Francis With The Worlds First 1000HP AWD BMW E36 On Racing Dan Rue, Building BMWs 

I could hear my bro talk all day about cars. He's descriptive and knowledgeable, and that's so hard to find nowadays. This is a Class A interview here. 👏 Congrats Alpha, this was a W for sure.

This guy speaks my language! He's an engine guy who knows his shit, not a purist who's stuck on one thing, but open minded and well versed in many platforms. We never heard anyone else talking and comparing so many great engines.. m10, m20, m50, m52, s52, n54, n55, s63, hemi apache, k, b, h, jz, rb, 4g, coyote, daza, aan, 3b...

First episode where someone has an inkling of a brain . Smart dude there !

Met Frank at 2014 H2oi when I had my 325is e30. Bruh was sitting on the side of Coastal chillin and I asked about his build. I thought it was a m3...when I tell you, he schooled me on not only his build but bmw's in general, changed my life. I loved BMW's but I didn't know how deep the rabbit hole went with the lore or what was possible with the various engine platforms. I continued to see Frank at events/tracks like Englishtown, and he was always beating cars he had no business beating, but would break and showed up better like nothing happened. I hit him up when I was building my m52b28 and he gave me the same formula he said in the vid. I ended up going a different direction, building my s54, but everything he's saying is straight-up facts. Frank is the truth, and I'm glad he did this interview. This podcast is goated. But, now I have to port my s54 exhaust lol.

Bro this was refreshing having someone who truly knows his stuff. You should interview Devin Niemela hes the first 2020? Type R AWD. Theres also this crazy smart engineer who built the 1st AWD Mustang. He fabs and programs just about everything in his home garage and his channel is No Production Value Garage. It would be awesome to get some more innovative small time builders who really actually know what they're doing while pushing the boundaries.

This guy knows his stuff. He's a real engineer

Making your guests feel comfortable enough to speak openly and share stories is a skill. Well done

This truly is the best interview so far. So much technical knowledge and free game given out for the m5x platform here. Frank is a humble legend that’s been an inspiration to me to stay in the m50/52 motors for my e30/36!

Frank is very smart and a good talker, very educated in the car community. From working for PetrolWerks to doing his own thing, he’s always had the knowledge to do well.

This is awesome. Been following francis for a while. My pops and i built the first 1000whp e36 328 back in 06. Also first in the 9s. With a best of 9.9 @ 160... awd would of helped us alot back then. But as a "retired" racer im happy to see people still pushing the platform 20 years later. Also cool hearing rktunes.. we sold jordan our tube chassis e36 back in day.

Super well spoken guest. a lot of knowledge. Best pod yet imo. Bless

This is what this podcast should be about, just straight to the business, dude has a wealth of knowledge, im not even a bmw guy by any means but this information has me interested in the platform

Frank is a class act! Super intelligent, and very knowledgeable. Always a pleasure speaking and discussing what we can do to better this platform throughout the years. Keep up the great work. If anyone is looking for an honest business man and looking for exceptional work Frank is your man. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

Best podcast I seen on here bro! He’s as humble and as straight up as it gets. Explaining why you would and why you shouldn’t👌🏽

Man this was AMAZING to watch😂 wasnt expecting to sit through the full 2 hours. But its just a breath of fresh air to listen to someone who loves the scene and actually studied automotive engineering and knows exactly whats hes saying with actual math and physics to back up his claims. Love to see it! Keep it up!

Great Video. Frank is extremely knowledgeable. He built my s52 for me. Exactly what he said about the oil pump but is exactly what happened to my motor. Had to open the entire motor and just rebuilt the entire thing.

This is one of the only people you've had on this show that isn't talking out out their ass, and just bragging non stop. This guy knows what hes talking about. Was wondering why he dind't just swap what he could over into an E46 that already come AWD. I know the E46 chassis is a little more fragile, but still. Would save a lot of time.

I think you found your new co host.. he is very knowledgeable..

My man frank so freakin knowledgeable and on point ! All shop owners and car enthusiasts need a page from his book

Bro needs his own podcast to help us out with build our cars up

Listened on spotify twice and now watched on youtube..what a legend. Cheers ✌️

So glad there’s no one chiming in and killing this interview.

As an Engineer myself, Brilliant topic conceptualising, perfect description of the definitions, this is a person who love his work and understands it fully. Just brilliant!

I like the way he explains things, learned a lot from this interview!

Also the 2JZ as he stated was developed by a German engineer race team. Francis definitely knows. To add also that German engineer based the bottom end off an old Mercedes I6 block.

This dude is life goal in terms of cars.... ability to communicate his knowledge level 9000... props to him

I never watched long podcasts before but this was pure gem of podcast with tons of facts and knowledge. Big fan of this guy already

So hard not to like this guy, just seems super genuine and self taught....

