N54 Vargas Turbo (VTT) Stage 1 FBO + Inlets + E85 DYNO

10091989 · 11-01-2016, 12:14 PM

**Posted on N54tech last week**

Alright guys here is my dyno today done at Dyno-Pro in Colorado. I got to actually Dyno my own car which was really cool and fun!

498WHP and 516TQ!

Logs are in 4th gear running map 7 19.8psi on E50 fueling.

Mods:

VTT Stage 1 + Billet Wheel Upgrade
VTT Inlets
VTT PCV
Jb4 G5 ISO
BMS E85 BEF (stock knock tables)
Map 7 19.8PSI
Stage 2 LPFP
Hartge FMIC
VRSF DP
ETS CP & Synapse BOV
Stett Vacuum Canisters
BMS Cowl Filters
STOCK HPFP
ECS TwinTake
Carbon Cleaning
OEM Spark Plugs
EKPM3-DE Updated
Index 12 Injectors
New Delphi Coils
Motul 8100 Xcess Oil

Take a look at the logs too and to say the least i am stoked!

Chris@VargasTurboTech · 11-01-2016, 01:46 PM

Looking good! Thanks for the review and we're happy that you're happy!

BKBMW335I · 11-01-2016, 10:33 PM

Awesome, I'm so jealous yet happy for you.....I wish my whip had it like that. Keep doing good things Bro.

335is-dct · 11-02-2016, 04:46 PM

great results from the vtt stage 1's. you can see the difference in the power curve, as its making power all the way to 6k before it starts to fall off. i wanted to go with a set earlier this year, but was hesitant because they were unproven at the time. i'm sure that little 1 series is moving nicely!

byebyev8 · 11-02-2016, 05:07 PM

This isn't at a super high boost level or agressive timing. Theres probably 30-50whp left in this setup if not more. So i guess the stage 1's are a nice upgrade.

10091989 · 11-02-2016, 06:51 PM

Thanks guys!

I was surprised to see this much power on only 19.8psi which is the E85 BEF Map 7 target.

My friend just got his 335xi back and had the DocRace ST Kit installed with a DBB 6266 on 20psi. Made 511whp and 498tq. That's on E30 and 91 octane protuned Cobb.

So I'm hoping to see how the VTT S1's stack up against the ST 335xi.

A few people online have these turbos pushing 23psi midrange and 19psi redline with no dyno's however. I would assume 515whp range would be expected.

Grand_hustle17 · 11-03-2016, 09:04 AM

Wow. Good stuff

jts1981 · 11-04-2016, 12:56 AM

nice#s, congrats.

Irishace · 11-04-2016, 07:44 AM

Awesome stuff, great numbers.

BeastMode335i · 11-04-2016, 11:47 AM

Good job man, I def agree there's a bit more power to be had with your setup..

Stage 1's are a tad over OEM spec right? I believe I read they have a 14T wheel as opposed to the stock 10T..?

10091989 · 11-07-2016, 11:37 AM

Yep its a 14t and the stock turbine is clipped a few degrees.

There is a little more HP in the setup but for now i am good with 500whp daily. I am looking into methanol injection next though the bumping boost to 22psi taper to 18.5 at redline.

mike@x-ph.com · 04-17-2018, 12:49 PM

Vargas Stage 1

GEOS07335i · 04-17-2018, 05:35 PM

Congrats

GEOS07335i · 04-17-2018, 06:19 PM

Congrats

Thurston Howell the 3rd · 11-06-2018, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 10091989

Yep its a 14t and the stock turbine is clipped a few degrees.

There is a little more HP in the setup but for now i am good with 500whp daily. I am looking into methanol injection next though the bumping boost to 22psi taper to 18.5 at redline.

I see you have had these for couple of years now. Have you had any issues with the turbos? Or any regrets?

addictedtoboost · 11-11-2018, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 10091989

Thanks guys!

I was surprised to see this much power on only 19.8psi which is the E85 BEF Map 7 target.

My friend just got his 335xi back and had the DocRace ST Kit installed with a DBB 6266 on 20psi. Made 511whp and 498tq. That's on E30 and 91 octane protuned Cobb.

So I'm hoping to see how the VTT S1's stack up against the ST 335xi.

A few people online have these turbos pushing 23psi midrange and 19psi redline with no dyno's however. I would assume 515whp range would be expected.

