[iliketurtl3s]

Migoreng life

[Socket]

Originally Posted by Trev88

Hehe socks think your mod list is going to take up the whole first page soon!

Running out of things to mod tbh, external panels, interior, NBT, headlights, stereo, suspension, wheels etc are all done. All that is left is ST, manual conversion and PI plus a tune... maybe a big brake kit and some fluffy dice... actually fluffy dice would look a bit ricer so nah

[Socket]

Vince dropped by tonight to check out the car and the parts we got back from Sydney...
Good news is all the big parts are accounted for, just a few smalls like bolts, ring clamps and a couple of hoses to get

Then we started talking about the build.... the plan at this stage is to do the ST first and get the car running again on a base Motiv ST map....
That in itself is going to be a big job because it requires re-routing cooling system from the drivers to passenger side (water expansion tank, hoses etc) along with the vac canisters and vac lines. Then working out how to connect up the turbo, manifold, waste gate, dump pipes, O2 sensor etc and then wrap everything to prevent it from melting lol

Once we get it running and settled down, stage 2 will be the manual conversion to make sure the drive train can take the extra HP. That means replacing the transmission, drive shaft, fitting a new LSD, diff and axels. Next comes wiring harness, shifter assembly and programming to make sure the car doesn't think it still a auto

Hopefully we get all that sorted and then can move onto stage 3, upgrading the fueling and intercooling system. Fit in the stage 3 LPFP, install PI and controller. Install new intake manifold and 8" intercooler (?) which will require the charge pipe etc to be modified, then finally a custom ST Motiv tune to cap it all off

Now sure how many saturdays this will take, but it is going to be mighty task. Let the fun begin

[R32GOJIRA]

You might as well buy Duck's long motor and put it on an engine stand and start a proper forged engine build to really throw some boost at it

[R32GOJIRA]

Its the next logical step when you cant think of anything else to mod.... right?

[iliketurtl3s]

Sockie, where are u doing all of this?

[titium]

Originally Posted by iliketurtl3s

Sockie, where are u doing all of this?

yoda motorsports! where else?

[iliketurtl3s]

Originally Posted by titium

yoda motorsports! where else?

Haha. U could have borrowed my hoist.

[///ASN]

What a big project!! And lots of money going in

May I ask what is so special to have single turbo?
More top end power? But doesn't it create more turbo lag?

[Socket]

Originally Posted by ///ASN

What a big project!! And lots of money going in

May I ask what is so special to have single turbo?
More top end power? But doesn't it create more turbo lag?

Two sets of aftermarket twins that smoked in less than 10,000 km
I don't want to spend money on a third set, so it's ST for me

[Torgus]

Originally Posted by Socket

Two sets of aftermarket twins that smoked in less than 10,000 km
I don't want to spend money on a third set, so it's ST for me

Mind letting us know which models gave up the goose? For this reason along ST makes the most sense.

[///ASN]

Originally Posted by Socket

Two sets of aftermarket twins that smoked in less than 10,000 km
I don't want to spend money on a third set, so it's ST for me

2 brand new sets of turbo within 10,000km!?
I think I shouldn't have bought a BMW now.

I hope it's just because of aftermarket and OEM turbo is good to go except the wastegate rattle?

If I were you to spend so much money, I would have sold the car and bought the only (V8) and last (NA) M3 (E92).

[iliketurtl3s]

Asn n54 is not for the faint hearted.

[Trev88]

Originally Posted by Socket

I can't afford it either Aus but i'm hoping someone will buy the movie rights so I can recoup some of the investment lol

When's the movie screening? Haha I'll bring popcorn

[Socket]

Originally Posted by R32GOJIRA

You might as well buy Duck's long motor and put it on an engine stand and start a proper forged engine build to really throw some boost at it

Originally Posted by R32GOJIRA

Its the next logical step when you cant think of anything else to mod.... right?

Hmmmm whats the cost of forged internals? pretty pricey im guessing

[Socket]

Originally Posted by iliketurtl3s

Sockie, where are u doing all of this?

Originally Posted by titium

yoda motorsports! where else?

Originally Posted by iliketurtl3s

Haha. U could have borrowed my hoist.

+1 Titium
Thats nice to you Fossy, I might hit you up when we are ready to install as long as you a happy to have car on the hoist for a month lol

[Socket]

Originally Posted by Torgus

Mind letting us know which models gave up the goose? For this reason along ST makes the most sense.

First set were RBs, second set were Pure stage 2s
Lots of guys stick with OEM twins, they seem to be the most reliable of the twins out there atm

[Socket]

Originally Posted by ///ASN

2 brand new sets of turbo within 10,000km!?
I think I shouldn't have bought a BMW now.

I hope it's just because of aftermarket and OEM turbo is good to go except the wastegate rattle?

If I were you to spend so much money, I would have sold the car and bought the only (V8) and last (NA) M3 (E92).

OEMs seem to be more reliable then the aftermarkets. I may have been just unlucky but I cant go back to OEM because once you have driven on upgraded turbos there is simply no going back

You of course are correct about being able to buy an M3 with the money Ive spent on the E92. Never set off to do a big build, it kinda just happened. I'm past the point of no return, will never get my money back, but no regrets Have enjoyed every minute and there's not much on the road that can keep up with it, well before half the engine was pulled out hahahahh

[Socket]

Originally Posted by iliketurtl3s

Asn n54 is not for the faint hearted.

No mate, gotta love em tho

[iliketurtl3s]

bit like a slutty partner. love em, they fuck u over. continue loving

[135i2]

Originally Posted by Socket

Hmmmm whats the cost of forged internals? pretty pricey im guessing

Costs plenty if you do it right with all the good stuff. And you are going to need it all sooner than you think with an ST.

[Socket]

Originally Posted by 135i2

Costs plenty if you do it right with all the good stuff. And you are going to need it all sooner than you think with an ST.