Stage 2 Pure Turbo swap for N55

wess927 · 11-03-2015, 01:49 PM

Hi i have a 2011 335xi M sport Manual. I have a question about if my motor and tranny can handle a stage 2 turbo swap with the existing mods on the car.. currently i have a catless dp, air intake, jb4 tune, borla exhaust, and charge pipe. SO with the stage 2 turbo I'm pretty sure i would be running around 520rwhp.. I just know that that is a 100% increase in engine power and i just want to make sure it can handle that power.. I had an very knowledgeable person on my car that also is a distributer of pure turbo tell me that the auto tranny has problems BUT the stick would be just fine with that power.. Im just wanting to get other peoples say on this please. --also info about boost would be helpful as well

weehe126 · 11-03-2015, 01:56 PM

There are no problems running the stage 2. Since you are MT you will need to get an upgraded clutch. There haven't been any AT problems for N55s yet.

You will need a better IC and proper fuel to reach 520whp.

wess927 · 11-03-2015, 02:31 PM

Thanks for your input. Just curious what do you recommend as far as a better IC and upgraded clutch? --also i was planning on installing a meth injection as well..

-With these upgrades around what number do you think i could be running?

Wlew · 11-03-2015, 03:09 PM

I would highly recommend the VRSF 5" or 7". I am running the 5 and love it. 7" is even better, but requires some cutting. Really just depends on what you want.

Theres 3 or 4 main suppliers of FMIC's....really cant go wrong with any of them.

Newguy123 · 11-03-2015, 10:03 PM

Your motor and tranny will be totally fine. You won't regret the upgrade!

kamfa39 · 11-04-2015, 02:44 PM

Totally agree

bimmerislife · 11-04-2015, 06:35 PM

im out of michigan too. i have a 2012 335 n55 xdrive fbo about to install meth kit this week. really want the pure stage 2 but worried about water pump going bad and other parts going bad quicker than normal. have 50k miles and still have warranty lol. know any good tuning shops in michigan that work on n55s?

PeterPure · 11-04-2015, 11:29 PM

N55's are fine with pure stage2! No issues at all.

Sambonjo · 11-04-2015, 11:59 PM

I second the need for upgraded clutch as well

CantCatchMe · 11-05-2015, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmerislife

im out of michigan too. i have a 2012 335 n55 xdrive fbo about to install meth kit this week. really want the pure stage 2 but worried about water pump going bad and other parts going bad quicker than normal. have 50k miles and still have warranty lol. know any good tuning shops in michigan that work on n55s?

Where in Michigan are you from? PM me and I'll send you my guys information who does some of my work.

hz_diesel · 11-05-2015, 10:53 AM

I also want this... so how does it work? I order the stage 2 turbo, wait 6 months get it, uninstall mine and install this one, then I ship my core back for the refund?

Newguy123 · 11-05-2015, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by hz_diesel

I also want this... so how does it work? I order the stage 2 turbo, wait 6 months get it, uninstall mine and install this one, then I ship my core back for the refund?

Six months? No

Last time I heard it was 2 weeks turn around time from PURE.

You buy the turbo, pay the core charge. Receive turbo, install PS2, ship Oem back to pure and they refund your card the core charge you paid once the Oem turbo is received.

Ozzie335i · 11-05-2015, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Newguy123

Six months? No

Last time I heard it was 2 weeks turn around time from PURE.

You buy the turbo, pay the core charge. Receive turbo, install PS2, ship Oem back to pure and they refund your card the core charge you paid once the Oem turbo is received.