Frank is the GOAT of E36 platforms he revived my car from DOA and has been running strong ever since it left his shop

E36 M3 is hands down one of my favorite cars and my absolute favorite M3 coupe ever! Timeless, beautiful car

I could listen to that man all day - what a legend!

i heard he said sunrise hwy, shoutout long island native 💯

I learned a lot from Frank during this interview and im not even a BMW guy. Hes very knowledgeable. Bring this guy back for a part 2.

That's a good dude right there,enjoyed every minute of it.Would be nice to have him back in the future.

Shout out to my boy for rocking the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hat!!! 813 babyyyyy!!!

that's why one of the best upgrade for the Z'S are gear ratio upgrades to wake it up..Then had on some bolt on and have fun

🚥Great interview you guys …Francis is very knowledgeable direct to the point and explains this platform very technically in a way that makes it super interesting to watch 😎👍🏽

I love learning. I could a forever conversation with this guy. I am super technical as well. I have thoroughly enjoyed this interview. I am at 3/4 through. A wealth of information.

One of the best podcasts yet, love hearing the technicals and the concepts, s/o to frank for the knowledge

Really good interview as a diehard E36 running a SC set up making over 600whp but I love it well balanced. I know this guy and he is really kool 👍🏾 I bought my first Fully loaded 94 325is with dove grey Vader seats & tilted steering wheel with all sorts of options in 1999. I’m on my 3rd one now. I got a mk5 golf R32, a built B8 Audi A4 a 95 C36 AMG and the E36 is still my favorite ❤️

Found y’all thru Mike Myke. Your pod got a helluva vibe. Since last night i’ve watched about 3 episodes so far. Strong work and much love from Cali!

This is your best guest, this guy knows his shit, super humble and just seems super legit.

Og bmw guys built different

Best episode by far, Plz do a second part

Really good episode here! This is probably the best the best couple of hours ive spent on youtube in a very long time!!

Favourite podcast I’ve watched yet huge fan of this guy and is so knowledgeable

so much knowledge. listen to this man talk all day

Yo one of your best interviews, this dude is smart as hell. Learned a lot from this dude !!!

Wow, that guy is pure knowledge. Thanks...🙏 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷

I've listened to a lot of your podcasts/interviews. This one is the best 100% I feel like some of these guys teuelly just want the clout. This dude knows his stuff, a true enthusiast not chasing numbers, and knows his stuff.

Yo man your work ethic is insane bro ! I’m literally watching your podcast come to life . NOW you got the format that works . Keep this up man . I hit that like button on every video to show support. Keep it coming tooks

Currently building and restoring an e36 M3 in the DR I enjoyed watching this a lot

Engineering explained is a great channel to learn about engines and automotive tech

This guys knowledge is so deep. Sheesh ! Guy literally knows the platform like the back of his hand

First podcast I truly enjoyed, dude is humble and down to earth. Most of the other ones they just want their 5min of fame saying first this first that. Specially those mustang guys 😂 good job you made a car fast with bolt ons 😂😂

22rpd now offers a pretty legit full kit to turbo the e36 using decent brand parts too 👀

Watched frank blow this car up and rebuild it in his driveway so many times! Respect!!!

This is my favorite episode from you guys. keep up the good work 💯

Great episode. A perfect blend of humor and technical discussion!

The road car F1 engines with over 100,000miles is called a seasoned block. When it's gone through that many heat cycles is removes the impurities from the iron. All formula 1 cars manufacturers did it back then.

lol yes an no, the blocks were left outside based on a theory of cryo-freezing, which would make particles tighter and more “dense” increasing rigidity.

Learned a lot, keep up this standard of podcasts 🔥🔥

Everything he said is facts about the dealer capping and making you send money on repair. But definitely learned a lot bout gear ratios from this

Here’s is where Frank interview himself. Props to the knowledge Frank!

Felt like I was in class again, but this time wide awake and listening 😅 Very informative, really enjoyed this one 👍

No one ever talks about the s54 😐

Who is this cat? He really knows how to get it done And he knows which car has racing pedigree BMW 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💥

I think its nuts how much knowledge dude knows about cars I wanna build an e36 awd with a b58 this video helped me understand somethings that I needed to learn or I would have had a crash course when I got the car 😂 I don't wanna run crazy hp but like max probably 600hp I want it to be a daily you know but still be quick

@1:26.10 crazy concept of boost is just what isn't going into the engine. love that

He knows his shit ! I can listen to this type of car talk all day

Francis the tuner knows a lot. I learned a lot from this podcast. Good episode.

Bro is dropping mad knowledge literally helpful aff 💯💯

Best interview/episode, so much learned.

my fave episode thus far. very informative and humble

So much knowledge 💯

Speaks so well, explains so well and this episode in general is just amazing. Good job👍🏼

The old timers are priceless. To pass on years of knowledge to younger generations...

this E36 is a beast!!! it remind me the most quickest car on my island!! in my neighborhood there is a old chinise man that used to work for a racingteam and he built an awesome AWD 1000hp e36 coupe with a S38B38 engine turbo this dude place the engine under the hood more in the back of the car and snap an AUDI gear box and weld, build all the parts himself! draveshaft, alluminuim rollcage, tie rod ect...

