Nothing new to you all. But new to me! :buttrock

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http://falcon.jmu.edu/~fickdl/m3/turbostuff.jpg (http://falcon.jmu.edu/~fickdl/m3/turbostufffull.jpg)

the late nights begin! lol. looks great have fun.

Stage 2?

Whos kit is that?

I cant resist, that is so cute with the kissy photo, ohhhh.;)
If my wife saw car parts in the bedroom, dead meat I am...

RussC

sweet i envy

Whos kit is that?

I cant resist, that is so cute with the kissy photo, ohhhh.;)
If my wife saw car parts in the bedroom, dead meat I am...

RussC

Right after I posted this I knew someone would catch that!

This is a TT S2 kit. It's not everything, but it's most of it.

Late nights! We'll see. I wish I had a garage :(

Wow, Nick has really changed the kit. The intercooler piping from the intercooler is way different than mine. Don't forget to wrap that stuff to keep the heat contained!! Looks like the manifold and exhaust housing are already at the thermal coating place. :)

Wow, Nick has really changed the kit. The intercooler piping from the intercooler is way different than mine. Don't forget to wrap that stuff to keep the heat contained!! Looks like the manifold and exhaust housing are already at the thermal coating place. :)
Yes, sir. Swain Tech pics to follow.

awesome.. keep us posted!

My suggestion, take it how you will, is to still thermal wrap the turbine housing, the downpipe and the manifold before you install it. Anything to keep the temps down in that area since you'll need to run your wideband/wastegate lines near all of those parts.

My turbine housing and manifold were coated as well, and I had "problems". :)

Is that a new a/c line? If so, what is special about it over the oem piece?

My turbine housing and manifold were coated as well, and I had "problems". :)
Who did you use for coating?

Is that a new a/c line? If so, what is special about it over the oem piece?
:dunno

Interesting....pictures look similar to what I have sitting in boxes in my house.... :D I'm in the process of clearing out the garage to make room for the parts so I can start the install next week.

God I need to find a new job so I can buy toys like this! Wern't you thinking about selling your car?

Wow that intercooler is nice!

sweet !!!

Where is the turbine ? i only see the compressor......

Dave.... nice... Good luck man...

Les

sweet !!!

Where is the turbine ? i only see the compressor......

I notice he was missing a bunch of stuff on the picture. I didn't even notice that the turbine housing was missing until you mentioned it...good eye.

What car is this going on? A OBD2 m3 of some sort I guess. I assume you purchased another m3 to replace your 95? What did you get?

Who did you use for coating?


:dunno
Well, get it thermal coated, but still use the thermal wrap on the stuff. There is wrap you can buy in 1 or 2" strips that you wrap around things. There are also kits you can buy that will wrap around the turbine housing. The thermal coating will keep some heat in, but not nearly as well as the wrap. I've touched someones exhaust with it before while the engine was running, it was impressive. When I take my stuff off, that's going on it for sure.

The downsides I've heard are that it holds in moisture, but with stainless parts as well as the temps it gets to, I'm not worried about it.

Is that a new a/c line? If so, what is special about it over the oem piece?
The AC line is a replacement that's bent a little differently to give more clearance between the engine and the frame rail. As Nick says, some need it, some don't.

sweet !!!

Where is the turbine ? i only see the compressor......

That's what they've been talking about it. It's getting a thermal coating with some other bits...

what size turbo comes with the TT S2 kit?

now thats what i call "lighting your room up".. :) Good luck with the install man.

I thought u were selling your car?

very nice. I can't wait to see results!

very nice. I can't wait to see results!

Ahh, you caught yourself... :) I composed a message to answer your question and then your question was gone! :stickoutt

That's what they've been talking about it. It's getting a thermal coating with some other bits...

oops, sorry :D

Very nice

Nothing new to you all. But new to me! :buttrock

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http://falcon.jmu.edu/~fickdl/m3/turbostuff.jpg (http://falcon.jmu.edu/~fickdl/m3/turbostufffull.jpg)

YUMMY i just ordered that SPAL curved fan 10 mins ago from bimmerworld.. you should look into getting the VPD oil cooler.. I'm gonna order it Friday..

https://secure17.nexternal.com/bimmerworl/images/oilcooler_m.jpg

congrats on the purchase...

YUMMY i just ordered that SPAL curved fan 10 mins ago from bimmerworld.. you should look into getting the VPD oil cooler.. I'm gonna order it Friday..

https://secure17.nexternal.com/bimmerworl/images/oilcooler_m.jpg
No reason for an oil cooler on a street car as long as you upgraded the radiator. I had no problems with overheating on the track after 10 min, both needles where right where they should have been.

what size turbo comes with the TT S2 kit?
T60-1 Hifi, same as Stage 1. It's efficient up to 18-19 psi on our engines.

