Boosting E46 for Dummies... [Archive]

MachRc

08-04-2006, 01:15 AM

I Just wanted to share the mf joy of boost with fanatics out there. My thread for all the newbish bo0st junkies and soon to be boost junkies.

So finally I've gathered all the main parts. Thanks to Max Nathan and Hans for the overnight parts from Norway, my TX-2 kit is complete with 8.5 psi pulley & IC.

http://www.mbglaw.com/images/blow_.JPG

Even though I didn't purchase the stage 1 kit through the ESS they were very very nice nice to machine some extra parts to upgrade my kit. After machining the parts the shipment came through Fedex Priority Intl. I didn't have to pay anykind of tariff.. or import tax.

Some pixs of the parts recieved today..

http://www.mbglaw.com/images/cool.JPG

I was expecting the smaller looking I/C.

It does make sense I guess when you go with bigger I/C the more boost you have to compensate<?).

Im going to try to cover all the parts recommended for FI'ing an e46 and try to review everything.

2001 5-speed 330ci
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/cah.jpg

MachRc

08-04-2006, 11:59 AM

So the next component that surely would need upgrading was the clutch.

I searched around and read many reviews on the forums.

I then decided I'd maybe resurface the old dual mass flywheel and upgrade with the UUC organic performance..

Simply ordered it online on UUC, came within a week
http://mbglaw.com/images/uucee.JPG

MachRc

08-04-2006, 05:27 PM

So like ever person who owns a supercharged e46, I needed gauges. I liked the one from auto something you know the gauges that go in the compartment under your cd player? But that was like so 2 years ago. I was then thinking pillar, but its kinda too in your face, plus i dont want to get knocked out when the curtain airbag trys to save my life. I really like the gauges Benvo got so I ordered an ePod steering wheel column with two stewart gauges from NA motorsports. One boost and the other a tempurature gauge to read out the whole she-bang. I plan to get an a/f soon but more interested in the HUD device. I was gonna slap all the gauges on the car before even seeing boost but I decided against it.

NA Motorsport sent out the epod kit within 48 hours I think because they're somewhere in city of industry or ontario. Their service was top-notch just wonderful. They helped me with all the parts, types, recommendations and even switched the color after I ordered.I also made sure I grabbed Different LEDs and one that closely match the orange hue.

It also Came with cool stickers I put all over on the DS(nintendo). I can't wait to see it installed on the car. I plan to send some photos to NA after the whole install so i can update their pixs( unless someone already has done it.)

http://www.mbglaw.com/images/myhat.JPG

bmw_chuzo

08-04-2006, 06:31 PM

Those gauges on the steering look really good.
If I ever go FI, I would preffer those.

good luck with your project :thumbup:

MachRc

08-04-2006, 09:45 PM

thanks for wishing me luck!
woohoo i was gonna have a heart attack if i got not a single reply:lmao:

:eek:

picture of the Ds with stickers
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/ds.JPG

e36Brent

08-04-2006, 10:45 PM

Nice stuff man! :thumbup:

MachRc

08-05-2006, 12:24 PM

The other upgrades I had in mind with the SC are the shifter, differential, and some cold plugs. If your like me, you probably didn't purchase a short shifter but got a cheap acs fake knob with " short shift" on it:) My shifter's 3 threads for tightening my knob messed up like 2 years ago. So I have been using paper, clothes, trash, as you can see a ziplock to hold the knob down.

no officer i have no pot in the shifter....:confused:

http://www.mbglaw.com/images/cheap.JPG

So there are 2 main supplier of great short shift kits. UUC and Rogue.

Since I got a UUC clutch, I decided to go Rogue for the shifter and tranny mounts. I've had excellent service from ben before for my DMS and I knew that their product was superior to the ones that they sell on fleEbay.

Octane with weighted selector-rod(not in pic)
http://www.mbglaw.com//images/rogue.JPG

btw the selctor rod whick looks heavy as hell, is sooooooo light, I wanna keep it to use as a weapon.

I ordered a set of tranny mounts first, but when I ordered the octane short shift kit, they also (very nice!) sent me an extra set of tranny mounts.

http://www.mbglaw.com/images/trannym.JPG

so since I have an extra, and will prob part with the some other stuff like heatshield after the install. First one to reply gets free tranny mounts for e46 330ci.(im sure it'll probably fit all models.) will ship it out on monday. Please only usa. wo0 wo0

LakeShow

08-05-2006, 12:42 PM

Looks schaweet bro! I actually ordered the pod and guages the same time as you I think. I had to order some new Defi guages because the Stewart Warner guages came with no plumbing. GL on your project! You in LA?

MachRc

08-05-2006, 12:47 PM

I did get the plumbing parts for the stewart gauges from NA. Was abit saddend they dont make anymore defi. but yeah im in lacresecnta/sunland border. You win! if ya like to pick up your tranny mounts just pm me for details!

my stickers!!! more being put on car w/ new personalized plates
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/stickers.jpg

LeftCoastBias

08-05-2006, 12:48 PM

i'll take the free tranny mounts :D

2000_328CI

08-05-2006, 12:48 PM

darn this is going to be awesome when its finished!!!!

LeftCoastBias

08-05-2006, 12:48 PM

:( i didn't think the other guy asked about the mounts.

MachRc

08-06-2006, 12:57 PM

As you can see with boost alot things are gonna need upgrading. For example bigger rims and better tires will help you put the power down to the ground. When switching from my 17"s to the oem 19" m3 rims I noticed i was abit sloww off the line but at higher speeeds I really couldn't tell.

I would of never gone with any size bigger then 18"s. But since its oem forged aluminum, its light, looks awesome, wonderful for handling, I put these on. Thanks Milton E. ! Once he got his BBS R-SR/? He just gave them to me for free. Also the 17s were easy to power out of. The 19 w/ more tread, its abit harder to make it slide hence the traction and huggs in the corner. You really do get alot of feel and confidence with bigger shoes. With boost I'll more than likely be able to overpower corners at higher rpm, depending on if I change my gearing or what not.

lol right before I can start with claiming a half bottle at S for sat. I was stuck on the 2 south with a blown tire. :lmao:

it looks like my rims are messed but its just that tire metal wiring.
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/tire.jpg
I guess time for some performance tires...

couldn't happen at a more opportune moment.:(

but luckily I can kill zombies all day til I find a tire store thats opens.:)
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/zombie.jpg

uh! The tein logo is my b1tch !
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/zombie1.jpg

2000_328CI

08-06-2006, 01:31 PM

lol... ^^^

M3LTDOWN

08-06-2006, 01:45 PM

LOL

I still kill time with video games...Empire at War FTW!

Good luck with the project. Should be nice when its done!

maxnathan

08-06-2006, 05:48 PM

Yo Jason,

Whats up with the diff? Any pics? I hope you`re going to go with some goodyear eagle F1 tires........they are the dog`s bollocks....and cheaper than michellins:thumbsup:

MachRc

08-06-2006, 06:36 PM

omg max you ready my mind!!!!!!

THis is scary!

just picked it up and mounted it. balance and everything.
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/f1.jpg

only shop that carried my dimensions in the whole foothills area.
Real nice shop but tire, and balance alone set me back about a xbox 360.(the premium one). But they really have it sweet there plusthe ONLY shop open with my tire in stock on a sunday..
MOUNTAIN VIEW TIRE and SERVICE
6744-50 SAN FERNANDO RD

Going to get the rear passenger side later after more parts come in!

an xbox 360p son!
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/f12.jpg

MachRc

08-06-2006, 06:54 PM

Well I have the diff in the garage...

IT STINKS@!

But just for you max I will step in there and take a pic.

btw Thanks AS007!! omg a diff for like a hundred bux from florida.
much love!(It better work or Im gonna visit the kennedy space center soon! )

I kidd :)

The smell is strong with this one.
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/eew.jpg

the oil is so strong it ate my garage floor...

http://www.mbglaw.com/images/eew1.jpg

Because I like you all... I endured the stench
and took a shot.
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/diff.jpg

thank again as007:thumbsup:

sheefo2k

08-06-2006, 07:30 PM

great thread keep it going bro

Nico3k

08-06-2006, 08:23 PM

Awesome thread

MachRc

08-08-2006, 12:52 PM

So .. with the new ts approaching fast, the reason why I choose a centrifigual supercharger is simple. The ASA kits have been improved and tweaked on dramatically over the years. From simple ASAtronic boxes I've read about to now str8 programming the DMEs. PLus I think THe rotrex or the vortech chargers that are out there seemed abit oldskool. The TS on the other hand seemed like it was gonna cost too much money to maintain. Plus they're only in their beginning stages. Maybe when they have been out for awhile, and people run it trouble free I might consider one day slapping it on. As for turbos..., it happens.

The more reason I looked into a ASA kit is, dyno charts I've seen on this board clearly shows nice progressive power. I was abit worried when Ess said with the TX-2 they burned out on some tires on a bmw Z in second gear. But looking at AAs video of their kit. It seems really nice and progressive aswell. I was worried that with all that power it trys to make the car handle, something in the drivetrain doesn't break off. Can't wait til someone has the production version on their car. I wonder if its gonna be here in the states or over on the other continent.

Car will be going in saturday the 12th to technik for SC install and goodies.
DME will be sent to arizona for 91pump 7k redline.

until my sibling brings back my camera tomorrow for more parts reivews, lets listen to jay and big.

rightclix and sve.
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/jay-z-106_n_park_and_jays_dinner -.mp3
http://www.mbglaw.com//images/Notorious BIG, Frank Sinatra - Everyday Struggle - A Day in the Life of a Fool.mp3

oh yeah btw..

those tires I got ROX! evenw/ just one tire it seems like it pull faster.
I get the rubberband effect feel

cncmastr

08-08-2006, 01:24 PM

Great thread! I can't wait to see the finished product!

How do you like the F1s? I love mine!

MachRc

08-08-2006, 01:43 PM

Great thread! I can't wait to see the finished product!

How do you like the F1s? I love mine!

It really makes the car pull when it gets going! I had to take my sister and mother to some cruise departure and on the way the new tire side was really rubbing alot. But once they got off with their bags it was sweet! Gawd with just one rear tire the whole car moves so much better. I really can't wait til I slap the other side on.

suspension bit and maybe PSS9s are going in on the 2nd appointment with technik. may have to get fenders rolled.

:) will keep you guys posted!

MachRc

08-08-2006, 02:58 PM

I just talked to Rogue and found out the tranny mounts are only 2 pieces. Somehow I ordered two sets, plus I got one free with the SSK.

soooo I have another one ready to be given away! you know the drill!

first winners will be shipped tonight to
downey insurance services

sorry for the delay! just had to check since I had 3 sets!

maxnathan

08-08-2006, 04:47 PM

:popcorn:

MachRc

08-08-2006, 04:56 PM

:) rules and conditions stated in thread #7 make your post not valid in the prize drawing max! lol, but since its you max I'll make an exception!

cowmoo32

08-08-2006, 08:08 PM

OT, but I've always wondered what your sig/avatar are from...

MachRc

08-08-2006, 08:51 PM

that is a great question cowmoo..

its an old game I used to play in middle school on the PC. You know, like loom during the days of wing commander, aces of the pacific, kings quest, space quest, and games of ega vga yonder b4 all this world wide web mess. The game is called Monkey Island 2 Le'Chucks Revenge. 1 was comical, two was just O.G. comical and with such simple graphics back then. I never kept up with too much but 3 was okay ..or was that 4>?

some from my pm box :)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
http://guybrushshutsstanthehellup.ytmnd.com/

http://stansellseverything.ytmnd.com/

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im sure you can get it through a torrent of somekind maybe if I find it I'll host it. It should only be like 4-5 megs:eek:

btw

I can really reflect on some of these old vga screens. it's wierd.
the good ol' days huh guys.

cowmoo32

08-08-2006, 09:10 PM

hahahah...is that the actual audio from the game?

