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Mike Ngo
07-14-2009, 12:51 PM
After debating back and fouth and having issues getting the correct parts from different companies. We decided to call up john from CES, to put together this beast. Turbo a GT-35r and for now we'll be running on wastegate spring pressure untill the head gasket spacer is done.
The kit is very well put together and would highly recommend it!

here's the bulk of the hardware

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss187/Eurowise/E36%20M3%20Turbo/_IGP1419.jpg

The precision turbo

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss187/Eurowise/E36%20M3%20Turbo/_IGP1438.jpg

tial wastegate with built in v-bands for clean easy install

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss187/Eurowise/E36%20M3%20Turbo/_IGP1439.jpg

Active BOV

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss187/Eurowise/E36%20M3%20Turbo/_IGP1440.jpg

custom motor mount for inlet piping clearance

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss187/Eurowise/E36%20M3%20Turbo/_IGP1441.jpg

Mount assembly bracket to go with it

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss187/Eurowise/E36%20M3%20Turbo/_IGP1443.jpg

walbro drop in fuel pump

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss187/Eurowise/E36%20M3%20Turbo/_IGP1444.jpg

FMIC brackets

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss187/Eurowise/E36%20M3%20Turbo/_IGP1445.jpg

wastegate relocation pipe

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss187/Eurowise/E36%20M3%20Turbo/_IGP1446.jpg

Active exhaust manifold, which is also ported by CES

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss187/Eurowise/E36%20M3%20Turbo/_IGP1450.jpg

turbo downpipe

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss187/Eurowise/E36%20M3%20Turbo/_IGP1452.jpg

FMIC

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss187/Eurowise/E36%20M3%20Turbo/_IGP1457.jpg

FMIC mocked up

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss187/Eurowise/E36%20M3%20Turbo/_IGP1458.jpg

BOV installed

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss187/Eurowise/E36%20M3%20Turbo/_IGP1463.jpg

Factory horns need to be relocated

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss187/Eurowise/E36%20M3%20Turbo/_IGP1465.jpg

Included with the kit an upgraded dual fan kit

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss187/Eurowise/E36%20M3%20Turbo/_IGP1557.jpg

made our own dual fan bracket

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss187/Eurowise/E36%20M3%20Turbo/_IGP1552.jpg

installed after some modification

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss187/Eurowise/E36%20M3%20Turbo/_IGP1560.jpg

factory pump assembly removed and ready for exchange

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss187/Eurowise/E36%20M3%20Turbo/_IGP1555.jpg

factory on the left compared to walbro. New pump needs to be modified to fit oem bracket properly

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss187/Eurowise/E36%20M3%20Turbo/_IGP1556.jpg

mounted up the Wastegate

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss187/Eurowise/E36%20M3%20Turbo/_IGP1566.jpg

fitting up the active 3" exhaust

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss187/Eurowise/E36%20M3%20Turbo/_IGP1570-1.jpg

customer decided to go with the resonated section

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss187/Eurowise/E36%20M3%20Turbo/_IGP1571-1.jpg

Had to fabricate a section to fit the CES downpipe to the active section. I stuck with the v0bands for a clean easy to remove and install setup

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss187/Eurowise/E36%20M3%20Turbo/_IGP1578.jpg

mounted turbo

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss187/Eurowise/E36%20M3%20Turbo/_IGP1579.jpg

rear turbo shot also the sub frame is dropped in this picture,

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss187/Eurowise/E36%20M3%20Turbo/_IGP1582.jpg

dropped oil pan and tapping for turbo return line

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss187/Eurowise/E36%20M3%20Turbo/_IGP1591.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss187/Eurowise/E36%20M3%20Turbo/_IGP1592.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss187/Eurowise/E36%20M3%20Turbo/_IGP1599.jpg

the passenger side wheel well

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss187/Eurowise/E36%20M3%20Turbo/_IGP1603.jpg

driver wheel well

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss187/Eurowise/E36%20M3%20Turbo/_IGP1602.jpg

