Just Got My "Week-end Beater" Back From HPF
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Hi Gang:
As many of you know, I have been and continue to be a very passionate BMW aficionado, more particularly of the Motorsport division.
I first started my journey into the BMW FI realm with my e39 via VF, and have since then owned two e46 M3's, of which, the most recent started as a VF Stage 1, shortly followed by a Stage 2, and two months ago in the quest for more boost, upgraded to a Stage 2+ "Drew Style" with T trim Vortech blower and Snow Performance Water Meth injection.
Because of my serious "adrenaline" illness, I recently sent my car to Portland, OR in excellent care of the stand up guys: Chris, David, John, Geoff... to have the M outfitted with a Stage 2 Turbo system.
The original dismantle, install, and transformation can be found here on the e46Fanatics forum.
The following pics are of the car complete just before being placed on the car transporter headed home.
I have prepared myself for a couple sleepless nights.
Enjoy the pics, and again, a BIG THANK YOU to the guys at HPF.
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As many of you know, I have been and continue to be a very passionate BMW aficionado, more particularly of the Motorsport division.
I first started my journey into the BMW FI realm with my e39 via VF, and have since then owned two e46 M3's, of which, the most recent started as a VF Stage 1, shortly followed by a Stage 2, and two months ago in the quest for more boost, upgraded to a Stage 2+ "Drew Style" with T trim Vortech blower and Snow Performance Water Meth injection.
Because of my serious "adrenaline" illness, I recently sent my car to Portland, OR in excellent care of the stand up guys: Chris, David, John, Geoff... to have the M outfitted with a Stage 2 Turbo system.
The original dismantle, install, and transformation can be found here on the e46Fanatics forum.
The following pics are of the car complete just before being placed on the car transporter headed home.
I have prepared myself for a couple sleepless nights.
Enjoy the pics, and again, a BIG THANK YOU to the guys at HPF.
![](http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/miscellaneous/m3turbokit/lawrencem3/lawrencecompleted/lawrence6.jpg)
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Gorgeous - congrats on a beautiful ride!
Lotta M3 haters 'round these parts, but I've always liked them myself... especially what HPF's done with the E46's.
How well does the SMG tranny handle that much power?
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How well does the SMG tranny handle that much power?
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Wow......I too have been impressed by how much power HPF can add to a 3.2L I6. And you maintain that high redline too, which is awesome.
I'm curious whether a fully Kleemanized (supercharged) C55 AMG has any chance in beating one of these turbocharged E46 M3's in a straight line race. Maybe some of our supercharged C55 members (hooley, alumar) can chime in about their thoughts or experience......
I'm curious whether a fully Kleemanized (supercharged) C55 AMG has any chance in beating one of these turbocharged E46 M3's in a straight line race. Maybe some of our supercharged C55 members (hooley, alumar) can chime in about their thoughts or experience......
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Did the upgrade the brakes though?
SMG is one tough tranny no doubt...
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Did the upgrade the brakes though?
SMG is one tough tranny no doubt...
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Wow......I too have been impressed by how much power HPF can add to a 3.2L I6. And you maintain that high redline too, which is awesome.
I'm curious whether a fully Kleemanized (supercharged) C55 AMG has any chance in beating one of these turbocharged E46 M3's in a straight line race. Maybe some of our supercharged C55 members (hooley, alumar) can chime in about their thoughts or experience......
I'm curious whether a fully Kleemanized (supercharged) C55 AMG has any chance in beating one of these turbocharged E46 M3's in a straight line race. Maybe some of our supercharged C55 members (hooley, alumar) can chime in about their thoughts or experience......
Please keep us posted about the reliablity issues.. I still have my doubts on the SMG tranny with all that HP...
Also, if you don't mind, can you pm me the final price for the kit? (Parts / labor / etc).
Amazing ride!! Enjoy it!!
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Wow......I too have been impressed by how much power HPF can add to a 3.2L I6. And you maintain that high redline too, which is awesome.
I'm curious whether a fully Kleemanized (supercharged) C55 AMG has any chance in beating one of these turbocharged E46 M3's in a straight line race. Maybe some of our supercharged C55 members (hooley, alumar) can chime in about their thoughts or experience......
I'm curious whether a fully Kleemanized (supercharged) C55 AMG has any chance in beating one of these turbocharged E46 M3's in a straight line race. Maybe some of our supercharged C55 members (hooley, alumar) can chime in about their thoughts or experience......
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If I was to ever own an M car, it would go straight to the boys at HPF. They have some absolute monster cars coming out of there. Very nice ride you have there!! Now just get those windows tinted.
