Easy power mods done....what's next?

Rule1977 · 07-01-2020, 03:02 PM

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Good Luck with Chinese/ EBay turbos.

dude, just fucking give it a rest. lmao

but thanks, ill take all the luck i can get.

You'll need it kid.

Smgs1992 · 07-01-2020, 03:49 PM

I would never put random no name ebay/amazon/china turbos on my car. Not for how much installation costs. Its also not worth a weekend to do myself when chances are i’ll have to redo it again and be out $1000
Id run Pure or RB turbos or a single turbo kit. Even brands like Vargas fail all the time why throw money away?

Anyway i went with MMP inlets and had the shop install them the same time as new oem turbos. I had ordered relocated but got sent stock location inlets. So i went with them as the car had to go to the shop. Theyve been great though. As far as sound. Ive ran them both with stock airbox and DCI. With the stock airbox youd never know they were there. However with the DCI and especially after tuning you hear all the turbo noises.
I think i went with MMP as they were a bit cheaper ive got silicone ones btw

I think a custom tune is generally around $300 for these cars but you can message your preferred tuner for exact pricing. Wedge does have a website with pricing too

Saif2018 · 07-01-2020, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Smgs1992

Thats a hard question to answer. Theres variables that need to be accounted for. Are you running an ots tune or custom tune. Pump fuel or E85. Supporting mods such as downpipes.

Assuming youre full bolt on running an E40/60 tune ive heard gains between 20-40whp
Its less noticeable on ots pump maps as they aren't designed to take advantage of the extra flow.
My stage 2 lpfp comes in tomorrow so once that is installed i will get a custom tune and then dyno my car and post results.

OTS at the moment, assuming I have a custom tune with IC upgraded?

E85 is hard to get, and personally don't want to mess with it, rather stay on 98ron V Power.

Smgs1992 · 07-01-2020, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Saif2018

OTS at the moment, assuming I have a custom tune with IC upgraded?

E85 is hard to get, and personally don't want to mess with it, rather stay on 98ron V Power.

You could substitute meth for E85 to get the full potential. Either way id say theyre good for atleast 20whp given the mods will need the custom tune to take advantage though. Downpipes are a big restriction though. You want to get as much air in and out as possible.

Saif2018 · 07-01-2020, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Smgs1992

You could substitute meth for E85 to get the full potential. Either way id say theyre good for atleast 20whp given the mods will need the custom tune to take advantage though. Downpipes are a big restriction though. You want to get as much air in and out as possible.

That's worth it then.

Downpipes will be next, I need catted ones and they are damn expensive in uk. Will have to save up.

Saif2018 · 07-01-2020, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by type-dRew

as far as i can tell they are all from the same manufacturer, but if i was getting some, id buy from VIV racing. seems their customer service is best and their quality, whether or not just random chance or not, seems to be best.

19t is yet to be proven, i have a set going on my car, but if i was recommending, id say 17t is the option id jump on. $900 then get some inlets and outlets, enjoy another 100+whp on pump with a custom tune.

You got any links to those turbos?

Saif2018 · 07-01-2020, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Smgs1992

I would never put random no name ebay/amazon/china turbos on my car. Not for how much installation costs. Its also not worth a weekend to do myself when chances are i’ll have to redo it again and be out $1000
Id run Pure or RB turbos or a single turbo kit. Even brands like Vargas fail all the time why throw money away?

Anyway i went with MMP inlets and had the shop install them the same time as new oem turbos. I had ordered relocated but got sent stock location inlets. So i went with them as the car had to go to the shop. Theyve been great though. As far as sound. Ive ran them both with stock airbox and DCI. With the stock airbox youd never know they were there. However with the DCI and especially after tuning you hear all the turbo noises.
I think i went with MMP as they were a bit cheaper ive got silicone ones btw

I think a custom tune is generally around $300 for these cars but you can message your preferred tuner for exact pricing. Wedge does have a website with pricing too

Would prefer RB definitely, but if I could do the labour I'd try the Ebay turbo since it's a lot cheaper and not a big deal if the turbos ho after a year or two.

Smgs1992 · 07-01-2020, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Saif2018

That's worth it then.

Downpipes will be next, I need catted ones and they are damn expensive in uk. Will have to save up.