Newguy, you left out the part that in not one single case has anyone that has gone with the Pure 2 ever regretted the upgrade. Anyone with any interest whatever in increasing their current power level, and may have potential future aspirations, must install it and grow the power as they see fit. I am hovering around 400 hp. When my CPO lapses, in goes the catless downpipe, ******, and 19 psi via JB4. May I see 490 on 93 octane? We'll soon see.

bimmerislife · 11-06-2015, 02:05 AM

im close to ann arbor. ill pm you as soon as i figure it out, still new to this haha. i think im pushing around 400 rn w my 335 with fbo and jb4 tune but im getting it dynod on saturday so ill post the results. But one thing u guys arent including with the pure turbos comes the need for custom mapping and a back end flash for the car if you want to utilize the power I believe. And then you better hope to jesus nothing breaks or you will be breaking your wallet. that being said, i have not had any serious problems at 50k miles. fingers crossed

M-terkait · 11-06-2015, 04:39 AM

Im running fbo 15psi 93octane only no meth and i can easily say it's faster than F80 M3 stock.

ofcourse he will jump a bit with twin turbos spool, but after 90mph you're infront

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weehe126 · 11-06-2015, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmerislife

im close to ann arbor. ill pm you as soon as i figure it out, still new to this haha. i think im pushing around 400 rn w my 335 with fbo and jb4 tune but im getting it dynod on saturday so ill post the results. But one thing u guys arent including with the pure turbos comes the need for custom mapping and a back end flash for the car if you want to utilize the power I believe. And then you better hope to jesus nothing breaks or you will be breaking your wallet. that being said, i have not had any serious problems at 50k miles. fingers crossed

No you dont need custom mapping. There are several people that prefer to run only a JB4. You also wont break anything unless you dont log and run it too aggressive, just like a stock turbo.

CantCatchMe · 11-06-2015, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by weehe126

No you dont need custom mapping. There are several people that prefer to run only a JB4. You also wont break anything unless you dont log and run it too aggressive, just like a stock turbo.

Life is too short not to go aggressive

bimmerislife · 11-06-2015, 09:57 AM

haha there wouldnt be a point in buying a 3,000 dollar turbo if you werent gonna make a custom map to actually use the power

weehe126 · 11-06-2015, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmerislife

haha there wouldnt be a point in buying a 3,000 dollar turbo if you werent gonna make a custom map to actually use the power

Lol alright buddy. Show me those pro tuned stages 2s then. A JB4 is perfectly capable of getting the most out of a stage 2 currently.

joshe92 · 11-06-2015, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by CantCatchMe

Where in Michigan are you from? PM me and I'll send you my guys information who does some of my work.

Pm'ed you. I'm from southeast Michigan also! who is your guy?

bimmerislife · 11-06-2015, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by weehe126

Lol alright buddy. Show me those pro tuned stages 2s then. A JB4 is perfectly capable of getting the most out of a stage 2 currently.

JB4 is perfectly capable of doing it but you need to use the custom map 6 where the guys at burger wright one up for you if you log it I believe. but i think you can also pay a professional tuner shop to also wright a map. But as to the MHD stuff, have not heard too much about it but if they are professional, they should be able to make a custom map to download to the cobb or jb4.

weehe126 · 11-06-2015, 09:38 PM

You make your own map 6. All it is is putting in boost targets. If you pay someone to "make a map 6" that is just retarded. MHD is not on N55s yet. Currently there is COBB and PTF in which they use a COBB to flash. JB4 alone is currently the best option for manual and AT cars, DCT need a flash for the clutch packs.

