My TT Stage 2 Build (Step 1) Pics - Page 9

zx5rider · 05-31-2011, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sedanpowersc

Y U No update???

Ha nice pic but because I'm not paying extra money to get the pistons sooner.

2 weeks I think.

Elvin123 · 05-31-2011, 08:33 PM

Damn that's fresh, I would love to go turbo. That thing probably sounds amazing.

zx5rider · 06-01-2011, 05:14 PM

Is there any reason to replaces my chains? crank to cams, cams to eachother and crank to oil pump?

sedanpowersc · 06-01-2011, 06:32 PM

it really depends on alot of things, but since you're coming from what 300whp and hoping to get up to 415 it might not be necessary but would probably be advised

Rob43 · 06-01-2011, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zx5rider

Is there any reason to replaces my chains? crank to cams, cams to eachother and crank to oil pump?

No

Unless your dealing with a 200K plus, I wouldn't.

Looking forward to you finishing.

zx5rider · 06-02-2011, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob43

No

Unless your dealing with a 200K plus, I wouldn't.

Looking forward to you finishing.

Sounds like a solid no.......someone got very upset when I said I wasn't so I though I would ask.

Me too

zx5rider · 06-05-2011, 04:27 PM

http://www.jegs.com/i/ARP/070/201-4302/10002/-1

Are these the right studs? If not can someone point me in the right direction...maybe a ARP part number

zx5rider · 06-05-2011, 04:27 PM

http://www.jegs.com/i/ARP/070/201-4302/10002/-1

Are these the right studs? If not can someone point me in the right direction...maybe a ARP part number

BimmerDude18 · 06-05-2011, 05:08 PM

Are you timeserting the block?

Those are the correct M50/M52/S52 studs, but, they have less thread engagement than say the raceware E46 studs. Personally I'd use the racewares.

zx5rider · 06-05-2011, 06:15 PM

No I'm not timeserting but ok i'm looking for some racewares now.

Rob43 · 06-05-2011, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zx5rider

No I'm not timeserting but ok i'm looking for some racewares now.

Give a link to the Racewares when you get it.

SweTurbo · 06-05-2011, 08:04 PM

I thought using studs were bad in the M54 ?

I've heard alot about stripping the block, with lower CR i'm prolly going to trust a new set of OEM's , unless there's a better option

BimmerDude18 · 06-05-2011, 08:17 PM

One location
http://store.vacmotorsports.com/arp-...-bmw-p114.aspx

zx5rider · 06-06-2011, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BimmerDude18

One location
http://store.vacmotorsports.com/arp-...-bmw-p114.aspx

They say use with timeserts....

BimmerDude18 · 06-06-2011, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zx5rider

They say use with timeserts....

I'll defer to adam, and I know Activ3 has racewares in his car as well.

SweTurbo · 06-06-2011, 11:38 PM

So...

Go with OEM or Raceware ?
If raceware : Timesert or not ?

Im ready to put my head on but i'd like to keep it on at 30psi, anyone ?

EDIT I was going to order some stuff from VAC so i inlcluded a set of raceware studs , now just to know if to timesert or not ?

PEI330Ci · 06-07-2011, 06:44 AM

Where did the timecert thing come up!?!?

Just put the 10mm raceware studs in and be done with it.

The problems people see with the studs pulling out are from overheating the M54 block (water pump failure) not from too much power.

I was on the phone with a guy yesterday for nearly an hour discussing this topic....learned a lot about his engine program, and was able to share a bit of my experience. Sad story though...engine did overheat and he's now looking for a new block.

SweTurbo · 06-07-2011, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PEI330Ci

Where did the timecert thing come up!?!?

Just put the 10mm raceware studs in and be done with it.

The problems people see with the studs pulling out are from overheating the M54 block (water pump failure) not from too much power.

I was on the phone with a guy yesterday for nearly an hour discussing this topic....learned a lot about his engine program, and was able to share a bit of my experience. Sad story though...engine did overheat and he's now looking for a new block.

I thought that was the issue(overheating), this is what vac says ;

Quote:

Aluminum Block Engines Use Raceware Head Stud Kits and must betime serted for proper installation. Inquire about our Time Sert kit or our in house proprietary time serting service.

I guess that's just as a safety ?

Dunno how much thread engagement there is but with a timesert you only get 25mm(longest i found)

PEI330Ci · 06-07-2011, 12:23 PM

They are just trying to sell more product in my opinion.

ritos530i · 06-07-2011, 04:26 PM

I've seen a lot of people say don't do timeserts but not one person has stated why not. What's the issue behind using them and if it's cost that's no real reason since they can't be that much.

