Update: Technik Intercooler.....

[technikpower.com]

Update: Technik intercooler.....

Well we began the preliminary testing on our new intercooler and since we have had alot of interest on these babies I thought I would give you guys a small update.

1. No fitment issues or trimming was required to this bumper so that was a plus but every bumper is different and it may require some minor trimming. Most will be ok though.
2. The IC filled up the whole mouth, another plus.
3. Our biggest concern was pressure drop due to its massive size compared to the standard ASA IC. What do you know, NO pressure drop, Zero. another big plus.
4. Most likely due to better flow, the throttle response was noticably crisper, another plus.
5. We also strapped it up on the dyno and noticed a 10-11rwhp gain without any tuning or adjustments so we are confident that there is alot more in it. So thats another plus.
6. Prob the most important feature with this new unit is the cooling temps and intake temps, and guess what, roughly 60% cooler intake temps compared to the old IC. Temps went from 110 down to 50 after only 3-4 dyno pulls.

Tomorro will be the real test, we are heading out to willow springs bright and early to track it and see if it will hold up to Vincents track abuse.

Look forward to future updates..............

Here are a few before and after teaser pics

Thanks,
Anthony

[vaio76109]

:thumbup:

[Solid]

Wow that is one kick ass intercooler http://forum.e46fanatics.com/images/smilies/thumb.gif

is the zhp version slated for feb 05 too?

[samir@technik]

Wow that is one kick ass intercooler http://forum.e46fanatics.com/images/smilies/thumb.gif

is the zhp version slated for feb 05 too?

Yep. Will have results for this IC on our ZHP soon. :)

[HighBoostin330]

What about 330's?

[technikpower.com]

What about 330's?

All models will be tested as soon as we get more units in...rest assure :thumbup:


Anthony

[xS3x]

can't wait :D :jfj:

[m3on20z]

That looks soo pimp. :bow:

[ACS3 A.R.T]

oh man, i bet it looks crazy on the z4....hehehehehe.....loving the results though. 10-11rwhp. MAN......

[John330i]

sweet... i was looking at the AA SC but this might change my mind

[Gilb3rt0]

That intercooler looks :str8pimpi . Mad Sleeper.

[jtecnik]

:bow: :thumbup:

[GBX330ci]

:drool: :woot: Now why can't it get warmer so i can install my blower?!?!!

[668Ci]

:drool: :woot: Now why can't it get warmer so i can install my blower?!?!!
Does it feel up the mouth on the m3 bumper?

[samir@technik]

Yes, completely fills the mouth. I'll post a pic of it on the red car most likely tomorrow.

[HighBoostin330]

All models will be tested as soon as we get more units in...rest assure :thumbup:


Anthony

:woot:

[668Ci]

Yes, completely fills the mouth. I'll post a pic of it on the red car most likely tomorrow.Can't wait for the pics...:drool: Just wondering for SKI folks who want to upgrade, can the SKI FMIC be fitted to other s/c's? I don't want to have an extra FMIC laying around.

[Jojo@DPE]

Can't wait for the pics...:drool: Just wondering for SKI folks who want to upgrade, can the SKI FMIC be fitted to other s/c's? I don't want to have an extra FMIC laying around.


i am assuming it can, but may require some custom piping.

[Juha 323Ci]

:yikes: :yikes: :yikes:

Get this thing out already!!

I want it!!! :drool:


Can we start the line?

****TECHNIK NEW IC FOR ASA SC'd BMW's*****

Juha 323Ci

:rofl:

[freshyip]

best of luck rennsport and alpina.nut! :thumbup:

[russ330]

Holy Jebus that looks nice. :drool: Lower intake temps, better throttle response, hp gains. DAMN. :bow:

[Nt_loader]

Any updates on the 330 tuning?

[samir@technik]

Just wrapped up final tuning on the 328...330 is NEXT, finally...heh

[HighBoostin330]

Just wrapped up final tuning on the 328...330 is NEXT, finally...heh

:thumbup: Samir, do you have final dyno sheet on Jason's car?

[m3on20z]

Can't wait to see pics of the IC installed on the Red beast! :drool:

[steelgrey330ci]

Is the software up grade for our cars out yet.

Asa 330s
???????

