So, I bought a MAF-less tune . . . . . and they threw in

normcaldwell · Tue, Apr-17-2012, 11:37:24 PM

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Originally Posted by docwyte

Check engine codes don't matter. Readiness codes do. Since you're not running a MAF you need to contact ESS and make sure you're not going to throw a MAF readiness code because if you do, you're going to fail emissions regardless of how clean the sniffer is.

Thanks Doc; I'll double check with Roman.

normcaldwell · Tue, Apr-17-2012, 11:38:28 PM

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Originally Posted by m3 guy

Great write up

Thanks; this thing feels great! Silly quick.

m3 guy · Tue, Apr-17-2012, 11:59:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by normcaldwell

Thanks; this thing feels great! Silly quick.

You have any other tips for the install? Are you still using your stock clutch? I'm getting the kit this summer and trying to research as much as possible before hand...

0-60Motorsports · Wed, Apr-18-2012, 06:36:35 AM

Looks great

normcaldwell · Thu, Apr-19-2012, 03:22:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m3 guy

You have any other tips for the install? Are you still using your stock clutch? I'm getting the kit this summer and trying to research as much as possible before hand...

PM sent.

Mpoweroo1 · Thu, Apr-19-2012, 03:26:43 AM

Very nice Norm!

normcaldwell · Fri, Apr-20-2012, 11:56:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mpoweroo1

Very nice Norm!

Thanks! Got 1,300 miles on the kit; running like a fine Swiss watch (at least, back when the Swiss made 'em).

flipm3 · Mon, May-07-2012, 04:09:46 PM

Well written review as always Norm!

Now you have the amazing and classic looks of the E46 M3, but enough power to gobble up quite a few newer cars.

Keep us posted on how things go after more and more miles on the street, track, and dyno.

normcaldwell · Tue, Jul-31-2012, 04:38:13 AM

Update at 86,200 miles. I've had the kit for 5,000 miles.
Car is running great; rock solid smooth idles; cold and warm starts.

Today was my first day on track with the following changes since I first had the ESS kit installed:
- T-clamps on the s/c output to FMIC pipe. (The worm clamps popped off last time).
- Bimmerworld CR radiator.
- AA/HPF sport fan clutch.
- New water pump, thermostat, temp sensor, and hoses, along with fluid flush. 50/50 BMW coolant and distilled water.

Today's temps at Denver altitude were 95 to 99 degrees on track.
Wow, what a great difference with this setup. Zero coolant temp issues!
I drove the car hard, and at this altitude, my little Vortech V3si is spinning faster than the out-of-box kits at sea level because I have to run a smaller s/c pulley to even get 7psi in the thin air up here.
I ran one session with a passenger, so more weight, plus the hot temps.
Halfway through the 30 minute session I still went ahead and ran full heat through the side vents just to provide more dissipation.

95% of the time the coolant temp gauge stayed on center.
The other 5% of the time, later into the session, the gauge moved a slight bit to right of center.
The gauge never went to the 3/4 dot.

Oil temps never went above 245 degrees, as indicated on the stock gauge.
Stock oil cooler.

My car is a street car, with occasional track. It still has the a/c and electric aux fan in front.
I'm very pleased and encouraged with today's results

flipm3 · Tue, Jul-31-2012, 11:35:55 AM

Great update normcaldwell!

For track junky as yourself, it's nice to know that FI is proving to be very reliable, consistent, and fun!

Any plans to look into an upgraded oil cooler or will the OE one suffice?

Wed, Apr-18-2012, 06:36:35 AM	#14
0-60Motorsports Established 1998.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 10,011 In the garage: '08 LEXUS IS F '08 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF '04 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Al Manama, Bahrain	Re: So, I bought a MAF-less tune . . . . . and they threw in Looks great __________________ EURO 04 M3 Current Mods: GC DA's, Eibach Sways, PF RTABs, RE RCAs, INTRAVEE II + Alpine KCA-420i, Black Roundels, ///MFEST Badges, Depo Corners, M5 SMG Knob, Screen protector for OEM 16:9 display, VCSL: Bumper + Race Lip, CF Trunk, CF Diffusor, DIETZ TV in Motion, AP Headers, RT Cats, SS Res X-pipe, SS Race, Z8 Starter Button, Lamin-X, GM SMG Paddles, OEM CSL Steering, OEM CSL interior, OEM CSL Intake, EVOLVE Alpha-N Tune, BBS CH's, FX-R Projectors + 3k D2S, ST40's, DINAN Rear Strut Brace, BW Oil Cooler, 3.91 gears Soon To come.....OEM CSL Roof, Inner Projectors ........

