S54 custom turbo setup - Page 2

Cipri · 03-05-2012, 03:37 PM

Yes, I'm trying to go for a top mount.
At this moment I'm afraid the brake fluid will boil because the brake lines will be to close to the downpipe...

Would powdercoating and some heat insulating tape prevent high temperatures and the risk of loosing the brakes?

SexiPYm3 · 03-05-2012, 04:31 PM

What mods did you have when you were running 12.9s?

M3PTGSC · 03-05-2012, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cipri

Yes, I'm trying to go for a top mount.
At this moment I'm afraid the brake fluid will boil because the brake lines will be to close to the downpipe...

Would powdercoating and some heat insulating tape prevent high temperatures and the risk of loosing the brakes?

Thats what i would do and it should do the trick

Cipri · 03-05-2012, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SexiPYm3

What mods did you have when you were running 12.9s?

4.10 diff
17" rear wheels with AVON slicks
3200 lbs ( inculding me ) + 360 hp

02black330ci · 03-06-2012, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cipri

4.10 diff
17" rear wheels with AVON slicks
3200 lbs ( inculding me ) + 360 hp

3200 lbs including you!!! Holy crap your car has gone through a crazy diet!

Cipri · 03-06-2012, 12:21 PM

This is how it looks now:

Emissions pump out, water expanding recipient will be relocated, AC will be out.
I'm still not sure for the brake lines, they are very close...

jeff_smg · 03-06-2012, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SweetBMW

In Europe, fuel octane ratings are different than in the US. 98 here is the same as your 93 or premium or whatever.

Google : octane, ROZ and RON

Exactly 98 octanes (ron) in europe it's 93 (mon) in US

For my part, i think 98 better refined petrol as 93 in us

Cipri · 03-07-2012, 02:04 AM

We have here 3 types of gas: 95, 98 and 100. I'm thinking that our 95 is equivalent to your 93 and the 98 is your 95.

More progress on the car. The DSC will be moved as close to the wing as possible... but still it gives me cold chills

To do list:
- solid motor & transmission mounts
- smaller oil cooling radiator
- reposition DSC/ASC + removing completely the metal sheet around it

02PRUV · 03-07-2012, 02:24 PM

Why don't you just low mount it and then keep the A/C and not have to relocate anything?

Cipri · 03-08-2012, 08:54 AM

Because we don't have the streets you have in Australia...low mount would be a risk to loose the turbine and I want to go with a GT42 in near future.

SweTurbo · 03-09-2012, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cipri

Because we don't have the streets you have in Australia...low mount would be a risk to loose the turbine and I want to go with a GT42 in near future.

If you'd loose the turbine that way i'd rather worry about the oilpan..

02PRUV · 03-10-2012, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cipri

Because we don't have the streets you have in Australia...low mount would be a risk to loose the turbine and I want to go with a GT42 in near future.

I got my turbo above the factory underbrace. LHD has even more room. You shouldn't have an issue low mounting. Jason (proefi) Fit a gt42 low mount i'm pretty sure.

Cipri · 03-12-2012, 04:03 PM

What do you guys think - is it safe to use a turbo blanket?

02PRUV · 03-12-2012, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cipri

What do you guys think - is it safe to use a turbo blanket?

On a street or drag car yes. If a circuit car don't bother. They fall apart from the constant exessive heat.

Cipri · 03-26-2012, 01:01 AM

Work in progress:

Cipri · 03-27-2012, 02:29 AM

Almost there

autospeed_01 · 03-27-2012, 09:50 AM

Damn that looks awesome. Keep the pics comin

MarcusLSB · 03-27-2012, 01:03 PM

Wow! Nice!

Cipri · 03-31-2012, 02:23 PM

Last night we have started the car:

zurus · 03-31-2012, 06:44 PM

Congrats! get more videos when you have the time

03-05-2012, 03:37 PM	#21
Cipri Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Romania Posts: 152 My Ride: E46 M3 2002 View My Garage	Yes, I'm trying to go for a top mount. At this moment I'm afraid the brake fluid will boil because the brake lines will be to close to the downpipe... Would powdercoating and some heat insulating tape prevent high temperatures and the risk of loosing the brakes? Last edited by Cipri; 03-05-2012 at 03:43 PM.

03-05-2012, 04:31 PM	#22
SexiPYm3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 424 My Ride: 03 M3 View My Garage	What mods did you have when you were running 12.9s? __________________

03-06-2012, 12:21 PM	#26
Cipri Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Romania Posts: 152 My Ride: E46 M3 2002 View My Garage	This is how it looks now: Emissions pump out, water expanding recipient will be relocated, AC will be out. I'm still not sure for the brake lines, they are very close... Attached Thumbnails

03-07-2012, 02:04 AM	#28
Cipri Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Romania Posts: 152 My Ride: E46 M3 2002 View My Garage	We have here 3 types of gas: 95, 98 and 100. I'm thinking that our 95 is equivalent to your 93 and the 98 is your 95. More progress on the car. The DSC will be moved as close to the wing as possible... but still it gives me cold chills To do list: - solid motor & transmission mounts - smaller oil cooling radiator - reposition DSC/ASC + removing completely the metal sheet around it Attached Thumbnails

03-07-2012, 02:24 PM	#29
02PRUV Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,693 My Ride: E46 M3 Turbo View My Garage	Why don't you just low mount it and then keep the A/C and not have to relocate anything? __________________ Rides: BMW E46 M3 Turbo 570rwhp @18psi Ultima GTR LSX 440ci 800hp N/A VY SS Ute Turbo 1004.6rwhp @ 28psi E85 Ford Escort Mk2 2JZGTE 600rwhp @14 psi 04 Yamaha R1 154.3rwhp ISUZU FZR550 tilt tray (GT35 Turbo)

03-08-2012, 08:54 AM	#30
Cipri Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Romania Posts: 152 My Ride: E46 M3 2002 View My Garage	Because we don't have the streets you have in Australia...low mount would be a risk to loose the turbine and I want to go with a GT42 in near future.

03-12-2012, 04:03 PM	#33
Cipri Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Romania Posts: 152 My Ride: E46 M3 2002 View My Garage	What do you guys think - is it safe to use a turbo blanket?

03-26-2012, 01:01 AM	#35
Cipri Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Romania Posts: 152 My Ride: E46 M3 2002 View My Garage	Work in progress: Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Cipri; 03-26-2012 at 01:08 AM.

03-27-2012, 02:29 AM	#36
Cipri Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Romania Posts: 152 My Ride: E46 M3 2002 View My Garage	Almost there Attached Thumbnails

03-27-2012, 09:50 AM	#37
autospeed_01 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 43 My Ride: 2000 328Ci View My Garage	Damn that looks awesome. Keep the pics comin

03-27-2012, 01:03 PM	#38
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03-31-2012, 02:23 PM	#39
Cipri Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Romania Posts: 152 My Ride: E46 M3 2002 View My Garage	Last night we have started the car: Last edited by Cipri; 03-31-2012 at 02:24 PM.

03-31-2012, 06:44 PM	#40
zurus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Caribbean Posts: 110 My Ride: . View My Garage	Congrats! get more videos when you have the time

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