[samir@technik]

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showpost.php?p=2320795&postcount=23

[Alex]

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showpost.php?p=2320795&postcount=23
:P, :lmao: :lmao:

[vmwerks]

Yep. Will have results for this IC on our ZHP soon. :)


Any #'s to show? :craig:

[technikpower.com]

Any #'s to show? :craig:

We are waiting for another shipment of ICs and finalizing the software. Once they come in we will post the new numbers but we are expecting even better results due to the added boost from our previous test. :thumbup:

[Nt_loader]

We are waiting for another shipment of ICs and finalizing the software. Once they come in we will post the new numbers but we are expecting even better results due to the added boostfrom our previous test. :thumbup:
O man I cant wait :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

[Juha 323Ci]

We are waiting for another shipment of ICs and finalizing the software. Once they come in we will post the new numbers but we are expecting even better results due to the added boost from our previous test. :thumbup:

Samir, maybe it was mentioned somewhere already but whose core are you using?

thanks!

Edit: It's below 60 here again, and my car is acting up like a lamborghini. It's ridicilous how hard it is to get traction with the 1st and 2nd gears now that I'm running the stock 3.46 diff again.

...but wait till it gets warm again. Bye bye power... :bawling:

[HighBoostin330]

We are waiting for another shipment of ICs and finalizing the software. Once they come in we will post the new numbers but we are expecting even better results due to the added boost from our previous test. :thumbup:

Can't wait Anthony.:evil:

Keep me posted. I want to see how much my car can make. :)

[omes]

I'm tired of waiting...... :) All I want to see now is my bank account lighter, my car more powerful, tuned software and larger injectors and a larger FMIC, and UPS at my door with the goodies. Please quit teasing us, my faint yet impatient heart cannot take it anymore. :P :cry:

[HighBoostin330]

I'm tired of waiting...... :) All I want to see now is my bank account lighter, my car more powerful, tuned software and larger injectors and a larger FMIC, and UPS at my door with the goodies. Please quit teasing us, my faint yet impatient heart cannot take it anymore. :P :cry:

Just wait, the 330 is being tuned now. :)

[omes]

Just wait, the 330 is being tuned now. :)

No disrespect to anyone at Technik Engineering or here on the boards but my guess it will take longer than the now Feb'05 date that was most recently announced.
They are going to get slammed with orders....do they have injectors in stock? What is going to be the ECU flash turn around time?
The first cars are going to need some road time after tuning to see if there are any issues, I don't think I would be comfortable re-flashing my ECU and changing my injectors without some of the "tuned" cars getting some road time.
The ASAtronic is a POS, but at least I have something to play with to midly adjust my AFR, what happens if I start throwing codes, I have nothing to adjust. :dunno: We all know how radically adaptations affect car to car, what is to say my car/climate/fuel octane/setup (headers ect..)/iridium plugs will be compatible with the new software.
My honest guess....probably late spring. I have pushed this harder than any other member on this or rennsport's boards, and I applaud Samir/Technik Engineering for pushing this project forward at considerable time and cost. :bow: :thumbup: But till some cars get some road time as far as I am concerned, it is just another item on my wish list.

[HighBoostin330]

No disrespect to anyone at Technik Engineering or here on the boards but my guess it will take longer than the now Feb'05 date that was most recently announced.
They are going to get slammed with orders....do they have injectors in stock? What is going to be the ECU flash turn around time?
The first cars are going to need some road time after tuning to see if there are any issues, I don't think I would be comfortable re-flashing my ECU and changing my injectors without some of the "tuned" cars getting some road time.
The ASAtronic is a POS, but at least I have something to play with to midly adjust my AFR, what happens if I start throwing codes, I have nothing to adjust. :dunno: We all know how radically adaptations affect car to car, what is to say my car/climate/fuel octane/setup (headers ect..)/iridium plugs will be compatible with the new software.
My honest guess....probably late spring. I have pushed this harder than any other member on this or rennsport's boards, and I applaud Samir/Technik Engineering for pushing this project forward at considerable time and cost. :bow: :thumbup: But till some cars get some road time as far as I am concerned, it is just another item on my wish list.

I feel you on this. However, if my car is going to run fine, your car will also run fine. Do I have any similiar mods to you? :)

[omes]

No disrespect to anyone at Technik Engineering or here on the boards but my guess it will take longer than the now Feb'05 date that was most recently announced. Other announced released dates have long come and gone, we know this is a tedious and time consuming process and have talked to Samir personally, and with full confidence know that it is being done fully and completely.

They are going to get slammed with orders....do they have injectors in stock? What is going to be the ECU flash turn around time?
The first cars are going to need some road time after tuning to see if there are any issues, I don't think I would be comfortable re-flashing my ECU and changing my injectors without some of the "tuned" cars getting some road time.

