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06-27-2016, 10:52 PMSticky created an article VPG tops 650 whp on the N54 using the direct fuel injection system and no supplemental injection in BMW Performance Forums, Tuning, Blog, Motorsport, and Modification NewsYou will find that after a certain point the majority of high power N54 builds utilize supplemental injection. In the early days it was methanol and these days a port fuel injection system is more common. Either way, it is easy to max out the factory direct injection fuel system at higher power levels especially if running E85. The details from VPG on their 654 whp run using the direct injection system are below: Hey everyone! Extremely excited to post a little more data on what we're doing over at Vargas Performance Group. We're testing a prototype hpfp system, and simultaneously testing control over it. Our testing started with normal E85, then Tony switched to E98 to really put the fueling system through its paces. Disclaimers/Info: -"proof of concept" prototype hpfp system -prototype is called "the prototype" because it's not ready for production, meaning we have significant work to do in order to turn this into a product ready to sell, if ever -indicates that DI only 600+ whp is possible on stock injectors -stopped log at 6300 due to auto transmission (have other logs revving higher, fuel pressure & A/F is still good but those weren't the glorious dyno this is) -Rail pressure was much smoother when we used higher targets, there is some control system learning that occurs -this dyno was done with no learning Run Data: Boost: ~28 psi Timing: ~9* Fuel: E98 Low Pressure Fuel Pump: Fuel-it! Stg 3 High Pressure Fuel System: Prototype Port Injection: None Methanol Injection: None Future Plans: -More DI only testing and prototype development -Examination of feasibility for production type configuration/implementation Take Home: -There is room to run over 600 whp direct injection only -Injectors and injector window is not an issue yet -Vargas continues to innovate and push hard216 replies | 1804 view(s)
07-07-2016, 06:51 AMSticky created an article Just another 8XX whp E92 335i - BimmerBoost member rebuilds his N54 and puts down 830 whp on E85 in BMW Performance Forums, Tuning, Blog, Motorsport, and Modification NewsWell, the 7XX horsepower range has gotten boring. Here is another 8XX wheel horsepower N54 from BimmerBoost member @The Ghost. He detailed his engine rebuild and went with a PTE 6466 Gen 2 turbocharger as well as port fuel injection. Here are the specs: Setup: N54, FBO, 6MT (Spec 3+) VM single turbo kit, PTE 6466 G2 JB4 G5, back-end flash (MHD) BMS/CPE Port Injection kit JB4 controlled Split Second injector controller Fuel-it Stage 3 dual LPFPs Fuel-it FPR, -6AN feed/return lines e85 Engine: JE pistons (1 overbore, standard compression) CP/Carillo rods All else stock Good stuff there. He is going to post more details in his forum thread but here are some graphs and pictures to look at for now: Very impressive and great to see a BimmerBoost member yet again pushing the N54 envelope. Be sure to check out the video below.103 replies | 1542 view(s)
07-15-2016, 01:01 AMSticky created an article VTT N54 'GC' cast stock location turbos 93 octane pump gas dyno results in BMW Performance Forums, Tuning, Blog, Motorsport, and Modification NewsThe big thing as far as turbochargers in the stock location for the N54 platform this year is new cast options. Vargas Turbocharger Technologies has their 'GC' cast N54 twin turbo option which is generating buzz on the forums. What many wanted to see were pump gas dyno numbers. These are real world figures without ethanol or methanol to boost octane. Ideal for those who just daily drive their cars and do not dyno race, right? Enjoy the results below. We finally got around to doing what we promised we would do -test the GC's on good old pump gas. We tested on 93; if you have 91 expect numbers a little lower, if you have ACN91, weep and gnash your teeth and expect significantly less to be safe (we aren't doing max effort ACN91 testing anymore). If you are missing one spark plug, run 86 octane and have a turbonator installed, please stop emailing me questions. This is good 'ole 93 octane pump fuel. Temperature was 95*, timing target was 4.5 degrees up top, AFR was 11.5 or so up top. Our first run was 16 psi. Our final run targeted 30 psi, but made 32 psi and tapered down to 28 psi. Note; this is admittedly a lot of boost, however, we did the testing to show what was possible at/near the limit. I have a few pics for you all to check out; First, all of the runs. Everything from 16 psi through our 30 target. You can easily see the upward progression. A few points of interest; 16 psi: 449 whp 427 wtq 20 psi: 482 whp 460 wtq 22 psi: 509 whp 478 wtq 25 psi: 543 whp 519 wtq Keep in mind these runs are all the same a/f target, same timing target, same vanos, just increasing boost. There is room to adjust the tune to make more power at most of these boost levels, especially the lower ones. While the top runs were aggressive on the boost profile, this wasn't a glory pull; Tony did 5 back to back runs, all over 550 whp. Finally, this is a comparison of the first and last runs. Again, boost is the only change here.52 replies | 1204 view(s)
06-30-2016, 05:52 AMSticky created an article Nizpro ZF 6HP21 automatic 335i/135i N54 transmission upgrade Q&A - Pricing, release schedule, TCU software, torque capacity, etc. in BMW Performance Forums, Tuning, Blog, Motorsport, and Modification NewsOur Australian friends at Nizpro were nice enough to answer some questions for the BimmerBoost N54 community which is hungry for automatic transmission upgrade options. Nizpro recently demonstrated their upgraded ZF 6HP21 capability with hard launches on the drag strip. That is obviously just the beginning and development continues. BimmerBoost wanted to know when they were planning to release their transmission upgrade, what the upgrades entails, if the TCU software can be purchased separately, etc. These questions and answers below should provided some much needed details. BB: What is the expected cost? Nizpro: A fully internal Nizpro transmission upgrade will be approximately $ 7900 Australian dollars. BB: How close is it to release? Nizpro: We would like to be able offer full upgrades by Christmas . BB: Who is doing the TCU software tuning? Nizpro: Software calibrations are being done in house at Nizpro. BB: Does the $7900 AUD include software? Nizpro: Yes the calibration will be included as a complete package, however various calibration will be needed for various power levels. BB: Is it possible to purchase the software separately from the hardware? Nizpro: Absolutely, our plan is to offer calibrations totally separately. There will be a number of different calibration we will make available, for customers seeking different requirements. All will be based on standard transmissions, or of course our own upgraded transmission, if you have an upgraded transmission from another workshop you can certain use an off the shelf calibration but how it will behave I have no control over. BB: What is the expected torque capacity? Nizpro: Actual maximum torque numbers are a little hard to say, simply because there are many parameter that come into it. There is also a direct relationship with maximum torque numbers vs durability. In other words we could claim the transmission is capable of 1000 ft lbs of torque and in the fine print disclose it will last for half a mile at the torque figure. Customers need to be aware that the standard HP21 is rated at 450 nm, however this has a durability of 60,000 miles. It is clear that the stock transmission will cope with double its factory rating although its life expectancy is more like 20,000 miles those torque numbers. BB: How soon will Nizpro be testing the software as thus far the 335i with Nizpro upgrades did not utilize the software in its 1/4 mile runs? Nizpro: We actually have. We have track tested the car twice. Once using our upgraded transmission with Alpina for a base test data. 4 runs were recorded. We are not concerned with overall quarter mile times simply gear shift times for comparison, between calibrations. The second lot of testing using software changes were done the following weekend at a different track. The track had little grip on the day so the results were not really useful in terms of quarter times. This is all good news. Nizpro is on schedule to release their product this year and they will not force you to bundle their hardware and software together. Here are some additional details which should help get a better idea of what is involved. Things are looking up for the N54 automatic scene.31 replies | 3165 view(s)
