turbo upgrades

imageautodetail · 10-05-2011, 08:44 AM

I know of RB, helix and vivid upgrades what are some others to look at, came into a bit of money and instead of selling my old turbos, i want to send them off for an upgrade now

D335NUTZ · 10-05-2011, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by imageautodetail

I know of RB, helix and vivid upgrades what are some others to look at, came into a bit of money and instead of selling my old turbos, i want to send them off for an upgrade now

EPL and ASR are some other ones I can think of off the top of my head.

enrita · 10-05-2011, 08:57 AM

also TurboDynamics

imageautodetail · 10-05-2011, 09:05 AM

thanks time do do some more research

rader1 · 10-05-2011, 09:12 AM

I wish someone would update the "official mods" sticky.

ar design III · 10-05-2011, 10:42 AM

You can add us to the list!

Official release w/ dyno numbers coming soon!

Syndicategt · 10-05-2011, 10:48 AM

You can wait for Shiv's single turbo project

FYI, the wait list on some of these (RB and ASR) is quite long. I know RB does a core charge then refunds you when you turn in your old ones.

Also, I noticed your mod list doesn't have a Water/Methanol Injection system. To take full advantage of those upgraded turbos this is a must. Sure you can run stock boost and they will feel stronger, but to hit those big numbers >17psi you will need meth.

Brey335i · 10-05-2011, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by chris @ ar design

You can add us to the list!

Official release w/ dyno numbers coming soon!

Give the Helix turbos a try. The price is really good.

imageautodetail · 10-05-2011, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Syndicategt

You can wait for Shiv's single turbo project

FYI, the wait list on some of these (RB and ASR) is quite long. I know RB does a core charge then refunds you when you turn in your old ones.

Also, I noticed your mod list doesn't have a Water/Methanol Injection system. To take full advantage of those upgraded turbos this is a must. Sure you can run stock boost and they will feel stronger, but to hit those big numbers >17psi you will need meth.

meth kit going on saturday at 11am

Irishace · 10-05-2011, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by chris @ ar design

You can add us to the list!

Official release w/ dyno numbers coming soon!

More details Chris, liking the fact that AR is getting into the turbo upgrade game here.

Sal G@Camber-Toe · 10-05-2011, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by chris @ ar design

You can add us to the list!

Official release w/ dyno numbers coming soon!

jippii ensio · 10-05-2011, 11:57 AM

RBs have upgraded turbine wheels and wastegates unlike no other vendor. No brainer.

chinesechicken · 10-05-2011, 01:15 PM

helix released their turbo upgrade kit

http://www.helix13.com/3-series-bmw/engine-exhaust/#go

jpsimon · 10-05-2011, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by chris @ ar design

You can add us to the list!

Official release w/ dyno numbers coming soon!

fully upgraded or just a clipped turbine?

enrita · 10-05-2011, 04:48 PM

just make sure you get upgraded turbine and compressor, all the rest is a halv done job.

dzenno · 10-05-2011, 05:09 PM

So typical of AR to tease lol c'mon guys, what's the deal on these? Larger clipped compressor upgrade? Turbine, wastegate touched?

dzenno · 10-05-2011, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Syndicategt

You can wait for Shiv's single turbo project

FYI, the wait list on some of these (RB and ASR) is quite long. I know RB does a core charge then refunds you when you turn in your old ones.

Also, I noticed your mod list doesn't have a Water/Methanol Injection system. To take full advantage of those upgraded turbos this is a must. Sure you can run stock boost and they will feel stronger, but to hit those big numbers >17psi you will need meth.

A safe 452whp, no meth, pump only, fbo with RBs on cobb stg2+ not big enough? 471whp if you push it

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 10-05-2011, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dzenno

A safe 452whp, no meth, pump only, fbo with RBs on cobb stg2+ not big enough? 471whp if you push it

He did say to take full advantage

You got more left

Zeph · 10-05-2011, 05:36 PM

I assume these AR's are going to be rebuilt stock turbos? Aren't they all just rebuilt stock turbos at this point? Or does anyone actually have bigger turbos yet? I would just like to not only have 18.5 psi @ 4000 but be able to keep most of that boost to about 6500... I guess Cobb AP wouldn't work except maybe on the pro/race tune (someday)?