MachRc

08-08-2006, 09:14 PM

hahahah...is that the actual audio from the game?

lol no.:rofl:

I think it had midi and sb16 sound. I remember games that used pc internal speakers!

correction: on top of the page I meant a TS-2 will burn rubber in 2nd gear.

Mike Benvo

08-08-2006, 10:29 PM

Nice thread.. looks like you are making some good progress.

BTW, the diff you have used to be mine :). Rest assured that thing has helped me blow M3's out of the water - enjoy it!

I like the fact that you went with the epod like I did... I also didn't feel for the A pillar gagues and I have NAVI so under the radio was out of the question.

That's real cool that ESS helped you out as well. Keep us updated, looking good.

Peace.

Edit: same tires too :thumbup:

MachRc

08-09-2006, 12:39 AM

oooohh yeahh

blow m3 outta the water eh:)

Ofcourse As007 mentioned it was your diff Mike. I was saving it til later...

cause it STINKS!

:hi:
saw you car under wraps. D'ya pick it up yet?

BtW

Denso Iridium Spark Plugs came from Sparkplugs.com today. Will post pics of the tiny cute boxes it came in maybe.

Made in Japan it reads.

Colder plugs are not nessesary but highly recommended for force induction. Hell even NA. Pretty much everyone can agree denso IK20 are teh best plugs for our motors( I've had bosch platinum +4 for 50k now and they are nothing short of PERFECT) I was also recommended by Jack at DAI Motorsports(laguna Nigel), that I check for faulty bremi coils, and make sure I don't have any underpulley kit on for the supercharger install. Check v

I have actually done my own plugs before. It was quite easy but it got complicated quickly when I couldn't get the last two in the bay :P In which I had the dealer swap the last two out for free under inspection 2(i think)
But Im going to hold on to these and have a real professional put em in with the kit.

made frawm samurai steel , daniel s0n.
http://dezod.com/prod_images_large/denso.JPG

Mike Benvo

08-09-2006, 04:20 AM

oooohh yeahh

blow m3 outta the water eh:)

Ofcourse As007 mentioned it was your diff Mike. I was saving it til later...

BTW, you got IK22's right, not IK20's? :thumbup:

cause it STINKS!

:hi:
saw you car under wraps. D'ya pick it up yet?

BtW

Denso Iridium Spark Plugs came from Sparkplugs.com today. Will post pics of the tiny cute boxes it came in maybe.

Made in Japan it reads.

Colder plugs are not nessesary but highly recommended for force induction. Hell even NA. Pretty much everyone can agree denso IK20 are teh best plugs for our motors( I've had bosch platinum +4 for 50k now and they are nothing short of PERFECT) I was also recommended by Jack at DAI Motorsports(laguna Nigel), that I check for faulty bremi coils, and make sure I don't have any underpulley kit on for the supercharger install. Check v

I have actually done my own plugs before. It was quite easy but it got complicated quickly when I couldn't get the last two in the bay :P In which I had the dealer swap the last two out for free under inspection 2(i think)
But Im going to hold on to these and have a real professional put em in with the kit.

made frawm samurai steel , daniel s0n.
http://dezod.com/prod_images_large/denso.JPG

Car was picked up but is there again because it needs a few more things fixed. As far as Stage IV, I am going to find someone to tune the car. We'll see.

maxnathan

08-09-2006, 05:26 AM

MachRc

08-09-2006, 12:26 PM

Those were the good ol days .....Apple 2c and all etc etc......wildcards and lots of fun cheating!! Not coordinated enough for the PS and Xbox generation of games:tsk:

I`m guessing that diff is a 3.46 ? Also i`ve been debating whether to change my plugs to Denso.I .......you`re going to bias my decision!!

BTW are you going to use nice blue samco hoses for the S/C? My only criticism of the ESS install was that it didn`t look pretty but i guess coloured hoses are a personal preference thing. Also if i can get a picture of the infintas Z4 ASA install with a beautiful intake shield , i`ll post it for you to see....:evil:

Max

the diff is actually a 3.07 max! Its from a mike's zhp.
I really like the 2.91 long gearing in my 5-speed 330ci. I mean the car even with 19s is still quick by my standards. ( I mean it does 80 on the frewway and tops out at 135(limiter)ish. Im not really looking to smoke m3s(yes I am) But get a little more power so I can edge out all the "competition" and soon to be competition. I want to keep my beautiful e46 since getting an m3 would be basically signing my money away for another 4-5 years for basically the same car plus the way 330 were built they were meant to be PERFECT passanger cars unlike the very stiff but doable m3(excuses) I usually don't drive so aggressive anyways cause when I do have passengers, they're kids.

I think the 3.07 will be perfect balance between total cruise and a little more torque.:) Mr. CHuck in my building with a dinan blower on his ten year old 540i did mention some parasitic loss due to the blower strapped on to the drive belt in the low rpm range where his 3.12(from 2.9something) helped him get to the sweet spot faster.. I noted from him that getting a higher diff will compensate for some of this loss and return it with more bite.

As for those iridium max! they wer almost double the price of any other plugs. I did get them before but it kept getting fouled . I think I orederd ik22 back then though. :rolleyes:

will look into those samco hoses and yeah post a pic of the z4!

AS007

08-09-2006, 11:55 PM

LakeShow

08-10-2006, 12:13 PM

I'll prolly see you there on Sat. bro. I'm having the oil cooler and Defi epod guages installed. What time you planning on dropping your ride off?

-Merwin

MachRc

08-10-2006, 12:30 PM

Enjoy your 3.07! I am actually doing the same thing as you right now, getting an ASA TM12 though. Also buying Mike's old intercooler, these parts really move around! I have the 3.46 diff in my car right now I am thinking that it may be too short but we'll see maybe I will be getting another 3.07 or 3.15.

THanks AS007! I hope your project goes well too. Its real nice you and I have a close places to drive to get the primo stuff done///. 3.46 is too aggressive for your future setup though I mean don't you like holding all that power and evening the road out and Powah!-ing thru? If you think you can source out another 3.12 that would really hit the sweet spot. I remembered some one classified selling here near Marina Del Rey for cheap but its probably sold by now. If you like ill give you my old 2.91 when I slap the one you sent!

MachRc

08-10-2006, 12:37 PM

I'll prolly see you there on Sat. bro. I'm having the oil cooler and Defi epod guages installed. What time you planning on dropping your ride off?

-Merwin

Merwin,

I'll be dropping it off sat morning with Mike, He mentioned a somekinda project e90 hes taking somewhere so I plan to go a little early so hopefully I can take some pictures for everybody. Ill call mike today and let him know that ill come by the shop by maybe 10:30am. Im going to be so excited im going to wake up 6 in the morning and just anxiously wait. Hopefully my cousin will be anxious to pick me up:eek: also. If you can merwin, give me a ride in your car , maybe I should bring some breakfast burrit0s or some infamous dinos chicken for breakfast!!!:idea:

blurzzed,

-Jason

LakeShow

08-10-2006, 12:59 PM

Merwin,

I'll be dropping it off sat morning with Mike, He mentioned a somekinda project e90 hes taking somewhere so I plan to go a little early so hopefully I can take some pictures for everybody. Ill call mike today and let him know that ill come by the shop by maybe 10:30am. Im going to be so excited im going to wake up 6 in the morning and just anxiously wait. Hopefully my cousin will be anxious to pick me up:eek: also. If you can merwin, give me a ride in your car , maybe I should bring some breakfast burrit0s or some infamous dinos chicken for breakfast!!!:idea:

blurzzed,

-Jason

:rofl: For sure man. I'll prolly be there around that time too. See you there :thumbsup:

maxnathan

08-11-2006, 08:50 AM

Jason,
You`re probably sleeping like a baby now......waking up every 3 hours and crying in anticpation:rofl:

Anyway here are the photos like i promised - really like the fabricated shield behind the ASA S/C which hides all the ugly wires and rubber pipes....
Also have pics of the ASA GMBH testing their TM line of S/Cs.....lower pic shows the blue samco hoses i was talking about.

Anyway, when you do wake up .....good luck and enjoy this day..remember though that even after the install, yoiu have to be gentle for the first 100miles or so( actually, maybe not since the ASA is already broken in):)

Have a good one and don`t forget the pics......:thumbsup:

Max
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c59/maxnathan/a5695158.jpghttp://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c59/maxnathan/47c36fde.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c59/maxnathan/LastScan3.jpg

MachRc

08-11-2006, 12:40 PM

Maximilan!

Is it saturday in bloody england auh-ready. I reckon I be up for some quite long period of time tonight. But Im going some pikeys party down here on wilshire. Im stah-tin to worried more about waking up:)

bte max I visited the samco elbow shop and I have no clue what diameter any of the hoses I need ?!?!

Tonight is the last night I will enjoy my baby's silky smoothe inline 6 in NA form that is. Im gonna do a quick oil change before I take it into the shop in the mornig time so the SC will have some new oil.. Any1 recommend anykind of oil for Sc'd E46s' ? 0-40w mobil1? I was maybe thinking of going 5-30 to be safe.

btw what is a pikey?>?

LakeShow

08-11-2006, 05:24 PM

MachRc

08-11-2006, 07:04 PM

sweet! Will do! I always thought they drain the engine oil for the sc install but I guess I was wrong! OMG its tomorrow! OMG its tomorrow!! Be prepared for a flavor attack of dinos chicken early in the morning!Cool!! See you there merwin!

Mike Benvo

08-12-2006, 03:03 PM

I recommend 0w-40. Just my .02.

MachRc

08-12-2006, 06:45 PM

So I did come home early yesterday 'round 12~ played bf2 til 2 hoping sailwind might show up on rubberducky server:) Woke up and prepared for the car drop off at technik!!!!

9:25am- parts in the car ready to roll!
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/box2.JPG

10:10am- My first leg of the final NA journey brought me to this dear place Dinos in la for some grubbage.

"Like you said in Friend or Foe and if so, what block?
What you doin in L.A., with phillipinos and ese's
Latinos and Cheve's, down by Pico withh Frederico" -jay
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/pico.JPG

quick 6 plates.
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/food.jpg

what you didn't have for lunch..
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/dinos.jpg

by 10:30am im on the 10 headed west , boom 405.
the 90 and soon I meet with Merwin and the main tech Zolti for the first time.

Beautifult shop, took some photos after grubbing on some chicken...
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/tdreams.jpg

omg my car is next to that infamous 330ii

momma!!

http://www.mbglaw.com/images/space.jpg

They have a really sic project m3 which zolti showed me and I must say it a f'ing beast. And really gets a 2 thumbs up from moi:thumbsup:
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/technik3.jpg

Can you guess whats under the hood..?? I just creaked it open for a second and I swear a real alarm went off!!
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/technik4.jpg

Merwin! thanks for giving me a ride in your coupe!! Was great seeing every1 down there!!!

Merwin's car is really one clean azz ride. Its so clean we though the creases on the body were pinstriping.

