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07-12-2012, 12:16 PM
Thread: E46 M3 Turbo questions
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S54: same as lhd. If you're mounting the turbo that...
same as lhd. If you're mounting the turbo that low, you'll need a scavenge pump. It's nice to have the pump sit low as well. But the water lines don't change at all, neither do oil lines, turbo is...
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07-12-2012, 11:35 AM
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S54: Crazy runs! Dang, HPF finally serious about a...
Crazy runs! Dang, HPF finally serious about a motorsport. This should give way to awesome new products.
Is this Fallon driving? iirc, it was her car?
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07-11-2012, 08:09 AM
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M54: From where I am, it doesn't look simple. I don't...
From where I am, it doesn't look simple. I don't want to do that- because that's a job I'd prefer to avoid. The results are sick.
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07-10-2012, 10:23 PM
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M54: nice brackets!
nice brackets!
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06-13-2012, 08:08 AM
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F12/F13: i can't believe that even when they go to fancy...
i can't believe that even when they go to fancy carbon rotors, still leave lever calipers in the rear... omg, bmw you did it more right in the 1 series nonM
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06-10-2012, 08:57 AM
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M54: n55 makes more sense if bottom end torque and...
n55 makes more sense if bottom end torque and response is the desire, but if you want absurdity, the m54 is more modular as far as turbos and injectors go.
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04-03-2012, 06:34 PM
Thread: Epic E46 M3 rear subframe carnage
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S54: when will we see the repair?
when will we see the repair?
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03-30-2012, 01:35 PM
Thread: M52 block on m54?
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M54: poop came out of your mouth, you should delete it...
poop came out of your mouth, you should delete it so someone doesn't read it and misunderstand. If you need it explained, send me a PM.
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03-30-2012, 01:32 PM
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F32,F33,F35,F82: No matter what happens, if BMW makes a v6, it...
No matter what happens, if BMW makes a v6, it will positively not be a 90' v6. Is the valley big enough in a 60' v6? bmw could probably just make it work. But 4 cams for not enough displacement, two...
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03-29-2012, 03:42 AM
Thread: Turbo Blown??
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M54: While by all means not a bad idea conceptually,...
While by all means not a bad idea conceptually, it's much easier to look in places like the intercooler for pooling. The bearings are not in question here, just the seals.
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03-29-2012, 03:38 AM
Thread: M52 block on m54?
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M54: OP, if my insight is of any value, well, hobbit...
OP, if my insight is of any value, well, hobbit got it completely...
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03-27-2012, 08:22 AM
Thread: Turbo Blown??
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M54: if you blew the turbo, it probably has nothing to...
if you blew the turbo, it probably has nothing to do with the chipotle incident. Do you spend millions of dollars on underwear? how do you deal with it?
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03-23-2012, 07:20 PM
Thread: Parts Source?
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M54: the only contingency is fitment, which is...
the only contingency is fitment, which is dependent on chassis. But even then, given what I've assumed about the power level, i would try to make an iron manifold fit.
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03-23-2012, 07:04 PM
Thread: M54 turbo questions
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M54: I think NickG stage 1 would be the best call for...
I think NickG stage 1 would be the best call for this. Many miles and smiles later, when the engine dies of old age or whatnot, then consider a build. Nick will include tuning for his kit. This is a...
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03-23-2012, 07:00 PM
Thread: Parts Source?
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M54: Ben, if you want flanges, I think you need to...
Ben, if you want flanges, I think you need to find someone with a cnc plasma table. And make a simple vector file.
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03-16-2012, 11:50 PM
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F12/F13: if i could afford either this or an m5, i'd still...
if i could afford either this or an m5, i'd still need the m5... sadly, it isn't the case. Unfortunately, I can't access this market
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03-15-2012, 01:54 PM
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M54: oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhh...
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damn
that looks so good.
the welds, the gaps
the exhaust, the surge tank
the charge pipe, the intake pipe
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03-06-2012, 10:05 AM
Thread: 600 whp s52tu e46 build thread
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M54: I hate to admit that it's not horribly heavy, but...
I hate to admit that it's not horribly heavy, but it's actually reasonable weight. Or maybe it is heavy and you're just not a 200+ fatass like me.
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03-06-2012, 08:09 AM
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M54: i would not have guessed that a 4" pipe would fit...
i would not have guessed that a 4" pipe would fit there so easily. That's awesome, there's even room to spare.
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02-04-2012, 11:39 AM
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this may not be a suitable replacement for the...
this may not be a suitable replacement for the 335d, but this will be fast. it has mechanical boost and electric boost as well. wastegate can be adjusted. if it can top diesel economy, I'd be...
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01-23-2012, 03:54 PM
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S54: you can clearly see the cross at 5250 on both...
you can clearly see the cross at 5250 on both charts, at which point Chad's car is making around 100whp and torque more. Crosses north of 700whp around 5300rpm, compared with 61-6200. Kisses...
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01-22-2012, 03:38 PM
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S54: sometimes one has to spend a lot to find answers....
sometimes one has to spend a lot to find answers. I know i spent more than an HPF built engine setup delivers. I make less power. I will not be trapping 136+. 133, maybe. But I do have a wider...
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01-13-2012, 05:31 PM
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I enjoy reading the more emotional Sticky....
I enjoy reading the more emotional Sticky. Advocate of the deprived American enthusiast. I've been a diesel fanboy for ages; before BMWs, I drove a w126 300sd, w123 300td, and a w123 240d. M diesel...
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01-12-2012, 06:14 PM
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S54: Dang! nice work, def the trend.
Dang! nice work, def the trend.
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01-09-2012, 05:26 AM
Thread: i want to boost my m3
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M50/52 + S50/52: All the experiments that VF did with the thicker...
All the experiments that VF did with the thicker hg on the s54 seemed to fail for one reason or another. I dunno. IIRC there was an issue with the chain in that timing system. The s50b32 has...
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