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Thread: Stage 1 of S50B32 complete and some parts that will be sold

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    The VEMS pnp I am using runs my S50B32 pretty good, I made 285 whp on a Mustang dyno with Schricks and airbox. It took a bit of patience to get the cam timing sorted out but it pulls good now and I have had no issues. It is a very easy install. The guy I bought it from, Gunni, he's on here from time to time, has been outstanding with install support and tuning. We did a bunch of setup stuff early on and then some street datalogging and then a remote tune dyno session. Very good support.
    Last edited by SPhilly28; 07-27-2017 at 08:25 AM.
    1995 Japan Spec 318is Slicktop, S54B32, ZF 5MT, Typ 210 3.25:1 FD, CSL Carbon airbox, Supersprint V2 stepped headers, Bimmerworld/Magnaflow 3" race exhaust, CAE shifter, JBR lightweight flywheel, Clutchmasters Kevlar clutch, MCS 2 ways w/ rear coilover, Hyper Coils, Ground control plates, Turner bars, Turner camber links, BW roll center correcting control arms, GC bump steer tie rods, Road Race GT strut bar, Mason Engineering GTR rear brace, Stoptech ST40 brakes, Hawk pads, Apex EC-7 18x10, RE71R 285/30/18, Hard Flares.

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    Quote Originally Posted by S14 View Post
    Thanks for the response, I'm in the market for a new carbon intake. Is the one you ended up using a real CSL intake (sorry, I cannot really tell).

    Also, what ECU are you using? My MSS50 is not accepting any more re-flashes and the alpha-n runs pretty grumpy with schrick 284 cams and 6,500 feet of elevation. I'm sure I could find a used ECU and have it tuned to run pretty well, but a standalone is something I'm heavily considering.
    The intake I have is a fully custom made CSL intake made to fit the S50B32. The throttle body spacing is different on the S54 and the shape of the box needs to be slightly different for the S50B32. I will be selling my Goke carbon intake pretty soon (third picture down from beginning of thread). Just an FYI because to have the same intake I have is a bit pricey. PM me if you're interested.

    I use a Life Racing Fullspec ECU with adaptive knock control, four wheel traction control and a bunch of other customization. http://www.liferacing.com/products/ecus/f88/f88/

    I have an extra DTAFast ECU that I will not be using since I shelved a different project. http://www.dtafast.co.uk/dta_products/s100pro-ecu/

    Cheers,
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    Last edited by Jim E.; 07-27-2017 at 10:05 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SPhilly28 View Post
    The VEMS pnp I am using runs my S50B32 pretty good, I made 285 whp on a Mustang dyno with Schricks and airbox. It took a bit of patience to get the cam timing sorted out but it pulls good now and I have had no issues. It is a very easy install. The guy I bought it from, Gunni, he's on here from time to time, has been outstanding with install support and tuning. We did a bunch of setup stuff early on and then some street datalogging and then a remote tune dyno session. Very good support.
    This one?

    http://www.vems.com/engine-management/m50-pnp.html

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim E. View Post
    The intake I have is a fully custom made CSL intake made to fit the S50B32. The throttle body spacing is different on the S54 and the shape of the box needs to be slightly different for the S50B32. I will be selling my Goke carbon intake pretty soon (third picture down from beginning of thread). Just an FYI because to have the same intake I have is a bit pricey. PM me if you're interested.

    I use a Life Racing Fullspec ECU with adaptive knock control, four wheel traction control and a bunch of other customization. http://www.liferacing.com/products/ecus/f88/f88/

    I have an extra DTAFast ECU that I will not be using since I shelved a different project. http://www.dtafast.co.uk/dta_products/s100pro-ecu/

    Cheers,
    Jim
    Thanks for all the info, I've been leaning slightly towards AEM Infinity or Motec M800. Mainly because I feel the tuner's knowledge of the DME is more important than the hardware itself. How is the support for DTA on this side of the atlantic?

    I'd be interested in the Goke airbox when you are ready to sell it.


    Also, do you guys know if the ECU controls the VANOS in the same way as the S54? If not, what are the main differences between the systems? My friend who is a BMW tech and helped me install the Schrick 284's mentioned how similar the VANOS was to the S54 ones he's done.

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    That link to the vems unit is the one I am running. Although if you have the budget for an M800 and harness I would go that route.
    1995 Japan Spec 318is Slicktop, S54B32, ZF 5MT, Typ 210 3.25:1 FD, CSL Carbon airbox, Supersprint V2 stepped headers, Bimmerworld/Magnaflow 3" race exhaust, CAE shifter, JBR lightweight flywheel, Clutchmasters Kevlar clutch, MCS 2 ways w/ rear coilover, Hyper Coils, Ground control plates, Turner bars, Turner camber links, BW roll center correcting control arms, GC bump steer tie rods, Road Race GT strut bar, Mason Engineering GTR rear brace, Stoptech ST40 brakes, Hawk pads, Apex EC-7 18x10, RE71R 285/30/18, Hard Flares.

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    lol, I don't really have the budget for motec + new carbon airbox + tune + suspension version 6.2 + hoosiers + etc. + etc.

    I just want something that will get the job done, make better power without using a wonky alpha-n map or the stock MAF, and not be completely foreign to a local tuner.

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    Last edited by Jim E.; 08-02-2017 at 04:57 PM.

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    1995 Japan Spec 318is Slicktop, S54B32, ZF 5MT, Typ 210 3.25:1 FD, CSL Carbon airbox, Supersprint V2 stepped headers, Bimmerworld/Magnaflow 3" race exhaust, CAE shifter, JBR lightweight flywheel, Clutchmasters Kevlar clutch, MCS 2 ways w/ rear coilover, Hyper Coils, Ground control plates, Turner bars, Turner camber links, BW roll center correcting control arms, GC bump steer tie rods, Road Race GT strut bar, Mason Engineering GTR rear brace, Stoptech ST40 brakes, Hawk pads, Apex EC-7 18x10, RE71R 285/30/18, Hard Flares.

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    As the saying goes: "you snooze, you lose."

    Kromer headers sold and going to a good home.

    I reduced the prices for some items

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    Schrick 284 cams now sold.

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    Last edited by Jim E.; 08-11-2017 at 08:53 PM.

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