07-02-2016, 02:42 AMSticky created an article What's the big deal about twin scroll turbochargers? in BMW Performance Forums, Tuning, Blog, Motorsport, and Modification NewsMany readers are familiar with twin scroll turbocharger systems but it never hurts to in basic terms explain turbocharger technology which can seem like witchcraft to the casual car fans. In the most basic of terms, a twin scroll turbocharger is like having two turbos in one. How is that possible you say? Well, just think of your classic V6 or V8. There are two exhaust banks. Traditionally, an efficient turbocharger setup would mean two turbos hanging off the manifolds at the bottom of the car. Each is fed by that set of cylinder banks which it is connected to. It looks like this: Such a setup can make a ton of power, no doubt about it. A good twin set of modern single scroll turbochargers on a V8 or V6 can produce quadruple digit horsepower. However, look at all that piping. Look at the distance the exhaust gases have to travel. Can a single twin scroll turbo do the job of these twins more efficiently? Absolutely. Imagine if the exhaust gases traveled to the turbocharger right from the cylinder head. That poses a packaging problem but one that a twin scroll turbo helps alleviate. The new B9 Audi S4/S5 3.0 TFSI turbo motor is a great example of this: Audi placed a twin scroll turbo in the V at the top of the motor and with a very trick manifold feeds a single turbo with both banks of exhaust pulses. It is like having two in one yet also with the benefit of less piping, less travel distance, and quite simply greater efficiency. BMW started the trend with a pair of twin scroll turbochargers mounted in the valley of their S63 V8. It is the same principle except they are feeding two turbochargers with a cross engine manifold: BMW has two V8 twin turbo motors, the N63 and the S63, but the S63 outpaces the N63 considerably. Why? Because of the twin scroll cross manifold design. The N63 can essentially be turned into an S63 by changing the manifold and turbos and that is basically what an S63 is. Imagine turbochargers being fed by pulses from both banks instead of just one bank. That is exactly what a twin scroll setup does with the turbocharger taking in exhaust gases from both banks. This pays dividends in many areas. Spool is said to be increased which leads to low end torque gains as well as an improvement in throttle response. The turbos in theory will make more power through the rev range as they are continuously fed with exhaust pulses through the curve. One should also see a decrease in intake charge dilution during valve overlap along with lower exhaust gas temperatures. You also have reduced pumping losses and better fuel consumption. What are the disadvantages? There really aren't any other than more manufacturing and tuning complexity. In theory a good sized single twin scroll turbo will cost you less than a pair of high end traditional turbos. The main thing to get right is the firing order feeding the twin scroll turbo. For example a four-cylinder motor usually fires 1-3-4-2. You would want one exhaust passage to get gases from the number 1 and 4 cylinders and the other from the 3 and 2 cylinders. This may all sound too good to be true but the principle has been tested and a twin scroll setup is simply more efficient: More power through the curve? Yep: You also get the benefit of greater boost at lower engine speeds which is that low end torque and response benefit discussed earlier. You are going to see more and more twin scroll turbocharger applications in production cars. Expect variable geometry twin scroll turbochargers as well which means the turbocharger has vanes that can adjust. This way the turbocharger can adjust itself to maintain the speed of gas flow based on how much exhaust gas it is being fed. Turbo lag will never be eliminated but with twin scroll and variable vane turbo technology manufacturers are getting so close it may no longer matter. The modern turbo era is providing excellent response, efficiency, and power with fuel economy nobody would have thought possible not too long ago. Much respect to twin scroll technology!31 replies | 3209 view(s)
06-24-2016, 07:50 PMSticky created an article Doc Race to offer ported N54 heads and intake manifolds with integrated port fuel injection in BMW Performance Forums, Tuning, Blog, Motorsport, and Modification NewsDoc Race made waves with their BMW N54 single turbo kit released early this year. The N54 community reception was positive and thus far there is nothing but praise for the product. Doc Race is expanding their N54 offering which will included ported headwork and an upgraded intake manifold. Dyno results and specifications for the ported N54 head will come. For now, there are more concrete details on the intake manifold. This is more of a modification for someone already pushing high numbers and looking for a stronger and more efficient piece. They did get it on the dyno and it is more efficient than the factory design: Certainly great news and an exciting time in the N54 tuning world especially for guys pushing the limits.37 replies | 1214 view(s)
07-12-2016, 06:14 AMSticky created an article The Nurburgring is bullshit - How manufacturers have turned 'Ring laptimes into a joke and why we need a testing standard in BMW Performance Forums, Tuning, Blog, Motorsport, and Modification NewsNurburgring laptimes are basically a big dick measuring contest. That is fine of course as most things associated with automotive performance can be boiled down as such. The problem is everyone is not playing with the same sized ruler. What does this mean? Well, take Porsche's recent claim of a world record on the Nurburgring with the new Panamera Turbo. This tops the record set by the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio's 7:39 laptime. Alfa Romeo never proved they set a 7:39 time by providing a video as proof. Did they do it? Maybe, maybe not, but who knows at this point if it wasn't just a marketing ploy. The issue is Porsche did not provide a full laptime video now either. They simply wrote '7:38' and claimed a world record in their video and that is supposed to be good enough. It isn't good enough. The gold standard for proving a laptime is what Dodge did with the Viper ACR. They claimed thirteen track records and provided thirteen timed videos of the car lapping the tracks as proof. Lamborghini did a beautiful job showcasing their 6:59.72 Nurburgring lap from the Aventador Superveloce. A video of the whole run with timing included is exactly how to display the result. So why are we taking Alfa Romeo and Porsche's word for it? How do we even know if the cars are running factory tunes? Nissan started this whole mess when they would claim lap records with the R34 GT-R but everyone knew they were upping the boost. Part of the problem Nissan had was that old (and stupid) Japanese horsepower cap. Porsche accused Nissan of cheating with the GT-R on the Nurburgring back in 2008: Was Nissan using ringers? Nobody else was able to match Nissan's own GTR laptimes. Nissan provided videos as proof but the problem is a video doesn't tell us what software the car is running or what tires. Nissan's response to Porsche was to post a video of a 7:29 GTR lap and to tell Porsche they would offer Porsche test drivers training. They essentially mocked Porsche as beating them in their own backyard was unacceptable to the Germans. Complicating matters beyond manufacturers playing games with software, tires, or just making claims without proof is that the Nurburgring imposed a testing ban recently. Sections of the track were repaved, changed, and additional safety precautions were put in place. The Nurburgring tested on now is not the same Nurburgring and this is a large factor when even fast laps are over 7 minutes long. Minor changes will add up. Add into this that differing weather conditions will change laps considerably as will traffic on the track. BMW rented out the track specifically for their F82 M4 GTS test which of course gives them an advantage over times set with traffic to avoid. The result was a 7:28 time which tops the Porsche Carrera GT and Koenigsegg CCX. Does anyone really believe the M4 GTS laps a track quicker than those two lighter cars with mid-engine layouts that are far more aerodynamic and more powerful? Porsche and Alfa Romeo proved people will believe whatever they say. At least BMW posted a video of the M4 GTS making its run even though we do not know what software they used (and BMW does use special press software for marketing). Porsche just decided to put the Panamera Turbo ahead of the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio as Alfa Romeo never backed up their time with anything of substance and Porsche wanted big press for the new Panamera. You can not trust manufacturers to play this game honestly when the general public will not take any factors into account other than time X is less than time Y. If the Nurburgring is to be taken seriously as an automotive testing ground a standard must be created where production cars are brought in to set the records and more than one driver not on the manufacturer payroll get a crack at setting a time. Until then, you can not trust anyone because there is simply too much BS being thrown around. That is unfortunate for those competing honestly. Enough of the bullshit. If we are going to use the Nurburgring for comparisons then testing for timed and record laps must be standardized.32 replies | 2054 view(s)
