The big day is here...N54 Single Turbo

unfor · 05-04-2010, 08:57 PM

Well, the big day has arrived.

The 335i has been dropped off at JE Import Performance for a Single Turbo Conversion. This shop is incredible, they do completely one off kits and do a damn good job. At the end of the day, adding bolt ons simply didn't cut it. Most manufacturers are way overpriced and seem to cut corners. Yea, theres a high demand for parts, but everyplace seemed to charge way too much.

Now, this install has been in the works for a while now. We wanted to make sure everything was just right. From the turbo, to the equal length manifold, to the blow off valves, everything needed to be perfect. JE really busted their ass to make sure everything would go smoothly before my car arrived.

I won't get into details of this bad ass setup yet, but there is room for an equal length manifold. Actually, it fits very easy.

As far as engine management and fuel is concerned, CP-E seemed like the perfect fit to work on the car. Jake was the most helpful person I have ever met, neurophysiologist to neurophyschologist. When running some tests, the stock fuel system simply did not cut it at all. CP-E and JE collaborated and determined that fabricating a new intake manifold was simply not worth the cost. The airflow didn't really improve at all.

Jake decided to fabricate a spacer and run duel fuel pumps. This spacer allows for 6 additional fuel injectors to spray at a 30 degree angle. Perfect! Meth injection simply was not precise enough for this project.

Engine management wise, the Standback and ProFuel Controller are awesome products. Standback allowed for complete wastegate control and their monitoring parameters were simply perfect for this project. Please don't start a debate over what engine management system will work. What I know, and what the owner of JE knows, is that the Standback was the best choice. Let us leave it at that.

I will be posting pictures as each milestone is reached. The first step is the exhaust manifold. Heres a hint: think of an octopus.

Until next time!

Mr. 5 · 05-04-2010, 09:01 PM

Interesting.

import36 · 05-04-2010, 09:14 PM

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ianbiz · 05-04-2010, 09:17 PM

will be watching

335e92tx · 05-04-2010, 09:34 PM

g/l
Hope your patience and wallet holds

Bimmer This · 05-04-2010, 09:40 PM

The least you can do is give us a little TEASER of what the manifold looks like. What size turbo? GT35R?

unfor · 05-04-2010, 09:43 PM

I will post pictures once they fabricate the exhaust manifold gasket.

GT35R was too small for what the N54 is capable of making. We decided on a GT37 twin scroll turbo.

huyner328 · 05-04-2010, 09:48 PM

Subscribed, this is mighty exciting.

dzenno · 05-04-2010, 09:50 PM

subscribed

onefastman · 05-04-2010, 09:55 PM

Holy FUCK

GreenPlease · 05-04-2010, 09:56 PM

subscribed

This is going to be epic. Don't tease too much, the locals will get rabid and almost invariably hunt you down in the real world just to see the exhaust manifold.

IlChengis · 05-04-2010, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Most manufacturers are way overpriced

This.

-Walter

Mr. 5 · 05-04-2010, 10:00 PM

It's sad because the first thing that comes to mind is that this is going to be the start of a very long thread with no end in sight. I'm thinking this way because the other turbo threads have gone that way.
Hopefully this won't be another one of those.

unfor · 05-04-2010, 10:04 PM

Mr. 5,

I understand your concerns. However, I can assure you that this is completely different then those other threads. There has been almost 5 + weeks of work prior to my car entering the shop with multiple .CAD drawings, calls to BMW, etc. Once JE was certain the kit will work, they told me to come down.

The three main problems with running a ST are:

a) Manifold Design
b) Fuel
c) Engine Management

I can assure you, the bases are covered. I will post more details about the setup, and provide pictures as soon as the exhaust gasket is CNCed. Probably Thursday.

Curt2000 · 05-04-2010, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. 5

It's sad because the first thing that comes to mind is that this is going to be the start of a very long thread with no end in sight. I'm thinking this way because the other turbo threads have gone that way.
Hopefully this won't be another one of those.

+1

Pure745 · 05-04-2010, 10:04 PM

What kind of power is this thing going to put down? What sized turbo?

forza1976 · 05-04-2010, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. 5

It's sad because the first thing that comes to mind is that this is going to be the start of a very long thread with no end in sight. I'm thinking this way because the other turbo threads have gone that way.
Hopefully this won't be another one of those.

I totally agree, these threads are worthless. Why don't folks just post the end result. Otherwise it just turns into wild speculations and no one really knows what the end result will produce.

GreenPlease · 05-04-2010, 10:07 PM

^
The GT37R is good for about 700hp

Bakeme521 · 05-04-2010, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onefastman

Holy FUCK

+1

I335 · 05-04-2010, 10:12 PM

Hmmm..., April 1st was just over a month ago...

TurboSid · 05-04-2010, 10:14 PM

subscribed.....

tek818 · 05-04-2010, 10:15 PM

can't wait to see some data!

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unfor Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 215 Posts Drives: stuff Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: lEASTCoast iTrader: (0)	Mr. 5, I understand your concerns. However, I can assure you that this is completely different then those other threads. There has been almost 5 + weeks of work prior to my car entering the shop with multiple .CAD drawings, calls to BMW, etc. Once JE was certain the kit will work, they told me to come down. The three main problems with running a ST are: a) Manifold Design b) Fuel c) Engine Management I can assure you, the bases are covered. I will post more details about the setup, and provide pictures as soon as the exhaust gasket is CNCed. Probably Thursday.
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