[DiyTransport]

Ok We're starting with a 2018 M2 brand new...this is the official beginning of DiyTransport's journey to build the country's only 7 second M2. Attached are pics of our base car specs and first round of upgrades from Pure Turbo and Extreme Power House. Our first stock run off the showroom floor was 12.85 ...yikes we have a LONG way to go. Car goes in the shop next week for the first round of bolt on installs. Any advice or stories of your own powerhouse journey please share with us at website coming soon. I should state that we know it's gonna take a lot more turbo and Engine mods that this first round.. this is more just fun for now with the bolt ons

[M-Supra]

Not to be a smartass but I think you'd have a much easier/cheaper project if you started with a M2C...2 HPFP's

N55 gonna need a whole lot more turbo than a Pure Stage 2 in factory housing, maybe a Doc Race top mount single with at a minimum, a GTX3584RS, but more than likely, you'll need a big mama, like a GTX5020R with an 88mm compressor wheel pushing 40+psi on ethanol.

N55 needs to be fully built/reinforced and have ability to rev over 9000rpm to have a fat enough power band, that 5020 ain't gonna hit till 5000+rpm, a la 2JZ-GTE, you're gonna need 1000hp

Drivetrain improvements.

Sticky rubber.

Big diet.

I'll be following cuz I got a 2018 M2 too

[DiyTransport]

Figured we r gonna need about 1000 hp and some good traction to break into the 7's...need to learn what I need to do to the motor and drivetrain to take that kind of hp

[CosmosMpower]

Wrong platform

[larry.beck]

While I appreciate the spirit and will watch every step of the way, I don't think this is the right car to take on that challenge. And I say that having built quite a number of street/drag cars over the years. This car loves to be thrown into curves more than it enjoys the back straightaways.

That said, I'll be subscribing and monitoring closely and wish you the absolute best of luck.

[Anthony1s]

Glad you're doing this. I always thought about turning mine into a drag car and taking a record, but that's a bit outside of my means. Are you doing a brake swap to fit smaller wheels with drag tires?

[D22M2]

Subscribed.

Forget the naysayer… I appreciate the fact that it’s a bit more of a challenge on the N55

[hellrotm]

7sec...is this April Fools?

Good luck with open deck block N55.

First shoot for the F-series chassis record...MaxPSI F80 - 9.47 @ 149.

[MrOhnoez]

Are you trying to say 7.9 in the 1/8th?

[F87source]

Good luck man I hope you can do it but however, I'm not going to say it's impossible, but with the current mods you have I don't think it's remotely possible. Even fully built and gtrs struggle to hit 7 seconds.

To make it happen like others have said, you're going to probably need to strip the interior clean, delete the ac, nav etc and bring it barebones. Then rebuild the engine and probably going to have to get a stage 3 Esq turbo, something like speedtech with a Borg Warner efr 9xxx series turbo, upgrade the fueling, and maybe even need to run a standalone ECU to make sure everything plays nicely. After that it's a matter of traction which would be difficult as the m2 can only stuff so much rubber without a widebody kit, and even with a widebody kit you'll be running into drag issues. Overall it may not be impossible but you'll certainly run into every known BMW problem there is to run into as a 7 second quarter mile I think will be faster than anyone in the factory turbo BMW domain. As the N/A m3's have seen 1000whp+ due to the higher tubing support aftermarket wise.

Good luck, I look forward to seeing your progress.

[aerokubectl]

Wrong car but subbing anyways to see if you can break 8-9s

[chris719]

You're starting from the wrong engine. I am not even sure you can get S55 to where you need to go. You might be better off dropping an S63 Tu from M5 in there or something...

Open deck with non-keyed crank hub, you're not even going to get close. If you haven't done this basic research to start I feel there is a 0% chance you're capable of achieving the goal.

[DiyTransport]

We completely know that the N55 is not the best motor to try this with But we want to keep the car an original M2...may not break into the 7's but I promise everyone we WILL be in the 8's

[Engeljizzle]

Drag racing is so soft...

Take that thing to the road course. Be strong, not weak.