Oil cooler going in huh.. Mer.. DAmn the car really is done up supa fly style.. DAm some of those mods are no joke!
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/merwin.jpg

And a little later lol even benvo showed up to work on his ride.
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/benvo.jpg

skittles, bite size flavor.
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/lotus.jpg

MachRc

08-12-2006, 06:59 PM

I really had an exciting time at technik! And am really impressed with all the knowledge and work the place has put into working on our cars. It really feels more like a social club then some regular mechanical garage or bodyshop. Watching people stroll in hang out, politic about kits, cars, builds, and just watching mike B lifting and unlifting his own car makes the place feel like e46fanatics come to life. (You know most shop have those insurance things where they keep you out and stuff :P lol)

I knew I was going to forget something and that is.......

my plugs

http://www.mbglaw.com/images/plugs.jpg

will be going back monday to gives these babies to zolti and to ship out my dme to arizona for programming. Probably check out the dyno numbers on my car while its stock too.

The exciting wait begins!!

russ330

08-12-2006, 07:09 PM

MachRc

08-12-2006, 07:53 PM

Nice update. :thumbup:

I can't wait for an opportunity to check out their new shop, looks like they have a lot more space.

I remember when I got to see the 330ii in their shop, I felt all giddy it was like spotting a celebrity (but cooler). :D

Serious! Thanks Russ! Really appreciate your comment since your one of the coolest cats on board. You were totally right when you busted your across the country drive to technik! Its a fabulous shop and zolti is seriously one chill professional dude man. Man I always dreamed of getting worked done here since putting Technik license plates on xbox pgr2 :) .

I mean you gotta admit,

technik is a catchy tuner name;)

russ330

08-12-2006, 10:18 PM

Thanks for the kind words. :thumbup:

Technik is definitely an awesome name and they've got a bunch of awesome people working there. The sh!t Zolti and Samir went through to get my kit installed made a loyal customer out of me, saying that they bent over backwards to help isn't saying enough. :yikes:

I've got a feeling early next year I may have to make another trip out to Socal and add some more goodies to my car. http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/transport027.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

You know now that you mention Technik and license plate in the same sentence, I think Technik license plate frames would be pretty darn cool. :idea:

LakeShow

08-13-2006, 02:35 PM

MachRc

08-13-2006, 02:56 PM

maxnathan

08-13-2006, 03:57 PM

J,

Those chicken pieces look delish.....:)

I guess with all the chatting, they didn`t get down to starting on your car:rofl:

Just kidding.....I agree with you that part of the supercharging experience is hanging about the shop and soaking up the atmosphere......you can learn so much from these gurus!

BTW nice pics and OMG does Benvo`s engine bay look sooooooo clean!!!:confused:

Till later dude

Max

LakeShow

08-13-2006, 06:58 PM

Merwin,

I had a funny feeling about these plugs! so will ik20 fit NA e46s?(anyone know?) I always get the wrong batch of plugs all the time. Which reminds me I have 6 old fouled Ik-22s in the garage!

Geez I was just thinking about your oil cooler merwin..Maybe I should get one too. Seems like a nice longevity mod since its for the whole oil system and not just for the blower..maybe I can attach one after the install is finished And benvo mentioned 2 hyperboost diverter valves, Im gonna see if I can get my hands on those by weds.

But Im really happy you enjoyed the greek chicken!

lol dude I had mad gas all day!

-jason

The IK22's will fit the NA BMW but youre gonna need the IK22's when your s!ts done, they are for FI BMW's. The oils system is nice, I'll post pics when I can. You should invest in one. Wait for the Hyperboost Valve, Zolti showed me a new revised version of it that will be coming out soon :mischief:

MachRc

08-13-2006, 07:33 PM

Max,

Hey! yeah its some good chicken:) My sister was saying the same thing abouts mikes engine bay! The thing is clean as hell! Mine is ugly with wires and grime everywhere!!! Mike has no exhaust or cats when I was there. He turned it on for me and mer and the ish was LOUD! Glad zolti hooked up the rearend for him. He was picking up his car that day. Any news on the TS- yet max? I really hope your one of the first to have it on this board!

J,

Those chicken pieces look delish.....:)

I guess with all the chatting, they didn`t get down to starting on your car:rofl:

Just kidding.....I agree with you that part of the supercharging experience is hanging about the shop and soaking up the atmosphere......you can learn so much from these gurus!

BTW nice pics and OMG does Benvo`s engine bay look sooooooo clean!!!:confused:

Till later dude

Max

MachRc

08-13-2006, 09:05 PM

Great pixs J! Thanks for the foooooodddd! that was the ish! I was looking at your Iridium plugs and they say FK20, you need the FK22's for FI. I brought the wrong ones too yesterday :( . Let me know when Dr. Zolti finishes your ride!

-Mer

Sweet Merwin! Im glad you like the food. Will hold on the Hyperboost til the updated ones!!!!!! I think Masta Z will be done this weekend so if ya like we can have another ethnic food day on saturday!! And please feel free to post pics of the oil cooler on this thread. I really want the oil cooler or the nx-n-tercooler. But the oilcooler sounds much better.

-J

dave12345

08-15-2006, 04:06 PM

:bump: take more pics of those rides!

MachRc

08-15-2006, 04:23 PM

this is going to be the longest week(edit) evar..

Some simple mods came through the post office today. First 2 different sets of wheel locks from Bimmian and Autozone. I would post the pics but then that would make my wheel lock key obsolete. An Aluminum shift knob from bimmian showed up also. Gawd I guess bimmian has come along way. From all those complaints few years ago to making their own box for the shiftknob.
I myself have had no problems with bimmians interior xenon lights for 3 years now and the aluminum shift knob feels, and looks spectacular. YEs! No more tightening the knob with trash or sandwich bags!!

it really is a much better knob then the fake ACS one. Just holding the knob feels precise and the weight is perfect! Plus it came with all together 4 patterns for 6-speed and five speed in silver and black. I put the black 5-speed as you can see in the pic.
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/shift.jpg

I also sent the ECU via FedEx overnight to Phoneix Arizona. I put a note, plus an extra waybill so they can send it back to me via priority next day only because Todd mentioned by default ESS Performance Arizona sends it back UPS ground.(which will take eons to arrive)

some dark arse photo of the ecu\
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/ecu.jpg

The new plugs should be in by tomorrow, we'll see how everything turns out in a coupla days.

LakeShow

08-15-2006, 04:27 PM

^^^Sweet :thumbsup: I was actually there yesterday because we finished up some things. I left my briefcase there too :lmao: . If its done Saturday, I'll try to roll thru. I want to see your ride!

MachRc

08-15-2006, 04:28 PM

:bump: take more pics of those rides!

ohh I will!!!

I'll be going in hopefully friday or even thursday depending on my schedule.

I plan to take some snapshots of my car plus with Techniks permission I'll try to get some good pics of the other firme cars that line up the garage over there.

BTW , Ill grab some before and after dyno runs aswell.

So far I think I got 185ish to the wheel. But I guess that aint too bad for a e46 with 120k and no real engine upgrades.:ben:

sheefo2k

08-15-2006, 05:11 PM

I cant wait for my days like yours too ;) too bad no samir , mike or zolti here :(

LakeShow

08-16-2006, 11:17 AM

Sweet Merwin! Im glad you like the food. Will hold on the Hyperboost til the updated ones!!!!!! I think Masta Z will be done this weekend so if ya like we can have another ethnic food day on saturday!! And please feel free to post pics of the oil cooler on this thread. I really want the oil cooler or the nx-n-tercooler. But the oilcooler sounds much better.

-J

J heres a pic. You can find more pixs on this link, I posted the gauge install Zolti did too. I ended up going there Monday and got the Hyperboost LOL. Heres the link http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=393078

http://img239.imageshack.us/img239/840/oilkj3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

clean-m-tech330

08-16-2006, 11:31 AM

^

Did you pick up the oil cooler directly from technik? I was wondering if they offer the oil cooler with the gray fittings now... anyways let me know!! please haha- thanks!

sheefo2k

08-16-2006, 11:35 AM

The oil is not really neededunless you track right?
I mean if its daily driving and weekends sorta street racing would I need it?

LakeShow

08-16-2006, 11:44 AM

The oil is not really neededunless you track right?
I mean if its daily driving and weekends sorta street racing would I need it?

^^ Sheff..I think for daily driving you dont need it. I might be going to Buttonwillow twice a year so I just wanted it for precaution. I also talked to the guys there about it and I decided that it wouldnt hurt to have it. Anything to keep our FI engines running nice and cool right? I was thinking more for the long run, I actually only have 19500 miles on this badboy :lmao:

^

Did you pick up the oil cooler directly from technik? I was wondering if they offer the oil cooler with the gray fittings now... anyways let me know!! please haha- thanks!

Yep, made the order directly through Mike. I think this might be the first time Zolti installed this version on any car. Whats cool is that the sender is in the engine compartment and not the oil plug under the car :thumbsup:

MachRc

08-16-2006, 01:32 PM

My gawd your car looks cleaner then ever!!!

If they have the oil cooler in stock Im thinking about getting it put on this saturday too!!!!!!

and omg love your interior with them gauges
Damn you make me wanna detail my car so bad!!!
http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/5042/p8150162vk9.jpg

Great! thanks for the pics Mer! :thumbsup:

MachRc

08-18-2006, 10:39 PM

quick update ///

The DME isn't back yet...tracking says ESS signed for it wednesday morning and I did include a slip for them to send on thursday so I can recieve it today but I guess it takes longer to program it. I just hope I put all the info they needed. So i guess this postpones the build to depending on when I get my DME to maybe tuesday or even wednesday. I'll try calling the us office again tomorrow.

Technik hooked it up with some new radiator hoses, new thermostat, Some preventive messures since my old hoses were tore up. Thanks Mike for sourcing out the parts. LoL they mentioned the old hoses came out like strech armstrong. Oil might be getting in the coolant system.hmm

well I was hoping it be done by saturday but still, alots of progress has been made. Coupla dayz wont really faze. With everyone having difficulty with their sc kits Im just glad to be putting it on by pros. I plan to head to technik tomorrow and spend the day getting my car sorted out in order. Maybe Ill take some other ethnic food. lol stay tuned.

Hands down they said my car was the filthiest thing that went into technik:craig: Sorry Zolti!

Just crossing my fingers .

damn lets go!
rightclixandsavedude http://www.mbglaw.com/images/nasjay.mp3

MachRc

08-18-2006, 10:40 PM

:excited: :excited: :excited: :excited:

MachRc

08-19-2006, 09:07 PM

so I started the day a lil late by putting the diff in our altima..

yawn.....

out the garage! Heaven's sake!
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/1diff.jpg

usual saturday, went to dino's chicken.
"4 plates and two cheesburgers plz!"
and Im off

Right after I was getting off the 90w, Mr. Sanchez from ESS called me to let me know the
DME is on the way(YES!) I told him thank you and he let me know that all was well and that
the chip was tuned for thr tx-2. Rejoice :excited:.

Before we I ended the call I told him about my write up on e46 and he said they've seen it. :hi:
Totally made my day.

At the shop coupla friends of technik were there to hang out and modify a recaro seat...

of a 600 hp 300zx..

Brian's car ,dudes only 19 yo.
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/600.jpg

deeper in the garage...

