" Is PG's RD Sport Stroker even working 100%? The last post on his "BMW Blog" is dated June 2010 "

" Can't we assume (dangerous word) that once this setup has been figured out, it'll open the doors for larger twin-screw blowers that'll have a greater power potential? AFAIK, the tuning is going to be the most difficult thing, but since built S65s have already been done (lowered compression, sleeved blocks, anti-flex plates, etc etc) that would be able to withstand the higher stress, that's the biggest thing slowing down someone putting on a Whipple? "

" He was just looking for an OEM replacement "

" Sub-10k, you'd have a business opportunity. Over 10k, people will say fuck it & just do a 6MT swap "

" Depending on price, this may appeal to every N54 owner who's interested in Vargas Stage 2-3s + Single Turbo kits "

" Could ask what Maximum PSI is using on their car, from the vids it def looks like they've got a line lock kit installed "

" Sounds a lot more like an American Muscle Car, and unless the car is supercharged you're losing power cause the lack of backpressure "

" @Sticky --- Here's what I imagine is the blower they're using (ITBs for the S65)

Attachment 30685 "

" Requires a standalone though, correct? "

" Fisker Automotive has turned out to be an absolute disaster, only adding insult to injury is that the US Govt. invested over $500 million in the company in 2009. Personally, I find the Karma a very attractive car

BUT it doesn't appear that there's going to much of a future for Fisker & the hybrid technology in today's world. Solution: Motor Swap. An article as posted today that highlighted that Fisker Karma's are now selling for about 50% of their original MSRP, and continuing to fall.

Since I actually like the car, I looked around on Google & found that a motor swap has already been done. VLP Destino has actually transplanted the Corvette ZR1s into the Karma and managed to shed 1,000 lbs from the curb weight (most likely from ditching the battery cells). My only complaint, VLP is charging $200k+ for this conversion ($50k Car + $20k ZR1 Crate Motor + $130k Conversion?).


I was hoping that some of the BB sponsors could chime in & comment on how much a "1 Off" motor swap could run (@undercoverangie , @undercover , @Mike@VAC , @Weistec , @Andrew@activeautowerke , @AR Design II ) and see if VLP's $130k add on is justified. "

" I haven't scene anyone having head lifting problems, but has anyone really investigated whether or not it's an issue?? I feel like everyone is too busy focusing on that fact that stock N54s are hitting 700 WHP and having no issues, but we're strictly evaluating that from a tuning perspective (EGTs, Clean Data Logs, etc). It's not like the S65, where Gintani recognized the heads were lifting with high boost builds.

I imagine that if someone raised the N54 redline up to 8k RPMs and paired it with the Vargas Stage 3s/Single Turbo, lifting heads could become an issue. I agree that head studs won't "assist" in raising the redline, but the OEM headstuds will be beyond their capabilities at that point and it'll just be another necessary component when upgrading the motor to those levels. "

" M2 = The "New" M3 Coupe? "

" I like it a lot... Glad to see they dropped the connected headlights-kidney grille design. Hopefully the 4-series will get the same treatment "

" So as great as the Fast & Furious movies are, they lack any story line besides cars and hot chicks. For people that are race enthusiasts, specifically F1, I highly recommend watching Senna. While browsing Apple Movie Trailers today, I found this new movie trailer posted called Rush.


http://youtu.be/umSSvkFCYDk

I'm not crazy about Chris Hemsworth (Thor actor), but he looks like he'll fit the role & the movie looks REALLY good. Hopefully Hollywood does ruin the story line (since this is based on the rivalry between two actual racing drivers from the '70s).


Thoughts, discussion...? "