AirFrcd

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.

jturkel

omg.....drool.....that is gorgeous!

saer1one

you spent about as much as my c32 is worth on your stage 2 HPF Turbo..!! congrats those guys are amazing and have taken BMW's to the next level.. how's their stage 5 (1,200 HP) kit coming along..? sexiest M3 i have ever seen by the way..

c32AMG-DTM

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?

PC Valkyrie

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......

transferred

Sweet ride....

Did the upgrade the brakes though?

SMG is one tough tranny no doubt...

Quicktwinturbo

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!!

1qikctr

Lawrence, enjoy your turbo beast in good health !

c32AMG-DTM

For whatever reason (gearing? traction?) they're not as quick as you might think in the 1/4 mile. Fastest ones AFAIK are mid 11's @ ~130 mph. Don't get me wrong, that's really quick - but probably not what you'd expect for a sports car with that much horsepower...

soldier2304

Thats a sick ride!!!

Enjoy her and drive safe!

SilverBulletAMG

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.

E55AMGFan

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.

FrankW

didn't realize you still have the M3.

sick!!

TemjinX2

lol i give props to anyone willing to spend $15k + on a turbo setup..lol.

RES

I could have just driven the car home for yah!

F1Bobby

Well done!

msheredy

All I have to say is their exhaust manifold is a freakin engineering marvel.

mb_c55amg_guy

i will be ready in jan. just need to learn how to drive the car. anyone willing to teach?

AirFrcd

Thanks for the kind words guys.
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.

I will be installing a 6pot BBK shortly.
Brakes and traction are my biggest issues right now.

$24K installed.

Thanks brother.

HPF rocks.

AirFrcd

Thanks for posting.
The one with the Dad is priceless.

I plan on posting a "sequel" with my Mom in the car.

E55AMGFan

Hahaha, it's priceless ehh, great to see another HPF car on the road. You're running the AMG and M Combo, very nasty.

V12Godspeed

What a white devil...

s204life

wowww... Hands down on this project. Nicely done!!!