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      02-27-2012, 03:57 PM   #199
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I bet you could replicate the VT2-500 to VT3-600 upgrade by ESS.
18psi on the Vortech with 9.5:1 compression, tuned on Pro-EFI

too bad its out of my price range right now
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      02-27-2012, 04:25 PM   #200
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omg.... i dont who trevor is but..... brother got money yo.....

those drive-shafts.... WOW!!!!! Pure beauty!! would love a set of these for my car, but with my low Tq blower setup not really needed!!

i wish pro-efi would hurry up their manufacturing process..... they are way to slow and imo its starting to become "known" fabulous product but they need to iron out their issues......

now that clutch/driveshaft setup..... more info please....
The DSS axles are similar to the ones they are now making for the E46 M3, just for the Z4M. Not sure if they are exactly the same or not honestly. We sent the stock Z4 axles to DSS, and these beauties were returned

Clutch was custom built for us by Southbend. Similar materials in the disc as the HPF clutches, this particular one most closely resembles the stage 3 variant they offer. Obviously from looking at it, it's not the same as an HPF clutch, it has a few additions. Flywheel also made by Southbend, made from billet steel. After much discussion we opted for a single mass flywheel with a 20% weight reduction over the stock DM flywheel. Stock FW weights 24.55lbs, this one is right at 20lbs.

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This couldn't be further from the truth, no harm in doing things right THE FIRST TIME! He knows he's going to drive the car hard, he trusts us with the work being done to the car, and wants to pick the car up ready for anything! FL isn't quite "around the corner" from Cali if it was to need to come back. If you can afford it, or justify the money spent, no harm in doing everything at once!
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      02-27-2012, 04:40 PM   #201
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oh no doubt, but either way you slice it, its not a cheap build. But you know what? I bet it'll still be cheaper and quicker compared than many other sports cars
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      02-28-2012, 05:24 PM   #202
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oh no doubt, but either way you slice it, its not a cheap build. But you know what? I bet it'll still be cheaper and quicker compared than many other sports cars
I was out at the Airstrip 1/2 mile race event this weekend and was watching a buddy of mine with a stock internals S54 on E85 w/ProEFI and a log manifold with a T67 hang with some pretty fierce competition.

Trevors car being about 400lbs-500lbs lighter running a twin scroll manifold, and the GTX35R turbo would have been surprising everyone there.. I think it would have hung with all the big dogs.

This is the car I mentioned above vs. a Hennessey 700 GTR (700hp to the crank).

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      02-28-2012, 08:57 PM   #203
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wow...
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      02-29-2012, 03:25 AM   #204
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Little by little, getting closer!

Fuel tank cap Medusa



Three bulkhead fittings, <3 E85





Surge tank mounting holes drilled & tapped, 4 grommets for lines in/out



Tank mounted, OEM tank feed to surge and surge overflow to OEM tank installed





Clutch & Flywheel installed - new throw out bearing, pilot bearing, pivot pin, and clutch fork





DSS axles installed



UUC Evo 3 Short shift







Dual 6an feed to rail = dual filters







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      03-07-2012, 04:58 PM   #206
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Awesome....... No stone unturned :-)
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Awesome....... No stone unturned :-)
Thank you for the interest!

I sent you a message on E46 in that thread.

Please email me for a quote on the Z4M DSS Axles, as you can see they arent even on their site

Thanks!
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Are the axles only to handle the extra power, or do they also have a weight advantage over stack?

Also, no interest in putting in a carbon fiber driveshaft? There's 3 companies in FL that make them.
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UUC Evo 3 Short shift

Is that a DSSR? I thought UUC didn't make those for our cars yet.
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Is that a DSSR? I thought UUC didn't make those for our cars yet.


Anyone with questions on pricing, inquiries or just have a question about something please feel free to email me!

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Anyone with questions on pricing, inquiries or just have a question about something please feel free to email me!

Andrew@lutzperformance.com
Now that's just unfair! Been waiting more than 2 years for that thing, already have an Evo3 installed... I'm sending you an email.
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Are the axles only to handle the extra power, or do they also have a weight advantage over stack?

Also, no interest in putting in a carbon fiber driveshaft? There's 3 companies in FL that make them.
So far I (personally) haven't been impressed with any of the CF drive shafts..they're great for oem or slightly above oem power but once you start talking 600rwhp+ they just don't seem to hold up. Have a few friends who've broken them. Mainly at the yolk where the CF attaches.

Regarding the axles they're actually heavier.. but significantly more durable. Our cars (E46 M3, Z4M, etc) all snap axles pretty easily under wheel hop. This is more of a precautionary step that Trevor took with those axles. Some people have had no issues with their stock axles and turbo E46's.. but quite a few have snapped them with even the slightest amount of wheel hop.
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So far I (personally) haven't been impressed with any of the CF drive shafts..they're great for oem or slightly above oem power but once you start talking 600rwhp+ they just don't seem to hold up. Have a few friends who've broken them. Mainly at the yolk where the CF attaches.

Regarding the axles they're actually heavier.. but significantly more durable. Our cars (E46 M3, Z4M, etc) all snap axles pretty easily under wheel hop. This is more of a precautionary step that Trevor took with those axles. Some people have had no issues with their stock axles and turbo E46's.. but quite a few have snapped them with even the slightest amount of wheel hop.
i will be ordering a set of these axles through lutz very soon :-) every FI z4m should have them imo....
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      03-14-2012, 09:19 PM   #214
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*chanting* Updates! Updates!
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      04-18-2012, 06:21 AM   #217
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its gone wayyy to quiet in here for my liking :-(
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      04-19-2012, 07:51 AM   #218
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Hey guys, some updates coming very soon, be patient!
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Updates +1!
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