06-28-2016, 06:00 PMSticky created an article E92 335i with Nizpro upgraded automatic trans hits 1.5X 60 foots in the 1/4 mile in BMW Performance Forums, Tuning, Blog, Motorsport, and Modification NewsWell, it seems the Nizpro upgrade is real although this is still early. There is a competitive offering based in the US and Nizpro of course is in Australia. They took their E92 335i with factory N54 turbos to the strip and ran an impressive 11.2 @ 120 in the 1/4 mile. That elapsed time for the trap speed speed is very good. This is indicated by the 1.57 60 foot: Make no mistake about it there is room to improve but their transmission is holding together thus far. It would instill confidence to see higher torque launches. At this point, who cares about stock turbo N54 performance? The best test for the trans would be a high load launch with upgraded twins at the very least. More runs and details will come with time as Nizpro ran this car without any corresponding transmission software upgrades. They are clearly doing shakedown runs before going further. So far, so good.26 replies | 1391 view(s)
06-28-2016, 03:30 PMSticky created an article This is the meanest C-Class you've ever seen - Black W205 C63 AMG coupe lowered with tint in Mercedes-AMG Performance Forums, Tuning, Blog, Motorsport, and Modification NewsWhoa! These pictures will definitely get you rethinking the W205 generation Mercedes design. Although the cars are blending together that is not to say the modern Mercedes styling language is bad. Just look at this black Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe for proof of that. The car is lowered with dark window tint and tinted lights. Vossen wheels in a matte bronze finish round it out but a gloss black finish would look even meaner. Either way, this is a badass C63 Coupe.39 replies | 1077 view(s)
07-11-2016, 02:12 AMSticky created an article Here is a Doc Race single turbo N54 taking down an R6 street bike on the highway in BMW Performance Forums, Tuning, Blog, Motorsport, and Modification NewsThe Doc Race N54 single turbo kit is getting pretty popular in the BMW N54 world. Why shouldn't it be? It is a quality upgrade with the performance to back up the looks. This is Doc Race's own N54 project car in action which is a 6-speed manual. It also is in street trim which is stated to be 20 psi. The Yamaha R6 is not a liter bike but it is no joke. That the N54 pulls considering it is a manual and not running 30+ psi as it could is incredible. Maybe a liter bike should be up next? R1 matchup anyone? Happy Independence Day fellas!! Well here's how it starts out. A group of us were down an abandoned road (in Mexico of course) and I let a buddy of mine take a rip in my car. He takes off through the top of forth and it just sounded bananas. Never heard my car from the outside, from the driver's seat it always sounded very mild. Anyways this guy comes up with an R6 and ask who owns that car, he wants to race it. So it took us a minute to set it up because he wanted to start from a dig. I didn't want to break axles so I say we go from a roll starting at 30. Well here was the first race. The shift bog just kills me and I end up chasing him the rest if the way. Guy pulls up to me after and say he let off at the end lol. Maybe he did but I was going to pass him either way. He wanted to go again so we go again. This time I was a bit faster on my shifting. No chance on this one. BTW guys I was on 20psi.30 replies | 951 view(s)
07-20-2016, 03:41 PMSticky created an article Why not a FWD M1 sedan? Sell out as hard as possible BMW in BMW Performance Forums, Tuning, Blog, Motorsport, and Modification NewsThe BMW M badge really doesn't mean much any longer. It's been diluted to the point that when you see it on a car and often on a non-M car it hardly even gets your attention. I mean, they put M decals and badges all over the 2-Series Active Tourer so BMW doesn't give a crap at this point. If you're going to sell out, sell out harder BMW. Make an M version of your new FWD 1-Series sedan. Let's just take a big piss on the M badge while lighting hundred bills on fire? Who cares? While you're at it, put M badges on some Mini Coopers too. Maybe a Rolls Royce M? Maybe start selling M badged toilet paper? That way we can truly wipe our ass with the badge just as you have.34 replies | 558 view(s)
06-24-2016, 06:31 PMSticky created an article Finally, this is the 2018 C190 AMG GT R - New turbos, higher compression M177, 577 horsepower in Mercedes-AMG Performance Forums, Tuning, Blog, Motorsport, and Modification NewsAfter a bunch of teasers, spyphotos, etc., it's finally here! The highest performance Mercedes-AMG in the lineup is the 2018 AMG GT R. The car receives significant revisions including new active aerodynamics, engine changes, software changes, new brakes, new wheels, new tires, and just about everything that could be changed was changed. Mercedes-AMG unveiled the car today at the Goodwood Festival of Speed as they promised they would. You can watch the whole impressive unveiling event where they bring the car in with a helicopter from the Mercedes-Benz Youtube channel which is posted below. Overall, the car looks absolutely fantastic but this vehicle is about performance and not looks. The engine receives higher compression pistons and new turbochargers. Whomever it was that said they would just change the tuning software was wrong. Very, very, very wrong. The compression is bumped from the M177 10.5:1 but Mercedes-AMG has not yet posted the full specifications so we do not know the new ratio. Regardless, 577 horsepower is now the power output and it is sent to through an even quicker shifting dual clutch transmission. There are weight saving measures such as a lighter flywheel, a new exhaust that weighs 13 pounds less, and carbon fiber pieces abound. No word yet on the curb weight. This is the new king of the Mercedes-AMG lineup and it will go toe to toe with the Porsche GT3 RS or Turbo S and possibly encroach on 488 GTB territory. We can't wait to see it in action.25 replies | 1123 view(s)
07-18-2016, 09:01 AMSticky created an article This is what 78k miles of carbon buildup in a direct fuel injected engine looks like in BMW Performance Forums, Tuning, Blog, Motorsport, and Modification NewsWhile direct fuel injection brings with it certain upsides such as greater fuel economy and higher compression ratios on pump fuel there are downsides to the technology as well. One such downside is carbon buildup which you see on the intake valves. This is why walnut blasting to clear out carbon deposits is popular maintenance especially considering buildup can and will reduce engine output. Not to mention if it gets severe enough it will cause other problems. Newer motors are better about this (especially engines with dual injection systems where fuel sprayed on the backside of intake valves helps keep them clean) but anyone with a direct fuel injected motor would be wise to monitor their carbon buildup situation. You don't want that much gunk just sitting in your motor, do you? The photo is from carbon deposits removed from a VW TSI engine with 78k miles.22 replies | 1076 view(s)
07-03-2016, 05:51 PMSticky created an article Absolutely insane Chinese road rage in BMW Performance Forums, Tuning, Blog, Motorsport, and Modification NewsIf you are squeamish don't watch this. Many people write that before videos but this is a very disturbing video that captures someone in China using their car as a weapon. There are stories and rumors from China that killing an injured pedestrian is preferred than paying out a lifetime of restitution but this is on a whole different level. What takes place is the white car aims for two people next to a taxi. One gets in and the other gets run over by the taxi the white car hits. That right there should stop everything but it is just the beginning. Those in the taxi get out and the white vehicle backs up and begins another assault. The passenger from the taxi is run over. The car backs up and then runs over the other person who was under the taxi. Absolutely insane. This road rage continues as the white vehicle circles the injured as if it is stalking more prey. Another taxi comes into the picture and is rammed. The taxi driver gets out and attempts to get into the white car which backs away. Eventually the car just leaves the scene but this is shocking, disturbing, and just psychotic behavior that can not be explained.10 replies | 2354 view(s)
07-19-2016, 09:31 AMSticky created an article The first (and only) 6-speed F80 M3 in the 10's - TPG Tuning Xona Rotor turbo upgraded F80 M3 S55 goes 10.86 in the 1/4 mile in BMW Performance Forums, Tuning, Blog, Motorsport, and Modification NewsRunning 10's in the 1/4 mile by the F80 M3 and F82 M4 platforms has been done over and over. The thing is, the cars doing it are all DCT (dual clutch transmission) models. There is only one exception and that would be this 6-speed manual F80 M3 from TPG Tuning. The car is tuned by Jordan of @RK-Tunes and runs a flash tune along with a BMS JB4 piggyback. The turbos are upgraded to Xona Rotor Green Turbochargers. Fuel is MS109 race gas. The result? Here: For some reason someone thought it would be a good idea to upload a slip at such a low resolution as to be unreadable but here are the numbers: 60 FT - 1.5399 330 FT - 4.5682 1/8th ET - 7.0202 1/8th MPH - 102.23 1000 ET - 9.1173 1000 MPH - 116.52 1/4 ET - 10.8695 1/4 MPH - 129.42 Excellent numbers and some great driving as evidence by the 60 foot, 1/8 mile, and 1/4 mile marks. Will this car be pushed further? Apparently E85 may be up next but with crank hub issues on the motor scaring everyone maybe they stop here.22 replies | 692 view(s)