My car...Picture of the tx-2 kit almost on.
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/nosejob.jpg

If everything goes as planned, The car will be started up monday afternoon, dynoed,
and then a clutch job tuesday. The guys were mentioning that with a new clutch
I must drive it in stop and go conditions only to break in the clutch and no highway
driving for 500 miles..OMG. Zolti is going to see if he can cram Benvo's old
finned 3.07 diff by then or even thursday. I mean I can wait:) I have a car to drive till then

With food in our tummies I took some mor photos at technik.

some pics at the garage
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/redwhite.jpg

No oil in the coolant, the powersteering leak I had late last year which destroyed my alternator
has comeback to claim my coolant hoses. (whew no crack in the head)

nice project cars:drool:
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/whitered.jpg

all of em on LMs
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/LM1.jpg

all 3!

http://www.mbglaw.com/images/LM2.jpg

http://www.mbglaw.com/images/wide.jpg

I wonder if Laminex looks good on TiAg
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/moneyshot.jpg

The gruppe m m3 exhaust is so sick in person
I need a SLR..
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/gruppe.jpg

bite sized candy..
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/skittles1.jpg

more flavor
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/skittle2.jpg

even brand new autmatics were getting blown..yikes!
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/auto.jpg

Lol just like the one i made for PGR2
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/plate.jpg

Again what a wonderful shop ! It is really the people behind the scenes
and people that work hard and represent themselves and their
product that make our dream comes true. Over the weekend
lol mr sanchez! and zolti and mike showed me again that
ESS and Technik is totally looking out for the customers and I am so proud
to have these companies parts and especially the wrench work thats gone
in modding my car. We heard the phone rings from NY!!(soon as the phone rang I called it)
:hi: hope everything works out proper over there!

well Ill be going back monday to deliver the dme..
will keep everyone posted!

e46fanatics for life...
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/e46forlife.jpg

LakeShow

08-20-2006, 01:46 PM

:clap: :nyah: Turning out great bro! Cant wait to see the finished product!

sheefo2k

08-20-2006, 03:08 PM

why did you go with ESS again? does technic like the ESS st 2

MachRc

08-20-2006, 04:22 PM

I did want to purchase a kit directly from technik but i just couldn't afford it last summer. So I tried saving up but merely came up with about 4-5gs. So i was thinking NA, with headers, ecu but money/performance wise it was better to boost the car.

Thanks to e46classified, I found Max in england selling his tx-1 kit he purchased in january. He has had the kit for about 4 months but decided to trade in his kit and get the new TS-2 from ESS.

I really wanted to get on the list for the TS. But then decided to go centri just because alot of the folk here have had it for years and seemed very reliable.

about 3000 for the stg 1
about 1500 for the stg 2 parts
600 for clutch
350 or so for SSk
100$ for diff
150 each for hyperboost bypass valve( i recall zolti said only 1req. 4 me)
300 on goodies like gauges, epod, etc
400 on 1 tire:hmm:

It made more sense.
plus it still bit below a price of a competetive asa kit with intercooler which is about 6500 and thats without clutch and all the extra goodies.

If I had a chance to grab a ASA from technik at a great price I would of jumped on it.

as for choosing the place to install...

I could of done all of the work at the bodyshop and the mechanical shop next to our buisnesses. Mr. Deter and Luis have saved me thousands on repair, o2 sensors and everything that the dealer would do including turner subframe plate welding. I could of simply asked then to put in my shifter and sc and diff and clutch for well under a thousand bucks.

But I would not sleep right. People who work with everyday general cars are not as skilled as people who work mainly on e46 cars. Especially someone who installs and fine tunes superchargers all day. The first place I naturally asked was DAI motorsports in Laguna Nigel. I highly recommend his shop if your in the area since he is the official distubitor and installer for ESS. After few talks and because of my schedule I decided to go to technik for the install. And since I dont have a technik kit. I just wanted to give them buisness by having them put the rest of the car together aswell. Do I sleep sound..why yes.

As for technik and ESS. I think its all personal preference and based on the makers experience with the ASA brand. Its a wee bit wierd having a competitors kit in another competitors garage, but technik has been more than professional about the taking care of my car. I believe both kits somewhat derive from the same asa infintas kit. Both company "modify/exchange/replace/remove " it to their own liking and tune it according to their specs like for example the tuning might be different since I run a smaller IC core. As for technik liking the ESS kit I think when the final dyno is done it will speak for itself.:P

5speedsteve

08-20-2006, 07:17 PM

mmmmmmmmm cant wait till i get blown

MachRc

08-21-2006, 04:56 PM

DME go down the hoooooooole

http://www.mbglaw.com/images/plucky.png
DME come BAck!!

Damn looks like some1 stomped THE MOFO sh1t out of.
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/dme2.jpg

ummm so like...

im ditching work NOW!!!!!

peace out!:str8pimpi

MachRc

08-21-2006, 11:44 PM

car is finished..

I will be picking it up tomorrow at lunch time.

Everything ran PERFECTLY. Even without the maf voltage thing not installed yet, and no coolant, the car started up with no hiccups no check lights, and revved freely and I can hear it go woooooosh!

OMG I can't believe thats my car!!!!
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/fin.jpg

It sounds glorious!
The dyno will be done tomorrow right before I pick the car up.

but first before I post dynos and drive off into the sunset.

I would just like to thank Max for hooking up the kit and starting me out on my FI adventure! Its really wonderful I made a wonderful friend all the way over in the UK through e46fanatics!:hi: I would also like to thank Mr. Hans, AJ, mr.Sanchez and every1 at ESS for making the Twin Scroll so I can get my hands on the hand-me-downTX asa kit for a good price. Mr. Jack at DAI for all the advice and help in the beginning. Marvelphx(todd) for easying all my worries calming me down:) and informing me about the company and answering all my ridiculous questions. Mike at technik for sourcing out parts and giving me the best deals ever! and mostly to the best most awesome master mechanic I've ever met in my life, Zolti for putting it all together without a hitch. You are the Greatest!

and all of you on e46fanatics for giving me inspiration, crispvx, russ, mtechnic, samir, kubiak, kromex, xs3x, mr paddleshift, nickacs,omes, casanova, Benvo and many others Im forgetting that I read about during all these years as a fanatic.

Because of this great community my dream has come true!:bow: :bow:

I was so excited I went on a sticker sticking spree..
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/esss.jpg

Boosting e46 for dummies...

Its not over.. and If I can get this far Im positive any1 can do it.
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/e46fan.jpg
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/infin.jpg

kerisabe

08-21-2006, 11:53 PM

Congrats on the successful SC install!

Technik's shop is CLEAN! Wow.. :thumbsup:

maxnathan

08-22-2006, 04:25 AM

Way to go Jason........:thumbsup:

I can`t believe you`ve finally got the setup you`ve been dreaming of.....

So glad everythings well taking into consideration you`ve got the `illegitimate love child` of Technik and ESS:rofl:

Seriously though, it goes to show what can be accomplished when a group of experts work together.....the possibilities are endless:excited:

Its been a pleasure hooking you up with my kit and i `m really looking forward to seeing your car one day ........ before i cream your a&* with the TS:mischief:

Can`t wait for the dyno now.......:yikes:

MachRc

08-22-2006, 10:11 AM

Thanks Kerisabe!

Lol illigitimate love child! thats a good one max!

Since my base dyno was at around a low 180ish I "pray" I get around 270rwhp with just the kit.

The rear end will be going in next week, and plug going in this saturday.

As for seeing my car one day, if you ever stop by cali for vacationing with your family, I'll schuaffer your family aroundand we'll get some dinos and korean bbq!

lol and stop bashing me with the TS jokes!
cause the first person thats gonna cream is you,

in your pants!!

btw Westcoastbiased recieved his mounts awhile back

*brand new* 6 NA IK20 iridium plugs give away.

&

Used intake(s) plus racing dynamic heatshield give away.

same drill *least I can do for my fanatics out there!
God I couldn't sleep for #$&*($

LakeShow

08-22-2006, 11:23 AM

Lemme get them plugs for my bros ride LOL. Then you owe me a ride HAHAHAAH!

sheefo2k

08-22-2006, 11:39 AM

congrats bro,...I cannot wait for my own journy too

MachRc

08-22-2006, 12:27 PM

Lemme get them plugs for my bros ride LOL. Then you owe me a ride HAHAHAAH!

winner!
just pick it up from Zolti:)

Thanks sheff! Im positive with a lil will power and some dough "you too can be a player"!:)

sheefo2k

08-22-2006, 01:46 PM

winner!
just pick it up from Zolti:)

Thanks sheff! Im positive with a lil will power and some dough "you too can be a player"!:)
Well I gotta find someone selling a used bower :(

MachRc

08-23-2006, 03:31 AM

brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr whhhhhhheeeeeeeeeeee---*clutch* psssshhhhhssssssssssssssssst longer i hold the clllllutch the longer the pssssshhh*depres* brmmm-------whooooooooooooooeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh*clutch fast* Powah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!g35s 350s, v6s,all dissappeared through mirrors... how cool I put the technik stick on the rearwindow outside close to the trunk. I see it mirrored in my rear view mirror, and it reads "technik". Sweet.

It's perfect.

under 3 1/2k like any other car, no one would even suspect it was blown. no noises no pshhh sounds no nothing. Just like a regualr 3ser. But punch it it build and build and you just move... It amazing. How you can transform from comfort cruise no noise to full out BONE OUT!.

changing gears under full throttle makes my car jizz ! I like go around and *mid throttle* then *wot* and change gears jizzin on people's car i drive by with my big whoooop.

zolti chaged out the old bmw ngks to some new iridiums and seriously game gave me 6-8 whp.

more things to get done tomorrow.

my base dyno was like 18oish then we made 265. then old ngk sparkplugs crapped out while zolti ran it like I would so nothing would go worng. went out and we put some spare ones til I get the IK22 to the shop tomorrow. And with zolti expertise on everything. Technik is hooking up some parts to get it in tip top shape. The final numbers after some new components will be soon. I am hoping for atleast 270 to the wheels form my measly 180. Im only like 5 horse power away so I hope these new plugs, and fuel filter lessen the very minute lean condition and give me more boom. Damn the power doesn't stop til like 6.5k!

gotta sleep . I drove like a maniac out tonight. I like jizzed on every vq out there

its addicting.

I hope i don't become a meanie.

5speedsteve

08-23-2006, 10:05 AM

lol so jealous

cowmoo32

08-23-2006, 12:02 PM

video por favor

maxnathan

08-23-2006, 12:24 PM

my base dyno was like 18oish then we made 265. then old ngk sparkplugs crapped out while zolti ran it like I would so nothing would go worng. went out and we put some spare ones til I get the IK22 to the shop tomorrow. And with zolti expertise on everything. Technik is hooking up some parts to get it in tip top shape. The final numbers after some new components will be soon. I am hoping for atleast 270 to the wheels form my measly 180. Im only like 5 horse power away so I hope these new plugs, and fuel filter lessen the very minute lean condition and give me more boom. Damn the power doesn't stop til like 6.5k!

Bro, you realise we don`t believe you until you post that DYNO :mischief:

LOL

Max

clean-m-tech330

08-23-2006, 12:31 PM

Well I gotta find someone selling a used bower :(

Ah, I wish I could help you out! :hi:

MachRc

08-23-2006, 02:07 PM

I think I brought my camera today , Ill post some videos.. I might have to take some music files down so if ya llike em get em while there still there since i might be running outta space on my firms server that im jacking. Zolti made lots of dyno from before and after of pretty much every single component. But I want to get the final final numbers first. I think ESS deserves some more credit since my car was a NA slug with old bits of everything. I will post the final dyno with only the TX-2 charger, colder plugs, stock clutch(it holding very well even at my milage)stock 2.91 - 5 speed , on techniks 18 inch rims off a zhp(regular 91 gas, no tricks no gimmicks). technik totally took care of the coolant everything so after the fuel filter,and colder plugs, we'll see if I get a magical 270whp from 180ish whp. Ill post all the data with you all very soon.