The ASAtronic is a POS, but at least I have something to play with to midly adjust my AFR, what happens if I start throwing codes, I have nothing to adjust. :dunno: We all know how radically adaptations affect car to car, what is to say my car/climate/fuel octane/setup (headers ect..)/iridium plugs will be compatible with the new software. My car is running beautifully and smooth (cheers to Rennsport), and if I do throw a code, at least I can do something about it or relate it back to something.

My honest guess....probably late spring. I have pushed this harder than any other member on this or rennsport's boards, and I applaud Samir/Technik Engineering for pushing this project forward at considerable time and cost. :bow: :thumbup: But till some cars get some road time as far as I am concerned, it is just another item on my wish list.

[Solid]

All the reason for everyone to participate in the IC group buy, so we all can get the cheapest price possible http://forum.e46fanatics.com/images/smilies/thumb.gif

[Mr Paddle.Shift]

I know the wait is painful. But that's the way things are.

Frankly, I don't see what's the hurry really. This is development at its ugliest moment. Nothing is off-the-shelves, plug-n-play. Every step has to be perfect and reliable. They just want to get everything right before confirming anything. I have visited the shop and I have seen them tune the cars. Any date line has a tentativeness to it.

That being said, if any, I should be the one being anxious and zealous about getting the s/w. I have track events to attend and I have a car to be pushed to the limits. If I am not worried, none of you should be. :P

PS: And for the last time, I am still running ASAtronic. Dyno tuned. No codes whatsoever. I keep getting emails/PMs with people suggesting that I have a fanciful s/w embedded somewhere in the ECU. :rolleyes:

[HighBoostin330]

Good things come to those who wait. :P

[samir@technik]

No disrespect to anyone at Technik Engineering or here on the boards but my guess it will take longer than the now Feb'05 date that was most recently announced.

Omar,

Why do you think this is taking so long? Because we ARE roadtesting the cars. The Feb 05 date is still on for the IC upgrade. And based on what we've learned tuning the MS42 cars, tuning the MS43 cars won't take nearly as long. We're not BMW ///Motorsport with hundreds of engineers at our disposal. Unfortunately, we have to balance our time between tuning, working on other cars (this afterall does pay the bills), distribution, sales, building other project cars (Bimmerfest is coming up), etc. Plus it's not that easy to find local people who are willing to leave you their car for months at a time for tuning purposes.

[steelgrey330ci]

So with the IC are you putting together a package of up graded injecters and ecu.

just wondering what to expect.

Thanks

[samir@technik]

The new IC does not require software to run and will not be included in the software upgrade for existing kits. However, this IC will be included in all of our own tuned supercharger kits.

[GBX330ci]

If i remember correctly, you guys saw a 10hp gain from the new IC compaired to the old. Any idea what kind of gains you are expecting with the new software and injectors? In other words, will the larger intake be a real worthwhile upgrade or will that 10hp gain stay the same with the sw and injectors?

[samir@technik]

We've seen a gain of 30-40WHP during the tuning process on the MS42 cars (323/328). Will post the prelim results from the MS43 cars soon.

[GBX330ci]

We've seen a gain of 30-40WHP during the tuning process on the MS42 cars (323/328). Will post the prelim results from the MS43 cars soon.

Right, but with tuning what do you expect the gains to be with old IC vs. New IC?

Either way, Keep up the good work! :thumbup:

[Clem]

FOOKING NOICE :thumbup:

Will the new FMIC be included in the standard SK1 or SK2 or will it be a standalone upgrade?

[GBX330ci]

However, this IC will be included in all of our own tuned supercharger kits.

Your answer, Clemmy

[Clem]

Your answer, Clemmy


Man you's think after all this time I'd learn how to :read: :P

[omes]

Omar,

Why do you think this is taking so long? Because we ARE roadtesting the cars. The Feb 05 date is still on for the IC upgrade. And based on what we've learned tuning the MS42 cars, tuning the MS43 cars won't take nearly as long. We're not BMW ///Motorsport with hundreds of engineers at our disposal. Unfortunately, we have to balance our time between tuning, working on other cars (this afterall does pay the bills), distribution, sales, building other project cars (Bimmerfest is coming up), etc. Plus it's not that easy to find local people who are willing to leave you their car for months at a time for tuning purposes.


