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  1. #1
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    The past 2 months

    I just wanted to post that I didn't fall off the face of the earth.

    My car was running well with the exception of some fuel system issues related to the twin walbro 255 pumps. I have about 2000 miles on the new setup running 17psi on pump gas. I have been very busy at the shop and have had little to no time to work on my own cars.

    A few weeks ago I tried to fix my fuel system woes. The dual walbros were sucking more gas then the return siphon could provide. I made several changes to the routing and design of the fuel system so that I could run below 1/2 tank and still have a fuel system to support 800+whp. I finally came up with a dual siphon system that seems to have eliminated all of my problems. I now have factory function with big power capability. I will be putting together a kit most likely consisting of a billet pump holder and custom lines/siphon system.

    Last week I got all of the issues taken care of and made some slight changes in preparation for race gas/higher boost. I was driving the car last night and over-revved the car and bent some exhaust valves. Oh well, back to the shop she goes. I should have things taken care of this weekend. New parts are on order. I was really trying to get to the track a few times before the 10/8/07 track rental at MIR.

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    Mike just because I bent all my exhaust valves you did not have to go out and bend yours also to make me feel better...What a friend
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    Quote Originally Posted by card counter View Post
    Mike just because I bent all my exhaust valves you did not have to go out and bend yours also to make me feel better...What a friend
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    Wow...
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    Quote Originally Posted by fishforlife View Post
    inspired by your and uylesses(sp? sorry) unfortunate accidents
    after seeing that picture, i'm glad you didn't break your drive shaft.

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    My car was running for like 30 minutes one time and I had the same problem. I don't feel like running out of fuel at half a tank. I would love to purchase this system once you have it ready for sale.

    P.S. Can't wait to meet you at MIR!
    Where have I been? Astral projecting.

    Quote Originally Posted by jszy25 View Post
    Get drunk with Mike Radowski they said, it'll be fun they said...A broken toe, the worst hangover known to man, and bite marks in my arm said otherwise

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    MIR? What track is this?
    Edit: Dumb question, maryland international,. Cam How are you getting out there?

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    Quote Originally Posted by e28forlife View Post
    MIR? What track is this?
    Edit: Dumb question, maryland international,. Cam How are you getting out there?
    Plane to Baltimore Airport - Ulysses pics me up in red ant!
    Where have I been? Astral projecting.

    Quote Originally Posted by jszy25 View Post
    Get drunk with Mike Radowski they said, it'll be fun they said...A broken toe, the worst hangover known to man, and bite marks in my arm said otherwise

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    fishforlife = new best friend

    I'll be at the track no matter what. I'll drag race a moped if I have to.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mike radowski View Post
    fishforlife = new best friend

    I'll be at the track no matter what. I'll drag race a moped if I have to.
    DO IT!!! hahaha

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    so... did the syphon work out for you???

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    NWS would be nice... for us @ work guys

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    wtf is with the NWS pics... I mean she's hot and all, but damn, right in the middle of a thread

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    Quote Originally Posted by mike radowski View Post
    fishforlife = new best friend

    I'll be at the track no matter what. I'll drag race a moped if I have to.
    Ummmmmmmm...you gonna let me borrow that moped there Mikee?

    Oh and sorry guys...I'm the one that bent her exhaust valve and blew out her O-ring...don't tell my wife about it.
    Where have I been? Astral projecting.

    Quote Originally Posted by jszy25 View Post
    Get drunk with Mike Radowski they said, it'll be fun they said...A broken toe, the worst hangover known to man, and bite marks in my arm said otherwise

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    Quote Originally Posted by highboostingm3 View Post
    Oh and sorry guys...I'm the one that bent her exhaust valve and blew out her O-ring...don't tell my wife about it.


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    I love this forum! Great cars, hot chicks, broken drive shafts, blown o-rings, and bent exhaust valves all in one!

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    Quote Originally Posted by highboostingm3 View Post
    Ummmmmmmm...you gonna let me borrow that moped there Mikee?

    Oh and sorry guys...I'm the one that bent her exhaust valve and blew out her O-ring...don't tell my wife about it.
    Wha??? I thought that WAS your wife!!
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    Mike any update on the E46 project?
    Steve

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    That's interesting about the dual walbros. I just finished a dual walbro pump hanger for my E30 fuel tank and didn't think about keeping fuel in the pickup bowl once the level drops below the top of the bowl. There is the siphon/return line that picks up fuel from the driver side half of the tank and pours into the bowl the pump/s sit in on the passenger side, but it sounds like you are draining the pickup bowl faster than the siphon/return line can fill it up, once you are below half tank.

    I know Andreas ran (is still running?) dual intank walbros in his S38 E30 M3 but I don't know if he did anything special to keep more fuel in the pickup bowl.

    I'm currently not doing anything special. I had considered trying to remake and replace the stock return/siphon line with a larger diameter tube, but figured it would require cutting the top of the tank off to get at it. Welding that back together could get interesting.

    Any chance your fix might work for an E30 tank?

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    Quote Originally Posted by slcook54 View Post
    Mike any update on the E46 project?
    Yes, I just replaced both front tires. It runs like stock.

    El bob: I don't think the E36 parts will drop in but I'm sure I can make something work if you run into problems.
    97 M3 - 8.94@164 - 8 sec street machine, all BMW driveline, factory ECU
    02 M3 - 9.74@145 - Maximum PSI stage 2 turbo kit, stock motor, factory ECU
    16 M3 - 9.3@151 - Built motor/twins
    15 M3 - 9.2@162 - Built motor/single turbo/Ecutek
    BMW SOB's turbo E30 - 8.72@158.39
    follow our latest builds and upcoming events! - facebook.com/maximumpsi - instagram.com/maximumpsi

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    You still planning on an aem ems release?
    stock is the new mod

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    When is Cardcounter going to MIR ?

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    Anyone on a low horsepower/torque turbo car seeing these problems at cold temperatures with a high flow fuel pump?
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    Quote Originally Posted by MisterBimmerMan View Post
    When is Cardcounter going to MIR ?
    Columbus Day iirc. There's a shitload of amazing cars going that day!
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