[Fundahl]

HOLY SHIT SHIV THANK YOU!

Looks like the head isn't too bad after all...


I knew the kit was going to do good with a turbo that big, but fuck, that torque curve has no signs of falling off!

I bet 23psi will look similar, with more power of course.

Let's hope for 700whp with a BOLT ON turbo kit with STOCK motor!

[Stage 2 Drew]

This is definitely insane....but really how many people outside of cali are gonna buy one?

Lets hope this takes off as well as the AMS alpha packages! !!

[Tiago@VRSF]

That power band looks phenomenal. Can't wait to see how she handles the extra few psi!

Do you guys intend on replacing the stock map sensor?

[Dmacc]

600whp in a 135i, yes please! One thing I love most about your beast shiv is the sleeper factor. If I heard that thing scream past me on the street, I'd probably have to change my pants.

[Sigma 3]

Originally Posted by Stage 2 Drew

This is definitely insane....but really how many people outside of cali are gonna buy one?

Lets hope this takes off as well as the AMS alpha packages! !!

what are you talking about? What does "cali have to do with it?. That's like saying only people in Oregon would buy HPF.

Shiv what trim is the smaller turbo. 57 or 62?

[OpenFlash]

Originally Posted by stratos_335

Very nice. Congrats from me.

A question: turbo outlet is mounted on the left exhaust and wastegate on the right. The exhaust fumes will be restricted coming out only from the half exhaust. For example, my custom exhaust has no x-pipe, just two independent pipes for bank 1 and 2. Would't that be a problem for exhaust fumes flow?

The turbo outlet pipe splits into two so both midpipes do the work. Its only when the wastegate opens that extra exhaust is bypassed through one of the pipes.

[Crazylegs]

wow amazing work shiv! Any chance on a vbox run to entertain?

Vishnu FTW! people always assume JB3 here and think they have a chance. Then just give em the feet and brag proceed!

[2000max]

Great to see this progress made with the n54 platform. Can't wait to see further progress and more details about the kit. Thank you shiv for pushing the envelope.

[import36]

Originally Posted by Sigma 3

what are you talking about? What does "cali have to do with it?. That's like saying only people in Oregon would buy HPF.

Shiv what trim is the smaller turbo. 57 or 62?

+1

there are lots of folks on the east coast waiting for something like this to come to fruition.....and now it's really happening!

[hellrotm]

What numbers do you think you can put down using your upgraded fuel system without any methanol?

Edit, I see you answered that:

Originally Posted by shiv@vishnu

The next time we go back with the Procede boost limit raised, I'll make it a point of dialing in a straight 93oct map. Given last nights findings, I'd say 500+whp on pump is easy. But seeing how this turbo wakes up at higher boost pressures, running it without a PWM meth kit would be criminal.

[skinrock]

Originally Posted by Stage 2 Drew

This is definitely insane....but really how many people outside of cali are gonna buy one?

Lets hope this takes off as well as the AMS alpha packages! !!

Everyone not worrying about emissions is probably drooling over this right now. If I still lived in Michigan I would jump on it in a heartbeat.

[Brey335i]

Originally Posted by skinrock

Everyone not worrying about emissions is probably drooling over this right now. If I still lived in Michigan I would jump on it in a heartbeat.

Secondary cats should keep it emissions capable. Remember, there's always someone willing to pass you...

[dbjb]

Originally Posted by skinrock

Everyone not worrying about emissions is probably drooling over this right now. If I still lived in Michigan I would jump on it in a heartbeat.

Soon, California will be good with a simple DP fix...

Originally Posted by Rotary Rasp

(stolen from the interwebs)

"Set to begin January 01, 2013; Model year 2000 and newer vehicles will no longer require the tailpipe emissions test portion of the smog check process. AB 2289 will require late model vehicles be administered the smog check's visual and functional tests only.

The implementation of AB 2289 is expected to reduce the time and cost of the smog check. The program will now take better advantage of a vehicle's OBD II technology by eliminating tailpipe testing and instead using the vehicle's own OBD II emissions monitoring system.