LakeShow

08-23-2006, 04:33 PM

sheefo2k

08-23-2006, 04:39 PM

did you start with a 325?? or a 330??

I m really happy for you man, I cannot wait for my turn :(

MachRc

08-23-2006, 06:11 PM

Thanks guys! I always had a 330ci sheefo2k! ! Its making me really productive at work! Im working hard so I can get to drive my baby sooner. I had munchos, water and horsepower with torque for lunch today:eeps:. I think this is my new diet plan!

Hey merwin! You guys were saying TLC with brian the first day at technik. :) I was like yeah!. totally! TLC ..:hmm:

I thought it was referring to parts flying off my car at at high speeds. !
so i figured
take off launch control
tighten lid control
t-boz, Left eye, and chili?? no..

finally figured it out yesterday ..lol

TenderLovingCare!!
:luv: :luv: :luv: :luv: :luv: :luv: :luv: :luv: :luv: :luv:

sheefo2k

08-23-2006, 06:25 PM

dude your hilarious, are you hgih or just like that?
like the way you type is just too funny.

MachRc

08-23-2006, 06:39 PM

clear eyes work great!

Thanks sheff! I try my best!

you know you gotta have some imagination and rox it when your work place looks like this

http://www.mbglaw.com/images/dude.jpg

5speedsteve

08-23-2006, 06:41 PM

hahaha

5speedsteve

08-23-2006, 06:41 PM

this thread is to good

russ330

08-23-2006, 06:58 PM

and all of you on e46fanatics for giving me inspiration, crispvx, russ, mtechnic, samir, kubiak, kromex, xs3x, mr paddleshift, nickacs,omes, casanova, Benvo and many others Im forgetting that I read about during all these years as a fanatic.

Thanks for the kind words man. :luv:

Glad you're enjoying the car, I know the exact feeling you got when you first heard if fired up. :pimpin:

Drive safely out there. :thumbup:

MachRc

08-24-2006, 03:36 AM

Zolti put in a new fuel filter to combat the lean codes that pop out. I been reseting it once in the morning at work. Lean bank 1,2. colder plugs, some new coils, the fuel filter. . I drove to cousins , la, drink,home, cel. same code lean bank uno and d0s.

lol what makes it worse it since we were busy with the car I got a quick printout of the last dyno.. so quickest possible way is a picture.

zero to burrito
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/dyno.jpg
the 265 was made under 6k this was when zolti was troubleshooting a mmisfire which was due to bad plugs. zolti didnt push pass 6.2k the graph starts at 1.5k rpm and goes to 7.(will scan and post clearer pics later) The graph on the bottom shows boost, so if I were to go 7k it would definately push 10 pounds. maybe with the bigger pulley I can make it efficient enough to pull out a good number at higher rpm. orrr... get somekind of software adjustment to give a little more gas. I dunno I gonna call ess and ask tomorrow.

Car runs great! I tried to take movie shots while driving. I thought I got some amazing shot me boosting through wilshire at 11pm, but I was trying to capture everything but instead got wack teasers.

I actually BOne'd out and had the camera in my left hand facing out the windshield while trying to shift like crazy son and it didnt get filmed so sorry, maybe tomorrow.

random things got recorded only
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/robot.mov (http://www.mbglaw.com/images/robot.avi)

random crap.
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/shift.mov (http://www.mbglaw.com/images/shift1.avi)

will take some more once I master the technique of dangerously driving like an idiot madman with a lil powershot in my left hand!

stay tuned for the final dyno numbers when I match the pulley size or retune the ecu!

MachRc

08-24-2006, 03:49 AM

some tidbits

max power 182.29 max torque 191.51 max boost = zer0
max power 265.53 max torque 246.11 max boost = 7.48

//R

08-24-2006, 08:23 AM

Nice stuff man!

maxnathan

08-24-2006, 08:44 AM

Damn..........is that you speaking in the background ??:hmm:

You sound very `robotic` :yikes:

When i first stressed my ......i mean your supercharger, i got a cel light and the engine was abit spluttery. I cleared the cel then and the light never came back on. I`d definately talk to ESS about fine tuning your DME. Maybe a new fuel pump might work......:hmm:

Enjoy the ride in the meantime..........:thumbsup:

maxnathan

08-24-2006, 08:53 AM

MachRc

08-24-2006, 09:40 AM

its the radio, I thought I has a slew of videos to work with but I got 5 useless ones and one with a robot at the end.

Damn "robot vagina"

MachRc

08-24-2006, 02:29 PM

btw updated the photo of the dyno to pdf scan.

http://www.mbglaw.com/images/dyno.jpg

MachRc

08-24-2006, 04:20 PM

ahh the check light cleared itself and hasn't returned!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Some runs i got for ya guys at lunch
quick street pickup
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/mov1.AVI
freeway
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/MOV2.AVI
freeway
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/MOV3AVI

I hope every1 had a good lunch time :)

Hmm my mpg is saying 21.7 miles per gallon:) But I just went through half a tank in prob 100 miles.

I also notice some heat dissapating out the hood like a mirage in heavy traffic. Maybe time for a new hood!

I know im making more than 265 now!!

will dyno this saturday and also after the new rear end!

GBX330ci

08-24-2006, 04:23 PM

265whp sounds very low for a 3.0 at 7.5psi, no? :hmm: Plus you are running real lean, aren't you? Was Samir happy with that dyno?

MachRc

08-24-2006, 04:31 PM

265whp sounds very low for a 3.0 at 7.5psi, no? :hmm: Plus you are running real lean, aren't you? Was Samir happy with that dyno?

265 was one of the first dynos before new plugs, new coils, new fuel filter with the car running lean. Zolti replaced all of em yesterday but we didnt have time for a dyno. I posted it just to keep you guys updated. The final dyno where I plan to go all the way to 7k will be sat. Technik expected the low numbers since mycompression is weak and need a valve job since its got high milage. But I still cant be unhappy about anything over 260.

GBX330ci

08-24-2006, 05:12 PM

265 was one of the first dynos before new plugs, new coils, new fuel filter with the car running lean. Zolti replaced all of em yesterday but we didnt have time for a dyno. I posted it just to keep you guys updated. The final dyno where I plan to go all the way to 7k will be sat. Technik expected the low numbers since mycompression is weak and need a valve job since its got high milage. But I still cant be unhappy about anything over 260.

how about those AFR's?

MachRc

08-24-2006, 05:22 PM

im not a genious but I think the af ratio on the dyno chart shows that im abit in a lean condition. This was again prior to the fuel filter being replaced. The new fuel filter was like a clean pipe. I copuld blow in the inlet and it would blow right out... The old one zolti replaced( he showed me this) I tried to blow on it but it wouldn't budge!!!!!!!!!!! Like I had resin clogging the whole thing@! So I think its fixed but who knows only the next dyno will tell I guess. Maybe the clogged fuel filter messed with my fuel pump??

Asbjorn@ESS

08-24-2006, 06:08 PM

Everything ran PERFECTLY. Even without the maf voltage thing not installed yet

You are aware that ESS MS43 3.0 v.126 software (what you have) should NOT use any kind of MAF signal modifiers and no resistors? If you put them in your car will behave exactly like it does. Target AF ratio should be 12.5:1 - 11.5:1 at full load/high RPMS when everything is correct.

It is also perfectly safe to rev to redline with your current setup, it's what it is designed for:thumbsup:

MachRc

08-24-2006, 06:30 PM

Asbjorn@ESS

08-24-2006, 06:36 PM

The TX1 kit and manual was for an older software version that ran a small resistor. The newer MS43 and MS45 software's from ESS runs a straight MAF signal.

By running the resistance from the older TX1 kit on your setup you will run AF ~1.5:1 leaner throughout the RPM band than designed and you might get occasional CEL for being lean during cruising. Remove the resistance and rev the dyno to 7K and you will see the power you are aiming for, if not more:thumbsup:

MachRc

08-25-2006, 02:35 AM

test day um 2nd day and a half....

No lights drove everywhere, damn Im just trying to ignore the calls.. Everything feels so oem. The clutched Sc is a trip. seeing the inner bearing sit idle while the revs build and only at this certain rpm like 3.5kish you here a metallic wisk and then going past 4k under wot a a turbine whine that sounds tight that goes allllllllllll the way to 7.. I really like the longer gearing. So much linear TORQUE! Perfect to over power in lower gears and perfect for coming down a mountain in 3rd. I only went to 140 lol I think if I went to 7k in 4th with 2.91 gearing I would be somewhere near I dunno..fast. I like fast. Ever see those ad sticker ... Friend of Fast.

whoa hoo AJ! I nominate you-= official friend of fast=- member of the month.

its funny watching the rpm go slow... Im in boost for like the longest time.. eva ..
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/1st7.avi (http://www.mbglaw.com/images/1st7.avi)

I can't wait to wake up.

Tireux Roche

08-25-2006, 11:14 AM

I can't wait to wake up.

That's what I try to explain when people make fun of driving a BMW. It is about passion.

(How many times have you heard that stupid "Porcupine" joke?)

Glad to hear you're having such a great time Mach.

maxnathan

08-25-2006, 02:07 PM

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: BOOST ENVY:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

MachRc

08-27-2006, 05:44 AM

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: BOOST ENVY:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

:hi: :hi: Updated the final dyno with just supercharger on.

http://www.mbglaw.com/images/dyno.jpg

Met some fanatics in torrance california today!

http://www.mbglaw.com/images/meet.jpg

http://www.mbglaw.com/images/teem.jpg

http://www.mbglaw.com/images/meetu.jpg

http://www.mbglaw.com/images/meet2.jpg

Asbjorn@ESS

08-27-2006, 09:08 AM

From your dyno it seems you have 2 problems, nothing you really need to correct right now, as they are not ciritical, but they should be addressed in the future when funds allow.

1. You seem to have way to much back pressure, and with your high mileage this is a sign your catalytic converters are clogged. I strongly recommend replacing them with new OEM ones, or a set of aftermarket headers. Your power should be close to 300rwhp with this setup when flow is OK and boost should come down to 8.0PSI.

2. After 6K it is programmed to continue down to under 12:1 AF ratio at redline, It still stays belows 13 so you are fine anyways, but I think your fuel pressure is falling off in the top end as it can't keep up the flow. A new fuel pump is required if the fuel pressure is not around 60PSI at redline.

Are you sure your installer installed the vacuum/pressure compensation hose for the FPR directly to the intake manifold vacuum source as instructed? If they forgot then this can also explain a lower fuel pressure.

If #2 is OK, then I suggest a new MAF sensor.

Also, why are you using smoothing 4 when 5 is the normal setting on all Technik dynos?

MachRc

08-27-2006, 11:36 AM

MachRc

08-27-2006, 03:59 PM

so.. I guess thats that.

car runs beautifully, sounds like the missile, goes like stink.

With more funds, I will add headers, cams, valve job, fuel pump, cats, and maybe a new maf sensor (whew!) the diff will go in but for now im just enjoying the ride. My stock clutch is holding up perfectly so I plan to keep the UUC in the garage until I get some slippage.

THe fallbacks:

The stewart warner gauges are going to be dropped and defis are going in. The stewart warners mechanical gauge doesnt give me room in the epod to attach the wiring without it sticking out too much so I advise any1 to get the epod and source out some defis.

hmm thats about it..

and with a heavy right foot im sure you'll be getting 15-18mpg
I think I've spent about 150 dollars in gas in the last 4 days.