Thu, Apr-19-2012, 03:26:43 AM	#16
Mpoweroo1 OO=00=OO Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,347 Reputation: 0 Location: TEXAS	Re: So, I bought a MAF-less tune . . . . . and they threw in Very nice Norm!

Mon, May-07-2012, 04:09:46 PM	#18
flipm3 E46 M3 \| E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 6,287 Reputation: 0 Location: Chicago	Re: So, I bought a MAF-less tune . . . . . and they threw in Well written review as always Norm! Now you have the amazing and classic looks of the E46 M3, but enough power to gobble up quite a few newer cars. Keep us posted on how things go after more and more miles on the street, track, and dyno. __________________ 2002 E46 M3 6MT \| Jet Black . Black Nappa \| My E46 M3 Build Thread 2009 E90 M3 DCT \| Melbourne Red . Speed Cloth \| My E90 M3 Build Thread LIKE IT: Zima Motorsports . Dean's Performance POST YOUR DYNO GRAPH HERE: The Official Dyno Thread

Tue, Jul-31-2012, 04:38:13 AM	#19
normcaldwell Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,803 In the garage: '06 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Denver, Colorado	Re: So, I bought a MAF-less tune . . . . . and they threw in Update at 86,200 miles. I've had the kit for 5,000 miles. Car is running great; rock solid smooth idles; cold and warm starts. Today was my first day on track with the following changes since I first had the ESS kit installed: - T-clamps on the s/c output to FMIC pipe. (The worm clamps popped off last time). - Bimmerworld CR radiator. - AA/HPF sport fan clutch. - New water pump, thermostat, temp sensor, and hoses, along with fluid flush. 50/50 BMW coolant and distilled water. Today's temps at Denver altitude were 95 to 99 degrees on track. Wow, what a great difference with this setup. Zero coolant temp issues! I drove the car hard, and at this altitude, my little Vortech V3si is spinning faster than the out-of-box kits at sea level because I have to run a smaller s/c pulley to even get 7psi in the thin air up here. I ran one session with a passenger, so more weight, plus the hot temps. Halfway through the 30 minute session I still went ahead and ran full heat through the side vents just to provide more dissipation. 95% of the time the coolant temp gauge stayed on center. The other 5% of the time, later into the session, the gauge moved a slight bit to right of center. The gauge never went to the 3/4 dot. Oil temps never went above 245 degrees, as indicated on the stock gauge. Stock oil cooler. My car is a street car, with occasional track. It still has the a/c and electric aux fan in front. I'm very pleased and encouraged with today's results __________________ 2006 M3 Coupe \| 6MT \| Carbon Black Metallic \| Cinnamon \| No Sunroof \| OE CSL Bootlid \| 3.91 Diff \| TCK \| DrVanos \| RAC \| Volk ESS Hardware \| Evolve Software \| StopTech \| Supersprint \| Bimmerworld \| BSW \| TMS \| Carbon Dynamics \| Vorsteiner \| Hoen

Tue, Jul-31-2012, 11:35:55 AM	#20
flipm3 E46 M3 \| E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 6,287 Reputation: 0 Location: Chicago	Re: So, I bought a MAF-less tune . . . . . and they threw in Great update normcaldwell! For track junky as yourself, it's nice to know that FI is proving to be very reliable, consistent, and fun! Any plans to look into an upgraded oil cooler or will the OE one suffice? __________________ 2002 E46 M3 6MT \| Jet Black . Black Nappa \| My E46 M3 Build Thread 2009 E90 M3 DCT \| Melbourne Red . Speed Cloth \| My E90 M3 Build Thread LIKE IT: Zima Motorsports . Dean's Performance POST YOUR DYNO GRAPH HERE: The Official Dyno Thread

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