I had my friend drive my M3 on the way home from pick up his dads car. After dropping off his dads car, I had him drive me and my car home. There was a red light ahead and I said, hey an STI. I looked over to my right at the STI driver and smiled. He smiled back and it was on. The light turned green and we both take off.

This is all on 17psi. 91 craptane.

We just took off and left him. I dont think he was ready for what just happened. The next light came and I rolled my window down and he said that was nice. We got ready and the light turns green. The STI launchs pretty well and my friend burned it in first. He shifted into 2nd and we were about 1/2 a car behind. He floors it in 2nd and we were about 1/2 a car ahead now. Into 3rd he goes and we were about 3 cars ahead now. :eek: :eek:

We did this about 3 more lights and the same thing happens. But these times, my friend got a way better launch off the line and kept up with him in 1st. These time, we would be about 4 cars ahead at the end of 3rd gear.

That was a rush.

Turbo M3 5
STI 0

Turbo,Turbo,Turbo!!!!!Man :eek: ,those are some sic! mods you have there!Nice pics.

Nice kill! Why is your friend driving your car with you in it again? I'd be scurred to let anyone drive my car, and if it were a turbo I couldn't imagine letting anyone other than a professional driver behind the wheel.

Nice kill! I envy you and your turbo. I cant wait for the day that I can blow the doors off an STI. :evil2

4cyl. 2.5L turbo v/s 6cyl. 3.2L turbo. Seems about right. Nice kills - not a Slowbaru fan either :buttrock

werd, nice kill, and nice car

Martin just emailed me telling me he burned a sti in your car! I can imagine that launching that thing must be hard to do. I remember giving it gas in 3rd gear and the car going sideways. Is it even possible??? :laugh

That's awesome E!

4cyl. 2.5L turbo v/s 6cyl. 3.2L turbo. Seems about right. Nice kills - not a Slowbaru fan either :buttrock
STi's are no slouch, having a boosted 2.0L, you also should know that its not blanketly "cylinder displacement + turbo = faster"

Its volumetiric flow, cylinder displacement gives a better potential, but its also how much boost you are running. (weight is also a factor, but we will ignore that for now)

not starting up any debate, just some general info.

STi's are no slouch, having a boosted 2.0L, you also should know that its not blanketly "cylinder displacement + turbo = faster"

Its volumetiric flow, cylinder displacement gives a better potential, but its also how much boost you are running. (weight is also a factor, but we will ignore that for now)

not starting up any debate, just some general info.

From the "outcome" of these races, it is logical that displacement was the only factor .

Oh and I certainly do know :devillook ;)

thats just not even a fair race :buttrock

From the "outcome" of these races, it is logical that displacement was the only factor .

Oh and I certainly do know :devillook ;)
in that exact race, they were using similar compression and assumingly similar boost (alot of STi's move up from 14.5 to 17) so yes you are right

I just didn't want people thinking it was a simple as:
engine displacement + boost = faster

nice kill vid or BAN...









J/k :D

This should clear up any misconceptions (2.0L, 4cyl.)
http://www.norris-designs.co.uk/videos.htm

STi's are no slouch, having a boosted 2.0L, you also should know that its not blanketly "cylinder displacement + turbo = faster"

Its volumetiric flow, cylinder displacement gives a better potential, but its also how much boost you are running. (weight is also a factor, but we will ignore that for now)

not starting up any debate, just some general info.


Its actually a 2.5L turbo. but yea we know waht your saying bro

Its actually a 2.5L turbo. but yea we know waht your saying bro
I was speaking directly to 4-BNGR at that point referring to the fact that he has an Evo.

Yes, USDM STi is 2.5 and everywhere else gets the 2.0L STi.

I was speaking directly to 4-BNGR at that point referring to the fact that he has an Evo.

Yes, USDM STi is 2.5 and everywhere else gets the 2.0L STi.
Ya, this took place in CA, so I think the 2.5 Applies.

Thanks guys. That was a very fun event for sure. I dont really get people that would race me often.

My friend Martin was driving the car because i wanted him to drive my car. He used to race go karts and races occasionaly now and then. So he is an experienced driver and i trust him in my car.

Nice kill! Why is your friend driving your car with you in it again? I'd be scurred to let anyone drive my car, and if it were a turbo I couldn't imagine letting anyone other than a professional driver behind the wheel.