05-31-2011, 08:33 PM	#162
Elvin123 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 498 My Ride: 328i View My Garage	Damn that's fresh, I would love to go turbo. That thing probably sounds amazing. __________________

06-01-2011, 05:14 PM	#163
zx5rider Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fredericksburg and Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 1,284 My Ride: TT Turbo 2003 330i View My Garage	Is there any reason to replaces my chains? crank to cams, cams to eachother and crank to oil pump? __________________ *Technique Tuning Turbo Stage 2*\|Magnaflow Catback\|Tein Super Street\|EAS Eagle Eyes Tail Lights\|3500k Fogs\|ATR CF Power Buldge Hood\|BMW Performance CF Strut Bar\|Dynavin V5\|Infinity Reference all around 2011 BMW S1000rr

06-05-2011, 04:27 PM	#167
zx5rider Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fredericksburg and Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 1,284 My Ride: TT Turbo 2003 330i View My Garage	http://www.jegs.com/i/ARP/070/201-4302/10002/-1 Are these the right studs? If not can someone point me in the right direction...maybe a ARP part number __________________ *Technique Tuning Turbo Stage 2*\|Magnaflow Catback\|Tein Super Street\|EAS Eagle Eyes Tail Lights\|3500k Fogs\|ATR CF Power Buldge Hood\|BMW Performance CF Strut Bar\|Dynavin V5\|Infinity Reference all around 2011 BMW S1000rr

06-05-2011, 04:27 PM	#168
zx5rider Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fredericksburg and Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 1,284 My Ride: TT Turbo 2003 330i View My Garage	http://www.jegs.com/i/ARP/070/201-4302/10002/-1 Are these the right studs? If not can someone point me in the right direction...maybe a ARP part number __________________ *Technique Tuning Turbo Stage 2*\|Magnaflow Catback\|Tein Super Street\|EAS Eagle Eyes Tail Lights\|3500k Fogs\|ATR CF Power Buldge Hood\|BMW Performance CF Strut Bar\|Dynavin V5\|Infinity Reference all around 2011 BMW S1000rr

06-05-2011, 05:08 PM	#169
BimmerDude18 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: DeLand Florida Posts: 2,914 My Ride: 1998 528i View My Garage	Are you timeserting the block? Those are the correct M50/M52/S52 studs, but, they have less thread engagement than say the raceware E46 studs. Personally I'd use the racewares. __________________ -Tyler 1998 528i 5-speed Work in progress 1988 Toyota Pickup (4WD 5-speed) daily 2007 San Marino Blue 350z 6-speed sold 1996 328i 5-speed sold www.e46nonM.com - www.precision-sport.com - www.flyingwindowtinters.com - www.techniquetuning.com

06-01-2011, 06:32 PM	#164
sedanpowersc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 638 My Ride: 330i 5 speed View My Garage	it really depends on alot of things, but since you're coming from what 300whp and hoping to get up to 415 it might not be necessary but would probably be advised

06-05-2011, 06:15 PM	#170
zx5rider Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fredericksburg and Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 1,284 My Ride: TT Turbo 2003 330i View My Garage	No I'm not timeserting but ok i'm looking for some racewares now. __________________ *Technique Tuning Turbo Stage 2*\|Magnaflow Catback\|Tein Super Street\|EAS Eagle Eyes Tail Lights\|3500k Fogs\|ATR CF Power Buldge Hood\|BMW Performance CF Strut Bar\|Dynavin V5\|Infinity Reference all around 2011 BMW S1000rr

06-05-2011, 08:04 PM	#172
SweTurbo Banned User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Europe Posts: 2,899 My Ride: 323i -98 View My Garage	I thought using studs were bad in the M54 ? I've heard alot about stripping the block, with lower CR i'm prolly going to trust a new set of OEM's , unless there's a better option

06-05-2011, 08:17 PM	#173
BimmerDude18 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: DeLand Florida Posts: 2,914 My Ride: 1998 528i View My Garage	One location http://store.vacmotorsports.com/arp-...-bmw-p114.aspx __________________ -Tyler 1998 528i 5-speed Work in progress 1988 Toyota Pickup (4WD 5-speed) daily 2007 San Marino Blue 350z 6-speed sold 1996 328i 5-speed sold www.e46nonM.com - www.precision-sport.com - www.flyingwindowtinters.com - www.techniquetuning.com

06-06-2011, 11:38 PM	#176
SweTurbo Banned User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Europe Posts: 2,899 My Ride: 323i -98 View My Garage	So... Go with OEM or Raceware ? If raceware : Timesert or not ? Im ready to put my head on but i'd like to keep it on at 30psi, anyone ? EDIT I was going to order some stuff from VAC so i inlcluded a set of raceware studs , now just to know if to timesert or not ? Last edited by SweTurbo; 06-07-2011 at 12:00 AM.

06-07-2011, 06:44 AM	#177
PEI330Ci 58mm of Bliss Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: PEI,Canada Posts: 3,581 My Ride: 330i, 330Ci View My Garage	Where did the timecert thing come up!?!? Just put the 10mm raceware studs in and be done with it. The problems people see with the studs pulling out are from overheating the M54 block (water pump failure) not from too much power. I was on the phone with a guy yesterday for nearly an hour discussing this topic....learned a lot about his engine program, and was able to share a bit of my experience. Sad story though...engine did overheat and he's now looking for a new block.

06-07-2011, 12:23 PM	#179
PEI330Ci 58mm of Bliss Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: PEI,Canada Posts: 3,581 My Ride: 330i, 330Ci View My Garage	They are just trying to sell more product in my opinion.

06-07-2011, 04:26 PM	#180
ritos530i Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: East Coast For now Posts: 1,212 My Ride: 2004 E60 530i 6speed View My Garage	I've seen a lot of people say don't do timeserts but not one person has stated why not. What's the issue behind using them and if it's cost that's no real reason since they can't be that much. __________________ 530i E60 Custom Turbo/Nitrous (PSI_unknown)

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