Thank you everyone for reading my lil buildup.

lol Im sorry I really didn't mean to give any1 boost envy:rofl:

And thanks for all the people that contributed to my thread!

because finally, I have a cherry on top of my slice of heaven.
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/123456.jpg

maxnathan

08-27-2006, 06:10 PM

:hi: :hi: :hi: :hi: :hi: :hi: :hi: :hi: :hi: :hi: :hi: :hi: :hi: :hi: :hi: :hi: :hi:

*****TO BE CONTINUED*************************:thumbup:

Nt_loader

09-03-2006, 02:10 AM

congrats bro, happy I had a positive influence on your modding :pimpin:

MachRc

09-03-2006, 10:11 AM

congrats bro, happy I had a positive influence on your modding :pimpin:

Thanx Crispvx!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ever since you raced lilIs300 with your charger back in the dayz I've been dreaming about a blower!!!!!!!!:thumbsup: :hi:

sweet!

-Jason

MachRc

09-24-2006, 05:10 PM

Some updates!!

Gauges are in ..

I always thought oil temp was as the same as the motortemp gauge on the cluster. Oil remains around 200 to 225 degree. Zolti let me know anything over 270 is harsh. And that if I lose oil = more heat.
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/defi.jpg

On the boost gauge,

every time I floor it its reads 4psi and when it goes over 5k or so I see 6 then seven and defi reads max boost at 8.5psi. I tried to keep up with a a 600hp supra at the torrance meet yesterday and got smoked, but I maxed my car and the defi recorded it :D

Zolti busted his arse and hooked up the diff , tranny mounts, and rogue shifter.

The shifter is perfect clickity clock. THe best closest feeling is a m3 shifter. My stock tranny mounts were totally destroyed. One was rip in half the other was soon-to-be dead. (left it at technik will post pics later) Im glad I sent out all those tranny mounts out to you guys!! I hope you guys have it all installed. Back to the shifter, Its shorter throw are precise and and goes in perfect. Not so damn short of a throw like a sti. But right just perfect so you throw it slides in click and you let go. The mounts and differential made a great difference. It feels so together.

http://www.mbglaw.com/images/3.07.jpg

The differential:

So I put it on, Its perfect. It seems like the rear is closer to me now. I was getting abit worried on the drive home since I love being in fourth gear right below the powerband on the freeway where the car drives quite with no strain. But I can still kinda cruise in fourth on the freeway without having to shift to fifth. It feels as if though the 2.93(7)(1) whatever the old diff was was making the rear feel far back behind me. Now its much tighter and still room to spring around in one gear.

once I get enough of fast in my car Im come home and cant get enough of fast.
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/fast2.jpg

trash and me together forrrr-eva
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/trash1.jpg

Paul from eurospec hooked me up with the fog covers for the car:D!

got it during the torrance meet OMG so sweet!!!!!!!!

gosh maybe its time for a new trunk!
:excited: :excited:

http://www.mbglaw.com/images/thankspaul.jpg

dumesday4u

09-30-2006, 12:59 PM

sweet ride. im still dreaming of SC mine too bad my funds dont allow me to

MachRc

10-01-2006, 03:25 PM

^^thank you so much:) I totally know how you feel..

I saved up foreverrrr ever since seeing all the kits on e46 and Norcal/socal meet and eurosports rotrex charger at the crystal cove meet back in 02-03.

It a big investment especially since bmw just released their own FI kit for the dead similar 3.0 block.

But I shall call my car 333i coupe..

some night shots of the defis

like a fighter bomber yo.
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/yum.jpg

the defi controller sits in the blunt filled ashtray and can be hidden by closing the latch
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/together.jpg

max reading I got on the gauges so far.
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/maxxed.jpg

will keep you guys updated on the how to for dummies buildup.

FI cams, latest dyno w/rear end, and headers are up next.

maxnathan

10-01-2006, 06:15 PM

I`m looking forward to your "header "choice - been thinking about this for a long time. Simpson motorsports hooked up the Z3M coupe header to a z4 without any electronic problems. Also any plans for your exhaust ??:)

MachRc

10-03-2006, 07:05 PM

Hey Max!:hi:

I'll be going with technik headers and cams. As for an exhaust i already have a rogue engineering DMS. I just can't decide whether If I want to do cams first or headers first. But definately going to get the headers on and connect it to the DMS. My main concern is the sound level, and CEL light the car might throw because of the cats. Im gonna look into it more and figure things out.

saw your name on the *very special list* :excited:

cant wait to see/ and hear real impressions and reviews from you special guys on the list

your kits running great max thnx again:)

-jason

LakeShow

10-03-2006, 07:14 PM

Damn J, your doing big things bro. I'm prolly going with the Cams first on my ride really soon. I'm actually going to Technik this week for the RE SSK install LOL.

***Thanks for the Denso's bro...i picked them up 2 weeks ago from Zolti***

-Mer

TahBOSS

10-03-2006, 07:18 PM

so how fast is your whip right now? 0-60? Horses? Torque? ect.

MachRc

10-03-2006, 07:28 PM

mer-
your welcome mer your gonna really like the RE-SSK!!!!

romtim-
I posted the dyno on the previous page. Im planning to get another dyno reading since its been on my car for awhile now and since I have a new diff. I plan to get a dyno for ever performance part I throw on the car. The car itself is much quicker and is really peaky at higher rpm like a ....super...no...
hyper...vtec. Sorry I dont have 0-60 numbers, or 1/4 miles slips. But it really is much much faster and with a 7k redline it seems like the torque never stops .

-j

MachRc

07-15-2007, 01:30 AM

Wow I haven't update this thread in awhile...!!!!!!!!

So........
I was cooling myself with one of those dyno fan, and figure I come up with some review on my new latest Technik Headers, gen 3..

I put on my technik headers about 2 weeks ago...

since the headers elimate the cataytic converter and bolt directly onto the stock piping.. I decided to weld the race cats later..( i just passed smog right beofre too :P)

The stock o2 sensors when in correctly(alot of people place it back wrong causing checklights) I dunno if zolti did some magic or the AWESOME ESS software becasue I have no CEL.

The stock pipes with the Rogue DMS has been just pure melody love.. I love the deep growl when the ignition comes on.. love the deep roar when the foot goes down...I was expecting a revolution!!!

THe install took zolti few hours, replacing engine mount and replacing some head gasket seals for the oil eating problem I had..

btw the new gasket totally solved my weekly oil adding routine..

I waited a whole 2 weeks to check and it is still at the same level on the dipstick.

anyyy wayz...

I was expecting the best sounding thing in the universe... I wanted to believe!!!!!!!

I knew with no cats and just the rogue DMS that it was going to be loud..
It was LOOUUD..
I went home irritated.......
I couldnt even hear the compressor or the by pass valve go PPPPSSSSSSsssssssst!!!!

anything under 2800rpm was a familiar DMS growl.......

anything past 3800rpm/or a heavy foot produced a schreakking!

BBBBBBBBBBBBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK KKKKKKKKKKKKKK

I could not hear myslef think....
The cars cool vacuum noises were drowned by the BBBBBBBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!

You can hear me coming 5 miles away..

Its turning into a nice color...
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/headers.jpg

It was wayyyyyyyyy to obnoxious..
super duper obnoxious, it was ridiculous driving fast...
and no more blow off valve noises..

I was distressed.. I felt I spent the money on something really retarded...

finally

after a few calls to local shops I found "monkey shop( I swear)"
on virgil..

after explaing with hand signs and sign languages to pedro the monkey shop ,muffler guy

for 120 bux I got two resonator in place where the stock 2nd resonator used to be...
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/resonator.jpg

and right after I drove off...

it elimated the needless endless super rasp.

and

after many days of exploring the sound and feel and overall sensation of having better plumbing.. up front..

I have to say it more glorious then evar even better then just the Rogue..

the glass packs quieted down the start up..

and everything below 3500 sounds just like the rogue dms..

but once past the 4000 threshold.. if you let off the gas and cruise.. you get a nice.. really nice gut sound ever.. like a g35/m3 raspyish sound thats produced up front instead of the loud grrowl/Buurrrrr you get from just the exhaust and intake..

=-=-=-=its intoxicating=-=-=-.

Ill get some nice videos tomorrow when I go up the crest with a fellow 335i coupe... get some mean video for you guys from the mountains of Cali!!!!!!!!!

if I pound on the throttle.. it SCREAMS!!!!!!!! but I can still hear my compressor!!!!!!! its so crazy guys.. and the force..!!!!!!!!

you can feel it work really well under light throttle.. mid range is AWESOME..

Im always half way throttle... fourth gear 4000...let off a bit and it quiets down..

then I punch it..

you can feel the punch with the headers..

did I mention the punching sound...

sigh.. I cant help guzzling gas punching the sound barrier on the freeways...

gas mile had gone down a bit.. the first two days was like 24- 23mpg to 18-17

now Ive mellowed out abit and the pipes are settling in.. its sounds glorious...

Ill update it with nice long videos for everyone..

http://www.mbglaw.com/images/fan.jpg
sorry I took forever for the review..
been busy:)

my skate board..

it was hot today..

love skating around expensive blown cars...
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/do0d.jpg

I hope everyones as happy as I am.

I love my ESS kit..

it makes me feel like a kid.

maxnathan

07-15-2007, 08:52 AM

Great writeup Jason......:thumbsup:

You lefthanders have all the luck it seems....

The only manifold i can find here are supersprints which cost a bomb!!

It would be great to find out how much more power you`ve made with the headers!

Keep us posted dude....

BMWintoxication

07-15-2007, 02:11 PM

some pix aren't working for me..

MachRc

07-15-2007, 04:14 PM

okay guys.. I woke abit late and the 335 guy ( we were at best buy together and he purchased a ps3 after I warned him about being an early adopter all the fanboism in his face and I think hes staying in to play F1 dp..)

buttt

I did capture some footage on the freeway on the way to the clubhouse.

http://download.yousendit.com/653C42AB5777D2BE

I really wasnt po0shing it but it gives you an idea..

btw the little camera recording does not do justice.. Ill find my old DV camera and have some one stand on a corner or something..

I figure something out.. Ill post dynos when I get some dyno time next week max!!

:hi::hi:

as for pictures it hosted so there should show okay..

can you see these??

my messy bay. wire up in hurr
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/a.jpg

:)

yeah.. like its smiling bak at me to0
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/c.jpg

330i ZHP

07-15-2007, 10:53 PM

interesting posts...waiting for your video to download

bmw_chuzo

07-15-2007, 11:31 PM

looking good :thumbsup:

do you have more pics of your engine bay and the headers?

Mliner

07-16-2007, 05:01 AM

You can see my car in the back!

MachRc

07-16-2007, 12:30 PM

yeah Mliner !1!!

do0d!!

I should of taken this one shot from your car man!..

when you peep in the hood vents and catch a glimpse of the machined technik sign on the blower.. its pretty gawd darn pimpin it.

It must be very difficult not to have it in your garage or on the road..

especially when another e46er drives by and doesnt "feel" the presence of teh darknessness under your hood!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:P

itza really nice car Mliner.
:hi:

Lemonsqr

07-16-2007, 03:01 PM

Why are those Defi gauges turned like that in the night shots? Looks goofy....

330i ZHP

07-16-2007, 03:35 PM

why do you have them turned like that? Is it like a drag racer that turns his tach to the LEFT (NOT RIGHT) so that the SHIFT RPM is at the top?

