[carlos916]

all this talk about N54 mods make me sad lol..

[lawwailok]

Originally Posted by carlos916

all this talk about N54 mods make me sad lol..

LOL even Kyle does that talk too huh?

[carlos916]

Originally Posted by lawwailok

LOL even Kyle does that talk too huh?

i kno kyle is coming up! hahahah

[lawwailok]

Originally Posted by carlos916

i kno kyle is coming up! hahahah

its ok... ur R6 will probably leave us in dust

[SacTownN54]

Ok guys, got the JB4 and DCI intake being shipped tomorrow. I can't wait to get it installed. From what I'm hearing from, I should just stick with Map 1 until I get bored or my tires wear out. I'm betting that I burn through the tires before I get bored. Keeping in mind that my car has no other mods but the soon to be installed JB4 and DCI, should I stick to maps 1 and 5? Am I risking anything by running 91 octane or will it just not make as much power?

[yarviinn]

Originally Posted by SacTownN54

Ok guys, got the JB4 and DCI intake being shipped tomorrow. I can't wait to get it installed. From what I'm hearing from, I should just stick with Map 1 until I get bored or my tires wear out. I'm betting that I burn through the tires before I get bored. Keeping in mind that my car has no other mods but the soon to be installed JB4 and DCI, should I stick to maps 1 and 5? Am I risking anything by running 91 octane or will it just not make as much power?

Map 1. You should look into a bigger intercooler so your power stays consistent.

[VNeBLOB42]

Originally Posted by yarviinn

Map 1. You should look into a bigger intercooler so your power stays consistent.

may sneek by with the cooler air temps for winter.

Originally Posted by SacTownN54

Ok guys, got the JB4 and DCI intake being shipped tomorrow. I can't wait to get it installed. From what I'm hearing from, I should just stick with Map 1 until I get bored or my tires wear out. I'm betting that I burn through the tires before I get bored. Keeping in mind that my car has no other mods but the soon to be installed JB4 and DCI, should I stick to maps 1 and 5? Am I risking anything by running 91 octane or will it just not make as much power?

Look into blending Ethanol with ACN 91. Apples to Apples E85 is approx. 96 Octane. I have gotten away with blending E85 pump to approx. E25 (25% ethanol in tank) (which is approx. 3.2 gallons of E85 to a full tank.) to run Agg. MAPs, i.e. 93 octane min.

[buster84]

Originally Posted by carlos916

all this talk about N54 mods make me sad lol..

Haha i could imagine! Hopefully no more cool mods come out anytime soon otherwise you might feel even more left out lol. Then again after a few months you might miss your car so much you start browsing for 335's again lol.

Originally Posted by SacTownN54

Ok guys, got the JB4 and DCI intake being shipped tomorrow. I can't wait to get it installed. From what I'm hearing from, I should just stick with Map 1 until I get bored or my tires wear out. I'm betting that I burn through the tires before I get bored. Keeping in mind that my car has no other mods but the soon to be installed JB4 and DCI, should I stick to maps 1 and 5? Am I risking anything by running 91 octane or will it just not make as much power?

You'll enjoy the JB4 for sure. Just stick to map 1 for now. I highly doubt your tires would ware out unless you turn off traction control. I have lots of HP and i still keep it on. I'd rather not ware down my tires since their not that cheap lol. I'd suggest the VRSF intercooler over any of the other ones. A 5" intercooler will bring down the temps over stock but not as much as you'd like. A 7" VRSF keeps my IAT temps very low. If you don't want to cut anything buy the stepped intercooler for $800

http://www.etektuning.com/wagner-tun...tercooler-kit/

Originally Posted by VNeBLOB42

may sneek by with the cooler air temps for winter.

Look into blending Ethanol with ACN 91. Apples to Apples E85 is approx. 96 Octane. I have gotten away with blending E85 pump to approx. E25 (25% ethanol in tank) (which is approx. 3.2 gallons of E85 to a full tank.) to run Agg. MAPs, i.e. 93 octane min.

This amount of calculation would be perfect to run e25 with your jb4 SacTownN54 for a little more ummphh. Although I'd suggest an intercooler for the most benefits.

[Gamma6]

Anyone know any deals for walnut blasting? I really dont want to go to the dealer if i dont have to

[stashtrey]

Not many places in Sac area that have the blaster setup aside from Elk Grove as far as I know. Pricing varies....check their website for coupons!! They have the real deal setup. Solid people.

[buster84]

Originally Posted by Gamma6

Anyone know any deals for walnut blasting? I really dont want to go to the dealer if i dont have to

I bought all the tools needed to do it in my garage and did mine back in Nov. I'd suggest doing the same. The cost in parts will be less than one trip to the dealer and then you can do it again every 20k miles for free (just your time invested).

Here is the DIY i used.

[Gamma6]

Idk if im comfortable yet to do it myself. I barely got away with doing the 60k myself. Haha
How often should a fbo car do the cleaning?

[buster84]

Originally Posted by Gamma6

Idk if im comfortable yet to do it myself. I barely got away with doing the 60k myself. Haha
How often should a fbo car do the cleaning?