Sorry Samir, I misunderstood the date as the SW/Inj upgrade as well as the FMIC.
I understand you have a business to run and it is your discretion to run it as you see fit.
I would just prefer to have the SW and Inj upgrade then retrofit my FMIC. Any gains after the Stg 2 upgrade is just gravy and further pimpness. It is a bonus that they would be ready in the similar timeframe.
It is awesome to hear that the newly tuned cars are getting some "road" time :thumbup:
I could not even imagine the time nor the financial commitment it has taken to undergo this Stg 2 project. You have essentially taken over where ASA has left off and bailed on us. True the cars are running badly but they have the potential to run so much better and be finer tuned as a BMW deserves to be.
You aren't BMW///Motorsport with hundreds of engineers.....really :P
I am not sure why I am being singled out here all of the ASA owners are patiently anticipating this upgrade, most longer than others, and I would be willing to bet almost everyone that has one will take advantage of it. Maybe I have been more vocal than others as I have seen timelines come and go, no one is chastising you for not spending 24hours a day 7 days a week on this, no one would expect that.
My car is garaged till spring anyways, so i am eager but indifferent. I am more curious to see the results/feedback than getting it installed.

Omes.

[samir@technik]

True the cars are running badly but they have the potential to run so much better

I understand your position, however, I think ASA has gotten an unfair rap (just like GruppeM). There are plenty of cars that run just fine...ie. my Z4 has been running flawlessly, same for the ZHP and my 330. Furthermore, Vince's car is a shining example that the standard ASA kit DOES work just fine...even on a STEP. I can't think of a more vigorous "workout" to put a kit through than what Vince has done in 2004 @ 9 track events. This is constantly overlooked...why? I don't know.

Either way, this is irrelevant at this point...there are much better things to come. :shhh:

[omes]

I understand your position, however, I think ASA has gotten an unfair rap (just like GruppeM). There are plenty of cars that run just fine...ie. my Z4 has been running flawlessly, same for the ZHP and my 330. Furthermore, Vince's car is a shining example that the standard ASA kit DOES work just fine...even on a STEP. I can't think of a more vigorous "workout" to put a kit through than what Vince has done in 2004 @ 9 track events. This is constantly overlooked...why? I don't know.

No arguments there....my car is also running extremely well and no complaints here. No one has posted as many dynos as I have an no other cars are putting the kind of power down that I am....I love my setup :) Most of my issues were related to a errors made in installation on my kit at first and after my headers were installed and sensors mismatched. I just know the potential and would love to take full advantage.


Either way, this is irrelevant at this point...there are much better things to come. :shhh:

Damn you.... teasing us again. :P
I can't wait.

[kyle2]

the new IC looks sweet. proly a very dumb question but where would i find the website to buy your stuff from thanks.

[vmwerks]

the new IC looks sweet. proly a very dumb question but where would i find the website to buy your stuff from thanks.


The website is not ready yet.. there is only a splash page.

[vaio76109]

Its www.technikpower.com , but like Folsom said its not up yet.

Technik, when is the site gonna open up, you have 4 days left till February. Wasnt the scheduled opening like January 5th a month or 2 back?

[vmwerks]

Its www.technikpower.com , but like Folsom said its not up yet.

Technik, when is the site gonna open up, you have 4 days left till February. Wasnt the scheduled opening like January 5th a month or 2 back?

:brent2: Yeah what's up... what are you guys doin' down there anyway.. lollygaggin around listen' to music and drinking? :brent2:


J/K

Keep up the good work, I guess starting a new business, satisfying current customers, developing new products and answering email is keeping you guys pretty busy right?

[samir@technik]

Site will be up in the next few days...technically still in January :)

I'm an amateur web designer, so finding the time to build these things is difficult (also building GruppeM's site as well at the same time).

[HighBoostin330]

Samir, any updates on the Technik FMIC?

[samir@technik]

They're in production, pricing will be posted soon. We're just finalizing the misc. parts that will be included in the retrofit kit.

[eg6turbo]

They're in production, pricing will be posted soon. We're just finalizing the misc. parts that will be included in the retrofit kit.

hey technik i emailed you yesterday did u recieve it?

[samir@technik]

Yep, replied.

[stylinexpat]

Yep, replied.

Trying to get a hold of Rennsport for appointment, PM Me..

[samir@technik]

Email?

[epeart]

Yep. Will have results for this IC on our ZHP soon. :)Technik What size injectors are you using in the upgrade kit?