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Jon K
10-08-2005, 03:45 PM
Better pics to follow tomorrow... too rainy today.

But here we are polishing the supercharger pulley! Damn thing is like a freaking mirror now!

Pushing about 8 psi., was having a studdering problem when off boost, but turns out its because the car didn't like blowing off. Redesigned intake track for recirculation of blown of air, and now all is well... thing drives awesomely when not on boost, and even more awesome when on!

pics tomorrow :)

http://www.orbitalinternet.net/polish2.jpg
bahnstormer
10-08-2005, 07:32 PM
damn 8psi
Scott C
10-08-2005, 07:37 PM
Better pics to follow tomorrow... too rainy today.

But here we are polishing the supercharger pulley! Damn thing is like a freaking mirror now!

Pushing about 8 psi., was having a studdering problem when off boost, but turns out its because the car didn't like blowing off. Redesigned intake track for recirculation of blown of air, and now all is well... thing drives awesomely when not on boost, and even more awesome when on!

pics tomorrow :)

http://www.orbitalinternet.net/polish2.jpg


You never cease to amaze me with the mods you have done to that car!
Scott
infinity5
10-08-2005, 10:13 PM
Is that massive e-box sticker OE? i guess it would be, just never seen it before...
Jon K
10-08-2005, 10:16 PM
Is that massive e-box sticker OE? i guess it would be, just never seen it before...


No, it's not.... it reads "This vehicle has been modified from stock... caution should be used... etc etc etc" i think it's funny.
632 Regal
10-08-2005, 11:57 PM
I have one on the dash of the Can-Am that says "caution...do not open windows above 140mph" looks all official. LOL
mzarifkar
10-09-2005, 12:25 AM
My friend had one on his TT that said: This car is equipped with a turbo-charger, do not use with tight fitting garments. it had a sign with a bra on it x-ed out.

Jon, way the go teasing us
emw525E34
10-09-2005, 01:12 AM
Good one on the Bra-X. At the rate its going, it should be knickers-Xed!.

Yeah Jon, 8 PSI is great, getting that 300HP now ?.
632 Regal
10-09-2005, 01:31 AM
Jon, you really need some more pics like this one, this does justice more than any of the others. Your engine bay looks a lot cleaner than i imagined, your hands do not.
uscharalph
10-09-2005, 01:34 AM
Better pics to follow tomorrow... too rainy today.

But here we are polishing the supercharger pulley! Damn thing is like a freaking mirror now!

Pushing about 8 psi., was having a studdering problem when off boost, but turns out its because the car didn't like blowing off. Redesigned intake track for recirculation of blown of air, and now all is well... thing drives awesomely when not on boost, and even more awesome when on!

pics tomorrow :)

http://www.orbitalinternet.net/polish2.jpg
Congrats!!! Looking forward to those other pics.
Beez540
10-09-2005, 02:08 AM
Congrats!!! Looking forward to those other pics.


seriously.... ditto. :)
Jon K
10-09-2005, 12:14 PM
seriously.... ditto. :)


they're posted.
ericcamaro
10-09-2005, 12:20 PM
where they posted at??
Jon K
10-09-2005, 12:41 PM
where they posted at??

http://www.bimmer.info/forum/showthread.php?t=14942
DCR
12-16-2005, 07:52 PM
Dont suppose you have a template of the mounting bracket available?

Cheers
Dave
Guapo
12-16-2005, 08:45 PM
Congrats! FI is quite fun.

:D
Jon K
12-16-2005, 09:05 PM
no template sorry, its not a "popular" blower because its expensive... its the same one Alpina uses. Vortechs are more common and brackets already exist.
Incantation
12-16-2005, 10:01 PM
8 psi

lawlz?
DCR
12-16-2005, 10:30 PM
no template sorry, its not a "popular" blower because its expensive... its the same one Alpina uses. Vortechs are more common and brackets already exist.

Thanks for the reply. If you know of anyone who has these available, would love to be put in touch with them. I hope to finish my E30 M3 engine rebuild by mid next year and then will be looking atthe possabilities of s'charging my M5.
wingman
12-17-2005, 05:33 AM
There's nothing like being blown!!! Stuff the pulley, how long did you spend on the paint work???
Jon K
12-17-2005, 05:51 AM
Thanks for the reply. If you know of anyone who has these available, would love to be put in touch with them. I hope to finish my E30 M3 engine rebuild by mid next year and then will be looking atthe possabilities of s'charging my M5.

No one is going to have a template for this ASA blower on any motor except the M54.
grave77
12-17-2005, 07:25 AM
I saw this one in some other site ... is it the one that uses spiral fins that compresses air into the engine? .. I read that its life time is very short
Jon K
12-17-2005, 12:20 PM
All turbo/superchargers use turbines to compress air into the engine...

This ones lifetime should outlast the car. Its used by Alpina. It's also $4500 retail for JUST the blower, no brackets, pulleys, belts, bolts, nothin. Its very high quality and made in germany.
DCR
12-17-2005, 12:30 PM
All turbo/superchargers use turbines to compress air into the engine...

This ones lifetime should outlast the car. Its used by Alpina. It's also $4500 retail for JUST the blower, no brackets, pulleys, belts, bolts, nothin. Its very high quality and made in germany.
I think he is talking a twin screw charger as opposed to you Centrifugal type.

http://www.whipplesuperchargers.com/images/howitworks/compressor_cutaway.jpg