform on the track.


i thoguht Federico (sp?) was going to officially debut one of the cars on the track @ MFEST3? i could be wrong though :???:

[PencilGeek]

i thoguht Federico (sp?) was going to officially debut one of the cars on the track @ MFEST3? i could be wrong though :???:

I guess it depends on how you define "debut." Mine certainly isn't the debut car...I can tell you that. I'm just trying to get it done in time...to be there.

[PencilGeek]

Here's some pictures of the motor coming out of my car in preparation for the RD Sport RS-46 stroker motor.

http://www.rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02742.jpg
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02744.jpg
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02745.jpg
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http://www.rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02785.jpg
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02786.jpg
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02788.jpg
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02802.jpg
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02805.jpg

[m5m3mc]

Great thread and a fantastic project! I look forward to your impressions when you get it back...in time for Mfest.

[E90///M3]

:woohoo: your car will be done in no time! ahemTESTDRIVEahem :shifty:

i should've asked to borrow you gruppe-m intake while your car was sitting lol

[Laidback]

Robert have signed up for Mfest 3 :woohoo:

[Orange fever]

is it ready for mfest ?????
thats the qstin ??

[E90///M3]

is it ready for mfest ?????
thats the qstin ??

Robert is supposed to pick it up Sunday & drive it around the whole week to break the motor in. From there he's supposed to drive out to Vegas

[PencilGeek]

is it ready for mfest ?????
thats the qstin ??

Current plans: Motor goes back in on Saturday/Sunday. The car goes into the body shop for the RD Sport body kit. Pick up the car on Thursday. Drive to M-Fest on Friday.

Since the paint will still be fresh and no clear bra on the new body kit, I might trailer the car most of the way to/from Las Vegas.

[E90///M3]

Current plans: Motor goes back in on Saturday/Sunday. The car goes into the body shop for the RD Sport body kit. Pick up the car on Thursday. Drive to M-Fest on Friday.

Since the paint will still be fresh and no clear bra on the new body kit, I might trailer the car most of the way to/from Las Vegas.

awwwe no proper break-in? how many miles is the break-in period for the new motor?

[PencilGeek]

awwwe no proper break-in? how many miles is the break-in period for the new motor?

It will get a proper break-in. 1200 miles is the break-in for this motor.

[PencilGeek]

Here's pictures of my motor being put back together. The motor should be in the car and running in three days from now. I will be breaking in the motor on the drive to M-Fest.

These are the first pictures of the billet crank installed in the block. All previous pictures showed the factory crank being used for mock-up.

Did anybody notice the S65 has a split crankcase? I never knew this until I saw my motor going back together.

Enjoy.

http://www.rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02938.jpg
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02937.jpg
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02936.jpg
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02941.jpg
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02946.jpg
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02948.jpg
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02949.jpg
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02950.jpg
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02931.jpg
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02939.jpg
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02940.jpg

Here's pictures of the oil squirters in the bottom of the cylinders:
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02943.jpg
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02944.jpg
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02945.jpg

[Laidback]

Robert,

That's great news bradah...:hail:

[PencilGeek]

Here's the latest pictures of the RD Sport stroker motor build. Enjoy.

Each connecting rod and piston is pre-weighed and numbered. The crankshaft is pre-balanced when it it manufactured.
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02959.jpg
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02961.jpg
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02971.jpg
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02972.jpg
New Plenum. 1L larger.
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02985.jpg
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02986.jpg
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02987.jpg
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02988.jpg
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02990.jpg
Pistons being installed:
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02953.jpg
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02993.jpg
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02994.jpg
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02996.jpg
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02997.jpg
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02998.jpg
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC02999.jpg
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC03000.jpg
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC03002.jpg
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC03003.jpg

[Ca$hOnly]

How much did this set you back?

[PencilGeek]

The heads go on:
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC03009.jpg
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC03011.jpg
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC03013.jpg
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC03018.jpg
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC03032.jpg
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC03033.jpg
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC03034.jpg
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC03035.jpg
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC03039.jpg
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC03040.jpg
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC03041.jpg


The oil pan:
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC03036.jpg
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC03037.jpg
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC03038.jpg

[PencilGeek]

How much did this set you back?

You must call RD Sport to get prices. However, I would not call if you're just curious...I would only call if you're serious.

[E46transforM3r]

breath taking project... looking forward to seeing it up close... :thumbsup2:

[PencilGeek]

Here's the final pictures of the motor build. The motor is now ready for installation.
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC03050.jpg
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC03056.jpg
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC03060.jpg
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC03066.jpg

Notice the starter motor is mounted between the Vee. Good luck changing it when your starter goes out; transmission must be pulled to change the starter motor.
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC03067.jpg
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC03068.jpg

Intake port.
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC03069.jpg
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC03070.jpg

The completed motor.
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC03075.jpg
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC03077.jpg
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC03079.jpg
http://rcollins.org/m3/RS46/DSC03081.jpg

[PencilGeek]

My beast is done. Even though I'm the fourth RD Sport motor build, I'm actually the first customer to take delivery of their car (other customers are still making other changes to their cars).

After the car was put back together, I drove it 300 miles to Las Vegas, Nevada. I'm under strick instructions during break-in not to exceed 5000 RPMs, nor drive at full throttle.

My first driving impresions are very impressive. The torque increase is absolutely intense. Later today I'll start a new thread, post more pictures and video showing the motor starting for the first time, and on the road to Las Vegas. I'll even tell what happened when a fellow M-Fest member in a supercharged E46 M3 came up behind me and decided he wanted to race. He probably thought he was picking on a stock E92. I hope the poor guy didn't get his ego bent when he found himself losing ground to the E92.

[Epwerkz]

RD stroker kits..damnnnn ...nice job! why dont you choose hamann instead RD?

[m5m3mc]

My beast is done. Even though I'm the fourth RD Sport motor build, I'm actually the first customer to take delivery of their car (other customers are still making other changes to their cars).
Fantastic...congrats and enjoy! :thumbsup2: