My "new" car - 750+hp!

[rage2]

So I've been kinda keeping the project under wraps till it's done, and she's almost done!

I wanted something with retarded amounts of horsepower, and have heard a lot of great things about the HPF turbo kit for the E46 M3. So I pulled the trigger, and the guys at TC Motorsport (exclusive HPF dealer) had a Stage 2 kit shipped and installed on my M3 Cab.

The HPF Stage 2 kit is their upgraded meth kit which gives race gas power with 91 pump. Thanks to the Precision T67 turbo, the car puts out around 700hp on 91 octane pump gas, 750hp on 110 octane race gas (without meth it puts out about 550hp on pump, 700hp on race). The beauty of this kit is the OEM look... the kit is soooo clean. I've never seen an aftermarket kit look so good. Everything is CAD designed and CNC machined. I've also opted for their Feramic clutch kit, which works perfectly with the SMG tranny.

One of the big reasons I went with the HPF turbo kit and not one of the M3 supercharger kits is that at 3700ft elevation, superchargers lose power compared to sea level. The HPF kit targets boost using it's MAP sensor, so it makes the exact same power at sea level. Their stage 1 turbo kit will walk every M3 supercharger kit at sea level, and blow them away at our elevation. I drove the car with the kit for the first time yesterday, 2nd gear is now completely useless haha. Nothing but wheelspin. 3rd gear hooked up half decent with light wheelspin, and it just hauled ass. Definately one of the top 3 fastest cars I've ever driven.

Here's a few pics of the parts and install:

Twin HKS BOV - One wasn't enough to bleed the pressure:
http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hpfturbo/15.jpg

T67 Turbo:
http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hpfturbo/17.jpg

Baller Intake Manifold:
http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hpfturbo/23.jpg

Baller Turbo Manifold:
http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hpfturbo/24.jpg

FMIC:
http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hpfturbo/42.jpg

Race Gas haha:
http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hpfturbo/36.jpg

Boost and WBO2 Gauges:
http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hpfturbo/47.jpg

The full gallery is here:
http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/hpfturbo/

I haven't taken pics of the completed car yet... actually, I've been so busy at work I stopped dropping by to take pics of the stage 2 meth install. But she'll be at DTP where I'll be taking the first pics of the car actually done.

I'd like to thank TC Motorsport for the awesome install job, and Sheni's Auto-Trend for finding that blown fuse :D.

See you all at DTP!

[iceburns288]

Holy shit.

[Kloubek]

Crazy power man. I wonder how much driveline components you'll end up fixing over time. :)

Awesome though - enjoy!

[Euro_Trash]

Oh god yes

[Aleks]

:eek:

So that's why the M3 was sitting there.

[Destinova403]

one word... WOW. cant wait to see it at DTP man :thumbsup:

[JRSC00LUDE]

:eek:

You never cease to amaze sir.

[analbumcover]

Can I has a Ride?

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Fastest douche in Calgary! ;)

[rage2]

Originally posted by Kloubek
Crazy power man. I wonder how much driveline components you'll end up fixing over time. :)
Since the SMG doesn't really launch hard at all, I don't think it'll put too much strain on the drivetrain. Well... maybe the S6 mode shifts might haha. We'll see.

So far there's about 40 HPF cars out there, and nobody has broken anything yet. The cars have been drag raced (runs low 11's on street tires), auto crossed, road course lapping, not a problem out there. I'm pretty confident.

The car's a monster, it's faster than an Enzo from 60-120mph haha.

[rc2002]

Wow, that got done fast. It was only two months back when you told me you ordered the kit.


Race gas = :thumbsup:

[Oldskool]

Just dont let your brother take it to school!!!

[rage2]

Originally posted by richardchan2002
Wow, that got done fast. It was only two months back when you told me you ordered the kit.

Race gas = :thumbsup:
It would've been faster if it wasn't for that fuse that nobody seems to know about... hidden with all the relays haha.

Ya, from the day I ordered it to the day it was done, a little over a month. TC Motorsport took their time to learn everything about the kit, so future installs would be a lot faster. My guess is 2 week turnaround once the parts arrive.

