RHD Long runner Manifold N54 Single Turbo

Brule · 06-08-2022, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kookie

Looking good. So much progress in a short time. Can't wait to see and hear it installed.

Either going to be great or a great let down.

Brule · 06-11-2022, 03:09 AM

Photos.

Brule · 06-11-2022, 03:14 AM

More photos.

Brule · 06-11-2022, 03:19 AM

Turbo mounted.

Brule · 07-16-2022, 10:52 PM

Been doing a few things to get this ready for next event.

Just mounted manifold with gaskets and installed all the nuts.

Water pipe was made and some new heater hose was mocked up.

Started making 3.5 inch down pipe.

Re painted the manifold an mounted it on spare engine with Precision 6466 and 7675 just for a look.

Photos

Brule · 07-16-2022, 10:58 PM

Around 20 hours work and it will be running.

Mount turbo
plug in o2 sensors
Install intercooler pipe and silicone hose
Install vacuum lines and boost solenoid

Exhaust and wastegate will be out the bonnet unfortunately. I just wont have time to get it running for next event.

Add water and oil

Start it and hope it sounds good.

Brule · 07-16-2022, 11:02 PM

Photos of 3.5 inch dump pipe.

Blew 2 holes thats why theres 2 big welds oops.

jzx_andy · 07-17-2022, 05:20 AM

Should sound killa man. Gonna give Greek Adam a run for his money haha. Awesome work.

Brule · 07-20-2022, 03:24 AM

Will know in 24 hours.
Such a small list to start it!

Brule · 07-20-2022, 08:24 PM

No good.
Failed. Not sure what to do next.

jzx_andy · 07-21-2022, 08:34 AM

I think a proper exhaust would help a lot man. single 3 - 3.5" throughout, with a big resonator and muffler would be best for exhaust note.

Brule · 07-22-2022, 02:02 AM

Had a water leak.
Found water leak.
Have not fixed water leak.

Needed to add aluminium pipe to turbo compressor housing. This is neefed to avoid needing a silicone joiner next to manifold runner.

Made the pipe.
Made the pipe longer.
Installed the pipe.
Instead of two silicone joiners it now only needs one from turbo to intercooler.

Turbo is now connected to the intercooler.

Photos

jzx_andy · 07-22-2022, 03:16 AM

Hey Brule

Were each of the 6 individual runners measured to be equal in length/volume, or are the 2 banks the only things that were made/measured to be equal?

Brule · 07-22-2022, 03:27 PM

I measured the individual runners before the collector by the amount of bends and straight used. I did not measure the volume with water.

I renade the runners a few times to make them equal length before the collector.

But overall no I didnt measure with water just by calculating volume off tube size.

Brule · 07-22-2022, 03:29 PM

Im working on it again today.
A downpipe with wastegate plumbed in is 3 days work.
After that I can re test the exhaust note.

jzx_andy · 07-23-2022, 04:19 AM

Hopefully sounds good in its final form.

Will also be interesting to see how it flows in comparison to your previous setups.

I'm sure you're learning heaps, just by having a crack at it. Watching your progress is awesome. Keep it up.

Brule · 07-24-2022, 12:03 AM

Ready to take this setup to the dyno.

Just need a turbo and wastegate beanie.

Coupes33 · 07-25-2022, 06:05 PM

It will be interesting to see what the dyno results are Brule. With that set up, the result should be impressive.

Brule · 07-25-2022, 10:07 PM

My guess is the same overall power as log and stock manifold but sound better.
Spool may improve but currently I have had to limit boost down low to gain traction.

Brule · 07-27-2022, 01:56 AM

Yea nah this is what I wanted!
Sounds nuts.
Very happy.

jzx_andy · 07-27-2022, 02:39 AM

Man, that's awesome. So much win.

You've just clocked the Aussie DIY N54 game haha.

Brule · 08-07-2022, 04:45 AM

Finished making exhaust pipe. Still out the bonnet.

Dyno booked in 17th August
2 day car event 19th and 20th to let it rip!

2 short videos of great n54 sounds👍🏻.