Every car is different but most recommend 20k cleanings, but paying a dealer would be expensive at 20k. You could easily get away with 40k cleanings though. 20k intervals would be ideal for gas mileage and max power ect...

[C9A1L1L]

Originally Posted by SacTownN54

Ok guys, got the JB4 and DCI intake being shipped tomorrow. I can't wait to get it installed. From what I'm hearing from, I should just stick with Map 1 until I get bored or my tires wear out. I'm betting that I burn through the tires before I get bored. Keeping in mind that my car has no other mods but the soon to be installed JB4 and DCI, should I stick to maps 1 and 5? Am I risking anything by running 91 octane or will it just not make as much power?

You can run map 5 just fine. It will out perform map 1.

I definitely suggest mixing it with E85 off the bat, it will auto tune itself and definitely shines. You wont need an intercooler until summer. IC is the LAST of all the mods you should be getting if you are all about power. The biggest gains will come from DPs.

Also E85 is equal to 115 octane. and power rating closer to a 105 range. On its own it will perform on par with C16 race fuel and in some FI applications exceed the thresholds due to the cooling properties of the alcohol and your ability to raise timing as well as compression.

Enjoy.

[C9A1L1L]

Also, great move with the JB4 out the box. The only thing my cobb was good for was backing up my JB4 for my BMS flash to run more E85.

You can look up the drag times and see what they were running for tuning software to give you an idea. The JB4 is fool proof out the box and adjust on the go, hassle free. You want to run an E50 out of the box then do your mix and reset your map 5 and there ya go.. You want to stop and top off some 91 it will automatically adjust on the fly.

After many services you will rarely if ever hear of them going through the hassle of opening the car up, thus all you need to do is set the JB4 to the factor setting and make sure you're on pump gas and call it a day. It also takes no more than 30 minutes to do either way the gains more than make up for it.

[SacTownN54]

Originally Posted by C9A1L1L

You can run map 5 just fine. It will out perform map 1.

I definitely suggest mixing it with E85 off the bat, it will auto tune itself and definitely shines. You wont need an intercooler until summer. IC is the LAST of all the mods you should be getting if you are all about power. The biggest gains will come from DPs.

Also E85 is equal to 115 octane. and power rating closer to a 105 range. On its own it will perform on par with C16 race fuel and in some FI applications exceed the thresholds due to the cooling properties of the alcohol and your ability to raise timing as well as compression.

Enjoy.

Regarding the e85 octane levels, I've heard a few different numbers. I've also heard the ratings can be different depending on the weather. Does Sacramento get cold enough to have the seasonal e85? Seems like changing e85 would only be necessary in places with more intense winters. Adding e85 sounds like it would be really fun, but I'm probably just going to throw it in the take every now and again. I want this car to last a long time, so I'm going to try to stick with feeding this monster regular gas for the majority of the time.

Intercooler and DP's would be my next mod. I love that Terry offers the DP fix! I know that is only for off road cars, but let's play with a hypothetical. IF one was to put in catless DP's and had the DP fix, what are the chances of a smogger seeing the catless DP's? I am aware that if they do the sniffer, one would be screwed, but what about the visual? Are they that thorough? It seems like it would be tough for them to see the DP's without taking that plastic part out from under the car or moving stuff out in the engine bay.

Day 7: I've realized that modding is similar to an addiction. I've already spent ~$500 of money that I should probably be saving for something more important. I don't like spending money. I really don't. But I'm sure that my distain for spending money on parts to put on an already functional vehicle will be nothing but an afterthought that fades from my memory as quickly as the poor fellow in the v8 Mustang who wanted to race fades from my rear view mirror. I'm sure the feeling of satisfaction will give me the urge to buy another add on. And another. And another. And I will be broke, but I will be happy! Ah the life of a speed addict.

[VNeBLOB42]

Originally Posted by Gamma6

Anyone know any deals for walnut blasting? I really dont want to go to the dealer if i dont have to

Elk Grove Niello, ask for Bob Caudle. Tell him Vincent Sent you. Last time I checked their price was $425.

check this out at 46k or so miles

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...postcount=1506

a page up, you can see Eric's his was worse than mine.

[VNeBLOB42]

Originally Posted by SacTownN54

Regarding the e85 octane levels, I've heard a few different numbers. I've also heard the ratings can be different depending on the weather. Does Sacramento get cold enough to have the seasonal e85? Seems like changing e85 would only be necessary in places with more intense winters. Adding e85 sounds like it would be really fun, but I'm probably just going to throw it in the take every now and again. I want this car to last a long time, so I'm going to try to stick with feeding this monster regular gas for the majority of the time.

Intercooler and DP's would be my next mod. I love that Terry offers the DP fix! I know that is only for off road cars, but let's play with a hypothetical. IF one was to put in catless DP's and had the DP fix, what are the chances of a smogger seeing the catless DP's? I am aware that if they do the sniffer, one would be screwed, but what about the visual? Are they that thorough? It seems like it would be tough for them to see the DP's without taking that plastic part out from under the car or moving stuff out in the engine bay.