07-18-2016, 10:14 AMSticky created an article Stage 6 Motorsports proves Calvo Motorsports wrong - Stock ECU tuned Gen V Viper tops 1000 whp on pump gas in Dodge Blog, Performance, Tuning, Motorsport, and Modification NewsMany in the Gen V Viper world would have you believe this is impossible. One such group is Calvo Motorsports and their tuner Collin Murphy who states a Motec is the only possible way to tune a Gen V Viper twin turbo. Is that because their Motec based twin turbo kit costs $55k and he makes more money tuning a Motec? The Stage 6 Motorsports Stock ECU tuned kit retails for $19,999.99. In other words, less than half the price of the Calvo Motorsports setup. Is a Motec worth another $35k? It certainly isn't providing double the horsepower: Stage 6 Motorsports hit 1002 wheel horsepower on 93 octane pump gas at only 9 psi of boost. This is tuned using HP Tuners which Calvo Motorsports and their tuner claim can not properly be done: Keep in mind many early on, especially those who were selling Arrow heads/cam kits, stated HP Tuners and the stock ecu would not be able to properly tune a Viper with an aftermarket cam. A&C performance proved that wrong by producing the world's most powerful naturally aspirated Viper and it is tuned through the factory ECU. Pretty much all Viper twin turbo kits use a standalone ECU but this pushes the turbo kit price of entry well over $40k. At less than half that price and with quadruple digit power with stock ECU tuning suddenly the Viper becomes a tuning bargain. Keep in mind HP Tuners is continually evolving as will stock ECU tuning on the platform (just like any platform) which is a good thing. Well, a good thing for consumers and not necessarily the bottom line of certain tuners such a Calvo Motorsports' Collin Murphy. When searching for aftermarket products it is often difficult to separate what is the truth from what is best for a tuner's pockets. In this case, it is definitely possible to produce forced induction setups on the stock ECU as D3PE's supercharger system already demonstrates. It's up to the consumer to decide if a standalone ECU and the features/benefits that come with it are worth the additional cost. Don't let a tuner mislead you into spending more than you need to. Don't dismiss the ingenuity and capability of tuners who tune on the stock ecu either.4 replies | 3072 view(s)
06-27-2016, 10:33 PMSticky created an article AMR Performance W205 C450 (C43) revised Stage 1 tune gets 371 rwhp from the M276 DELA30 turbo V6 and runs 12.3@112 in the 1/4 mile in Mercedes-AMG Performance Forums, Tuning, Blog, Motorsport, and Modification NewsThis is incredible considering that AMR Performance already showed a gain of 63 horsepower and 100 lb-ft of torque at the wheels on the 2016 W205 C450 model. That was with their 1.01c tune revision and now with their 1.02b tune revision they take things considerably further. How about 371 at the wheels or in other words another 53 whp from where they already were? That is more than 100 horsepower at the wheels over stock: Utilizing this tune and no other modifications a C450 went 12.3 @ 112 in the 1/4 mile in 98 degree weather. We expect easy 11's in winter conditions or just cooler weather: We are waiting on the slip but AMR is pushing the C450/C43 models harder than anyone else along with the M276 DEL30 engine. #AMR #amrperformance19 replies | 683 view(s)
06-25-2016, 09:01 PMSticky created an article Active Autowerke LVL II supercharged E92 M3 takes on Procharged C7, 440 whp Evo, Bolt on Mustang GT, and 600+ whp 300 ZX in BMW Performance Forums, Tuning, Blog, Motorsport, and Modification NewsMore runs here from BimmerBoost member @TZ04XJR and his Active Autowerke Level II supercharged E92 M3 DCT. Last month this M3 impressively beat up on a Ferrari 458 Italia. Now he decided to take on a variety of cars ranging from those mildly modded with bolt ons to 600+ whp beasts. Keep in mind he is still running the Level II Active Autowerke S65 supercharger and still has yet to install his Level III components. The Active Autowerke supercharger kit continues to impress. Cars and specs: M3- AA Gen 2 Level 2 S/C (553whp) C7- Procharged (575whp) 15' 5.0- Bolt Ons & Nitrous Z32 300ZX TT- Upgraded Turbos (600+whp) EVO 9- FBO, Stock Turbo (440whp) vs C7 Run 1 vs C7 Run 1, C7 View vs C7 Run 2 vs 15' 5.0 vs 300ZX TT vs EVO 813 replies | 1004 view(s)
07-01-2016, 02:00 AMSticky created an article USA vs. Germany vs. Japan - Hellcat vs. Porsche 911 Turbo S vs. Nissan GTR drag race by the morons at Autocar in Porsche Blog, Performance, Tuning, Motorsport, and Modification NewsPotentially an interesting drag race here as it pits three very fast cars each representing their nation against each other but Autocar screws the whole thing up. The Nissan GTR and the Porsche 911 Turbo S are not all that different from each other. Both feature twin turbo six-cylinder powerplants, both have all wheel drive, and both have dual clutch transmissions. The GTR is heavier however with less torque on paper. No direct fuel injection for the VR38DETT motor and of course a front engine layout. It's also quite a bit cheaper than the Porsche. The best horsepower per dollar value of the trio is the Hellcat but you already knew that. Just as you likely knew it is the heaviest car of the trio. We're talking 400 kg more than the 911 Turbo S or in other words more than 800 pounds. As this is Autocar they have no clue how to launch the Hellcat. The car is still spinning its tires when they go green. Why? What's the point of the drag race if the Hellcat never even gets a chance to hook up? Of course they also provide no data because it's Autocar and we should all just be happy they aren't doing this in the rain while sipping tea. They try again and the Hellcat again does its stupid spin until the tires go green routine. At no point do they think of going from a roll because producing quality performance comparisons escapes the people at Autocar. Essentially we get a frustrating and pointless drag race video. Someone tell these idiots at Autocar THIS is how you drag race a Hellcat.14 replies | 1072 view(s)
07-18-2016, 08:50 AMSticky created an article Bolt on tuned 2009 E82 135i vs. ESS supercharged E39 M5, bolt on Mustang GT, APR tuned MKVII Golf R, and 2016 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport in BMW Performance Forums, Tuning, Blog, Motorsport, and Modification NewsThis is a bolt on E82 135i from EMP Tuning. Just a full bolt on N54 running E40 ethanol and 17 psi. It goes up against some interesting cars including a supercharged E39 M5 S62 V8 with the ESS-Tuning kit, a bolt on Mustang GT, APR tuned MKVII Golf R, and the new Red Sport Q50 from Infiniti. Let's start with the first run in the first video. The M5 is said to make 500 wheel horsepower which is about the range for a higher boost (9 psi) supercharged E39 M5 with meth. The S62 engine is pretty darn old and outdated at this point and it isn't a powerhouse. Still, a 5.0 liter V8 with boost shouldn't have too much trouble with a bolt on 135i. The M5 gets crushed. Next up is a bolt on 2015 Mustang GT which like the M5 also has a 5.0 liter V8. Unlike the M5 it is not boosted and is running in naturally aspirated form. It does have an E85 ethanol tune. The Mustang does much better than the M5 and it is a close race. Basically, this goes to show that the Coyote engine is superior to the old S62 V8 in the M5. E39 M5 owners will remain delusional and sit on M5board thinking their cars are stronger than they really are. Next up is an APR bolt on tuned MKVII Golf R DSG. The Golf R has a smaller 2.0 liter four-cylinder compared to the 135i and the all wheel drive adds weight. In a roll race like this the 135i has the advantage. It shows. The final run features the new Infiniti Red Sport with its 400 horsepower VR30DDTT turbocharged V6. It's pretty stout as in stock form it puts down 374 horsepower to the wheels which means it is underrated. That is not enough power in stock form to beat a tuned N54 in a lighter E82 135i chassis. The Infiniti is going to need some upgrades and it will be interesting to see how the aftermarket for it takes shape.18 replies | 486 view(s)
07-04-2016, 03:03 AMSticky created an article Tuned Charger Hellcat vs. stock BMW F82 M4 DCT from a roll in BMW Performance Forums, Tuning, Blog, Motorsport, and Modification NewsConsidering the absolutely atrocious Hellcat drag race video posted the other day it only seemed fair to post a video showing what a Hellcat can actually do when it puts the power down. One way to get the Hellcat to put the power down properly is to go from a roll. That is what they do in this video after their incessant babbling. Skip to the 4 minute mark for the action. They screw up the first run with the M4 getting a major jump. It doesn't matter though as the Hellcat reels it in and pulls past the M4 as if it is standing still. The second run has an even start and the M4 gets demolished. Ok, they state in the video the M4 gets its ass handed to it but what are they racing a stock M4 against a tuned Hellcat for anyway? We know the Hellcat is quicker and faster stock for stock and when tuned of course it has a huge power advantage. Beating up on a stock M4 is nothing to proud of especially when the race has to be tailored to the Hellcat. The main point here is Hellcats are stupid fast and they struggle with traction. If you want to show what they are capable of either run drag rubber on the track or go from a roll. Don't do what Autocar did.9 replies | 1284 view(s)