Active autowerke drop in software

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss187/Eurowise/E36%20M3%20Turbo/_IGP1607.jpg

#42 injectors

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss187/Eurowise/E36%20M3%20Turbo/_IGP1613.jpg

installed new low temp thermostat

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss187/Eurowise/E36%20M3%20Turbo/_IGP1632.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss187/Eurowise/E36%20M3%20Turbo/_IGP1653.jpg

side profile
http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss187/Eurowise/E36%20M3%20Turbo/_IGP1654.jpg
Rog323
07-14-2009, 01:03 PM
Nice!
Activ3
07-14-2009, 01:06 PM
:thumbsup:
B33MER
07-14-2009, 01:07 PM
:drool::drool::drool: Whats the ETA for completing the installs?
Great pics and writeup :thumbsup:
Mike Ngo
07-14-2009, 01:22 PM
car was finished last week we're going to dyno it this week!
BDUB328I
07-14-2009, 01:57 PM
looks great. cant wait to see the numbers
Project Dc2
07-14-2009, 04:03 PM
32 lb injectors ? must not be looking to make a lot of power
BimmerDude18
07-14-2009, 04:12 PM
32 lb injectors ? must not be looking to make a lot of powerI was about to say the same thing.

He did say he was going to be running on wastegate pressure for a while though...
Mike Ngo
07-14-2009, 09:02 PM
sorry guys it was a typo i meant #42 injectors. yes for now on stock compression to be safe we're running a green wg spring. 6-8psi
BimmerDude18
07-14-2009, 09:14 PM
42 lb, should be good for about 500 wheel (I think - please correct me if I'm wrong), bit better power goal :)
Carless_Dude
07-14-2009, 11:11 PM
almost afraid to ask but, how much did it cost? and what numbers can you get max with this kit? This looks very interesting :)
BMW_Matt
07-14-2009, 11:14 PM
Price?
BadBoostedBmwM3
07-14-2009, 11:28 PM
42 lb, should be good for about 500 wheel (I think - please correct me if I'm wrong), bit better power goal :)

I've seen 514rwhp with 42lb injectors BUT the car had a tubular exhaust manifold which greatly increased his power.

Now, on average turbo m3's see about 440 rwhp with 42lb injectors with cast manifolds...
Mike Ngo
07-19-2009, 09:26 PM
almost afraid to ask but, how much did it cost? and what numbers can you get max with this kit? This looks very interesting :)

the kit runs 9k for stage 2. this one was a broken down version of it that costed about $7000 plus install

going to the dyno this week. to see the numbers on 8psi

the owners M3 has the stage 2 on it and makes 500whp.
only difference between stage 1 and 2 is software, injectors and headgasket spacer
Carless_Dude
07-20-2009, 07:11 PM
the kit runs 9k for stage 2. this one was a broken down version of it that costed about $7000 plus install

going to the dyno this week. to see the numbers on 8psi

the owners M3 has the stage 2 on it and makes 500whp.
only difference between stage 1 and 2 is software, injectors and headgasket spacer

any more options to upgrade after that? :)
HPFMTRE
07-20-2009, 07:27 PM
thats pretty sick man! awesome!
Mike Ngo
07-20-2009, 09:59 PM
any more options to upgrade after that? :)

yes stage 3 includes meth, rods, pistons, 600+
stage 4 in the works. for 700+
Carless_Dude
07-20-2009, 11:08 PM
yes stage 3 includes meth, rods, pistons, 600+
stage 4 in the works. for 700+

nice, maybe ill have to get an E36 M3 monster before going E46 M3 HPF :pimpin:
Mike Ngo
08-21-2009, 03:56 PM
car made 354whp and 348wtq today on a dynojet dyno
sy0296
08-21-2009, 07:44 PM
congrats!!! must be a fun little car to drive
Mike Ngo
08-21-2009, 11:11 PM
forgot to add it was on 8psi
bluejeansonfire
08-22-2009, 12:45 PM
can't wait to see how much it makes when it's up to full boost.

Where is it spooling?