MachRc

07-16-2007, 04:34 PM

The reason I choose to turn the dial was because I wanted to see the needles more clearly. Because the pulley only allows for 8.5 - 9 psi
Its hard to see the needle( the boost gauge) in action over the steering wheel

I wanted the temp gauge to kinda stay in the middle like the regular temp gauge, not 1/3 where its usually at..if the needle was pointing 6 'o clock

I didnt do it so I can be racer cool..

its just easier to see the boost gauge working.. look at the video above I think its show the boost gague in action..

if it was turned quarter to the left like it should be, it would look like its measuring only 1/3 of the scale..

goofy or not its just personal prefrence.:craig:

btw the night gauge picture above is when you press the max button to see the maximum state the needle achieved..I took the pix since it light up blue.. the needle are rarely at those points..

MachRc

07-16-2007, 04:44 PM

looking good :thumbsup:

do you have more pics of your engine bay and the headers?

yo chuzo I regrettably forgot my camera today.. but I will post some messy pics of the headers and engine bay for you.

Im putting in a new clutch tomorrow so, once its on the lift Ill grab some shots.

Im prety sure technik expected the CEL to rear its ugly head..

I just dont know wether zolti did the stepped fouler(o2) or ESS software is taking care of it..

but NO check engione light with headers!!

Im positive I drove more then coupla open closed loops so I think im go0d!

Mliner

07-16-2007, 05:19 PM

When was that picture taken with my car in the back? Your cars looking good!

MachRc

07-16-2007, 06:19 PM

Saturday yo.

MachRc

07-24-2007, 12:52 AM

anyways.. just had a good weekend :excited::excited::excited:

thought a real good one since it started with a dodger dog(damn you mets!
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/dodger.jpg

a socal bbq members meet (sorry in my haste I forgot my camera at the shop :P

(took my car with a brand new clutch:excited::excited:

met great folks and not so great folk who smile though their teeth when everyones drunk and chillin, and talk smack only behind a cpu..

and since being the only azn murthafocker up in there you guys know I represented with passion son!

drank 3 vodka something 2 beers and alot of dank.. and Iwas still ready to party..

but im sorryhttp://www.cs.colorado.edu/~hal/office.jpg I didnt mean to scare you with my friendliness and comradery..

but dont let me catch u talking smak again 32 old .. leva..

and for the rest of you who thought i was disrespecting..

you better check yo self ..

I love fanatics

but I aint gonna take bs from none of you b12tches(especailly the ones who live in the actual mothafocking avatar screen.)

put in some e46 time and help other first before trying to preach.
:argue::excited::excited:

[end rant]

but on a good note.

it ended with a bunch of

elephants..

http://www.mbglaw.com/images/elephant.jpg

Saturday, I put in my new UUC sport organic clutch!
with 140 thousand on the odometer

this is what the stock clutch looked like when we pulled it out.
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/clutchd.jpg
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/clutchd1.jpg

The first thing I noticed when the clutch was going out was even with the clutch engaged, I could not take it ouf of 1st gear or any gear when the car was under throttle. I had to manipulate the gas pedal and time it correctly to take the stick out of gear and gas/clutch the stick in( not fun)

Definetley the new UUC clutch is holding better, and it sprints me out the line much quicker then the oem clutch. Im still below the initial 500 miles enage the clutch slow so you wont glaze it period, but it feels dam good.
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/muff.jpg

The only thing I notice is a slight vibration if I let of the clutch really slow in traffic.. Im hoping fluid and breaking in time should solve this minute issue ..

but every where else, its let go and Zam.

did I ever mention the monkey shop..on virgil>?
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/muff2.jpg

some more technik header shots :P
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/headers1.jpg
YES its filthy but the heck you expect under my car?~~!

http://www.mbglaw.com/images/headers2.jpg

anyways this week a 6-speed transplant is scheduled so ill have more pics later for every1 laterz!!!!!

thanks again every1 who contributed to this thread.. I hope all the good people and enthusiastic fanatics that make up the forum keep pushing each other to great things..

thanks max nathan, thanks every1 I listed before..to the true e46s OGs..:hi:

AzCamel

07-24-2007, 02:15 AM

hey what boost are you running? im thinking te***** stg 3 at 9.5 psi, no headers because i dont want to mess with emission.

maxnathan

07-24-2007, 03:00 PM

Jason, whos the dude in the picture?:yikes:

Its a good testament to the durability of BMWs when they keep on running at such high milage and boosted as well.....

Love those headers.....i need more dosh to change mine too!!!

MachRc

07-24-2007, 04:29 PM

max!!!!!

honestly

lol I dunno who he is max!!

just some random pix on teh net.

&
AZcamel i hope answered all your questions hit me up anytime.

but todayy.

Im so happy right now I just got a puppy!!!!!!!

he on my lap as I type this at work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.mbglaw.com/images/puppy1.jpg

Im so chill right now,.. I love warm puppy on my lap sleeping..

make me feel more calm..:excited::excited::excited:

hes abit bigger then the old picture but im bringing him home!!!!!!!
sigh.....................

330i ZHP

07-24-2007, 09:00 PM

congrats on the puppy -

thanks for explaining your gauge orientation - makes sense

and your posts are amuzing to say the least - :thumbsup:

MachRc

07-24-2007, 09:13 PM

thanks!:hi:

the little guys been asleep!!

http://www.mbglaw.com/images/puppy3.jpg

:excited:

330i ZHP

07-24-2007, 09:51 PM

lol - cute

330i ZHP

07-24-2007, 09:51 PM

what type of dog btw, did I miss you saying?

MachRc

07-25-2007, 01:06 PM

yo zhp!

hes a jindo kae,

a native korean dog..

I tried a search online, brazed through all the dog meat gross things and found this..

http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Pagoda/1876/jindokae.htm

I got him from my bodyshop guy..

he called me and said, "jason come down now!"

I thought I was in serious trouble yo..

and that lil guy crawled out the desk when I showed up.

he had a litter of 8..

im just...so... tired from saying

"sheee.........pee pee time"

3 in teh morning..:cry:

330i ZHP

07-25-2007, 03:53 PM

lol - looks like it will be a good looking dog when older...good luck

LakeShow

07-25-2007, 04:04 PM

Cute dog J :thumbup: I'll let you know when I'm at Technik again, this time, lunch is on me brotha!

MachRc

07-25-2007, 04:33 PM

suhweet Mer!

Ill defineatly bring the forza wheel and chicken so we can have it on the side..

just let me know cuz you know Im there yo!

inzideurhead

07-25-2007, 05:10 PM

sweet ride bro.....where in LI are oyu located...I work By port Washington..I mean In port!

MachRc

07-25-2007, 05:15 PM

port washington in the HOUSE!

Im in Los Angeles Ivan!

but if your in town make sure you hit the me up so I can git you on the Dinos chicken action. Plus if you ever ever evAR need to blow the best trees out hur in the wild wild west make sure you holla at the socal crew!

-jason

MachRc

09-01-2007, 06:58 PM

hey guys I hope everyones enjoying the weekend.

I got too wasted yesterday..ma main dudes getting married..drank my ass off..

but back to buisness..

thanks to jtm3 video upload I went out and hooked up my free intercooler spray.

Its steady and sprays nicely lol
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/icspray.jpg

easy to get ouff the hood
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/clean.jpg
yes free/ its mickey mouse but it works....somewhat for now:P

I also did my rotors at technik. Its been ALong time since I did anything to my brakes..

I finaly got some new rotors on the ride,

http://www.mbglaw.com/images/rotors.jpg
, get those stock rear ones OFF!!!!!!
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/rotors1.jpg

and I got a smaller pulley and belt for more bo0st!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/yoyo.jpg

ill do another take on that later after a few hundred mileslater.

techniks/auto talent's old, new shop
just waiting for the dyno to get installed back in for some prints.

http://www.mbglaw.com/images/shop.jpg

im too hung over to think but Ill keep this thread updated til the car dies or something :P:hi:

right click and save as for the REAL for dummies..
http://www.angelfire.com/ex2/thx2me/qqq.pdf

edit:
oh yeah and I found out yesterday ma old skool gangbanging homies from highschool is in TWC car krew ..lol

enjoy the weekends many bbqs

and drive slow homie.

maxnathan

10-03-2007, 05:14 AM

Hi jason,:hi:

Whats been happening dude?

Very interested to know how you`ve got on with your technik headers and tranny swap!!

I`ve just bought a pair of headers from ebay but am wondering what to do regarding the possible loudness and emission without the cats:hmm:

Did you fit aftermarket cats > How loud is your exhaust system?

Thanks

330i ZHP

10-03-2007, 08:52 AM

my car became noticibly louder with the headers - i like the sound, but it is louder

maxnathan

10-03-2007, 11:29 AM

Thanks stu....but don`t you have supersprint headers and cats?

Jason, what do you think of my ebay headers? They look a bit different to your technik ones......a bit shorter don`t you think?:hmm:

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c59/maxnathan/DSCF1186.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c59/maxnathan/DSCF1187.jpg

MachRc

10-03-2007, 01:24 PM

Hi MAXXX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i read this earlier in the morning!!!!

Im doing really good:) so good in fact I wanted to share with you some photos of where your old ASA kits sits!!

http://www.mbglaw.com/images/traffic.jpg

and of wilshire district to give you a glimps in teh life of your old ASA charger

http://www.mbglaw.com/images/wilshire.jpg

I took some video and uploading them for sound..

but...

the headers look nice.. but did you get 2 of the same opposite sides?

am I missing something?

because it looks all ... um different.

I guess no holes for pre and post cat sensors???

let me dig up a pix of my headers.

im gonna upload the clip i took on the ride to work right now max!!!

im at 9 psi!, clutch break went smoothe, clutch feels better then stock, rotors, new rotors, Im gonna roll my fenders and get colovers like you have next!!!!!!

but if you need a discount or something on some nice technik headers ill get them for you here and ship it out to your for free.

hmm more looking at the pix, doesnt one side need to be longer???

-Jason

MachRc

10-03-2007, 04:53 PM

http://download.yousendit.com/4F82833C1B568E0E

yo max!

this is what technik headers sound like!

I just checked and the 2nd clip shows a of green bottle and piece on my lap :eek:

as you can see I have hard time driving and shoooting videos.. i did it for sound purposes.. the next video I post will be at WOT these were cruising and 70-80 percent WOT-ing.

are you sure those are the right headers max?!!

-j

330i ZHP

10-03-2007, 05:31 PM

330i ZHP

10-03-2007, 05:32 PM

Those CANNOT be for an inline 6 cylinder - they are for a V6(but what kind)

MachRc

10-03-2007, 06:07 PM

hey max!

since you a RHD car w\does that makes the headers on the other side???

are Euro spec e46s come with different header design?

these are wat ebay headers look like

http://www.optionracing.com/images/eBayPhotoNE/ExhaustRadiator/HDS-E46.jpg

maxnathan

10-03-2007, 06:13 PM

Thanks guys but you`ve both guessed right......those headers are deffo not for my 330:bawling:

Bought them off e-bay for a good (cheap :eek:) price and i guess this is what happens! Lets hope the e-bay vendor is a decent bloke and exchanges the manifolds without too much hassle.........:censor:

Hope my first love (ASA TM12) is treating you well Jason! 9 psi!! Thats awesome :str8pimpi

When are you going to dyno it!!!:thumbsup: Those supersprints are sooooo beautiful stu....:excited: Pity they cost 4 times the ebay headers....( actually those US ebay headers look lush as well......)

anyhoo may have some good news next month so will keep you informed

maxnathan

10-03-2007, 06:33 PM

Damn Jason......your exhaust setup is not that loud at all.....even with my current eisenmann sport with center pipes, i think mine might be nearly as loud:yikes:

Love your shoes bro.........:craig:

330i ZHP

10-03-2007, 10:43 PM

the exhaust is hard to hear over the music -

MachRc

10-04-2007, 12:43 AM

sorry I was gonna cut some of those out but decided to send it all.