07-16-2016, 11:51 PMSticky created an article BMW S63TU & F10M5 horsepower record now 857 whp with Pure Stage 2 turbochargers at 28 psi of boost in BMW Performance Forums, Tuning, Blog, Motorsport, and Modification NewsCongrats to BimmerBoost member @allmotor_2000 for continuing to push the F10 M5 and S63TU V8 platform. As a quick reminder, this is the quickest and fastest F10 M5 in the world running 9.9 @ 140 in the 1/4 mile. Previously on Pure Stage 2 turbochargers he made 847 wheel horsepower and 862 lb-ft of torque at the wheels. Well, now he has another 10 (11 if you round 857.99 up) horsepower and 14 lb-ft of torque at the wheels. He's not done yet either. 28 psi is a lot of boost but somebody has to be the one to crack that 9XX wheel horsepower barrier. This still is a 1000+ horsepower M5 at the crank which is incredible. Looks like he'll be breaking his own 1/4 mile record soon and it will be interesting to see if any more power can be squeezed out or if Pure Turbos has something else up their sleeves for the S63TU.14 replies | 673 view(s)
07-08-2016, 03:12 AMSticky created an article ESS-Tuning launches 2.9 liter whipple twin screw supercharger system for the Lamborghini Huracan and 2nd gen Audi R8 - $24,995 in Audi Blog, Performance, Tuning, Motorsport, and Modification NewsTurbochargers dominate the Lamborghini Huracan and second generation Audi R8 market as they quite simply make the most power. That power comes with quite a price tag starting at $49k. Supercharger systems in theory should be cheaper although they do not offer the same headroom for power. Earlier this year VF-Engineering released their Eaton TVS2300 based supercharger kit for the Huracan V10 which costs $33k. ESS-Tuning utilizes a 2.9 liter whipple twin screw supercharger which has more power capability and also undercuts VF-Engineering at $24,995. That is quite the price difference and at roughly $25k the supercharger makes sense. Here are the specs: -Rated power 800chp -Installation time 45-50 hrs -Powered by Whipple 2.9L twin screw -Boost 7-8 psi -Air/water intercooled -No SC maintenance required -Stock air boxes used with K&N insert filter assemblies. -Includes ECU software and full step-by-step installation manual -OBD emissions compliant -Designed for manual and dual clutch transmission -2-year, unlimited mileage warranty They claim 800 horsepower but offer no dyno to support it. Also, this same exact hardware costs $19995 on the previous generation R8 V10 engine. Why does the same hardware cost more on the second gen car? Well, you could argue the software development is more difficult but there certainly is room to drop the price as they did with kit for the previous gen car. Either way a $25k point of entry is the cheapest for forced induction on the platform. Now when do we actually see a graph or what it supposedly can do?18 replies | 502 view(s)
07-08-2016, 06:00 AMSticky created an article How about an E30 with an S62 V8 swap and a big turbo? BMW engine swap done right in BMW Performance Forums, Tuning, Blog, Motorsport, and Modification NewsNow this is a BMW engine swap done right. Take an E30 3-Series and swap in the 5.0 liter S62 V8 from the E39 M5. Then go ahead and give it a nice big top mount single turbocharger. Considering the E30 Chassis is roughly 1000 pounds less than the E39 this is a recipe for an insane boosted BMW. Just how much power is it making? What are the specs? We don't know. Those details will come in part two which we hope is uploaded soon. For now, just bask in the awesomeness that is this swap and turbo setup. A bit more interesting and appealing than just another LS V8 under the hood of a BMW, eh? Leave it to the Scandinavians to again show us how to properly do boosted BMW swaps.12 replies | 882 view(s)
06-29-2016, 08:07 PMSticky created an article Speedriven's stand alone M275 V12 ECU on the dyno and driving demo - R230 Mercedes SL600/Sl65 AMG engine management system in Mercedes-AMG Performance Forums, Tuning, Blog, Motorsport, and Modification NewsSpeedriven continues to push the Mercedes M275 twin turbo V12 into territory nobody else has even approached. Last month they announced their standalone engine managment system for the platform. Well, now we have a video of it in action and some dyno results. Let's start with the dyno. The reason you are seeing gains here is not due to raised boost. Actually, they are running .9 BAR for just a baseline tune which is less than stock: More power even at less boost? More control? Impressive. Those are exactly the kind of advantages a standalone ECU provides and it shows: As you can see in the video it is plug and play. No wiring issues, all the gauges work, ABC works, no warning lights, no CEL, it just works like stock with more capability. They can alter the transmission parameters as well such as the shift points. The car drives just like stock as well without issue. Keep in mind this is just the beginning. As detailed in a previous article, the big guns that will really tax this new engine management system are coming. Much respect to Speedriven for continuing to push the M275 engine platform forward.13 replies | 805 view(s)
07-22-2016, 11:31 AMSticky created an article Shelby GT350 Voodoo + Procharger P1SC + 4.5 psi + 93 octane pump = Over 600 rear wheel horsepower in Domestic Car Blog, Performance, Tuning, Motorsport, and Modification NewsAnyone remember when some people said you can't boost the Voodoo V8 because it's compression ratio is too high? Yep, those people are dumb. Not only does the Voodoo V8 make insane numbers when boosted it doesn't take a lot of pressure to get great output. 4.5 psi is barely any boost at all. They could easily crank this up even on 93 octane pump gas. With meth injection double digit boost could be hit but we're getting ahead of ourselves. Procharger PS1SC, 4.5 PSI, and 93 octane: They state they will turn up the boost and see what it can really do. Expect an easy 700+ to the wheels. <iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpalmbeachdyno%2Fvideos%2F1656672971324913%2F&show_text=0&width=560" width="560" height="315" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe>17 replies | 146 view(s)
07-18-2016, 11:27 AMSticky created an article W204 C63 AMG (+ W211/W212 E63) M156 V8 twin turbo kit development by Eurocharged - 700+ wheel horsepower on 93 octane pump gas in Mercedes-AMG Performance Forums, Tuning, Blog, Motorsport, and Modification NewsWell, this is big news in the M156 V8 scene! To be honest, the M156 V8 aftermarket became somewhat boring with no new developments and only superchargers available. That is all about to change with Eurocharged bringing a W204 C63 AMG twin turbo kit to market. You might be saying, didn't someone else try to turbocharge the M156/M159 platform? Yes, back in 2012 World Motorsports talked a bit of trash on the forums about their SLS AMG M159 turbo kit but that project ended with a whimper and has not been heard from since. Eurocharged's twin turbo kit will fit the W204 C63 AMG and they also started to work on an M156 E63 AMG. What are the specs on their C63? As follows: The engine is a built M156 (6.2L). - Custom CP Pistons (lower compression than stock) - Carrillo Rods - Custom ARP Head Studs - SLS Black Series Valve Buckets - CNC Ported Race Heads - 650cc Injectors The turbos are Precision GEN2 PT6062 CEA - Dual Ceramic Ball Bearing - 60mm Compressor Wheel - 66mm Wastegate Outlet - T3 V-BAND Flange - 3" Turbine Inlet Housing Their project car is a built motor W204 C63 M156 making over 700 wheel horsepower on 93 octane pump gas at 8 psi of boost. Impressive considering it is also lower compression than stock. In addition it has the following modifications: Tial WasteGates Tial Blow Off Valves Quaife LSD Custom Intercooler and custom fabricated piping Custom 7 gallon Intercooler Tank that is mounted in the trunk Built transmission rated at 1000 ft-lb. Yes, this kit will be available for stock motor cars although you can not expect built motor numbers. This kit is going to make over 800 wheel horsepower on the Eurocharged C63 but they simply ran out of fuel: They will add two additional injectors and go for 800+ soon. We do not have the dyno graphs yet as they are obviously still working on it and making changes: Regarding other M156 platforms an E63 is being built but a CLS63 will likely work as well. In theory the cars with larger engine bays than the C63 will work. An ML63 for example would be quite interesting to see. More details to come but this certainly adds excitement to the M156 forced induction scene. We should have dyno graphs to share soon.12 replies | 720 view(s)