[962 kid]

aaaand he's back.... I was wondering how long it would take for you to get back into the modding game haha. I think we still have the pump from your old drum of VP, you may as well order another one now ;)

[zain123]

cant wait to see it in person

[Supa Dexta]

Damn nice man!.. We'll be close on pump, but you'll kill me on race... what do those cars weigh?

[dj_honda]

nice work! so this is all on stock block?

[syeve]

Awesome dude. That is how you make power for reals.

[rage2]

Originally posted by 962 kid
aaaand he's back.... I was wondering how long it would take for you to get back into the modding game haha. I think we still have the pump from your old drum of VP, you may as well order another one now ;)
Ya, I've been trying to grow up, but it was an epic fail once again. The pump is at my house btw haha, and I'm gonna stick to pump gas. Just needed race gas for initial tests and that extra 50hp haha.

[rage2]

Originally posted by dj_honda
nice work! so this is all on stock block?
Yep. Stage 3 (1000hp) requires a built block.

[Toms-SC]

Haha, I knew it.

What cellphone is that BTW?

[topmade]

Originally posted by rage2

Yep. Stage 3 (1000hp) requires a built block.
So is this on order already or what?:D

[1-Bar]

looks good.....can't wait to see that beast on the track. Any suspension upgrades for the future?

[01RedDX]

.

[NickGT]

Originally posted by 1-Bar
looks good.....can't wait to see that beast on the track. Any suspension upgrades for the future?

I was thinking more along the lines of a roll cage, wheelie bar, parachute and if there's time an ejection seat lol. Congrats on the new goodies Rage2. Have fun :thumbsup:

[BigMass]

suspension, aero, widebody and brakes. Then take it to the Nurburgring for some fun in your own personal DTM car :P

[94boosted]

Originally posted by 1-Bar
looks good.....can't wait to see that beast on the track. Any suspension upgrades for the future?

Yah are you doing any suspension or brake upgrades to handle all this extra power :confused:

[rage2]

Originally posted by 1-Bar
looks good.....can't wait to see that beast on the track. Any suspension upgrades for the future?
Doubt it, I'll need more time with it to decide that. The suspension that's on the car is already really stiff, so we'll see how well it works once I put more miles on the bitch.


Originally posted by 01RedDX
That must sound crazy good *vroooomm-douccchhhhe-vrooomm*
Ya, the twin BOV's sound pretty cool. The car is really quiet until I let off and the BOV's go off. Total sleeper. The wastegate dump is routed back to the exhaust, so it's completely muffled.


Originally posted by NickGT
I was thinking more along the lines of a roll cage, wheelie bar, parachute and if there's time an ejection seat lol. Congrats on the new goodies Rage2. Have fun :thumbsup:
haha the car's not THAT fast. Plus at 3700-3800lbs, it's not exactly a lightweight.


Originally posted by BigMass
suspension, aero, widebody and brakes. Then take it to the Nurburgring for some fun in your own personal DTM car :P
I'm pretty sure I'll need brakes. I've already started looking at Brembo kits to see what will clear the wheels nicely. Widebody depending on if I need the traction or not (I think I'll manage fine). The DTM widebody looks fucking hot!

[brandon]

Fuck Me.
I am envious!

Good Job! What tires are you running?

[a social dsease]

F'ing sick car Rage! The engine bay almost looks stock. What RPM does she start to spool at, and what level of boost are you going to be running?

[rage2]

Widebody cab looks pretty fucking epic sweet.

http://www.mwdesigntechnik.com/pics/FlossmannM3/flossmann_2.jpg

http://www.mwdesigntechnik.com/pics/FlossmannM3/flossmann_4.jpg

But I could only dream... it's a summer DD, and something like that can't realistically be driven daily.

[BrknFngrs]

Originally posted by rage2
But I could only dream... it's a summer DD, and something like that can't realistically be driven daily.

:rofl: :rofl: The widebody is too much for a DD, but 700+hp is DD material.

[GQBalla]

BALLERRRR

wow this thing looks nuts.

i love the pics.

[funkedelic]

holy fuck! I'm seriously jealous. HPF is the only way to go with our cars, thats absoutely insane.

Get some bigger brakes and your ready to go! What do you got the car on now? Lowering springs and aftermarket shocks? That car would be bad ass with some coilovers.