Have some faith Curt ;)

was this the first time with someone driving you around in your car? and actually getting on it.. when i drive in the pass seat of my car and my friends on it, its a totally different feeling, my car feels so much faster

i guess not having the steering wheel to brace myself and knowing when im going to hit it, its much different

nice runs and good kill, i have fun beating up on stock sti's , have yet to run a modded one

brett.

how many ponies does ur car put down?

Lets see an Sti put these's #'s down http://bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=341302 ;)

Lets see an Sti put these's #'s down http://bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=341302 ;)

how much money was put in to that?...

This should clear up any misconceptions (2.0L, 4cyl.)
http://www.norris-designs.co.uk/videos.htmMAN!! :eek:Such a beautiful thing!!The hole shots are crazee! :buttrock

Lets see an Sti put these's #'s down http://bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=341302 ;)
ver impressive. Those guys are doing some awesome stuff........

give the USDM STi a litle time. Its only been here a little over 2 years and there have been reports of a few guys over 550whp.

I was putting down 400rwhp at 10psi. But now i have new headgasket and ARP headstuds and running 17psi, i dont know what im putting down now.

Wow! 17 psi what compression are you running? Great story, I would have a difficult time letting someone drive my car.

Wow, very impressive. Man, I wish I had a friend who had a turbo m3 . . ..

turbo baby :buttrock :buttrock what do you have done to your car? what kit?

Its a put together kit.

- Turbonetics Turbo Manifold w/ceramic heat coating
- JE Pistons 8.5:1
- Total Seal Rings
- Garrett T3/60-1 HiFi Turbo w/.82 A/R Ceramic Coated Turbine
- Tial 38mm Wastegate
- EMC Full 3in Exhaust
- EMC Front Mount Intercooler 24x11.5x3
- M50 Manifold
- EMC's Walbro GSS340 Fuel Pump Upgrade
- Vac MLS Headgasket
- ARP Head Stud Kit
- AA Water Injection
- 56lbs Mopar Low Impedence Injectors
- JTD Sending Unit
- Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator
- NGK BKR7EIX Iridium Plugs
- Aluminum Thermostat Housing
- AA Turbo Oil Sump Pump
- Fan Delete
- HKS SSQ BOV
- 16" 2070 cfm Spal Puller Fan 17.4amps
- Zionsville Aluminum Radiator
- Samco Radiator Hose
- JTD Sending Unit
- Tec 3r Plug and Play
- Greddy Profec B Spec-II Boost Controller
- Greddy Turbo Timer
- PLX M300 Wideband Sensor w/Display
- Europeon Clear Corners
- European Clear Side Marker
- European Tail Lights
- Hamman LTW Replica Spoiler
- ZKW European Headlights
- DDE Lightning Plus
- Xtec 5000k HID Kit
- Daytime Running Lights
- Fog Lights Converted To H7 Bulb
- Prospeed Front Porsche 993TT BBK
- Earls Steel Braided Brake Lines
- Zimmermann Cross Drilled Rear Rotors
- Motorsport X Brace
- UUC Sway Barbarian
- H&R Coilovers
- E46 RSMs w/ Z3 Reinforcement Plates
- Powerflex RTAB
- UUC Tranny Mount
- UUC Tranny Mount Enforcer
- AA Diff Support Bracket
- Spec Stage 3 E34 M5 Clutch
- UUC Stage 2 LTW Flywheel
- UUC EVO 3 Short Shift Kit
- UUC DSSR

Its a put together kit.
- Turbonetics Turbo Manifold w/ceramic heat coating
- JE Pistons 8.5:1
- Total Seal Rings
- Garrett T3/60-1 HiFi Turbo w/.82 A/R Ceramic Coated Turbine
- Tial 38mm Wastegate
- EMC Full 3in Exhaust
- EMC Front Mount Intercooler 24x11.5x3
- M50 Manifold
- EMC's Walbro GSS340 Fuel Pump Upgrade
- Vac MLS Headgasket
- ARP Head Stud Kit
- AA Water Injection
- 56lbs Mopar Low Impedence Injectors
- JTD Sending Unit
- Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator
- NGK BKR7EIX Iridium Plugs
- Aluminum Thermostat Housing
- AA Turbo Oil Sump Pump
- Fan Delete
- HKS SSQ BOV
- 16" 2070 cfm Spal Puller Fan 17.4amps
- Zionsville Aluminum Radiator
- Samco Radiator Hose
- JTD Sending Unit
- Tec 3r Plug and Play
Would you mind stating the approximate total cost of your engine build and induction setup?And is the car converted over to a total OBD1 setup(ECU and Harness wise)? Thanx!