Zeph

Rob@RBTurbo · 10-05-2011, 05:39 PM

The ASR units do use non-OEM Forge Wastegate ACTUATORS, but do not repair/replace the Wastegate INTERNALS that so often wear out.

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Originally Posted by weeensunn

ASR's have upgraded turbine wheels and wastegates as well

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 10-05-2011, 05:39 PM

Upgraded stockers are nice but upgraded wastegates are even better. If you consider one of the major flaws in our stock turbo design is our waste gates its obvious if your going to upgrade to do it once and to do it right. My .02.

chrisw335i · 10-05-2011, 08:56 PM

im waiting for shivs single turbos...that should be awesome!!

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Originally Posted by Syndicategt

You can wait for Shiv's single turbo project

FYI, the wait list on some of these (RB and ASR) is quite long. I know RB does a core charge then refunds you when you turn in your old ones.

Also, I noticed your mod list doesn't have a Water/Methanol Injection system. To take full advantage of those upgraded turbos this is a must. Sure you can run stock boost and they will feel stronger, but to hit those big numbers >17psi you will need meth.

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Syndicategt Brigadier General 155 Rep 3,730 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (11)	You can wait for Shiv's single turbo project FYI, the wait list on some of these (RB and ASR) is quite long. I know RB does a core charge then refunds you when you turn in your old ones. Also, I noticed your mod list doesn't have a Water/Methanol Injection system. To take full advantage of those upgraded turbos this is a must. Sure you can run stock boost and they will feel stronger, but to hit those big numbers >17psi you will need meth. __________________ 2008 BMW 335i e90 - Sold - Rob Beck Turbos / PROcede V5 / Aquamist HFS-4 / AR Downpipes / AE Exhaust / ER Comp FMIC / ER CP / TiAL BOV / Custom Intake / RPI Scoops / Quaife LSD / Swift-Koni Coilovers / DSS HS / Morr VS8.2 Sig Black / Michelin PSS / P3 Boost Guage / M3 body / M3 steering wheel / Adam's Rotors / Hawk HPS / SS lines /
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jippii ensio Major 68 Rep 1,432 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: On the road iTrader: (0)	RBs have upgraded turbine wheels and wastegates unlike no other vendor. No brainer.
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10-05-2011, 01:15 PM	#13
chinesechicken S3X DR1VE 1 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	helix released their turbo upgrade kit http://www.helix13.com/3-series-bmw/engine-exhaust/#go
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enrita Major General 161 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: 335i - Big turbos Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italian in Sweden iTrader: (0)	just make sure you get upgraded turbine and compressor, all the rest is a halv done job. __________________ 07 335i AT - MOTIV 750 - MHD E85 BMS flash - BMS PI - JB4G5 - Okada Coils - NGK 5992 Plugs - Helix IC - Snow Stg. 3 - Stett CP - Custom midpipes with 100 HJS Cats - Bastuck Quad - PSS10 - QUAIFE LSD - BMS OCC - Forge DVs - AR OC - ALCON BBK - M3 Chassi - Dinan CP - Velocity M rear Toe arms - Advan RZ-DF - LUX H8 - Level 10 AT upgrade
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dzenno Banned 273 Rep 5,876 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2006 iTrader: (1)	So typical of AR to tease lol c'mon guys, what's the deal on these? Larger clipped compressor upgrade? Turbine, wastegate touched?
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Zeph Major 27 Rep 1,410 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i 6MT SGM CR/BD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southeast USA iTrader: (0)	I assume these AR's are going to be rebuilt stock turbos? Aren't they all just rebuilt stock turbos at this point? Or does anyone actually have bigger turbos yet? I would just like to not only have 18.5 psi @ 4000 but be able to keep most of that boost to about 6500... I guess Cobb AP wouldn't work except maybe on the pro/race tune (someday)? Zeph
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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3441 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	Upgraded stockers are nice but upgraded wastegates are even better. If you consider one of the major flaws in our stock turbo design is our waste gates its obvious if your going to upgrade to do it once and to do it right. My .02.
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