Don't do the widebody kit, the m3 is already wide enough. Can't wait to see this car this weekend

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Originally posted by BrknFngrs


:rofl: :rofl: The widebody is too much for a DD, but 700+hp is DD material.

Fuck yeah, man-logic!

[superboss]

wow:eek:

[Trini]

:eek: sweet

[5hift]

Very sick addition, but please tell me the price tag of $18,495 US :eek: for the stage 2 kit as quoted by http://www.m3turbo.com/ is wrong.

[rage2]

Originally posted by BrknFngrs
:rofl: :rofl: The widebody is too much for a DD, but 700+hp is DD material.
The beauty of the HPF kit, if you drive it normal under 3000rpm, it feels exactly like stock. It's the most drivable 700hp I've ever driven.

The widebody kit is moulded onto the existing fenders. The front bumper is only available in fiberglass or CF. It would take 1 crowfoot speedbump to destroy it.

Thus, it's not really a good DD solution. How the hell am I supposed to get my Edo Japan??? :rofl:


Originally posted by funkedelic
Get some bigger brakes and your ready to go! What do you got the car on now? Lowering springs and aftermarket shocks? That car would be bad ass with some coilovers.
Springs and shocks right now on the car. Spring rates are pretty perfect on it right now and I've dialed out most of the shitty handling traits of the convertible chassis (which might change now that it's got a bit of power). I'd only go coilover if I need to corner balance the car, which probably isn't necessary for a few track days here and there.

[rage2]

Originally posted by 5hift
Very sick addition, but please tell me the price tag of $18,495 US :eek: for the stage 2 kit as quoted by http://www.m3turbo.com/ is wrong.
It's wrong. The price tag doesn't include the clutch, underbrace or the install :rofl:.

Ya, it hurt my bank balance haha.

[schocker]

Originally posted by rage2

It's wrong. The price tag doesn't include the clutch, underbrace or the install :rofl:.

Ya, it hurt my bank balance haha.
Dont worry, 89coupe will buy you lunch.

That looks wicked though rage, I had guessed that is what it was from the BOV pics in the dtp thread. Probably quite a bit more fun than supercharging aswell.

[Jlude]

Originally posted by rage2

It would've been faster if it wasn't for that fuse that nobody seems to know about... hidden with all the relays haha.

Ya, from the day I ordered it to the day it was done, a little over a month. TC Motorsport took their time to learn everything about the kit, so future installs would be a lot faster. My guess is 2 week turnaround once the parts arrive.

Well, Money talks...


haha you're a maniac!!!

Can't wait to see it.

[TC Motorsport]

all i can say about this kit is wow!!! install was great, workin on the car for the big boss was fun to...lol...at time was alittle bit of a pain. the time frame was a month but only because we wanted to make sure everything was perfect, this is the first kit anyone has installed outside of HPF, so we just want to make sure things worked perfect.

and i cant wait to go for a ride to.

[TorqueDog]

Jesus H! Very nice rage!

[5hift]

Originally posted by rage2

It's wrong. The price tag doesn't include the clutch, underbrace or the install :rofl:.

Ya, it hurt my bank balance haha.

Fuck thats a lot, but if you think that a decent e46 m3 is in the 40's and the kit ran you in the 20's ... not much else would give this combo of power and luxury for ~$65-70 K.

Either way have fun, I'm sure the guys selling you your tires every month will be.

[TC Motorsport]

wait till everyone sees this car in person.....i cant stop ichin about driving this car so much hp and so smooth so drive.

[TorqueDog]

700 Horsepower... first thing that came to mind:
http://medicalcenter.osu.edu/images/features/DonateLife.jpg

[black13]

:burnout: some crazy mofo power there.

[arian_ma]

Originally posted by rage2

Ya, I've been trying to grow up, but it was an epic fail once again. The pump is at my house btw haha, and I'm gonna stick to pump gas. Just needed race gas for initial tests and that extra 50hp haha.
:rofl: Growing up is for homos and people who are done with life :D :D
PS: that project cost more than my fucking car. I hate you.

[ZorroAMG]

Nice to see the King back on his throne....even IF it's a Massengill vinegar and water throne.


:D


Congrats on the purchase of 400 horsies!