I thought u were selling your car?
You are exactly right my friend. I am.

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=486895

Can fit 275s on the rear!

What car is this going on? A OBD2 m3 of some sort I guess. I assume you purchased another m3 to replace your 95? What did you get?
Why do you say that? There should be no parts here that are either S50 or S52 specific.

hey if your in the tysons area i'd love to come and watch this install happen since I'm looking into going f/i some time soon as well. I actually wouldn't be of much help but it could be a good learning experience for me lol

hey man that would be awesome, but the install is taking place up in jersey.

I personally have neither the garage nor the ability to do this myself.

oh alright, i guess ill just have to see it some time when you'r back down here :devillook

also, is the kit going on your M if your selling it? or do you have another car in mind?

Memories... :) Congrats on the kit.

No reason for an oil cooler on a street car as long as you upgraded the radiator. I had no problems with overheating on the track after 10 min, both needles where right where they should have been.
how well did it perform on the track? Was the boost manageable and predictable when going in on turns while on the throttle?

It was very drivable, but that was me driving it at 7/10ths since it was my first time on the track with the turbo. It helped that I had the gain on the boost controller set low so that it didn't come on so hard. You just have to change the timing of when you get on the throttle, it's pretty easy.

Also, at that point I was having misfiring problems which didn't help any. The temps stayed right where they should have been though.

Big downside of the day was after the first session I had a small engine fire due to something coming loose and landing on the manifold. That was all my fault and had nothing to do with the kit. I've since sheathed everything if very heat resistant stuff.

Glad to see you got your parts! Wish I sold you my kit, the buyer apparently has backed out on me!

Joe

It was very drivable, but that was me driving it at 7/10ths since it was my first time on the track with the turbo. It helped that I had the gain on the boost controller set low so that it didn't come on so hard. You just have to change the timing of when you get on the throttle, it's pretty easy.

Also, at that point I was having misfiring problems which didn't help any. The temps stayed right where they should have been though.

Big downside of the day was after the first session I had a small engine fire due to something coming loose and landing on the manifold. That was all my fault and had nothing to do with the kit. I've since sheathed everything if very heat resistant stuff.
thanks for the feedback regardless of the little fire mishap, :) i guess its very trackable then.

Simply because you're selling your car and you were asking about swapping to a m50 manifold with turbo. I also was under the impression that the stage two obd1 kit was still under development. That's what the TT site says. And something else from your "what else do I need thread" I think gave me that impression too, I'm a e-stalker. Don't mind me. Congrats on the purchase! My dad lives in Falls Church, and my car usually resides in his garage. See ya around perhaps?
Peter


Why do you say that? There should be no parts here that are either S50 or S52 specific.

You sir, have busted me.

The orignal plan was to put the TT on this 95 M3. Unfortunately though, it will be sold.

Future car TBD, I guess we'll just see where things go. I'll let you know when I sell the 95.

Falls Church FTW :buttrock

Simply because you're selling your car and you were asking about swapping to a m50 manifold with turbo. I also was under the impression that the stage two obd1 kit was still under development. That's what the TT site says. And something else from your "what else do I need thread" I think gave me that impression too, I'm a e-stalker. Don't mind me. Congrats on the purchase! My dad lives in Falls Church, and my car usually resides in his garage. See ya around perhaps?
Peter

Damm great detective work son..

BTW where do i buy this heat wrap for the manifold and turbine housing?

Damm great detective work son..

BTW where do i buy this heat wrap for the manifold and turbine housing?
Try this place http://www.coolrideproducts.com/Products.html ///J.T.///

Simply because you're selling your car and you were asking about swapping to a m50 manifold with turbo. I also was under the impression that the stage two obd1 kit was still under development. That's what the TT site says. And something else from your "what else do I need thread" I think gave me that impression too, I'm a e-stalker. Don't mind me. Congrats on the purchase! My dad lives in Falls Church, and my car usually resides in his garage. See ya around perhaps?
Peter
Actually the Stage 2 OBD-I kit is ready. It's just tuning and a few other things that are different.

The site states that OBD-2 stage 1 is ready and 2 is under development. It says OBD-I isn't out yet.

It's only because Nick is too busy to update the site. With a waiting list, he doesn't need to for business!

You sir, have busted me.

The orignal plan was to put the TT on this 95 M3. Unfortunately though, it will be sold.

Future car TBD, I guess we'll just see where things go. I'll let you know when I sell the 95.

Falls Church FTW :buttrock


so you bought a turbo kit and now have no car to install it in? that is plain silly.

so you bought a turbo kit and now have no car to install it in? that is plain silly.
I didn't say that. I'm just not divulging anything until plans are finalized.

I didn't say that. I'm just not divulging anything until plans are finalized.


ok! got ya. where in jersey are you bringing the secret project?