Just noticed youre UK based so your car is RHD then right? The stock inlets on the RHD cars is a massive restriction from what i remember. You should notice a good increase in power. Not sure what options are available for those cars though i know there is some.

Smgs1992 · 07-01-2020, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Saif2018

Would prefer RB definitely, but if I could do the labour I'd try the Ebay turbo since it's a lot cheaper and not a big deal if the turbos ho after a year or two.

The turbos generally wont last a year or two. From what ive heard its months

type-dRew · 07-01-2020, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Rule1977

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Originally Posted by type-dRew

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Originally Posted by Rule1977

Good Luck with Chinese/ EBay turbos.

dude, just fucking give it a rest. lmao

but thanks, ill take all the luck i can get.

You'll need it kid.

Thanks sport

Saif2018 · 07-02-2020, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Smgs1992

Just noticed youre UK based so your car is RHD then right? The stock inlets on the RHD cars is a massive restriction from what i remember. You should notice a good increase in power. Not sure what options are available for those cars though i know there is some.

Yeah your right, saw the stock inlets and outlets.

Saif2018 · 07-02-2020, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Smgs1992

The turbos generally wont last a year or two. From what ive heard its months

Is this from someone who has had them long term?

Smgs1992 · 07-02-2020, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Saif2018

Is this from someone who has had them long term?

From my local shop that has installed a few sets

TiAgAu · 07-02-2020, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Smgs1992

Just noticed youre UK based so your car is RHD then right? The stock inlets on the RHD cars is a massive restriction from what i remember. You should notice a good increase in power. Not sure what options are available for those cars though i know there is some.

Inlets are the same. Outlets is where the steering column cutout is.

Thanks PeterY for the pic

Smgs1992 · 07-02-2020, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GovernUrMental

Inlets are the same. Outlets is where the steering column cutout is.

For some reason i thought it was the inlets but youre right my bad. Either way thats a horrible restriction.

Saif2018 · 07-02-2020, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Smgs1992

From my local shop that has installed a few sets

Ok, cause there's owners online who have them installed and they saying ot runs fine. 🤷

Saif2018 · 07-02-2020, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by GovernUrMental

Inlets are the same. Outlets is where the steering column cutout is.

Thanks PeterY for the pic

Yeah lol,

Dunno who thought it was a good idea to o suffocate it like that 🤦

IllSic_Design · 07-02-2020, 08:28 PM

MartyMil(former member here, banned) has source for RHD outlets, he can be found S_P_O_O_L_S_T_R_E_E_T (remove the _'s) and some other forums

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Smgs1992 Captain 720 Rep 946 Posts Drives: 2007 bmw 335i Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Cincinnati ohio iTrader: (0)	I would never put random no name ebay/amazon/china turbos on my car. Not for how much installation costs. Its also not worth a weekend to do myself when chances are i’ll have to redo it again and be out $1000 Id run Pure or RB turbos or a single turbo kit. Even brands like Vargas fail all the time why throw money away? Anyway i went with MMP inlets and had the shop install them the same time as new oem turbos. I had ordered relocated but got sent stock location inlets. So i went with them as the car had to go to the shop. Theyve been great though. As far as sound. Ive ran them both with stock airbox and DCI. With the stock airbox youd never know they were there. However with the DCI and especially after tuning you hear all the turbo noises. I think i went with MMP as they were a bit cheaper ive got silicone ones btw I think a custom tune is generally around $300 for these cars but you can message your preferred tuner for exact pricing. Wedge does have a website with pricing too __________________ 07 E92 335i 6MT, MMP inlets, DCI, VRSF 7.5 competition intercooler, VRSF catless downpipes, VRSF chargepipe, 335is clutch, Vader Solutions stage 2 LPFP, MHD stage 2+, Hawk HPS 5.0 pads, R1 Concepts drilled slotted rotors, TSW Nurburgring 19x8 19x9.5
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IllSic_Design Colonel 2123 Rep 2,758 Posts Drives: 09 E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Northern California iTrader: (1)	MartyMil(former member here, banned) has source for RHD outlets, he can be found S_P_O_O_L_S_T_R_E_E_T (remove the _'s) and some other forums
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