[theken]

your a fast douche

[Eleanor]

Originally posted by BrknFngrs


:rofl: :rofl: The widebody is too much for a DD, but 700+hp is DD material.

That's exactly what I was thinking :rofl:

Nice car, I thought you were going to sell the M3? Can't wait to see it at DTP :thumbsup:

[962 kid]

Originally posted by Eleanor


That's exactly what I was thinking :rofl:

Nice car, I thought you were going to sell the M3? Can't wait to see it at DTP :thumbsup:

Forgot DTP is this saturday... is everyone still going to work on the car?

[rage2]

Just got back from driving the car again... had to do it. It's umm... a bit sketchy in the rain at full boost haha. Got a little bit scared lol.


Originally posted by TC Motorsport
all i can say about this kit is wow!!! install was great, workin on the car for the big boss was fun to...lol...at time was alittle bit of a pain. the time frame was a month but only because we wanted to make sure everything was perfect, this is the first kit anyone has installed outside of HPF, so we just want to make sure things worked perfect.

and i cant wait to go for a ride to.
Thanks for all the hard work on the car big boss! You guys are fucking amazing :thumbsup:.


Originally posted by 5hift
Fuck thats a lot, but if you think that a decent e46 m3 is in the 40's and the kit ran you in the 20's ... not much else would give this combo of power and luxury for ~$65-70 K.
That's exactly what I figured. A lot better deal than the 100k+ I was gonna drop on a SL65.


Originally posted by Eleanor
Nice car, I thought you were going to sell the M3? Can't wait to see it at DTP :thumbsup:
Ya, but I couldn't find a replacement. So I did this instead. Worked out OK.

[JRSC00LUDE]

Originally posted by rage2
.....Worked out OK.

That sounds like the understatement of the year man.

[88CRX]

No kidding!

Will there be any Racecity 1/4 mile passes made anytime soon?

[rage2]

I can only do 1 run at race city. My car's a convertible, I'll get kicked off as soon as I run under 13.5 lol.

[88CRX]

OH RLY?

Sandbag it haha..... or make that 1 run count. Can you run with a cage or are convertibles completely done after 13.5?

[rage2]

I'm not throwing a cage in my car haha. Cage is what's required. They gave me shit when they realized my SLK was a hardtop convertible. It did take them 2 years to clue in tho haha.

[legendboy]

wow nice ! :drool:

[Z_Fan]

Dyno sheets please. :poosie:

I also think you should take it to Race City and play with it on the 1/4. Just play with the clock. You know, once she's green, move ahead. Stop. Wait a few seconds (or 5) and then peg it!

[Jatt87]

Wow that things a monster :drool:

[rage2]

Dynojet numbers...

633whp race + meth
605whp race
566whp pump + meth
450whp pump

Will get numbers on Mustang next week... going to dyno with a bone stock M3 as well to get a good comparison.

I'll definately be spending a night at race city to get used to the launch, then it's a single balls out run before I go home haha.

[GQBalla]

baller shot collar.

400 horsys for 20 k

goot deal!!!

can't wait to see it rolling around nw

[403Gemini]

Rage, 1 question: Can i get a ride in it? (No i dont want to drive it, just wanna hold onto the holy shit handle with a shit eating grin on my face)

[BlackFyre]

:eek: Holy shit man.

Make sure you bring mass amounts of paper towel to DTP, because by the end, you will have more man juice all over that thing than an unconscious Lindsay Lohan in Leo's locked basement.

So hyped to see this bad mamma-jamma.

[Revhard]

So funny. Nice kit.
It's really funny that the turbo manifold get's machined up in Didsbury, welded by me in Calgary, then shipped down to Portland Oregon I beleive, then back up to Calgary as a kit.
It's neat to see some of my work though!
You'll love the car, they go to alot of trouble to make it drive like stock off of boost.
Congrats.:thumbsup:
The new stg.3 is insane. Something like 830whp, there are a videos of it.

[HiSpec]

stock M3 is 330 hp right?
I don't think there is any 400 hp car out there for 20K...

well done Rage2!!

:eek:

[Lt247]

wow.. the kit looks so clean coming out of the box.

Although im not a big BWM person ( i would still love one.. just i have other priorities) i am more then impressed.

:thumbsup: congrtz!