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wess927 New Member 5 Rep 6 Posts Drives: bmw 335xi m sport coupe Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: michigan iTrader: (0)	Stage 2 Pure Turbo swap for N55 Hi i have a 2011 335xi M sport Manual. I have a question about if my motor and tranny can handle a stage 2 turbo swap with the existing mods on the car.. currently i have a catless dp, air intake, jb4 tune, borla exhaust, and charge pipe. SO with the stage 2 turbo I'm pretty sure i would be running around 520rwhp.. I just know that that is a 100% increase in engine power and i just want to make sure it can handle that power.. I had an very knowledgeable person on my car that also is a distributer of pure turbo tell me that the auto tranny has problems BUT the stick would be just fine with that power.. Im just wanting to get other peoples say on this please. --also info about boost would be helpful as well
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weehe126 Brigadier General 1161 Rep 3,189 Posts Drives: 2017 340i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (2)	There are no problems running the stage 2. Since you are MT you will need to get an upgraded clutch. There haven't been any AT problems for N55s yet. You will need a better IC and proper fuel to reach 520whp.
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wess927 New Member 5 Rep 6 Posts Drives: bmw 335xi m sport coupe Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: michigan iTrader: (0)	Thanks for your input. Just curious what do you recommend as far as a better IC and upgraded clutch? --also i was planning on installing a meth injection as well.. -With these upgrades around what number do you think i could be running?
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Wlew Major 77 Rep 1,116 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (12)	I would highly recommend the VRSF 5" or 7". I am running the 5 and love it. 7" is even better, but requires some cutting. Really just depends on what you want. Theres 3 or 4 main suppliers of FMIC's....really cant go wrong with any of them. __________________ 2011 335i Sports Package \| VRSF FMIC \| Cobb AP3 \| Dinan Exhaust \| BMS Intake \| VRSF CP \| Lux H8 Angel Eyes \| Mtec LED Fogs \|
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Newguy123 Captain 121 Rep 653 Posts Drives: 2008 Nissan Titan Join Date: May 2014 Location: Carlsbad iTrader: (0)	Your motor and tranny will be totally fine. You won't regret the upgrade! __________________ 2012 DCT 135i PURE S2 JB4/mhd Fuel-It! direct port meth injection check out my youtube channel here
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kamfa39 Private First Class 18 Rep 114 Posts Drives: 2011 335xi Black Sapphire Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Jersey shore iTrader: (0)	Totally agree
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bimmerislife New Member 4 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 2012 fbo 335i xdrive e92 n55 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: michigan iTrader: (0)	im out of michigan too. i have a 2012 335 n55 xdrive fbo about to install meth kit this week. really want the pure stage 2 but worried about water pump going bad and other parts going bad quicker than normal. have 50k miles and still have warranty lol. know any good tuning shops in michigan that work on n55s?
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PeterPure Major 677 Rep 1,349 Posts Drives: BMW F80 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW F80 M3 [0.00]	N55's are fine with pure stage2! No issues at all.
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Sambonjo Private First Class 20 Rep 115 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335 Xdrive 6MT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335 Xdrive [0.00]	I second the need for upgraded clutch as well
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hz_diesel Lieutenant Colonel 192 Rep 1,703 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 335ix Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New England iTrader: (7)	I also want this... so how does it work? I order the stage 2 turbo, wait 6 months get it, uninstall mine and install this one, then I ship my core back for the refund?
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bimmerislife New Member 4 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 2012 fbo 335i xdrive e92 n55 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: michigan iTrader: (0)	im close to ann arbor. ill pm you as soon as i figure it out, still new to this haha. i think im pushing around 400 rn w my 335 with fbo and jb4 tune but im getting it dynod on saturday so ill post the results. But one thing u guys arent including with the pure turbos comes the need for custom mapping and a back end flash for the car if you want to utilize the power I believe. And then you better hope to jesus nothing breaks or you will be breaking your wallet. that being said, i have not had any serious problems at 50k miles. fingers crossed Last edited by bimmerislife; 11-06-2015 at 02:07 AM.. Reason: forgot something
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M-terkait Major 209 Rep 1,252 Posts Drives: F30 335i 3/13 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kuwait iTrader: (0)	Im running fbo 15psi 93octane only no meth and i can easily say it's faster than F80 M3 stock. ofcourse he will jump a bit with twin turbos spool, but after 90mph you're infront . __________________ Docrace 6266
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bimmerislife New Member 4 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 2012 fbo 335i xdrive e92 n55 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: michigan iTrader: (0)	haha there wouldnt be a point in buying a 3,000 dollar turbo if you werent gonna make a custom map to actually use the power
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weehe126 Brigadier General 1161 Rep 3,189 Posts Drives: 2017 340i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (2)	You make your own map 6. All it is is putting in boost targets. If you pay someone to "make a map 6" that is just retarded. MHD is not on N55s yet. Currently there is COBB and PTF in which they use a COBB to flash. JB4 alone is currently the best option for manual and AT cars, DCT need a flash for the clutch packs.
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