Technique Tuning Turbo ZHP impressions

McSpeed · 01-25-2010, 02:46 PM

We wrapped up the install of the Technique Tuning Turbo on my 2005 330i ZHP last Friday so I took a weekend road trip to put it through its paces. Informal findings so far:

1. On residential streets, getting much into the boost is basically terrifying to passengers.
2. On the highway I can now pass someone, or blow their doors completely off, which is nice.
3. Once I got out of test-the-turbo attack-mode I really began to notice just how smooth and torquey it is under more relaxed conditions. I found myself upshifting at much lower RPMs than stock. Mozying around town in 4th just seemed natural. Highway passing in 6th? Of course.
4. The sound with the stock ZHP muffler is great - deeper, but just as quiet when cruising.
5. Usually for this trip when the car was stock, the the OBC's Avg MPG readout would be 21.5. With the turbo I got 22.5 despite extra tearing-it-up on mountain roads! Surprising.

Here's the intercooler:

Here's where I mounted the Greddy Profec B Spec II Boost Controller:

I'm glad to say the car is now as fast as it looks. Thanks Nick!

aggieE46 · 01-25-2010, 02:49 PM

Nice! Enjoy.

LeontiyZHP · 01-25-2010, 02:49 PM

Very nice! Pics of the install? Engine bay?

Bert336 · 01-25-2010, 02:52 PM

we all want videos.... you shouldnt tease us ZHP owners like that without posting videos and numbers and moe moe pictures lol

MSpired · 01-25-2010, 03:15 PM

Congrats! Looking forward to some runs and vids!

FYI, your OBC is no longer accurate for measuring MPG.

NickG@TechniqueTuning · 01-25-2010, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSpired

Congrats! Looking forward to some runs and vids!

FYI, your OBC is no longer accurate for measuring MPG.

Our ECU software retains the correct scaling for the OBC's fuel consumption calculations. Hence, what is reported is fairly accurate.

NickG@TechniqueTuning · 01-25-2010, 03:22 PM

Glad you like the kit Brian.......happy boosting!

john36 · 01-25-2010, 03:25 PM

Congrats

Any more pics of the install? Have you dynoed it yet? Hows the idle?

MSpired · 01-25-2010, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickG@TechniqueTuning

Our ECU software retains the correct scaling for the OBC's fuel consumption calculations. Hence, what is reported is fairly accurate.

Wow, nice little feature to add! Nice stuff Nick!

zhp203 · 01-25-2010, 03:43 PM

Where in Connecticut are you located?

MachRc · 01-25-2010, 04:36 PM

nice mod! congrats!

TrippinBimmer · 01-25-2010, 04:44 PM

Nice Mod!

-TrippinBimmer

McSpeed · 01-25-2010, 04:50 PM

Thanks guys! Dyno is on the calendar. Video when I get a chance/someone to run with.

Quote:

Originally Posted by john36

Hows the idle?

The idle is rock solid. More rumbly though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by zhp203

Where in Connecticut are you located?

like 45 min away

Here's some more pics:

Convenient airbox mount points used for boost controller ground and actuator mount.

These are why no welding is needed - they actually stretch to form fit the pipes.

Oil pan: tapped! This was the scariest thing for me but it went real smooth. Make sure the batteries in your drill are charged enough to actually turn the monster bit.

This is the heart of it: turbo, wastegate, downpipe

The top hose comes from the boost controller actuator.

SchnitzelZHP · 01-25-2010, 04:53 PM

that's awesome!!

post videos just driving it around!

Ervin87 · 01-25-2010, 04:54 PM

Very nice. Can't wait to see some videos of how it pulls.

Viral@ActiveAutowerke · 01-25-2010, 04:56 PM

Congrats Enjoy the Car Safely.

2002330i · 01-25-2010, 05:58 PM

AHHHHHH I remember when my kit looked new like that!!!!

McSpeed · 01-25-2010, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2002330i

AHHHHHH I remember when my kit looked new like that!!!!

You're the one in that 13 sec quarter mile video right? Nice!
What drag strip was that at? (it might be the closest one to me)

glass330 · 01-25-2010, 06:21 PM

how many moneys is this?

MachRc · 01-25-2010, 06:50 PM

^^
http://www.techniquetuning.com/e46330turbo.html

01-25-2010, 02:46 PM	#1
McSpeed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,068 My Ride: 2005 ZHP TT Stg 1 View My Garage	Technique Tuning Turbo ZHP impressions We wrapped up the install of the Technique Tuning Turbo on my 2005 330i ZHP last Friday so I took a weekend road trip to put it through its paces. Informal findings so far: 1. On residential streets, getting much into the boost is basically terrifying to passengers. 2. On the highway I can now pass someone, or blow their doors completely off, which is nice. 3. Once I got out of test-the-turbo attack-mode I really began to notice just how smooth and torquey it is under more relaxed conditions. I found myself upshifting at much lower RPMs than stock. Mozying around town in 4th just seemed natural. Highway passing in 6th? Of course. 4. The sound with the stock ZHP muffler is great - deeper, but just as quiet when cruising. 5. Usually for this trip when the car was stock, the the OBC's Avg MPG readout would be 21.5. With the turbo I got 22.5 despite extra tearing-it-up on mountain roads! Surprising. Here's the intercooler: Here's where I mounted the Greddy Profec B Spec II Boost Controller: I'm glad to say the car is now as fast as it looks. Thanks Nick!