[5hift]

Originally posted by HiSpec
stock M3 is 330 hp right?
I don't think there is any 400 hp car out there for 20K...

well done Rage2!!

:eek:

He added an additional ~400 HP to the already existing 330 HP with 20K of mods. Not a total of 400 HP for 20K.

You can easily build a 400 HP car for 20 K. But it wont be half this nice.

[rage2]

Originally posted by Revhard
So funny. Nice kit.
It's really funny that the turbo manifold get's machined up in Didsbury, welded by me in Calgary, then shipped down to Portland Oregon I beleive, then back up to Calgary as a kit.
It's neat to see some of my work though!
You'll love the car, they go to alot of trouble to make it drive like stock off of boost.
Congrats.:thumbsup:
The new stg.3 is insane. Something like 830whp, there are a videos of it.
haha good job on the manifold. It looks so fucking nice. I was drooling over both the intake and exhaust pieces, work of art!

Ya their stage 3 is pretty nuts. 780whp on pump gas, 860 on race. That'd be a fun DD haha. It's too bad they don't route the wastegate dump back into the exhaust on the stage 3 tho, I prefer it to be quieter nowadays. I'm getting old haha.

[CivicDXR]

i knew it was only a matter of time before you went back to a crazy HP car... I miss the days seeing the Porsche...

can't wait to see this one tomorrow...

[Eleanor]

Originally posted by HiSpec
stock M3 is 330 hp right?
I don't think there is any 400 hp car out there for 20K...

well done Rage2!!

:eek:

330hp crank, 400rwhp I believe :eek: x2

[max_boost]

700hp FTW!!! :eek:
The next best thing since the SL65 didn't work out :D

I had a sneak peak of this thing at TC Motorsports. :burnout:

[Supa Dexta]

Originally posted by Eleanor


330hp crank, 400rwhp I believe :eek: x2

say what? Think that over.

What were you using for "pump".. 91?

[Z_Fan]

Originally posted by rage2
Dynojet numbers...

633whp race + meth
605whp race
566whp pump + meth
450whp pump

Will get numbers on Mustang next week... going to dyno with a bone stock M3 as well to get a good comparison.

I'll definately be spending a night at race city to get used to the launch, then it's a single balls out run before I go home haha.

You never know, they might not kick you offf - sometimes they're not watching as close as you might think. Ofcourse, if you run some crazy number, they'll boot your ass.

[Toma]

Hahahaha...that's awesome. I was just gonna say that I saw a few of those manifolds at Revhards place getting welded.... beautiful welds!

That is gonna be a monster!

[4doorj]

:drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
that is crazy!!!!!!

[nightfx]

:drool: Love big HP numbers can't wait to see the whole thing.

[Revhard]

Originally posted by rage2

haha good job on the manifold. It looks so fucking nice. I was drooling over both the intake and exhaust pieces, work of art!

Ya their stage 3 is pretty nuts. 780whp on pump gas, 860 on race. That'd be a fun DD haha. It's too bad they don't route the wastegate dump back into the exhaust on the stage 3 tho, I prefer it to be quieter nowadays. I'm getting old haha.

They are pretty unique. Steedspeed does all of the machining.
He also has the patent. No cracking or b.s on those manifolds.
Billet FTMFW!!!
Pump is 91 for this beast, sure. The meth kit helps.
The mold for that was machined by steedspeed also.
Check out his website, alot of people going "billet"!

steedspeed.com (http://www.steedspeed.com)

[962 kid]

Originally posted by Revhard


They are pretty unique. Steedspeed does all of the machining.
He also has the patent. No cracking or b.s on those manifolds.
Billet FTMFW!!!
Pump is 91 for this beast, sure. The meth kit helps.
The mold for that was machined by steedspeed also.
Check out his website, alot of people going "billet"!

steedspeed.com (http://www.steedspeed.com)

They still plan on making a DSM billet manifold? :p

[Eleanor]

Originally posted by Supa Dexta


say what? Think that over.

What were you using for "pump".. 91?

Sorry, misread his statement. Shouldn't have said 400whp, just that all the other numbers in the thread are prolly whp, not crank so you can't compare it to the 330hp they're rated at, you have to compare to stock whp.