06-30-2016, 12:08 AMSticky created an article 'Merica! Here's a 4000+ horsepower billet twin turbo 615ci V8 from Steve Morris Engines in Automotive Performance Forums + Tuning, Motorsport, and Modification NewsJust in time for July 4th, right? If American automotive culture can be represented by any one thing it is definitely V8 horsepower. The Americans simply make the most. Disagree? Well, you can talk to Steve Morris Engines about some of their builds like this absolutely absurd twin turbo big block. Absurd in a good way of course with 4000 horsepower on race gas and how about 3000 on pump? That 3000 figure comes at only 20 psi by the way. Who knows what it really does cranked up. Here are the specs: Cast BRODIX 5" bore-space block with in-house custom machining Premium SME piston package for big boost Billet crankshaft and aluminum connecting rods Custom cam profile Jesel belt-drive and MOROSO dry-sump oiling system INNOVATORS WEST balancer with integrated crank trigger Cast BRODIX cylinder heads with SME port program and modifications JESEL custom shaft-mouted rocker system Custom billet valve covers Fabricated (optional billet) intake manifold Competition machining and assembly Yes, this is street legal and goes into a street legal car. You might balk at the $63,999 price but the horsepower per dollar is unbeatable if you consider that 2000+ horsepower Underground Racing builds are six figures and that they will only make half the power. This is street legal performance on a whole different level. The video below covers the details directly from Steve Morris. Well worth a watch for any enthusiast. 'Merica!13 replies | 519 view(s)
07-21-2016, 03:40 PMDOCRace created an article DOC Race going big with Precision PTE6870 turbocharger to replace Comp 6465BB on their N54 shop car in BMW Performance Forums, Tuning, Blog, Motorsport, and Modification NewsWell this is as big as we can go with the current manifold design and location. Took the tapped out Comp 6465BB and installed the PTE6870 which is their newest bad boy turbo packed in a small frame turbo. I got the 1.15A/R which I planned on using with a built motor. Since that might not all be together for a while I was just itching to install it so I did yesterday. Note to anyone wanting to run this exact turbo (1.15A/R) with our manifold: It fits but you might have to trim the engine cover, bend the heat shield, remove some of the factory chassis glue. The housing is huge compared to the standard **66 1.00A/R. I made it all fit without cutting the engine cover and also installed the new DOC Race lava turbo blanket. First off I just want to say there have been a lot of horror stories about Comp turbos. I may have just gotten a lucky one but this turbo has been super reliable. The only thing that did annoy me was there was oil coming out of the compressor housing and made it look bad when I showed people the car. Other than that it made 750whp on race gas. I put a good 10K miles, some race but mostly pump and never had an issue with it other than the oil in the compressor. First impressions after install: At first start up it was a lot louder so I can definitely tell the exhaust is now really moving. Took it out for a spin to burn off all the oil left from handling the exhaust parts and yes, it has quite a bit more lag which is what I was expecting. Got it back to the shop, checked everything again. Also noticed that once I turned the engine off the turbo spun for much longer than the Comp. I would say it spun for almost a good minute. Took it out for another spin. This time took it up higher in rpm and boost logging everything this time. Again, this thing sounds like a different car. Much louder and again more lag. Was able to log a couple runs. A/F was spot on still so I feel safe enough to at least drive around town low boost. 4th gear I was about to reach 20psi at 3850rpm. I wouldn't say that's too bad. With the Comp 6465 I was able to get 20psi by 3300rpm. So forget about all this low boost talk, what does this really mean? I talked to Andy at AD-Engineering and he's going to try to squeeze me in for a tune also adding a couple other things that I will mention later :naughty: AD-Engineering and Horsepower Barn have a few cars going to Shift Sector 1/2mi race in Oregon in Spet. 10-11 which I will be attending as well so we will be seeing some fast BMW's out there. I will keep everyone updated on the tune.10 replies | 585 view(s)
07-01-2016, 06:07 PMSticky created an article What is the best 2-Series? F22 228i, M235i, & F87 M2 test by Road and Track including laptimes in BMW Performance Forums, Tuning, Blog, Motorsport, and Modification NewsRoad and Track decided a comparison between the 2016 BMW F22 228i, 2015 F22 M235i, and 2016 F87 M2 was necessary. You already know which is the highest performance model of the trio but it is nice to see a full test of the cars together including roadcourse times. Let's start with the incorrect perception that the 2-Series and namely the M2 is some kind of E30 successor. The E30 never weighed 3506 pounds as the M235i does and that is with a manual transmission. With the automatic the M235i is even heavier. Interestingly, they include E30 M3 test figures and although the S14 naturally aspirated four-cylinder clearly shows its age the E30 chassis shows how BMW's weight is ballooning. There is a massive difference between a 28XX pound car like the E30 M3 and a 35XX car like the M235i. The F22 and F87 are not E30 spiritual successors so get that nonsense out of your head. These cars are heavier than E46 3-Series models. The 228i actually makes the best case for a light and fun driver's BMW (aren't all BMW's supposed to be driving machines?) as its N20 four-cylinder provides the best weight distribution and lightest curb weight at 3341 pounds. Not light, but lighter than any other BMW coupe in production and that even includes the Z4. The thing is, the 228i N20 is being replaced by the B48 engine. The M235i is getting the B58 which will replace the N55 in the 2015 model used in this test. If R&T waited a bit to do this comparison we would have a much better idea of how the non-M 2-Series models stack up as the new engines offer superior performance. Especially the B58 engine. That means the acceleration gap between these cars should get closer: Each of the trio utilizes the 6-speed manual option. That means the M2 would be significantly quicker with the DCT transmission option that the M235i does not have and likely does not have to prevent the M235i stepping on the M2's toes. It is clear that with the new B58 engine and the automatic transmission option the M235i and manual M2 will be too close for comfort. Acceleration stacks up as you expect based on the pricing and power figures. How about the track performance? Well, let's take a look: The numbers are as they should be with the 228i in the rear, the M235i in the middle, and the M2 up front. What else do you expect to happen? What is interesting here to note is that the E82 1M and F87 M2 are virtually identical. Yes, the M2 has a slight and almost insignificant edge. Around the track. it's a driver's race between the two. Unless you have a DCT transmission in the M2 which the 1M did not have as an option. Still, manual to manual is almost a dead heat. What is interesting to note is that the 228i in the tight transitions outpaces the other two. Yes, less weight and better balance account for that. If BMW truly wanted to make an E30 M3 successor they should have built an M version of the N20 or B48 engine for the 228i and stripped out 200 pounds. A 3100 pound M car with 50/50 weight distribution and a high revving turbo four-cylinder actually would be something to take seriously as an E30 M3 spiritual successor. BMW missed the target. More importantly, they didn't care to hit it. The M2 with its superior differential and power of course wins all the performance metrics. So what though? It's not as good as it could be and it is not what it should be. The N55B30T0 engine is just an N55 with the S55 closed deck block. It's not a revver and certainly not a Motorsport engine. Sure, it's a good car. It's just not a great car. Nobody seems to mind or complain though and BMW will sell plenty of them. Being good enough to keep the sales figures increasing is all that matters today. It's too bad. The M2 could (and should) have been something special.11 replies | 762 view(s)
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text: Tentative arenas. MoonSim Inc. (Move your mouse to reveal the content) MoonSim Inc. (open) MoonSim Inc. (close) Arena: MoonSim Inc. Field Type: Neutral Complexity: Moderate/Intense Format: Singles In the deserts of Nevada, there is a deceptively large building. Why 'deceptively' large? While it seems to sprawl out across the dunes, there is actually only one room. Indeed, it is a large room, but nothing spectacular. Though it may seem weathered and abandoned from the outside, the interior of MoonSim Inc. is as full of hustle and business as any modern corporation, but with a subtle difference. In the middle of the room, only separated from black marble flooring and whirring machinery by a knee-height plexiglass barrier, there is 100ft x 80ft of the moon. Or close enough, anyway. Hitting the temptingly-red button causes a large Pokémon battling arena to erupt from the centre, immediately entrancing the multiple Elgyem acting as aides to the scientists. They were found here in the desert about twenty years ago, and MoonSim Inc. was subsequently founded on the site. The founders couldn't remember why they'd made it - it was just as if the idea had popped into their minds. Anyway, I digress. Gravity is being tested today, so there will be two effects in progress: 1) When the match Seeker's Pokémon is winning, all Pokémon gain the Levitate trait, and accuracy of all moves is lowered by a flat 10%. 