This new smog test system is already in place in 22 other states. "This new and improved program will have the same result as taking 800,000 old cars off the road, also resulting in a more cost effective program for California motorists." said ARB Chairman, Mary D. Nichols.

Currently California's smog check procedure requires all vehicles undergo a tailpipe emissions inspection to measure harmful pollutant output from the tailpipe, a visual inspection for present and properly installed emissions components, a functional test to insure the proper operation of various emission components; and as part of the functional test, an OBD II computer diagnostic check.

Under AB 2289, the tailpipe emissions portion of the smog inspection will be eliminated for 2000 model and newer cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs.
Background on the OBD II system - All vehicles imported into the United States as of 1996 have had to be equipped with an On Board Diagnostics system referred to as OBD II. The OBD II diagnostic system is designed to monitor all aspects of your engine's emission conditions and report this information to a central database within it's computer. This information is processed and checked against the computers pre-determined values for various input levels and performance patterns.

If any problems are found, the computer will determine whether to alert the driver or not. If a decision has been made to alert the driver of an emissions problem, the "Check Engine" or "Engine Malfunction" light will illuminate on the vehicle's dashboard. In more serious emission conditions the computer may even begin to rapidly flash the "Check Engine/Malfunction" light indicating to the driver, that the vehicle needs immediate diagnosis/repair attention.
AB 2289 now requires the smog test inspection to rely on data from a vehicle's own on board emissions computer to determine the vehicle's harmful emissions production as opposed to using a smog machine to sample the vehicle's emissions output from the tailpipe. This design is expected to reduce the cost of equipment at the smog station, reduce the amount of time it takes to smog check a vehicle, and reduce the cost of the smog inspection to the consumer.


AB 2289 - Makes changes to the following smog inspection procedures and guidelines:
A. Authorize the use of On Board Diagnostic II testing to expedite the process.

B. Vehicles known to release large amounts of pollution must test at stations with the highest performance ratings.

C. Stricter fines structure for improper inspections.

D. Permit the state to contract with the private sector to manage franchise-like networks of independently owned Smog Check stations.
E. Encourage community colleges and other training institutions to develop technician-training programs."

[skinrock]

Originally Posted by dsbj

Soon, California will be good with a simple DP fix...

Very interesting info.

[EastBayE90]

^ wow very interesting I have not heard about this yet. That would be life changing for us Californians that have been harassed for years with damn smog checks.

[whn]

damn you Shiv, now I have to choose between your kit and HPF (which seems to be ready in year 2050)

This is truly amazing.. really, work of art

One thing I know for sure is that I want my 335i (6AT) to have 600+ whp before July. At this point I dont know if I can trust to guys at HPF if they can ever finish the kit because I dont want to be disappointed again


Edit. Shiv please pm me the price (range) of the complete kit

[aramsey80]

Is the test car a automatic?

[CaptainInsano]

Originally Posted by dsbj

Soon, California will be good with a simple DP fix...

You sir just made my day.

Car is scheduled to get out of the shop in about a week, I might just have to leave it in there.

[scottp999]

Originally Posted by aramsey80

Is the test car a automatic?

The one they used first is 6MT. He has an auto test car up soon.

Originally Posted by shiv@vishnu

Our next two in-house single turbo conversions are 6ATs. So we will know soon enough. But I expect it to work quite nicely.

[Skydive]

Thanks for sharing Shiv..

Great news!

[Sigma 3]

"And yes, this car should run 10s quite easily. But safety regulations at Sac raceway require a cage if you run lower than a 11.50. I could probably just sneak one 10s pass and then get kicked off the track I suppose. Maybe soon..."

I am curious to see how this stacks up to the M3(e46) wich,I may be wrong, hasnt posted a low 10 sec. pass with all that power. Shiv or any bodthat drag races how do you think this platform will differ from the M3 in terms of posting Low E.T.s vs. traction issues.

[E92TTKING]

Shiv do a 2jz swap too