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Brule Brigadier General 835 Rep 3,190 Posts Drives: 2007 335i e92 6spd man Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Darwin iTrader: (0)	Been doing a few things to get this ready for next event. Just mounted manifold with gaskets and installed all the nuts. Water pipe was made and some new heater hose was mocked up. Started making 3.5 inch down pipe. Re painted the manifold an mounted it on spare engine with Precision 6466 and 7675 just for a look. Photos Attached Images
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Brule Brigadier General 835 Rep 3,190 Posts Drives: 2007 335i e92 6spd man Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Darwin iTrader: (0)	Around 20 hours work and it will be running. Mount turbo plug in o2 sensors Install intercooler pipe and silicone hose Install vacuum lines and boost solenoid Exhaust and wastegate will be out the bonnet unfortunately. I just wont have time to get it running for next event. Add water and oil Start it and hope it sounds good.
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jzx_andy Slowpoke 245 Rep 291 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i N54 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Perth, Australia iTrader: (0)	I think a proper exhaust would help a lot man. single 3 - 3.5" throughout, with a big resonator and muffler would be best for exhaust note. __________________ build thread - OEM+ WIDEBODY \| Factory Individual Audio, Active Steering, Comfort Access & M-Sport optioned 6MT swapped \| Xtreme twin disk & SMF \| Advan RSII \| ST XTA \| F82 M4 heated front seats \| BMW Individual interior trims \| CIC/Combox retrofits \| Custom headlights \| 1M/M3 mirrors \| 335is auxiliary radiator \| LCI tails
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Brule Brigadier General 835 Rep 3,190 Posts Drives: 2007 335i e92 6spd man Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Darwin iTrader: (0)	Had a water leak. Found water leak. Have not fixed water leak. Needed to add aluminium pipe to turbo compressor housing. This is neefed to avoid needing a silicone joiner next to manifold runner. Made the pipe. Made the pipe longer. Installed the pipe. Instead of two silicone joiners it now only needs one from turbo to intercooler. Turbo is now connected to the intercooler. Photos Attached Images
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jzx_andy Slowpoke 245 Rep 291 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i N54 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Perth, Australia iTrader: (0)	Hey Brule Were each of the 6 individual runners measured to be equal in length/volume, or are the 2 banks the only things that were made/measured to be equal? __________________ build thread - OEM+ WIDEBODY \| Factory Individual Audio, Active Steering, Comfort Access & M-Sport optioned 6MT swapped \| Xtreme twin disk & SMF \| Advan RSII \| ST XTA \| F82 M4 heated front seats \| BMW Individual interior trims \| CIC/Combox retrofits \| Custom headlights \| 1M/M3 mirrors \| 335is auxiliary radiator \| LCI tails
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Brule Brigadier General 835 Rep 3,190 Posts Drives: 2007 335i e92 6spd man Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Darwin iTrader: (0)	I measured the individual runners before the collector by the amount of bends and straight used. I did not measure the volume with water. I renade the runners a few times to make them equal length before the collector. But overall no I didnt measure with water just by calculating volume off tube size.
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Brule Brigadier General 835 Rep 3,190 Posts Drives: 2007 335i e92 6spd man Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Darwin iTrader: (0)	Im working on it again today. A downpipe with wastegate plumbed in is 3 days work. After that I can re test the exhaust note.
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jzx_andy Slowpoke 245 Rep 291 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i N54 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Perth, Australia iTrader: (0)	Hopefully sounds good in its final form. Will also be interesting to see how it flows in comparison to your previous setups. I'm sure you're learning heaps, just by having a crack at it. Watching your progress is awesome. Keep it up. __________________ build thread - OEM+ WIDEBODY \| Factory Individual Audio, Active Steering, Comfort Access & M-Sport optioned 6MT swapped \| Xtreme twin disk & SMF \| Advan RSII \| ST XTA \| F82 M4 heated front seats \| BMW Individual interior trims \| CIC/Combox retrofits \| Custom headlights \| 1M/M3 mirrors \| 335is auxiliary radiator \| LCI tails
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Brule Brigadier General 835 Rep 3,190 Posts Drives: 2007 335i e92 6spd man Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Darwin iTrader: (0)	Ready to take this setup to the dyno. Just need a turbo and wastegate beanie. Attached Images
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Brule Brigadier General 835 Rep 3,190 Posts Drives: 2007 335i e92 6spd man Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Darwin iTrader: (0)	My guess is the same overall power as log and stock manifold but sound better. Spool may improve but currently I have had to limit boost down low to gain traction.
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07-27-2022, 01:56 AM	#42
Brule Brigadier General 835 Rep 3,190 Posts Drives: 2007 335i e92 6spd man Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Darwin iTrader: (0)	Yea nah this is what I wanted! Sounds nuts. Very happy.
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Brule Brigadier General 835 Rep 3,190 Posts Drives: 2007 335i e92 6spd man Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Darwin iTrader: (0)	Finished making exhaust pipe. Still out the bonnet. Dyno booked in 17th August 2 day car event 19th and 20th to let it rip! 2 short videos of great n54 sounds👍🏻. Attached Images
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