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Great to see you got it back! I'm S54PWR on E46Fanatics, I read the thread about your car that Chris posted. Enjoy the car! Hope you don't mind if I post a few HPF Vids in your thread for those to see.
For those who never seen them in action here are a few pull clips for the uninformed.
Stage 2 Pump + Methanol Pull:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ln5Ieyckkl8
Stage 2 Race Gas Pull, same stage the OP has:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzBjRppSKqY
60-130mph 5.86 second Record holder Scott's Stage 2.5 doing a 60-xxxmph pull on Pump+Methanol.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxqIXrrp5uo
My Tran's HPF Stage 4 cracking 1,000rwhp:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIgRjAVtN7A
HPF Stage 2.5 vs. Supercharged Ford GT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfhoR6ZwyE0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fF0WkiZTdjk
Stage 2.5 Quick Burst:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqvjcbbSoH8
and everyone's favorite the must watch Stage 2 incar ride, where an owner takes his dad out for a ride:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xa6_mO3NAO8
I'm sure the OP will be making his own set of videos soon as well.
For those who never seen them in action here are a few pull clips for the uninformed.
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Stage 2 Pump + Methanol Pull:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ln5Ieyckkl8
Stage 2 Race Gas Pull, same stage the OP has:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzBjRppSKqY
60-130mph 5.86 second Record holder Scott's Stage 2.5 doing a 60-xxxmph pull on Pump+Methanol.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxqIXrrp5uo
My Tran's HPF Stage 4 cracking 1,000rwhp:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIgRjAVtN7A
HPF Stage 2.5 vs. Supercharged Ford GT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfhoR6ZwyE0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fF0WkiZTdjk
Stage 2.5 Quick Burst:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqvjcbbSoH8
and everyone's favorite the must watch Stage 2 incar ride, where an owner takes his dad out for a ride:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xa6_mO3NAO8
I'm sure the OP will be making his own set of videos soon as well.
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Wow......I too have been impressed by how much power HPF can add to a 3.2L I6. And you maintain that high redline too, which is awesome.
I'm curious whether a fully Kleemanized (supercharged) C55 AMG has any chance in beating one of these turbocharged E46 M3's in a straight line race. Maybe some of our supercharged C55 members (hooley, alumar) can chime in about their thoughts or experience......
I'm curious whether a fully Kleemanized (supercharged) C55 AMG has any chance in beating one of these turbocharged E46 M3's in a straight line race. Maybe some of our supercharged C55 members (hooley, alumar) can chime in about their thoughts or experience......
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The SMG tranny has held up real well - thus far.
There are more powerful stages out there (in excess of 900rwhp) with the same tranny, and no issues reported.
Wow......I too have been impressed by how much power HPF can add to a 3.2L I6. And you maintain that high redline too, which is awesome.
I'm curious whether a fully Kleemanized (supercharged) C55 AMG has any chance in beating one of these turbocharged E46 M3's in a straight line race. Maybe some of our supercharged C55 members (hooley, alumar) can chime in about their thoughts or experience......
I'm curious whether a fully Kleemanized (supercharged) C55 AMG has any chance in beating one of these turbocharged E46 M3's in a straight line race. Maybe some of our supercharged C55 members (hooley, alumar) can chime in about their thoughts or experience......
Brakes and traction are my biggest issues right now.
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HPF M3s are no joke..I really doubt SC C55 can handle turbo m3s.. I look forward to having one when I move back to the states..
Please keep us posted about the reliablity issues.. I still have my doubts on the SMG tranny with all that HP...
Also, if you don't mind, can you pm me the final price for the kit? (Parts / labor / etc).
Amazing ride!! Enjoy it!!
Please keep us posted about the reliablity issues.. I still have my doubts on the SMG tranny with all that HP...
Also, if you don't mind, can you pm me the final price for the kit? (Parts / labor / etc).
Amazing ride!! Enjoy it!!
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Thanks brother.
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Great to see you got it back! I'm S54PWR on E46Fanatics, I read the thread about your car that Chris posted. Enjoy the car! Hope you don't mind if I post a few HPF Vids in your thread for those to see.
For those who never seen them in action here are a few pull clips for the uninformed.
...
and everyone's favorite the must watch Stage 2 incar ride, where an owner takes his dad out for a ride:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xa6_mO3NAO8
I'm sure the OP will be making his own set of videos soon as well.![Wink](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
For those who never seen them in action here are a few pull clips for the uninformed.
![Wink](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
...
and everyone's favorite the must watch Stage 2 incar ride, where an owner takes his dad out for a ride:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xa6_mO3NAO8
I'm sure the OP will be making his own set of videos soon as well.
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The one with the Dad is priceless.
I plan on posting a "sequel" with my Mom in the car.
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