This is my type of episode 💪🏽 more guest like this

I don't even know how I got here but this was informative af. I just learned a bunch man. Good job and keep the videos coming. I didn't know Dan drove fast cars like that lmao. I thought he was just an Instagram guy😅😅

Best guest imo .. dude has tons of knowledge

That yonkers racing rsx the one he talkin bout

finally someone w brains on the channel not some egotistical weirdos

The more technical episode was awesome! I'd love to hear more in the future

Great interview Frank is very knowledgeable salute, i love my 2.8 84mm bore too handle boost well. A AWD 318ti would be nice 😅😎.

32:09, they may use different scale for hp and tq, or plot tq in nm (then you need 30% bigger numbers on the side), or is scaled to fit hp cheating happens in correction factor 33:44 crank/wheel, its same hp when doubling, so doesn't matter.. also 300hp 300tq - tq would need to be in nm, even an m54b30 does only that amount 50:54 this surprises me, who even does turbos on stock motronic ecu? pnp boards are out for m50 for 10years, i know there were ton of guys running Megasquirts 14+years back. With Siemens ecu its a bit different, it can be done on ms41 but you are somewhat limited (resistor to maf signal or even bigger maf) and you still only need $300 for pnp ecu (speeduino for example). MS43 is a bit better at turboing but still, what you dont invest in standalone you will pay in number of tunes you will need, and in parts you brake. And in the end of the day, if you want to dial it up, you will need to get standalone either way. But going from cheaper standalone to more expensive (lets again use speeduino, and then going to emu black with tcu lamik for 8hp) you already have build running engine correct way, you don't rely on factory sensors (and their number or application, lets say you now have even with cheap ecu (rusefi uaefi is $100, has build in o2 and dbw) you can have fuel and oil pressure in, crankcase/coolant pressure, and have fully working boost by gear and boost cut, with non fuel cut limiters (spark cut) and would other way knock you engine on limiter with pump gas) 1:14:21 oil pump chain tensioner is needed, welding the nut doesn't solve the issue, that way you will just snap shaft or part where its welded. At high rpm it has harmonics/slop in chain that normaly drives nut off 1:37:33 they didn't even have 100k miles, much lower as they were new cars, problem was BMW wouldn't support BMW Motorsport with brand new engines, so BMW Motorsport had to source them from road going vehicles ( this was true for year or two, after that they got deal with BMW). Similar thing with Subaru, any Subaru wrc or autocross head has nothing to do with Subaru, they get casted in England with totally different ports shape and location. 1:37:51 not true, they weren't seasoned, or even outside, block are ruined by that (just look on L19 material.. hydrogen embrittlement is thing in any material and metal, even plastics). In time they made 800-1000hp, all block were brand new from BMW. Also don't believe horsepower claims. You cant make that amount of hp at that pressure with fuel they used. As said, they are at best 1000-1150hp (in qualification with blowing turbo/engine after lap/one straight) .. not 1400 or 1600hp for a lap like some say. In normal racing it was 650-800hp engine.

this dude speaks the truth about enjoying the car!

Sounds like he know his way around bmw's for sure, but there has bin many awd e36 with +1000hp over here in Europe the last +20 years. Nothing new under the sun there.. but its still an awesome build he got. 🏁🏁🏁 He seems like a good guy

Great interview (I might be partial here because I own a BMW 😂). Love your channel; keep up the great work!

I built my Tacoma to do exactly this haha... EVERYTHING, Road racing, roll racing, auto x, daily, road trips all that shit! Francis, dope interview man!

Great episode!!! Crazy insight

I got a m52 with m50 head 6266 percision single top mount, etc etc in my 1989 e30 vert. I did almost of the work myself but damn I wish I had the knowledge to figure out awd. I don't even have a cage so my car leaves brown stains but hoping to get a ford 8.8 rear this summer to help put the power down smoother 🙏

Awesome Episode but just sayin this is not the first 1000hp AWD BMW go to Lebanon and have a look at some crazy Bmws

I am an engineer as well..could have told you before he said so.. you can tell someone with that mindset and experience right off the rip.. Some people just don't think like that.. They just know shit works, and some have to find out and understand how it works.. I have 4 men in my family that are engineers, Grandpa and Father both worked as automotive engineers for GM.. I do fiber optics and systems engineering, but been into mechanical & cars & trucks my whole life.. Its def passed down in your genes..

Man you really know your stuff

Admin tuning would be great on this podcast

Respect 🫡🤝 one of your best interviews 👌😌

Boost by rpm is also great in stand alone ecus, Many turbo cars are ruined with that 4000-5000 turbo spike and after that its only wheelspin. Tuneup boostmap by rpm and its possible to make more useable powerband

Smart dude learned a lot!

We need your e36 in this vs that