Ill post more 330ZHP.

Max!!

Im always screaming at you br0!

how come for a (loud booming voice) The U.K.s first twin screw charged 330ci..

you
choose

such wierd ebay headers!!!!!!!!!!

I know headers are headers but

I was hoping you can fit one of these in your car.
http://www.technikpower.com/site/assets/full/295.jpeg

serious serious max..
to me these are like the most beautiful gas extracting pipes ever. Everytime I look at them its like race car headers. The deep gut howl when you modualtae the pedal. Its so nice.

I want you to know that headers are a BIG change. You'll appreciate the middrange torque flow out and at it build it gets the going really going.

but

without planning the pipes throughly, you can end up with one abnoxious system that it will drive you and everyone in the car insane

and it will make you HATE and curse that you ever even thought about headers.

anyways ill put those WOT videos up tomorrow!!!

lol its gonna be loud.

maxnathan

10-04-2007, 03:36 AM

Max!!

Im always screaming at you br0!

how come for a (loud booming voice) The U.K.s first twin screw charged 330ci..

you
choose

such wierd ebay headers!!!!!!!!!!

:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:

"Never do things in a rush" - so my father tells me........too late dad!

No reply from the ebay vendor yet.......

Those are beautiful jason!!! Are they the technik headers? They look a little less shinier than the Options racing manifolds.........I wonder if they do headers for right hand drive cars with the headers on the right side?

I know what you mean about getting the pipes right dude:yikes:

when i first got my Eisenmann sports , i thught it was too loud but now i`m loving it. How many cats/resonators do you have and where are they fitted?

Thanks

330i ZHP

10-04-2007, 06:33 AM

good luck on getting the ebay vendor to take care of the issue.

when i am tired and have people in the car and just cruising along on hilly roads - mine can get a little droney...

MachRc

10-04-2007, 08:43 PM

http://download.yousendit.com/469D45C45F8B2816

some more I did.. nothing too extreme

maybe next one ill light up 1st and second gear.

:P

maxnathan

10-05-2007, 04:01 AM

Lovely sounding car Jason........:bow:

Now you`ve got to tell me your complete exhaust set up......me wanna.....:drool:

Cheers

chrispedoe

10-05-2007, 04:57 AM

Sorry to jump in on this thread, Maxnathan is there anywhere in the UK selling the ESS kit?? Been reading this thread and others about sc'ing the 330 and i think i'm going to go for it soon

MachRc

10-05-2007, 12:32 PM

^ sorry to jump in on your question to max, but GO FOR IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I owuld call ESS and DRIVE UP THERE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

and you can DRIVE BACK!!!

like jermey clarckson!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

with your cabrio it will be sooooooooooooooooooooooooo awesome sounding you never have the top up.

this reminds me..
you wont ever have to get pioneer head unit with blue neon amps and 2 10" JL on your car

the bass and music u listen to called the EEH Fortysix Eff-Eye Orchestra will have you peaking in man-machine as one zen thingy and you'll be like damn!

DAMNNNN!!!!

this is tooooo good..

and you'll know all those other e46 on the road whether it be m3s z3s z4s
as soon as they pass you to cut you and they see your intercooler.

they'll be driving slow homie

chrispedoe

10-06-2007, 10:05 AM

Yeah it would sound cool with the roof down and the old charger whining away, just have to wish for a day when it's not rotten weather.
Don't quite think i'm up to the clarkson challenge though yet, could be a bit of a mission getting there

maxnathan

10-08-2007, 02:56 PM

Hi chrispedoe,

Yes , you could drive up all the way to norway and mingle with the racing GODS but you could also give Simpsonmotorsports a call - they are the official ESS agents (based near gloustershire) and have installed quite a few kits already....
If you`re going to Bimmerflex......i`ll see you there!

BTW Jason, i`ve already booked a trip to Norway :excited: - one way ticket to racing glory.......will let you in on the story soon:excited:

MachRc

10-08-2007, 03:27 PM

i smell a TEE-ESS THU-REEH

lalalalalalalallalalalalalallalalalallalalalal

lalalalal i cant hear you max la lala lal al ala l ala l al al

lalalalalalalalalalalalal

a what? alalalalal lalalalallalalallalalal

alalalalallalalalalalal twin screw? lalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalal stage three? alalalalalalalalalal

it better be :)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

chrispedoe

10-08-2007, 07:00 PM

Not heard anything about bimmerflex, i'll have a look into it. Had a look at the simpson website and they dont list the twin screw chargers on the site, i'll give them a call and see what they say

prashil

07-02-2009, 07:58 PM

Awesome thread

nick you were going over a 100 and all you got was a ticket for no front plates??? lucky son of a *****!!!

MachRc

07-03-2009, 09:56 PM

I havent update this old thread and had nothing but LOVE for the ESS ASA kit all these years. Not one problem from the kit no bad hoses or lose connection, Just as expected from master installer zolti himself..the ESS software and hardware from Asjborn and hans from ESS was nothing but perfect and was everything to boast about.. including no check engine lights of sort, and 50k on the asa kit with upgraded10 psi pulley for the slightly dropped psi( due to the technik headers freeing up the back), I saw more useful 4-5 psi at anythime the pedal was to the metal with the smaller pulley.. the compressor spin and air pieceing jet sound came at 1200k instead of the 8 psis 1900k..so with the smaller pulley, the piercing whine was heard driving slow through the parking lot. FI music..SOmething you have to experience in your time on e46. I probably never fully exploited the 10psi @ 7k rpm, but it was always there and with UUCs segmented clutch on a steel medium weight flywheel, It was nothing but bliss on the open road.

big silencers to tone down the honed rocket sound coming out the roguew DMS..the long sleepy 5 foward speed with easy long gearing with plenty of power up at top.

It was the sickest setup(for me) to rock. The sophisticated and discontinued ESS asa kit on the 3.0 was to me like a limited version and gave me enough power and room to grow to dust most new cars in the same luxury sports segement easy.

one of the few last pictures I took of the car..
http://mbglaw.com/images/bfest/bfest1.jpg

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=679552
The fire attack did more damage to my mind than the car. I know the man makes the car and not the car making the man, but it hurt losing the pride and love I have in my first bmw. That car taught me alot of respect and road mannerism and was always fun and growing up breaking the sterotypical young bmw owner stigma it put on me from the first day I drove it off the lot.

I picked up a 2003 e46 m3 with 22k miles on the odometer. It was the same car that was sitting at technik with the alacantra headerliner/roof and every bit of cf on every piece imaginable. When I used to hang around shop like a trunk monkey feeding in knowledge about top billing modding and e46 tuner lifestyle and drooling on sick member's cars, The day chris' white HPF car was on a lift there and due to tuning or not able to tune or something (not my buisness really) but that day zolti was CAD(computer aided design) designing the same intake manifold that sits inside my car parked outside. I remember he got the finalized manifold about a week later. Its prob the same one in my car since it was their(technik's) first m3 kit utilizing an ASA blower wayyy before the ESS cfr kit. I was no where near that level of ballin and that car turned out to be a great show car And the same car that won best modded of the show in 2008 bimmerfest.

It belonged to a member fucy,
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/hijeff.jpg

many of you guys prob know him and have purchased a "fucy" kit form him at one time. Having scoured the interweb for inspiration, all I ended up finding is this car that I own with every dope kit and bits and all the expensive ones..so its hard to out do what it out did.

http://www.mbglaw.com/images/grape.jpg
I dont mind that the car didnt come with all the carbon fiber outsides..the interior is still intact and most importantly the S1 #1 technik blower at 6psi sits under the hood. I m quite grateful that I got a clean slate to begin with..and still amazed at the work that fucy put into his car and all the history behind the ride. I've started a new chapter in this build and Im excited to look foward and start my own way of personalizing this car. If youve read this tread, I hope you know that I havent given up on the FI dream and that once you start its something you cant just stop. I hope every1 a great weekend july 4th weekend, and dont be afraid to jump into the the FI pool..youll regret you didnt get wet faster.

I havent figured out how to go forth with jim conforti tuned kit but this is where I stand now..and may stay for awhile..
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/s1.gif
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/tech.jpg

excited about seeing some new parts on the car.

maxnathan

07-04-2009, 01:05 PM

That is such a lovely car bro......i can`t believe the low mileage too!:bow:

Does this mean that you`re thinking of tuning the current technik kit on it or will you save up and buy something else ?:idea:

MachRc

07-04-2009, 06:55 PM

:hi::hi::hi:yo MAX!

well there isnt any real info on the technik online and im planning to see if there are proper upgrades avail through autotalent. Im quite happy with the setup..other than a greater need to catch the rpm dropping in 1st gear like for example when you accelerate to a stop light and let off the gas and "winddown" in first gear and release the clutch at the same time there is a great chance of stall..not too tricky but a blip here in there when those situations call for well makes up for the lightweight clutch and boost..

i do want to keep this kit on and fully enjoy it before doing anything to it..tempted for a smaller pulley but you know how it goes with the tm numbers.
I dont know if I pln to get another type of blower.. I really dont know that far ahead but what I do know is

I was faster than you for like 12 days!

same old looking new look max!
http://www.mbglaw.com/images/yomax.jpg

sarconi11

09-04-2009, 03:36 PM

good work brother

MachRc

09-04-2009, 04:05 PM

Thanks!

heres some new shots of the new machine
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=696915&highlight=saturday+with+my+m3

Its getting on a dynojet in about an hour

appointments at 2pst @
DC Performance
3370 S. Livonia Ave.
Los Angeles 90034
Tel: 310-841-6996

Will update with new basline dyno ASAP!

MachRc

09-04-2009, 08:14 PM

Nice shop they got here in middle of LA right off the ten.

http://photos.performanceix.com/viewPhoto.php?PhId=787d045778bea67f4280428ceaa6a473

The place to be if yourr MOPARfanatic, they also have a hennesy viper with henessy wheels, aero package and the twin turbo kit that costs 50k for the "package"..the inside story is..the turbo kit is so messed up and _________..it keeps everyone in business...
http://photos.performanceix.com/viewPhoto.php?PhId=460e4c116018f911ec7ac4e63551dd3d

364 at the wheels on 5.6psi !

Ive re-searched all dyno mode procedures and everything I can read about the konami contra code..start run 6.5k shut down 1, 2, hold dsc, 10second, not more than 20, start, rev 8k..whew..

But I think the conforti tuning and falling under the pre-2003 helped me with the 8k rpm dyno. No limiters. The spark/rpm was picked up using the dme box and boosst from the tee-d section in the engine compartment driver firewall.
http://photos.performanceix.com/viewPhoto.php?PhId=d03d68379821238c385091b56bc2e957

http://photos.performanceix.com/viewPhoto.php?PhId=bf5e622f0a5c9595e8e5f47f924349d0

Im very happy with the result on my Technik Stage one
with stock headers, SS cat section 1(SS stepped headers were replaced with stock), stock section 2 pipes and the new Euro-SPec m3 Exhaust with AA flywheel and clutch kit.

http://photos.performanceix.com/viewPhoto.php?PhId=b91b86c6f774a30d74cf4a110e8498c9
Ill have some reviews on the exhaust very soon.

Have a nice weekend everyone!