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: 370 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
aggieE46 Wants to do it right Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Royse City Posts: 6,141 My Ride: 03 330Ci View My Garage	Nice! Enjoy. __________________ Car is for sale My NA Power Thread 231whp/220tq SAE Corrected Evosport/Shark/Understeer.com/UUC/Vorshlag/Koni/H&R/Beisan/Agency Power 3.46/D-Force/Technik/Magnaflow/Schrick/Stett Performance

01-25-2010, 02:49 PM	#3
LeontiyZHP Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 818 Posts: 2,069 My Ride: '04 330Ci ZHP View My Garage	Very nice! Pics of the install? Engine bay? __________________ Leo 2004 BMW 330Ci ZHP DIY Facelift Angel Eyes \| AVIC-D3 Install Final \| AVIC-D3 Install Questions flickr \| Pre-Mfest 2010 \| 8GB iPod Touch

01-25-2010, 02:52 PM	#4
Bert336 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Triad, NC Posts: 160 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 Let's run ittttt Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Posts: 2,983 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. __________________ 11.32 @ 136.92mph

01-25-2010, 03:22 PM	#7
NickG@TechniqueTuning Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 182 My Ride: E46 330ci Turbo View My Garage	Glad you like the kit Brian.......happy boosting! __________________ Nick Glantzis Technique Tuning Inc. www.techniquetuning.com Makers of the world's first production E46 turbo kit using the factory DME for tuning.

01-25-2010, 03:25 PM	#8
john36 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: potomac, md Posts: 411 My Ride: ZHP View My Garage	Congrats Any more pics of the install? Have you dynoed it yet? Hows the idle? __________________ :eurowerkz: 05 ZHP 6sp: ECIS, Magnaflow cat-back, headers, B&M, H&R race 13.97@100.33

01-25-2010, 03:43 PM	#10
zhp203 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Waterbury, CT Posts: 268 My Ride: 2004 330Ci zhp View My Garage	Where in Connecticut are you located?

01-25-2010, 04:36 PM	#11
MachRc Singing that lul~la~by Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4,589 My Ride: FI'd Street Sweep 03 View My Garage	nice mod! congrats! __________________ "And still, the best of us build and reach monetary gains. Some of us kill but still, most of us can change.. If we search deeper. God bless the hustlers, curse the first sleeper.. "

01-25-2010, 04:44 PM	#12
TrippinBimmer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ridgeland, MS Posts: 2,765 My Ride: 05 330I ZHP View My Garage	Nice Mod! -TrippinBimmer __________________ In DFW and Need Maintenance or Performance Parts Installed Send Me a PM 206whp/216tq SAE Corrected \| F1 Autohaüs \| Khoalty \| BimmerBrakes \| Euro-Spec \| VMR Wheels \| <<< BimmerBrakes : Need Brake Rotors, Pads or etc? >>>

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: 7,296 My Ride: 02 M3 & B5 S4 View My Garage	Very nice. Can't wait to see some videos of how it pulls. __________________ EUROPROJEKTZ - NorCal Chapter Ervin (Bay Area Detailer) ___________________ 2000 B5 S4 Stg. 2+

01-25-2010, 04:56 PM	#16
Viral@ActiveAutowerke Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 338 My Ride: E46 330CI (ZHP) View My Garage	Congrats Enjoy the Car Safely. __________________ Viral Vahia Active Autowerke \| 9940 SW 168 Terrace Miami, Florida 33157 www.activeautowerke.com \| viral@activeautowerke.com Phone: 305.233.9300 Ext. 227 \| Fax: 305-253-8921

01-25-2010, 05:58 PM	#17
2002330i Registered User Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: NY, Queens Posts: 234 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: 168 My Ride: 323ci to 01 330i View My Garage	how many moneys is this?

01-25-2010, 06:50 PM	#20
MachRc Singing that lul~la~by Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4,589 My Ride: FI'd Street Sweep 03 View My Garage	^^ http://www.techniquetuning.com/e46330turbo.html __________________ "And still, the best of us build and reach monetary gains. Some of us kill but still, most of us can change.. If we search deeper. God bless the hustlers, curse the first sleeper.. "

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