N54 Hybrid manifold for Single turbo top mount

The Convert · 03-18-2015, 04:27 PM

Yeah, I would do two wastegates as well.

bantam · 03-18-2015, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ts335i07

Just curious did you guys try flipping the manifolds upside down?

I am curious to know this as well, it looks like you may be able to (rather simply) flip the factory manifolds upside down with some re-drilling of bolt holes. That could simplify the plumbing for a future revision.

This looks like an interesting project either way, I think other people have already made the comments I had in mind, so good luck, and I look forward to your results.

Echoknight · 03-19-2015, 03:34 PM

Attached is the JIG and the completed manifold before I sent it off for coating.

jjbmuu · 03-19-2015, 03:40 PM

Yeah the bolt holes more than likely wouldn't line up if you were to flip the manifolds, if this ends up being a successful project and the "production" pieces are cleaned up in terms of appearance I may be a future customer

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ts335i07 · 03-19-2015, 06:57 PM

Looks ok for how much you have into it but i would have made a smoother transition for the wastegate. Very interested in how this turns out.

Echoknight · 03-20-2015, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by J.J4ck0wsk1

Yeah the bolt holes more than likely wouldn't line up if you were to flip the manifolds, if this ends up being a successful project and the "production" pieces are cleaned up in terms of appearance I may be a future customer

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Yeah, the bolt holes are not lined up in the center of the manifold. I will post more pics once i get back the manifold from coating today. Also, this manifold is a prototype and we will have to make the welds applied better next time. This manifold had lots of adjustments, leaks, and cuts.

Echoknight · 03-20-2015, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ts335i07

Looks ok for how much you have into it but i would have made a smoother transition for the wastegate. Very interested in how this turns out.

We should be assembling everything tonight.

Should be starting her up tomorrow and start some integration testing (leak checks, Binding and obstruction Checks, Etc...). ill keep this thread posted.

HouseN54 · 03-20-2015, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Echoknight

We should be assembling everything tonight.

Should be starting her up tomorrow and start some integration testing (leak checks, Binding and obstruction Checks, Etc...). ill keep this thread posted.

i think im as excited for this as i am about installing my fftec top mount sunday!!

Echoknight · 03-20-2015, 02:12 PM

Hey guys this is the finished coated product.

The1ontop · 03-20-2015, 02:51 PM

Looks good man good luck

Echoknight · 03-20-2015, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by The1ontop

Looks good man good luck

Thanks, I'll keep this thread updated.

///Mposter · 03-20-2015, 07:54 PM

Very cool end product!

FRMTL2_335i · 03-20-2015, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by J.J4ck0wsk1

Yeah the bolt holes more than likely wouldn't line up if you were to flip the manifolds, if this ends up being a successful project and the "production" pieces are cleaned up in terms of appearance I may be a future customer

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Better welds, and/or cleaner ones and I'd be seriously interested!

Echoknight · 03-21-2015, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by FRMTL2_335i

Quote:

Originally Posted by J.J4ck0wsk1

Yeah the bolt holes more than likely wouldn't line up if you were to flip the manifolds, if this ends up being a successful project and the "production" pieces are cleaned up in terms of appearance I may be a future customer

.

Better welds, and/or cleaner ones and I'd be seriously interested!

This was a prototype so to speak, so the welds will be a lot better on others that follow. Once the car is ready we will get numbers on a dyno.

FRMTL2_335i · 03-21-2015, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Echoknight

This was a prototype so to speak, so the welds will be a lot better on others that follow. Once the car is ready we will get numbers on a dyno.

thanks!

do you have PI? or what type of fuel system upgrade are you running?

MM Performance · 03-21-2015, 01:00 PM

Cool project. You doing twin scroll? Shouldn't it have two wastegates? You offering a downpipe and intercooler pipe as well?

Echoknight · 03-21-2015, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by FRMTL2_335i

Quote:

Originally Posted by Echoknight

This was a prototype so to speak, so the welds will be a lot better on others that follow. Once the car is ready we will get numbers on a dyno.

thanks!

do you have PI? or what type of fuel system upgrade are you running?

Stage 2 in line fuel pump from Fuel.it

Echoknight · 03-21-2015, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SlickSilver

Cool project. You doing twin scroll? Shouldn't it have two wastegates? You offering a downpipe and intercooler pipe as well?

We could, the options will start with just manifold and option up. Trying to keep this in the affordable range. More to follow.

Echoknight · 03-21-2015, 07:28 PM

Still installing the manifold

Echoknight · 03-21-2015, 08:36 PM

It fits and all piping are in.

Island Road · 03-21-2015, 09:21 PM

I love this DIY project. Cant wait for the results!

MM Performance · 03-22-2015, 07:44 AM

I guess I'm just a little confused by the mani flange. It's a flange for a divided twin scroll housing but the mani underneath is not 3/3 fully divided so I don't see the purpose in that flange.

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ts335i07 tech 8 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: lakewood NJ iTrader: (3)	Looks ok for how much you have into it but i would have made a smoother transition for the wastegate. Very interested in how this turns out.
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Echoknight Echo335i 162 Rep 231 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Sedan Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Virginia Beach iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [6.50]	Hey guys this is the finished coated product. Attached Images __________________ N54\| CUSTOM Single Turbo\| Meth CM10 100%\| CXRacing Turbo GT3582R \| BMS Back End Flash \| Custom 450 LPFP \| 335is clutch / SMFW \|3.5 TMAP \| Anti-lag \| 2 Step\| NLS\|Boost by Gear\|JB4
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MM Performance Major 318 Rep 516 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Cp TiAg 6AT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston, Tx iTrader: (4)	Cool project. You doing twin scroll? Shouldn't it have two wastegates? You offering a downpipe and intercooler pipe as well?
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Echoknight Echo335i 162 Rep 231 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Sedan Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Virginia Beach iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [6.50]	It fits and all piping are in. Attached Images __________________ N54\| CUSTOM Single Turbo\| Meth CM10 100%\| CXRacing Turbo GT3582R \| BMS Back End Flash \| Custom 450 LPFP \| 335is clutch / SMFW \|3.5 TMAP \| Anti-lag \| 2 Step\| NLS\|Boost by Gear\|JB4
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MM Performance Major 318 Rep 516 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Cp TiAg 6AT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston, Tx iTrader: (4)	I guess I'm just a little confused by the mani flange. It's a flange for a divided twin scroll housing but the mani underneath is not 3/3 fully divided so I don't see the purpose in that flange.
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