01-25-2010, 02:49 PM	#2
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01-25-2010, 02:49 PM	#3
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01-25-2010, 02:52 PM	#4
Bert336 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Triad, NC Posts: 209 My Ride: 330i ZHP 6MT View My Garage	we all want videos.... you shouldnt tease us ZHP owners like that without posting videos and numbers and moe moe pictures lol __________________

01-25-2010, 03:15 PM	#5
MSpired Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Posts: 4,053 My Ride: HPF Stage 2.5 e46 M3 View My Garage	Congrats! Looking forward to some runs and vids! FYI, your OBC is no longer accurate for measuring MPG. __________________

01-25-2010, 03:22 PM	#7
NickG@TechniqueTuning Past Site Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 271 My Ride: E46 330ci Turbo View My Garage	Glad you like the kit Brian.......happy boosting!

01-25-2010, 03:25 PM	#8
john36 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: potomac, md Posts: 425 My Ride: ZHP View My Garage	Congrats Any more pics of the install? Have you dynoed it yet? Hows the idle? __________________ :eurowerkz: Previous: 05 ZHP 6sp ECIS, Magnaflow cat-back, headers, B&M, Tein SS coilovers 13.97@100.33 04 S4 6spd, k&n, piggies, JHM stg4 clwf, ssk, tune Current: Looking:)

01-25-2010, 03:43 PM	#10
zhp203 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Waterbury, CT Posts: 284 My Ride: 2004 330Ci zhp View My Garage	Where in Connecticut are you located?

01-25-2010, 04:36 PM	#11
MachRc "Have some candy!!" Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: City of Angels Posts: 6,203 My Ride: 2003 Technik S1 M3 View My Garage	nice mod! congrats! __________________ Bimmerfest 2013 Photos here!!! "The road was miles ahead..It fell away, now I'm at thee end... Just a sky, the fall, and you..I got holes in my para~chute...... Then-you-say,' never gonna find all the answers~ answers will find you..Don't know how I'll feel tomorrow~ Don't know the truth. But we can lie,.. lie.., lie.., lie here together..lie..,lie..,lie..,lie here together..'"

01-25-2010, 04:44 PM	#12
TrippinBimmer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ridgeland, MS Posts: 5,343 My Ride: ZHP Custom Stage 3.5 View My Garage	Nice Mod! -TrippinBimmer __________________ ..::\|TrippinBimmer's Boost Build with Cool Parts\|::.. 4whp/3tq SAE Corrected \| Active Autowerke \| BimmerBrakes \| VMR Wheels \| ..::\| TrippinBimmer's New Project : 1988 e30 325e \|::..

01-25-2010, 04:53 PM	#14
SchnitzelZHP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: .. Posts: 86 My Ride: IR 330iM-Performance View My Garage	that's awesome!! post videos just driving it around!

01-25-2010, 04:54 PM	#15
Ervin87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA (Santa Clara) Posts: 7,482 My Ride: E92 M3 \| S4 \| E30 View My Garage	Very nice. Can't wait to see some videos of how it pulls. __________________ EUROPROJEKTZ - NorCal Chapter Ervin (Bay Area Detailer)

01-25-2010, 04:56 PM	#16
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01-25-2010, 05:58 PM	#17
2002330i Registered User Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: NY, Queens Posts: 244 My Ride: 2002 330i View My Garage	AHHHHHH I remember when my kit looked new like that!!!! __________________ THANKS JAKE!!!

01-25-2010, 06:21 PM	#19
glass330 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Prairie Village KS Posts: 180 My Ride: 323ci to 01 330i View My Garage	how many moneys is this?

01-25-2010, 06:50 PM	#20
MachRc "Have some candy!!" Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: City of Angels Posts: 6,203 My Ride: 2003 Technik S1 M3 View My Garage	^^ http://www.techniquetuning.com/e46330turbo.html __________________ Bimmerfest 2013 Photos here!!! "The road was miles ahead..It fell away, now I'm at thee end... Just a sky, the fall, and you..I got holes in my para~chute...... Then-you-say,' never gonna find all the answers~ answers will find you..Don't know how I'll feel tomorrow~ Don't know the truth. But we can lie,.. lie.., lie.., lie here together..lie..,lie..,lie..,lie here together..'"

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