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HellcatKllr · 09-02-2019, 01:03 PM

Hello guys, new to this forum and new BMW owner. Just recently picked up a 135i. will be modifying it and will need recommendations for parts and shops in SoCal

..Rush.. · 09-02-2019, 01:28 PM

Welcome to the jungle!

Pinoypowers · 09-02-2019, 09:37 PM

Welcome

Check out SSR performance in OC

nicsteez · 09-02-2019, 10:50 PM

Check FB marketplace for part outs. Ask if people are selling bolt ons

1and1 · 09-03-2019, 08:10 AM

Welcome to 1Addicts!
Hope your new2you treats you well!

Post some pics when you get a chance

TM9030 · 09-03-2019, 06:31 PM

Welcome! Where in Socal are you located?

HellcatKllr · 09-03-2019, 08:10 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome guys. I am near Temecula.

I just pulled the trigger on a built engine, next is the Pure Stage II turbo, then fuel and lsd etc.

Will be needing a tune so who would you recommend in SoCal?

HellcatKllr · 09-03-2019, 08:23 PM

Here are some pics from when I picked it up.

Beavis1971 · 09-03-2019, 10:38 PM

Great color. That thing is going to be badass.

houtan · 09-05-2019, 08:42 AM

Welcome. What year and transmission?

Who did you go with for the built motor?

I would go with wedge performance for a tune. He has a ton of experience with n54 and n55 and his partner Steven has done a lot of development for the n55.

HellcatKllr · 09-05-2019, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by houtan

Welcome. What year and transmission?

Who did you go with for the built motor?

I would go with wedge performance for a tune. He has a ton of experience with n54 and n55 and his partner Steven has done a lot of development for the n55.

2011 DCT

I talked to one local company but they never followed thru so I went with Ghassan Automotive's N55 G-800 with optional pinned N54 Forged crank.

Now I need to get the turbo, fuel system, tune, diff etc.

Got to let her eat lol

houtan · 09-05-2019, 01:54 PM

Awesome. Another must by on your list should be an M2/M3/M4 DCT flywheel. You won’t be able to make much more than 450 whp with the stock n55 DCT flywheel. It has an additional weight on it and it starts to cause issues above 19ish psi on a PS2.

Be patient on the fueling front. A lot of exciting options on the horizon which avoids the need for PI. Here is one example: https://bmw.***********.com/threads/...rive-kit.5497/ put s p o o l s t r e e t where the stars are.

Steven at wedge should definitely be on your short list of tuners. He has a big turbo dct n55.

HellcatKllr · 09-05-2019, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by houtan

Awesome. Another must by on your list should be an M2/M3/M4 DCT flywheel. You won’t be able to make much more than 450 whp with the stock n55 DCT flywheel. It has an additional weight on it and it starts to cause issues above 19ish psi on a PS2.

Be patient on the fueling front. A lot of exciting options on the horizon which avoids the need for PI. Here is one example: https://bmw.***********.com/threads/...rive-kit.5497/ put s p o o l s t r e e t where the stars are.

Steven at wedge should definitely be on your short list of tuners. He has a big turbo dct n55.

I was checking them out yesterday. A lot cheaper than the TTFS unit.

You have already paved the way so I will pick your brain in the next couple of weeks lol

HellcatKllr · 09-09-2019, 05:40 PM

I need to order a turbo kit before my engine arrives. Stuck between the Speedtech, BigBoost and Vargas.

Ginger_Extract · 09-13-2019, 11:49 AM

A bit of a drive from Temecula, but Speed Logic in Fullerton is the go-to shop. Rob is a BMW maestro.

TM9030 · 09-13-2019, 06:30 PM

Check out Oceanside Motorsports they are right off the 76 in Oceanside. Pure Turbos used to be next door to them. I think Pure moved to a different location down the street though.

HellcatKllr · 09-21-2019, 02:04 PM

99% sure I will go with Wedge for tuning based on Houtan recommendation but I will check out the shops because my friend was supposed to help me pull the engine but is traveling a lot so may need a shop to do it

rominun · 10-05-2019, 10:35 PM

pure evil tuning does mhd and jb4 backend flash tunes. hes located within 20 minutes from you and hes definately one of the best jb4/mhd tuners for this platform

Jeef · 10-06-2019, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by rominun

pure evil tuning does mhd and jb4 backend flash tunes. hes located within 20 minutes from you and hes definately one of the best jb4/mhd tuners for this platform

doesn't he do jb4 backend flashes only?

I would also check out Trebila from France for the jb4 guys

rominun · 10-13-2019, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeef

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Originally Posted by rominun

pure evil tuning does mhd and jb4 backend flash tunes. hes located within 20 minutes from you and hes definately one of the best jb4/mhd tuners for this platform

doesn't he do jb4 backend flashes only?

I would also check out Trebila from France for the jb4 guys

yeah he does everything from the flash to the jb4 calibration

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HellcatKllr New Member 3 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the warm welcome guys. I am near Temecula. I just pulled the trigger on a built engine, next is the Pure Stage II turbo, then fuel and lsd etc. Will be needing a tune so who would you recommend in SoCal?
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houtan Colonel 706 Rep 2,444 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: socal iTrader: (17) Garage List 2011 135i [9.80]	Welcome. What year and transmission? Who did you go with for the built motor? I would go with wedge performance for a tune. He has a ton of experience with n54 and n55 and his partner Steven has done a lot of development for the n55. __________________ 2011 LMB 135i DCT Pure Turbos Stage 3 (PS3) dyno results for N55 Pure Turbos N55 Stage 2 (PS2) results, reviews, install tips and docs, pictures, etc
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houtan Colonel 706 Rep 2,444 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: socal iTrader: (17) Garage List 2011 135i [9.80]	Awesome. Another must by on your list should be an M2/M3/M4 DCT flywheel. You won’t be able to make much more than 450 whp with the stock n55 DCT flywheel. It has an additional weight on it and it starts to cause issues above 19ish psi on a PS2. Be patient on the fueling front. A lot of exciting options on the horizon which avoids the need for PI. Here is one example: https://bmw.***********.com/threads/...rive-kit.5497/ put s p o o l s t r e e t where the stars are. Steven at wedge should definitely be on your short list of tuners. He has a big turbo dct n55.
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HellcatKllr New Member 3 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	99% sure I will go with Wedge for tuning based on Houtan recommendation but I will check out the shops because my friend was supposed to help me pull the engine but is traveling a lot so may need a shop to do it
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rominun Banned 170 Rep 615 Posts Drives: 2008 Bmw 135i Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: So-Cal iTrader: (0)	pure evil tuning does mhd and jb4 backend flash tunes. hes located within 20 minutes from you and hes definately one of the best jb4/mhd tuners for this platform
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