I had my friend drive my M3 on the way home from pick up his dads car. After dropping off his dads car, I had him drive me and my car home. There was a red light ahead and I said, hey an STI. I looked over to my right at the STI driver and smiled. He smiled back and it was on. The light turned green and we both take off.

This is all on 17psi. 91 craptane.

We just took off and left him. I dont think he was ready for what just happened. The next light came and I rolled my window down and he said that was nice. We got ready and the light turns green. The STI launchs pretty well and my friend burned it in first. He shifted into 2nd and we were about 1/2 a car behind. He floors it in 2nd and we were about 1/2 a car ahead now. Into 3rd he goes and we were about 3 cars ahead now. :eek: :eek:

We did this about 3 more lights and the same thing happens. But these times, my friend got a way better launch off the line and kept up with him in 1st. These time, we would be about 4 cars ahead at the end of 3rd gear.

That was a rush.

Turbo M3 5
STI 0

That's one fast bimmer. :eek: Have you ever taken that bad boy to the track? If you beat an STi that bad I think you'de be deep into the 12's.

Its been built up through the years so probably around $15k+

Its still OBD2 harness, just has a Tec 3 Plug and Play from Sias Tuning.

impressive kil.... nice list of mods... :D

Its been built up through the years so probably around $15k+

Its still OBD2 harness, just has a Tec 3 Plug and Play from Sias Tuning.Yes I was kind of thinking that 15k would be ball park.I was discussing the mods with George at www.icsperformance.com and he mentioned that just a reg eng rebuild,stck head and cams no porting,stronger rods(carillo,pauter) ,forged low compression pistons(JE) for F/I,new oil pump and bearings could roughly run me about 8-8500.00.We did'nt price the induction stuff though. Nice that you're running a TEC 3.He (George) highly recommended me either using a OBD1 car or converting my OBD2 car into an OBD1 car then go Turbo F/I.Allows him to use the stck DME and do chip software. Gosh this is very tempting. Tired of the insatiable desire to upgrade all the time. :help $$$$$$$$

Its a put together kit.

- Turbonetics Turbo Manifold w/ceramic heat coating
- JE Pistons 8.5:1
- Total Seal Rings
- Garrett T3/60-1 HiFi Turbo w/.82 A/R Ceramic Coated Turbine
- Tial 38mm Wastegate
- EMC Full 3in Exhaust
- EMC Front Mount Intercooler 24x11.5x3
- M50 Manifold
- EMC's Walbro GSS340 Fuel Pump Upgrade
- Vac MLS Headgasket
- ARP Head Stud Kit
- AA Water Injection
- 56lbs Mopar Low Impedence Injectors
- JTD Sending Unit
- Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator
- NGK BKR7EIX Iridium Plugs
- Aluminum Thermostat Housing
- AA Turbo Oil Sump Pump
- Fan Delete
- HKS SSQ BOV
- 16" 2070 cfm Spal Puller Fan 17.4amps
- Zionsville Aluminum Radiator
- Samco Radiator Hose
- JTD Sending Unit
- Tec 3r Plug and Play
- Greddy Profec B Spec-II Boost Controller
- Greddy Turbo Timer
- PLX M300 Wideband Sensor w/Display
- Europeon Clear Corners
- European Clear Side Marker
- European Tail Lights
- Hamman LTW Replica Spoiler
- ZKW European Headlights
- DDE Lightning Plus
- Xtec 5000k HID Kit
- Daytime Running Lights
- Fog Lights Converted To H7 Bulb
- Prospeed Front Porsche 993TT BBK
- Earls Steel Braided Brake Lines
- Zimmermann Cross Drilled Rear Rotors
- Motorsport X Brace
- UUC Sway Barbarian
- H&R Coilovers
- E46 RSMs w/ Z3 Reinforcement Plates
- Powerflex RTAB
- UUC Tranny Mount
- UUC Tranny Mount Enforcer
- AA Diff Support Bracket
- Spec Stage 3 E34 M5 Clutch
- UUC Stage 2 LTW Flywheel
- UUC EVO 3 Short Shift Kit
- UUC DSSR

all i can say is.. WOW.. nice kill! mMMM.. turbo.. u are my new best friend.. :D jp