Day 7: I've realized that modding is similar to an addiction. I've already spent ~$500 of money that I should probably be saving for something more important. I don't like spending money. I really don't. But I'm sure that my distain for spending money on parts to put on an already functional vehicle will be nothing but an afterthought that fades from my memory as quickly as the poor fellow in the v8 Mustang who wanted to race fades from my rear view mirror. I'm sure the feeling of satisfaction will give me the urge to buy another add on. And another. And another. And I will be broke, but I will be happy! Ah the life of a speed addict.

I called Propel Fuels and they said west coast wasn't cold enough to reduce the ethanol during winter. That being said I have had consistent ethanol blends using Propel Fuels during winter. Either way you should log and see if the car is happy. FMIC before DPs IMO . Stage two COBB has the DP fix built in the flash also.

FYI, just got smog, they did the OBDII test, no sniff. No way they would have seen the DPs, but they still did the visual, they won't pass you if they see any mods. Put Stock intake back in for sure.

[lawwailok]

Originally Posted by SacTownN54

Ok guys, got the JB4 and DCI intake being shipped tomorrow. I can't wait to get it installed. From what I'm hearing from, I should just stick with Map 1 until I get bored or my tires wear out. I'm betting that I burn through the tires before I get bored. Keeping in mind that my car has no other mods but the soon to be installed JB4 and DCI, should I stick to maps 1 and 5? Am I risking anything by running 91 octane or will it just not make as much power?

i would just stay with the autotune map. you never know how shitty the 91 gas we have here. also, everytime you put in new fuel, don't assume the car will have instant performance, per shiv testing, it takes about 15 mins regular driving to get the new fuel to reach the injectors. if you putting the sunoco gas at Watt ave, just take it easy for the first 15 mins and then either change map or let the autotune map does the job. you should be able to tell the difference.

[lawwailok]

Originally Posted by VNeBLOB42

Elk Grove Niello, ask for Bob Caudle. Tell him Vincent Sent you. Last time I checked their price was $425.

check this out at 46k or so miles

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...postcount=1506

a page up, you can see Eric's his was worse than mine.

+1 on bob, just tell him Vince or Eric recommended. he is a very nice SA.

i can't tell you my price, mine was done 2.5 years ago and it was MUCH lower than 425 from Bob's hook up

[buster84]

Originally Posted by VNeBLOB42

FYI, just got smog, they did the OBDII test, no sniff. No way they would have seen the DPs, but they still did the visual, they won't pass you if they see any mods. Put Stock intake back in for sure.

Where did you do this? Last year i called all over and couldn't find anyone who didn't do the sniffer! Maybe things just changed recently...

[C9A1L1L]

Originally Posted by SacTownN54

Regarding the e85 octane levels, I've heard a few different numbers. I've also heard the ratings can be different depending on the weather. Does Sacramento get cold enough to have the seasonal e85? Seems like changing e85 would only be necessary in places with more intense winters. Adding e85 sounds like it would be really fun, but I'm probably just going to throw it in the take every now and again. I want this car to last a long time, so I'm going to try to stick with feeding this monster regular gas for the majority of the time.

Intercooler and DP's would be my next mod. I love that Terry offers the DP fix! I know that is only for off road cars, but let's play with a hypothetical. IF one was to put in catless DP's and had the DP fix, what are the chances of a smogger seeing the catless DP's? I am aware that if they do the sniffer, one would be screwed, but what about the visual? Are they that thorough? It seems like it would be tough for them to see the DP's without taking that plastic part out from under the car or moving stuff out in the engine bay.

Day 7: I've realized that modding is similar to an addiction. I've already spent ~$500 of money that I should probably be saving for something more important. I don't like spending money. I really don't. But I'm sure that my distain for spending money on parts to put on an already functional vehicle will be nothing but an afterthought that fades from my memory as quickly as the poor fellow in the v8 Mustang who wanted to race fades from my rear view mirror. I'm sure the feeling of satisfaction will give me the urge to buy another add on. And another. And another. And I will be broke, but I will be happy! Ah the life of a speed addict.

Its rated at around 114-117 but its usable rating is actually 105. I have been using E85 for what feel like a decade or so. Sac RARELY gets the E70 mix.. I have only seen it once and it was a test run. Other than that its just not cold enough here on average. Also with the JB4 it doesn't matter, it will auto tune for you all on its own. Also when I saying E50/E60, those represent a mix of fuel. E60 is roughly 50/50 (Our gas already contains 10% E85) but thats a bit of a stretch off the bat so add about 4 gallons to a full tank or so and call it a day.

Also If you got the JB4 G5 which is the only way to go, it already includes the DP fix in it so no need to worry about it. I have also heard of one guy passing smog with DPs but he was vague about it. Intercooler gains are minimal outside of summer DP gains are massive. And the DPs sit under the shield.. They aren't going to see them in a smog check unless they put you on a lift.

If you wanna make some power with this thing definitely head over to N54Tech and B*mmerBoost, dive in and research your butt off.. Everything is there for you to pick at, the fastest cars, the best results. The Pros and the Cons. These cars can be decently quick with minimal done to them IF you do it right.