.::|Active Autowerkes Stage "TrippinBimmer" 330i ZHP Supercharged Street/Show Car|::.

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TrippinBimmer

Discussion Starter · Jan 30, 2012 (Edited)

.::|Active Autowerkes Stage "TrippinBimmer" 330i ZHP Supercharged Street/Show Car|::.

I am never good with surprises so I will just spill the beans...:shhh: I ordered my AA stage 2.5 kit two weeks ago. The wait is excruciating. Parts of the Kit has arrive and waiting for a few more stuff :excited:

I thought, I would create this thread to document the build.

Also when I get the kit I will have the following items up for sale:

1. aFe Stage 1 Intake Kit - E46 325i/Ci 330i/Ci - Pro5R

This aFe intake fits the following BMWs:

2003-2006 E46 3 series: 325i 325ci 325xi + Wagon & Convertible models with M56 engine
2001-2006 E46 3 series: 330i 330ci 330xi + Convertible
2004-2006 E83 X3: X3 3.0i

2. Stett m54b30 Intake Boot (Black)
3. F1 Autohaus 325i/330i Ceramic-Metallic-Coated Headers
4. M54B30 Stock Throttle Body
5. Drop-In K&N Air Filter for Stock Intake Box.

I am excited

I would like to Thank Viral and the AA TEAM! :thumbsup:

-TrippinBimmer

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aggieE46

· #121 · Apr 7, 2012

You have too many cars... Let me borrow the NSX.

PEI330Ci

· #122 · Apr 7, 2012

aggieE46 said:
You have too many cars... Let me borrow the NSX.

I'd take the M6.....love those cars.

HyeWarrior

· #123 · Apr 7, 2012

Sweet Jesus...

How many kilos do you import every month? :eeps: :rofl:

TrippinBimmer

Discussion Starter · #124 · Apr 10, 2012

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Here is alittle Update:

Installed the BOV pipe and Tbolt both side of the 45* Elbow

Return Charge Pipe From Intercooler

Can see how tight it is with the Auto Cooler.

-Trip

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joshzhp

· #125 · Apr 10, 2012

Maybe install a rubber sleeve to prevent metal to metal contact.

xixixi

· #126 · Apr 10, 2012

LOL, I couldn't figure out wtf that pipe was doing there. Supercharger not turbo. :banghead: Awesome fitment pics! keep going!

aggieE46

· #127 · Apr 10, 2012

Woot woot! Can't wait to get a ride in this beast!

TrippinBimmer

Discussion Starter · #128 · Apr 11, 2012 (Edited)

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Thanks Guys!

Worked on it 15 more mins. LOL Hard to work on it when you have to watch/tutor your little sister!

Installed the S Pipe to the S/C 90* Elbows

I need to get more some T-Bolt Clamps for these Elbows...

-Trip

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cnotesdip

· #129 · Apr 11, 2012

looking good that part is a major PITA

xixixi

· #130 · Apr 11, 2012

any way you could throw us a picture from the top? Just to see the painted blower and all? :thumbsup:

TrippinBimmer

Discussion Starter · #131 · Apr 11, 2012 (Edited)

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Didn't do much today. So far I need to order some more t-bolts and 45* elbow for the CCV. Seems like my Straight Barb/Fitting is hittin the intake vanos noid.

This is what a MS45.1 Looks like.

Installed Hot Chiks Front Sway Bar.

xixixi said:
any way you could throw us a picture from the top? Just to see the painted blower and all? :thumbsup:

-Trip

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xixixi

· #132 · Apr 11, 2012

Can you run under drive pullies with s/c kits? I'm sure there is a belt out there to fit? Anyone know some info on that? thx for the pic looks good

lab rat

· #133 · Apr 11, 2012

Yeah, you just need to know the lenght of the belt for underdrive pulleys for NA application. From there it's just simple math.
Stock belt - underdrive belt = x
SC belt - x = the lenght you need for SC with underdrive pulleys.

TrippinBimmer

Discussion Starter · #134 · Apr 11, 2012

xixixi said:
Can you run under drive pullies with s/c kits? I'm sure there is a belt out there to fit? Anyone know some info on that? thx for the pic looks good

Why would you on a S/C kit? Only thing I would underdrive is the Power Steering Pump.

-Trip

xixixi

· #135 · Apr 11, 2012

TrippinBimmer said:
Why would you on a S/C kit? Only thing I would underdrive is the Power Steering Pump.

-Trip

IDK? Why wouldn't you? Am I missing something? lol

TrippinBimmer

Discussion Starter · #136 · Apr 11, 2012

xixixi said:
IDK? Why wouldn't you? Am I missing something? lol

Since, S/C is added to the Combo. Adding an underdrive waterpump will cause the engine not to maintain cool correctly. Underdriving the Alternator is OK if u not a ICE junkie. Other then that, I dont see it is worth 180 bux to have. Rather spend that money else where that matters.

-Trip

xixixi

· #137 · Apr 11, 2012

TrippinBimmer said:
Since, S/C is added to the Combo. Adding an underdrive waterpump will cause the engine not to maintain cool correctly. Underdriving the Alternator is OK if u not a ICE junkie. Other then that, I dont see it is worth 180 bux to have. Rather spend that money else where that matters.

-Trip

Tested or theoretical? I see people using them on turbo apps all the time. The water pump is spun much faster than needed. If you spin a pump that can only move x amount of volume at million rpms it still only moves what it was designed to move. I am in no way saying you aren't correct. Does anyone have some hard facts to back this? Does AA inform you not to under drive the pump?

[email protected]

· #138 · Apr 11, 2012

xixixi said:
Tested or theoretical? I see people using them on turbo apps all the time. The water pump is spun much faster than needed. If you spin a pump that can only move x amount of volume at million rpms it still only moves what it was designed to move. I am in no way saying you aren't correct. Does anyone have some hard facts to back this? Does AA inform you not to under drive the pump?

There is no reason to run underdrive pulleys with a supercharger kit. Underdriving the water pump is not a great idea with a supercharger on the car.

Why take any risk AND add hassle to belt sizing etc for a net gain of AT BEST 5 whp.

xixixi

· #139 · Apr 11, 2012

[email protected] said:
There is no reason to run underdrive pulleys with a supercharger kit. Underdriving the water pump is not a great idea with a supercharger on the car.

Why take any risk AND add hassle to belt sizing etc for a net gain of AT BEST 5 whp.

Can you explain why it's not a great idea? If you take no risk you get no reward. I'm not saying this should be done or I would do it. I'm just curious why others don't and what factual information they have to back up, not doing it. If it's going to come down to risk vs reward leave the car stock. If it's coming down to hassle, don't mod it. I am only curious, nothing else. Perhaps a good place to start is what rpm the water pump needs to spin to maintain proper temps. Maybe you can run an oil cooler and the under drives? IDK, I just know it's not common for people to run pullies on s/c kits. :excited: :thumbsup:

cnotesdip

· #140 · Apr 12, 2012

nice work, whats left ?

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