[pinoyhero]

Wow, just wow, jealous kickin in like your turbo

[blinkme_210]

Sick setup rage :thumbsup: We need videos soon!

[HiSpec]

Originally posted by 5hift


He added an additional ~400 HP to the already existing 330 HP with 20K of mods. Not a total of 400 HP for 20K.

You can easily build a 400 HP car for 20 K. But it wont be half this nice.

maybe you didn't quite get my meaning haha...
I know he added an additional ~400 hp to his M3. I was saying I haven't noticed any car out there that is already 400 hp and only cost 20K (not build).
You follow what I'm saying??

:D

[m10-power]

Nice, been looking at the E46 M3 SMG since Conforti is 'finally' releasing his tuning software for us mortals...I'm not baller enough for the HPF setup :rofl:

[TomcoPDR]

:thumbsup: :burnout:

[redline]

Nice...:thumbsup: What kind of engine management are you running with this kit?

Who and where are TC Motorsports?:dunno:

[rage2]

Originally posted by redline
Nice...:thumbsup: What kind of engine management are you running with this kit?

Who and where are TC Motorsports?:dunno:
It comes with a custom AEM standalone. It just takes over the ignition, fuel and VANOS control, so the stock ECU still handles everything else. Full traction control... not that it works very smooth when it backs off the throttle completely at 750hp haha. The system comes pre-tuned and is pretty much plug and play. The stock harness connects to a jumper connector box, which connects to the stock ECU. The jumper box then connects to the AEM. Pretty fucking slick setup!

TC Motorsport will be in the back half of Tirecraft over on MacLeod between Silverhill Acura and Southcenter Porsche. You can order stuff from them right now but their showroom isn't opening for another month or so. Tirecraft's been tuning cars for a while, they're just doing it in a completely new shop.

[topher91]

Sir, you are insane.... !!!

Very nice though... I'm a jealous douche.

To the douch-mobile!

:burnout: :burnout:

[v2kai]

wow:burnout:

[/////AMG]

:eek: Insane

[A790]

Originally posted by iceburns288
Holy shit.

[redline]

Originally posted by rage2

It comes with a custom AEM standalone. It just takes over the ignition, fuel and VANOS control, so the stock ECU still handles everything else. Full traction control... not that it works very smooth when it backs off the throttle completely at 750hp haha. The system comes pre-tuned and is pretty much plug and play. The stock harness connects to a jumper connector box, which connects to the stock ECU. The jumper box then connects to the AEM. Pretty fucking slick setup!

TC Motorsport will be in the back half of Tirecraft over on MacLeod between Silverhill Acura and Southcenter Porsche. You can order stuff from them right now but their showroom isn't opening for another month or so. Tirecraft's been tuning cars for a while, they're just doing it in a completely new shop.

Can you fine tune it yourself, if you want? It will be interesting to see how long the stock engine can handle making that much power.

good thing i have vowed never to put FI on a NA engine ever again...

Good luck with the project

oh and if you need a bone stock m3 to compare, i could be convinced to make a couple of pulls...

[rage2]

Originally posted by redline
Can you fine tune it yourself, if you want? It will be interesting to see how long the stock engine can handle making that much power.

good thing i have vowed never to put FI on a NA engine ever again...

Good luck with the project

oh and if you need a bone stock m3 to compare, i could be convinced to make a couple of pulls...
40 cars since last year, they've been tracked, drag raced, autox'd, not a single problem. It's held up REALLY well so far.

I'll let u check out the car after next week, you'll change your tune in regards to FI'ing an NA car. Seriously, the car drives *stock* until you push it.

I'll send u a msg next week after the show.

[R-Audi]

Are you going to stick with using a pure methanol/water mix? or eventually use a washer fluid mix?

(I have a Meth kit coming for my S4.. and the economics of the washer fluid was tough to beat)

[rage2]

The kit's designed for 100% meth, so I'm sticking with that. Meth is cheap anyways, and it doesn't kick in till it's over 7psi. As long as I don't drive like an asshole 24/7, it should last a long time.

[Eleanor]

How much psi is it running?

[rage2]

stage 1 runs 8 on pump, 12 on race. stage 2 (meth) runs 10 on pump, 13 on race.

[JohnsonNJohnson]

That a crazy bimmer
RIP