I was seeing if you had any update as to how your VTT S1's stacked up to your friends DOCRace ST Kit 6266 on 20 psi running on E30. I wonder if he runs a E50 map and turns up the boost a little bit how much whp he would be putting down on lets say a DynoJet. 498 whp vs 511 whp isn't that much of a difference.

JuniorB · 11-18-2018, 04:17 PM

These turbos are twin stage ones, not a n55 stage one. This tread may be from Steven Nelson, who also done other mods. He's making almost 530hp from stage ones. While on the subject, VTT stage ones at the time are 14t comp wheel with a stock turbine. The stage ones now run a 9 blade turbine, so a battle of the stage ones, the 9 blade will make more power. Look for this when inquiring stage ones.

Chris@VargasTurboTech · 11-18-2018, 10:01 PM

Steve's results are awesome, but please understand that's corrected numbers from a high altitude (CO car). Normally we tell people that stage 1's won't a ton more more hp than stockers, but they will carry it a bit further in the RPM range and they will have reduced shaft speed as compared to stock turbos. They're very tough/reliable turbos but in general for someone wanting 500+ whp we recommend stage 2 or above.

Chris

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10091989 Banned 27 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 135i FBO Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	N54 Vargas Turbo (VTT) Stage 1 FBO + Inlets + E85 DYNO Posted on N54tech last week Alright guys here is my dyno today done at Dyno-Pro in Colorado. I got to actually Dyno my own car which was really cool and fun! 498WHP and 516TQ! Logs are in 4th gear running map 7 19.8psi on E50 fueling. Mods: VTT Stage 1 + Billet Wheel Upgrade VTT Inlets VTT PCV Jb4 G5 ISO BMS E85 BEF (stock knock tables) Map 7 19.8PSI Stage 2 LPFP Hartge FMIC VRSF DP ETS CP & Synapse BOV Stett Vacuum Canisters BMS Cowl Filters STOCK HPFP ECS TwinTake Carbon Cleaning OEM Spark Plugs EKPM3-DE Updated Index 12 Injectors New Delphi Coils Motul 8100 Xcess Oil Take a look at the logs too and to say the least i am stoked! Attached Images
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335is-dct Second Lieutenant 190 Rep 232 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: south florida iTrader: (0)	great results from the vtt stage 1's. you can see the difference in the power curve, as its making power all the way to 6k before it starts to fall off. i wanted to go with a set earlier this year, but was hesitant because they were unproven at the time. i'm sure that little 1 series is moving nicely!
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10091989 Banned 27 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 135i FBO Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys! I was surprised to see this much power on only 19.8psi which is the E85 BEF Map 7 target. My friend just got his 335xi back and had the DocRace ST Kit installed with a DBB 6266 on 20psi. Made 511whp and 498tq. That's on E30 and 91 octane protuned Cobb. So I'm hoping to see how the VTT S1's stack up against the ST 335xi. A few people online have these turbos pushing 23psi midrange and 19psi redline with no dyno's however. I would assume 515whp range would be expected.
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10091989 Banned 27 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 135i FBO Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Yep its a 14t and the stock turbine is clipped a few degrees. There is a little more HP in the setup but for now i am good with 500whp daily. I am looking into methanol injection next though the bumping boost to 22psi taper to 18.5 at redline.
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JuniorB Major 186 Rep 1,017 Posts Drives: 07 e60 525 N54 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (0)	These turbos are twin stage ones, not a n55 stage one. This tread may be from Steven Nelson, who also done other mods. He's making almost 530hp from stage ones. While on the subject, VTT stage ones at the time are 14t comp wheel with a stock turbine. The stage ones now run a 9 blade turbine, so a battle of the stage ones, the 9 blade will make more power. Look for this when inquiring stage ones.
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Chris@VargasTurboTech Lieutenant Colonel 1952 Rep 1,533 Posts Drives: All Things TurboCharged Join Date: May 2016 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Steve's results are awesome, but please understand that's corrected numbers from a high altitude (CO car). Normally we tell people that stage 1's won't a ton more more hp than stockers, but they will carry it a bit further in the RPM range and they will have reduced shaft speed as compared to stock turbos. They're very tough/reliable turbos but in general for someone wanting 500+ whp we recommend stage 2 or above. Chris
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