[Anthony1s]

Originally Posted by DiyTransport

We completely know that the N55 is not the best motor to try this with But we want to keep the car an original M2...may not break into the 7's but I promise everyone we WILL be in the 8's

Yea, looking at what Cleetus McFarland did to Leroy to get in the 7s is insane. It's either a 427 or 454 twin turbo. And I think the N55 world record is 10.9 in the 1/4 held by Pure Turbos. So I'm interested to know how you plan to get into the 8s. But even if you don't get there, it's still awesome to get a new record. Like I said, I always wanted to see a dedicated m2 drag car, so I fully support you in this.

[M-Supra]

Originally Posted by DiyTransport

We completely know that the N55 is not the best motor to try this with But we want to keep the car an original M2...may not break into the 7's but I promise everyone we WILL be in the 8's

DO NOT LET THE NEGATIVE NELLIES BRING YOU DOWN!

I chimed in with the first smartass comment concerning M2C, please disregard. Nothing gets me more excited/enthusiastic than someone telling me it can't be done.

One of the most important life lessons I've learned: If you can dream it, you can make it a reality...anyone familiar with Nicola Tesla?

Before you add any more power than what you have already committed to, I recommend that you get that girl as light as possible, remove weight = increase hp. If I remember my calculations correctly, removing 1000lbs. is equivalent to gaining 200hp!

I'll help all I can, but I'm a road course guy

Cleve

[M-Supra]

Originally Posted by Engeljizzle

Drag racing is so soft...

Take that thing to the road course. Be strong, not weak.

You can build a car to do both fairly well

[hellrotm]

Originally Posted by DiyTransport

We completely know that the N55 is not the best motor to try this with But we want to keep the car an original M2...may not break into the 7's but I promise everyone we WILL be in the 8's

You are going to need a fully built motor to get anywhere near 8's.

[GoneIn4Secs]

Sub

[mr_lab_rat]

That's a pretty tall order. I don't recall seeing any BMW without solid rear axle and powerglide reaching those numbers.

But hey, I'm going to enjoy watching the build of a monster, so good luck!

[Uncledanny6]

Originally Posted by DiyTransport

Ok We're starting with a 2018 M2 brand new...this is the official beginning of DiyTransport's journey to build the country's only 7 second M2. Attached are pics of our base car specs and first round of upgrades from Pure Turbo and Extreme Power House. Our first stock run off the showroom floor was 12.85 ...yikes we have a LONG way to go. Car goes in the shop next week for the first round of bolt on installs. Any advice or stories of your own powerhouse journey please share with us at website coming soon. I should state that we know it's gonna take a lot more turbo and Engine mods that this first round.. this is more just fun for now with the bolt ons

An interesting project . The Dodge Demon will only get 9.65 out of the crate.
You will learn a lot about the difference between a production performance car that has racing heritage vs purpose built race car .
Every nut, bolt, clamp, bushing , washer , , line, hose and internal component is subjected to astonishing vibration, friction , heat and overall entropy. So much so that I hope you don't rue the day you began this journey.
I own an M2 and I have owned Porsche 911s .
I never once mistook a fun, quick street car for a race car . They are different animals .
Your crates of parts removed and replaced will make you cringe and have your credit card companies overjoyed. Deep pockets and a good attitude will offset the heavy heart you may experience during every walk through your garage / shop : and you will need a shop .
If you can MiG/ TiG weld , operate a precision milling machine and lathe , you are ahead of the game compared to the guy who has to buy every part .
Good luck , be safe , and don't cut corners that could cost you more money or your life .
My cousin once held the world land speed record in a funded car project, but drag-racing the quarter mile on a motorcycle killed him .

[DiyTransport]

Appreciate all the comments, suggestions, and even haters.. We are going to have fun with this and record the journey in stages...Like we mentioned we fully KNOW its going to take fully built motor...suggestions on that would be great BTW...and some drive train changes..much bigger turbo...loose weight...etc..etc..but even this first round of bolt on's should a HUGE difference than the first "out of the box" run of 12.85...we expect about 575 ish hp from the stuff we are putting on it now an'd hope with the right launch and traction be able to get to the lower 11's or higher 10's