Jake's Epic BMW 135i Build Thread! (5+ Years of Ownership)

[SteelBlue]

YoungCR said:

what are the benefits of the intake?

I was told it looks cool

[GunMetalGrey]

YoungCR said:

what are the benefits of the intake?

I would hope it eliminates the sandwiched port injection plate by having injector bungs in the runners. 
If I'm wrong it would seem like a very large cost for a bit more hp assuming the flow rates were compared with stock. 

It would be interesting to see a dyno chart with the same car only controlled variable being the intake.

[suspenceful]

snap said:

When is the dyno day?

I have a few things to tidy up (and the weather hasn't been helping) before the dyno. But I'm going to be scheduling something in May. There is a performance shop right down the road from me that is installing a Mustang dyno right now. I'm hoping they finish before May, otherwise I will take it down to Late Model Throttle.

YoungCR said:

what are the benefits of the intake?

Elimination of the sandwich port injection plate I'm currently using. So less potential leaking surfaces. And it has been shown to pick up 23whp and 16wtq at 18psi with no other changes. I plan on running 26-30psi, so the gains should be even better.

Two less important factors: it won't blow up. Some people with port injection have blow up the plastic manifold between shifts on a manual trans. And... it looks cool!

patsbimmer1 said:

When's the closed deck happening?  1,000whp or bust!

We'll see how long this current motor lasts. I still have my old one I'd like to build!

SteelBlue said:

I was told it looks cool

It does.

GunMetalGrey said:

I would hope it eliminates the sandwiched port injection plate by having injector bungs in the runners. 
If I'm wrong it would seem like a very large cost for a bit more hp assuming the flow rates were compared with stock. 

It would be interesting to see a dyno chart with the same car only controlled variable being the intake. 

There is a dyno chart, but it's hard to dissect exactly what's going on: https://bmw.spoolstreet.com/attachments/file-jun-23-8-29-40-pm-jpg.7/

It did pick up 23whp and 16wtq at 18psi, and eliminates the port injection plate.

[patsbimmer1]

This intake reminds me of the HPF intake on the s54's.

[suspenceful]

The car is currently at Legend Auto in Dale, Wisconsin getting a custom exhaust fabbed up! They've treated me very well and have been great to work with. Would highly recommend them for any fabrication or automotive installation needs!

Teaser pics:

[straight6pwr]

suspenceful said:

The car is currently at Legend Auto in Dale, Wisconsin getting a custom exhaust fabbed up! They've treated me very well and have been great to work with. Would highly recommend them for any fabrication or automotive installation needs!

Teaser pics:

that looks weld-done

[GunMetalGrey]

suspenceful said:

There is a dyno chart, but it's hard to dissect exactly what's going on: https://bmw.spoolstreet.com/attachments/file-jun-23-8-29-40-pm-jpg.7/

It did pick up 23whp and 16wtq at 18psi, and eliminates the port injection plate.

If I had to take a guess it would confirm my thoughts of more HP with less bottom end torque. Not a massive difference in the bottom end which is cool. 

It does indeed look like the HPF manifold.

Bring on the boost!

[B C]

let me know if/when you go to LMT, i'd like to take a peek at the car and spectate

[suspenceful]

snap said:

let me know if/when you go to LMT, i'd like to take a peek at the car and spectate

Will do, I'll probably make an update in this thread when the time comes. Anyone is welcome to swing by if available... as long as you don't mind starring in a vlog!

[GunMetalGrey]

suspenceful said:

Will do, I'll probably make an update in this thread when the time comes. Anyone is welcome to swing by if available... as long as you don't mind starring in a vlog!

Only if I get to yell "Hey Guys!"

[Jdesign]

snap said:

^^Or if it can be like every video ever filmed in the hood where someone gotsta tell erbody how it is out in deez streetz, 414 representin ,norfside, Hampton, Locust st. we DGAF, we drankin,  but its a struggle out here you know, you know how it is, and o shit we gotcha boy sammie-P out here, Triple Threat, T.K.M., Reggie the wonderboy Roberts, AJ, Mousey, and dont forget yuh boy Mikey, we keepin it real tho,   nahmsayn?

Even I struggled to read that. Nicely done.

[SteelBlue]

GunMetalGrey said:

Only if I get to yell "Hey Guys!"

ben pls

[i_love_cars]

suspenceful said:

Will do, I'll probably make an update in this thread when the time comes. Anyone is welcome to swing by if available... as long as you don't mind starring in a vlog!

LMT is local so I'd definitely show up to check this out. I'll always find an excuse to go do car stuff! lol 

If the timing works out maybe I'll bring the M3 and see if I can come to even within 150 hp of this monster   I'd like to see if I can crack 550 without going catless

[suspenceful]

While I waited on my custom exhaust to be finished on the 135i, I modded my daily 335i!

[suspenceful]

In case anyone wants to know how much money I've wasted on this turd...

“How much did it cost to go single turbo?” I get asked this question all the time, so I made a video that answers it. Every penny I spent and a parts list of EVERYTHING you need!

Yes, it's kinda long. But you can watch at 2x speed if you click the video settings gear icon.

[suspenceful]

I don't think I've posted any high res photos of the engine bay setup recently...

[suspenceful]

FYI - I'm working on a better mounting solution for the coils (those blue things).

[Rekpoint]

Teach me how to use a camera ️ I have decent gear but no skill/knowhow to use it.

[B C]

Love the last pic with the house. Keep on sharing this awesome talent!

[GunMetalGrey]

suspenceful said:

FYI - I'm working on a better mounting solution for the coils (those blue things).

I thought you had a heat shield protecting those? 
I would be concerned about not having that in place.

Long res pics look real nice!