[sicmadek]

You arent a man until you install one of these. First off the oem pipe did not want to come off of the turbo. Then have to test fit a few tims atleast to see where you can place the clamps so they dont hit or rub into anything. I know t bolt clamps are in all but can they come up with something smaller for these tight places? If this thing leaks i might consider selling the car lol jk. I really believe a one piece pipe would have worked.

[Jadar]

Originally Posted by sicmadek

You arent a man until you install one of these. First off the oem pipe did not want to come off of the turbo. Then have to test fit a few tims atleast to see where you can place the clamps so they dont hit or rub into anything. I know t bolt clamps are in all but can they come up with something smaller for these tight places? If this thing leaks i might consider selling the car lol jk. I really believe a one piece pipe would have worked.

You don't want a one piece, once it flexes it's going to either rip the right side of your intercooler down or it'll stretch the connecting points because of torque engine flex .

Good job for installing it yourself, I did mine I thought it was easier than the charge pipe.

I installed the c clip on the turbo piece, fed it through and it just snaps into the turbo flange, then fed the clamps and rubber elbow etc.

[sicmadek]

Originally Posted by Dejan_

You don't want a one piece, once it flexes it's going to either rip the right side of your intercooler down or it'll stretch the connecting points because of torque engine flex .

Good job for installing it yourself, I did mine I thought it was easier than the charge pipe.

I installed the c clip on the turbo piece, fed it through and it just snaps into the turbo flange, then fed the clamps and rubber elbow etc.

Most of the trouble was getting the stock out

[Jadar]

Originally Posted by sicmadek

Most of the trouble was getting the stock out

Yup, that black plastic clip is the suck.

[sicmadek]

Originally Posted by Dejan_

Yup, that black plastic clip is the suck.

No i got the clip off in no time. The o ring/gasket seal was just stuck i guess

[Jadar]

Originally Posted by sicmadek

No i got the clip off in no time. The o ring/gasket seal was just stuck i guess

Hmmm interesting. Never had issues with that. I already had the black clip off when I did my turbo swap.

[ATs335Xi]

Agreed... not as easy of a job as it would appear. Those clamp bolts at the coupler really do seem to be unnecessarily long and difficult to work with in the available space. Definitely made me decide I don't want to be a weekend mechanic anymore. Good thing the FBO is done...

[sicmadek]

Maybe a thick semi hard hose would work. Like the ones they used on wrx & sti.

Like this

https://www.rallysportdirect.com/par...PasaAtcZ8P8HAQ

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by sicmadek

You arent a man until you install one of these. First off the oem pipe did not want to come off of the turbo. Then have to test fit a few tims atleast to see where you can place the clamps so they dont hit or rub into anything. I know t bolt clamps are in all but can they come up with something smaller for these tight places? If this thing leaks i might consider selling the car lol jk. I really believe a one piece pipe would have worked.

LOL
Well congrats on getting it done yourself

[sicmadek]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

LOL
Well congrats on getting it done yourself

I have a feeling it was work for nothing but then again the oem hose is super soft

[yoandry]

Originally Posted by sicmadek

I have a feeling it was work for nothing but then again the oem hose is super soft

Whats the reason you changed this without turbo upgrade?

[sicmadek]

Originally Posted by yoandry

Whats the reason you changed this without turbo upgrade?

I was being extremely hopeful it would help hold a little more boost past 5500. Since im pushing a good amound that oem balloon has got to be swole up. Plus its the last piece to be fbo.

[Jadar]

Originally Posted by sicmadek

I have a feeling it was work for nothing but then again the oem hose is super soft

I have a stage 1 turbo and adding the TIC pipe I felt zero difference when I changed it. Security blanket I guess...
Now the charge pipe and pure inlet wow! World of a difference.

[yoandry]

Originally Posted by Dejan_

I have a stage 1 turbo and I felt zero difference when I changed it. Security blanket I guess...
Now the charge pipe and pure inlet wow! World of a difference.

Exactly I'm wondering as seems hard to do it, i wont waste my time till turbo upgrade. Sames goes to DV and inlet, I just can't just justify the hard work for too little on stock turbo i guess.
What charge pipe are you referring too cuz normal CP is not wow, world difference in performance term.

[Jadar]

Originally Posted by yoandry

Exactly I'm wondering as seems hard to do it, i wont waste my time till turbo upgrade. Sames goes to DV and inlet, I just can't just justify the hard work for too little on stock turbo i guess.
What charge pipe are you referring too cuz normal CP is not wow, world difference in performance term.

I run the ER charge pipe. When I installed that it helped with lag tremendously.

[yoandry]

Originally Posted by Dejan_

I run the ER charge pipe. When I installed that it helped with lag tremendously.

Oh ok.

Any updates on BB turbo yet?

Also, any of you guys use map6? Im trying to get like a map5 but consistent from 15-17psi in the midrages.

Mine now and Im working with Steve from burger because im getting pwm maxout after 5krpms

1500 11.0
2000 12.0
2500 13.0
3000 14.5
3500 15.5
4000 16.5
4500 17.0
5000 17.0
5500 17.0
6000 16.0
6500 14.5
7000 13.0

[Jadar]

Originally Posted by yoandry

Oh ok.

Any updates on BB turbo yet?

Also, any of you guys use map6? Im trying to get like a map5 but consistent from 15-17psi in the midrages.

Mine now and Im working with Steve from burger because im getting pwm maxout after 5krpms

1500 11.0
2000 12.0
2500 13.0
3000 14.5
3500 15.5
4000 16.5
4500 17.0
5000 17.0
5500 17.0
6000 16.0
6500 14.5
7000 13.0

They made the announcement on the n54 site.

Yeah as far as the jb4 setting I had the pwm maxed out as well on my setup. But I've moved away from jb4 last year.

[sicmadek]

Originally Posted by Dejan_

I have a stage 1 turbo and I felt zero difference when I changed it. Security blanket I guess...
Now the charge pipe and pure inlet wow! World of a difference.

Nothing like wasting money

[sicmadek]

Originally Posted by Dejan_

They made the announcement on the n54 site.

Yeah as far as the jb4 setting I had the pwm maxed out as well on my setup. But I've moved away from jb4 last year.

I assume with bm3 they make power by adjusting since the stock turbo wont hold boost up top

[sicmadek]

Originally Posted by yoandry

Oh ok.

Any updates on BB turbo yet?

Also, any of you guys use map6? Im trying to get like a map5 but consistent from 15-17psi in the midrages.

Mine now and Im working with Steve from burger because im getting pwm maxout after 5krpms

1500 11.0
2000 12.0
2500 13.0
3000 14.5
3500 15.5
4000 16.5
4500 17.0
5000 17.0
5500 17.0
6000 16.0
6500 14.5
7000 13.0

http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46199

Heres mine

[yoandry]

Originally Posted by sicmadek

http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46199

Heres mine

Yeap, same think Steve told me by email. I'm maxing out pwm after 5000rpm and the only way to bring it down is lowering the target or getting bigger turbo.

So, I will lower it till is in good range then use map6 with e40 instead of map5 that is inconsistent and map2 for pump. That's it for now, till turbo upgrade.

[sicmadek]

Originally Posted by yoandry

Yeap, same think Steve told me by email. I'm maxing out pwm after 5000rpm and the only way to bring it down is lowering the target or getting bigger turbo.

So, I will lower it till is in good range then use map6 with e40 instead of map5 that is inconsistent and map2 for pump. That's it for now, till turbo upgrade.

I dont think it hurts anything yo max out the pwm huh?