2) When the match Seeker's Pokémon is losing, strong Gravity comes into effect. Whether a Pokémon is winning or losing is decided by 100-([(Damage taken + energy spent) / (HP at start of round + energy at start of round)]*100). Crystal Depths (Move your mouse to reveal the content) Crystal Depths (open) Crystal Depths (close) Arena: Crystal Depths Field Type: Psychic Complexity: Super Intense Format: Singles ('Higher' formats are also achievable, but not recommended due to brain-exploding side-effects). Story Deep in the bowels of the Earth, which — you might like to know — is free of human waste, exists a cave system. This, however, is not an ordinary cave by any means. The Crystal Depths were once the home of a powerful race about which little is known, only that it fled the Earth itself when it saw the atrocities above the ground. All that is left are indiscernible wall-etchings and a scattering of crystals which have grown to enormous sizes using the leftover magic. These crystals now suspend 49 floating platforms over a great chasm — the perfect place to do battle, no? Alchemator was led to this cavern by his similarly-named Beheeyem after he had caught ten Diamond Pokémon — a feat only achievable by a strong trainer. Beheeyem did not provide many details, only expressing a great desire to defend this place from defecation. I mean desecration. --- Mechanics 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a x x x x x x x b x x x x x x x c x x x x x x x d x x x x x x x e x x x x x x x f x x x x x x x g x x x x x x x [Each block is 1m²] When the Match Seeker sends out a Pokémon, it may only be sent out onto a tile between a1 and c7. When the Match Challenger sends out a Pokémon, it may only be sent out onto a tile between e1 and g7. Two Pokémon cannot occupy the same tile. A Pokémon can use the priority command "Move to Tile x" instead of an action for 5 energy (+en of augmenting move). Every Pokémon has a base movement speed of 1 (to any surrounding tile, even diagonally) which can be increased with a move for the following effects: Teleport: The Pokémon can travel anywhere up to three tiles away (not restricted by horizontal, vertical and diagonal). Psychic Pokémon have the energy cost halved and rounded down. Extremespeed: The Pokemon can travel up to three tiles away (restricted by horizontal, vertical and diagonal). Quick Attack, Aqua Jet, Shadow Sneak: The Pokémon can travel up to two tiles away (restricted by horizontal, vertical and diagonal). Bounce, Fly, Splash: The Pokémon can travel up to two tiles away, leaping over a Pokémon that may be in its way. Note: Sucker Punch, Bullet Punch, Mach Punch, Fake Out, Vacuum Wave, Feint and Ice Shard CANNOT be used to traverse extra distance. Pokémon gain an extra potential tile of movement for every Speed Rank greater than or equal to 5 factoring natures. (E.G., a Pokémon that reaches base 120 Speed with or without a Jolly nature gains an extra tile of movement.) For physical attacks, while a Pokémon is within a one-tile radius of its opponent, it will continuously turn to target its opponent on each following action. For example, if a Magikarp jumped over and behind a Feebas with Splash it would avoid an incoming Dragonbreath. However, the following action Feebas would automatically turn to use Water Pulse on Magikarp. In a different scenario, if Magikarp Splashed out of the 1x1 radius of Feebas, then the latter would require a substitution to re-target the Magikarp, lest it do nothing. For special attacks, the Pokémon will automatically turn to attack as long as the Pokémon remains within its line of sight. Moves that affect the entire field (E.G. Earthquake, Rock Slide) only affect Pokémon within a three-tile radius. Physical moves can attack a Pokémon anywhere (not restricted to horizontal, vertical, diagonal) within a two-tile radius. After this attack, the Pokémon retreats back to its original tile. However, special moves can hit a Pokémon anywhere in the arena as long as it is in line of sight (e.g. horizontal, vertical or diagonal) without other restrictions. For this purpose, support moves such as Will-o-Wisp and Toxic are classified as 'special'. Forest of Silence (Move your mouse to reveal the content) Forest of Silence (open) Forest of Silence (close) Arena: Forest of Silence Field Type: Psychic Complexity: Intense Format: N/A If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? Image Within the Forest of Silence, there is no sound. In fact, it seems time -- and thus motion -- has stopped completely, as everything is coated in a grey pallor, and leaves pause halfway down to the ground, perhaps to ask directions. It has become a regular haunt for trainers over the years, hoping that their exciting battles will set time in motion yet again, allowing the forest to continue in its natural cycle. That includes that natural cycle of the wildlife too, who haven't been able to relieve themselves for almost a decade now. However, even the shortest amount of exposure to the forest will begin to freeze the Pokémon -- they will never become fully immobilised, but from the very start of the battle their attacks will become... hm... somewhat unreliable. The Pokémon must focus their minds, needing extra effort to launch an attack successfully. Naturally, Psychic Pokémon are more able at this task, though once some Pokémon get a whiff (or, in some rather strange cases, a taste) of their opponents, they will find it much easier to focus on the battle at hand. These such Pokémon must hit the opponent with a contact attack, or be hit in the same manner, for their primal instincts to activate. The battle takes place in a clearing, which is open to the heavily-overcast sky (it is Britain, after all). This doesn't mean, however, that one couldn't alter that. In fact, please do -- it's a little chilly [SolarBeam will work as normal]. Nature will behave as usual, but don't expect it to go anywhere while you aren't looking. Well, apart from that one time... Err, anyway, apart from that instance, trees cannot be toppled. They can, however, be burned to the ground and climbed. Unfortunately, there is no water around, save for the small amount present in the loamy ground. In the next clearing there seems to be a swarm of blue Pokémon attending to some kind of machine, spewing out smoke and sparks. They are unreachable, however, due to some kind of forcefield... Mechanics Strict Soundproofing (EG, no Growl.) Pokémon begin to be frozen, causing a 40% [flat] drop in accuracy. Psychic Pokémon, and those listed below, can focus and increase the accuracy of their moves back to their original standard by 20% for 1 extra en. Other Pokémon can increase their accuracy by 10% for 1 extra en. These boosts stack (E.G., you can add 40% for 4 EN). Smelling and tasting Pokémon must hit -- or be hit -- with a contact attack before the extra EN reduction takes place. Focus Punch's accuracy is unchanged by the arena. The Dodge chances of all non-Psychic Pokémon not listed below are halved. There is a 1/1,000,000 chance of a tree falling per round, dealing Wood Hammer damage to one Pokémon (decided by RNG). All of the effects listed above are then nulled. Only a tree that falls in this manner will cause this effect. Using Odor Sleuth gives the user smelling powers (and thus the energy reduction) for as long as it is active. Only Psychic Pokémon can Chill consecutively, successfully. All other Pokémon will be inflicted with a Freeze condition (of varying intensity) if this is attempted. Smelling mons: Ninetales family, Persian family, Arcanine family, all Eevee-related Pokémon, Granbull family, Mamoswine family, Houndoom family, Donphan family, Ursaring family, Smeargle, Mightyena family, Linoone family, Delcatty family, Zangoose, Absol, Luxray family, Pachirisu, Purugly family, Emboar family, Stoutland family, Liepard family, Emolga, Zoroark family, Tomohawk family. Tasting mons: Muk family, Lickitung family, Swalot family, Vanilluxe family, Haunter. Non-psychic with Psychic powers: Ninetales family, Golduck family, Venemoth family, Stantler, Lucario family. Arena Concepts (Move your mouse to reveal the content) Arena Concepts (open) Arena Concepts (close) Arena: Psyche Forest Field Type: Psychic Complexity: Moderate/Intense Format: Singles - 50% of a breeze blowing, knocking berries off trees. - 100% chance of a Psychic Pokémon catching a berry, 50% for others. Three categories of berry (decided by RNG): - Normal medicinal [25%]: Cheri, Chesto, Pecha, Rawst, Aspear, Leppa, Oran, Persim, Lum - Covers Psychic weaknesses [50%]: Tanga, Kasib, Colbur - Stat-boosting [25%]: Liechi, Petaya, Starf A Pokémon will consume the berry immediately, if its effect will do something (E.G. Oran, Petaya, regardless of HP). Otherwise, it will hold onto the berry. Three berries can be held at any given time, but have only one use. A berry held for three rounds without being consumed will go bad, and its effect will be reversed (EG, a Cheri berry will incur paralysis, and a Kasib berry will give the holder a Ghost weakness). Berries can be thrown at any time as an action, costing 5 EN, and will be immediately consumed by the target regardless of berry type and condition. Resistance-changing berries will apply their effect to the consuming Pokémon for 3 actions, when thrown. This action is treated as an attack inflicting no damage (and thus able to be boosted by Prankster), but with a BP of 0 (thus able to be boosted by Light Metal, but not being boosted by Technician). Substitute, Protect and other such protective measures will block thrown berries. --- Arena: Dimensional Loop Field Type: Psychic Complexity: Intense Format: Any - Switches between one of 5 arenas at the end of each round. Begins with a 10% chance for each, but once an arena has been used, it cannot be chosen again until all of the others have been used (EG, a Psychic arena -> a Fighting arena -> a Psychic arena is not possible). Psychic: Permanent Trick Room. Elgyem uses one of: Psychic, Disable, Hidden Power [Fighting] [7] on a random Pokémon per action. Fighting: All Pokémon gain the ability No Guard, but EN of moves of <100% acc. is doubled. Meditite uses one of: Hi-Jump Kick, Skill Swap, Shadow Ball on a random Pokémon per action. Flying: Tailwind direction is randomised per action. Natu uses one of: Air Cutter, Haze, Psyshock on a random Pokémon per action. Fire: Permanent Sun. Tepig uses one of: Heat Crash, Yawn, Assurance on a random Pokémon per action. Bug: Random medicinal berry is consumed by each Pokémon per action (same type of berry for both). Venonat uses one of: Bug Buzz, Stun Spore, Psychic on a random Pokémon per action. Analysing Chamber (Move your mouse to reveal the content) Analysing Chamber (open) Analysing Chamber (close) Arena: Analysing Chamber Field Type: Psychic Complexity: Intense Format: Singles Abilities: All Items: Off Switch: OK I see you're coming around. Welcome to... oh, you don't remember where this gym is? Good, then my Elgyem have been successful at wiping your memory. Today you will be my test subject, and I will use my Pokémon to gain information from you. What is your toughest strategy? How can I exploit your failings? After only a few seconds my Pokémon will have gauged your weaknesses -- can you find mine? --- Alchemator's Pokémon gym, situated in the middle of somewhere, consists of a single room with a central battling arena. Around the edge, unreachable by the combatants, run huge coils of wire and complex machinery, which beeps and blorts constantly. A team of Elgyem presses buttons in a seemingly random manner, and occasionally one of them is zapped by the contraption. Within the battling arena itself is the core of the machine, which is constantly scanning and analysing the challenger's Pokémon, and will adapt accordingly. When it has accrued a full profile of the challenger's Pokémon, it sends telepathic waves on a frequency unique to the primary typing of the challenger's Pokémon. These waves create a virtual reality for the Pokémon, aiming to put its state of mind in a disadvantaged position. While the two battling Pokémon are not actually in a different arena, everything is treated as if they are -- the machine provides necessary materials depending on the arena. In fact, the vision is so realistic that the challenger's Pokémon will not be able to break out of the trance. Alchemator's Pokémon have fought many battles and, being Psychic-typed, find it easy to access the disorientated minds of the challenger's Pokémon. Thus, after a small period of time, they will be able to strike with greater efficiency and power, as if they had the ability Analytic. In its standard form, there are no limitations on any moves. Mechanics Summary: - After taking 3 damaging attacks Alch's Pokémon will gain the ability Analytic in addition to their normal abilities (this stacks). - After one round the field will change to resist the foe's primary typing. - When the challenger's Pokémon switch or are KO'd, the arena reverts to its standard form until the next Pokémon has been assessed. Arenas: Bug: The Pokémon battle on a collection of steel platforms situated above a volcano. Due to the increased heat, Bug-types move twice as quickly, but are damaged at the same time. Speed of challenger is doubled but takes 2 DPA. Seismic activity and rock-using moves are permitted. Sun and Sandstorm are permitted, but neither Rain nor Hail have any effect. There is no external water source. Dark: In the middle of a forest, a group of Medicham and Meditite are meditating under a waterfall, and sparring together on a stony outcrop beside it. Challenger's non-damaging attacks cost half the EN, but Fighting moves have +2 BP. Seismic activity and rock-using moves are permitted, together with all weathers. There is an external water source. Dragon: The Pokémon battle on an icy wasteland, which is completely frozen over save for some small holes in the ice. The challenger's physical moves have +2 BAP, but energy cost for anything is increased by +2 and Outrage cannot be used. Seismic activity and rock-using moves are permitted, and all weathers other than Sandstorm. There is an external water source. Electric: The Pokémon battle in a vast desert, in a circled marked with a rocky edge. Electric-type moves have a 50% reduction in accuracy, but every damaging Electric-type attack has a 100% chance to paralyse. Seismic activity and rock-using moves are permitted, and all weathers other than Hail. There is no external water source. Fighting: Standard arena, but the Elgyem come out to play! They stand closer to the arena and send out their natural telepathic waves. This disorientates any Fighting-types in the arena. Fighting-type moves have +4 BAP, but the challenger's Pokémon remains permanently confused while using them. Seismic activity and rock-using moves are permitted, and all weathers. There is an external water source. Fire: Two rafts made of bound-up logs bob on the surface of a seemingly infinite ocean. The water is anything but calm, however... Fire-type moves heal the user for 25% of their damage, but every round a wave crashes over the arena (Surf from Rank 3 SAtk). Seismic activity will cause a Surf over the opponent instead. Rock-using moves are permitted (ocean floor). All weathers are permitted. There is an external water source (duh). Flying: The Pokémon battle in an abandoned power plant, and electricity audibly crackles in the air. There are no rocks in the arena, but the challenger's Pokémon will be immediately paralysed (25%) if they try to fly high into the air [E.G. Fly, Sky Attack, Bounce]. Seismic activity is permitted, but not rock-using moves. All weathers are permitted. There is no external water source. Ghost: The Pokémon battle in a land of complete and utter darkness. Dark- and Ghost-type moves gain +2 BAP, but these moves of the challenger's Pokémon cost 50% more energy. Seismic and rock-using moves are permitted. All weathers are permitted. There is an external water source. Grass: The Pokémon battle in a forest swarming with small and large insects alike. Grass-type moves cost half the energy, but every action there is a 50% chance of a Weedle jumping out and using Poison Sting on the challenger's Pokémon (or Bug Bite if said Pokémon is immune to Poison Sting). Seismic and rock-using moves are permitted. All weathers are permitted. There is an external water source. Ground: A collection of rickety water tankers swing uneasily above a large canyon. Rock-type moves gain +3 BAP, but no seismic activity or digging may occur. Seismic activity is not permitted, but rock-using moves are. All weathers other than Hail are permitted. There is an external water source. Ice: The Pokémon battle in a quaint market-place outside a large clock tower, which chimes continously as snow tumbles down. Hail is permanent and cannot be changed, but at the end of every round a Klink with 25 HP will appear and have a 50% chance of using Gear Grind on the challenger's Pokémon at the end of a round. There can be 3 Klink at any one time. Seismic activity and rock-using moves are permitted. Only Hail is permitted. There is an external water source [fountain]. Normal: The Pokémon battle on an ethereal plane, filled with nightmarish spirits and ghouls. The energy of any move used by the challenger's Pokémon is reduced by 2, but their foe gains one guaranteed dodge per round (the action on which it occurs is randomised). Seismic activity and rock-using moves are permitted. All weathers are permitted. There is an external water source. Poison: The Pokémon battle on a landscape that has been scrubbed and bleached to a pristine whiteness, which boosts the focus of the Pokémon. The accuracy of the challenger's Pokémon is increased by a flat 25%, but Poison-type moves cost 1 extra EN and Poison cannot be inflicted as a status. If a Pokémon has been previously poisoned, that condition will be healed. Seismic activity and rock-using moves are permitted. All weathers are permitted. There is an external water source. Psychic: Standard arena. Rock: The Pokémon battle in a far-away jungle, in a dense undergrowth of vines and thorns. The ranks of the challenger's Pokémon (excluding speed and HP) are raised by 1, but Grass-type moves have +3 BAP. Seismic activity and rock-using moves are permitted. Sun and Rain are permitted. There is an external water source. Steel: A flexible, concave mesh hangs over rows of flamethrowers, designed to withstand seismic activity. The speed of the challenger's Pokémon will be permanently raised by 1 stage whenever it takes Fire-type damage, but attacks of 10 BP or greater made by the challenger's Pokémon triggers the nearest flamethrower [Flamethrower from Rank 3 SAtk]. Seismic activity and rock-using moves are permitted. Sun and Sandstorm are permitted. There is no external water source. Water: The Pokémon battle in a city subway station, long-ago abandoned in favour of more modern alternatives. The challenger's Pokémon temporarily gains the ability to use Sludge Bomb, and Poison-type attacks have +2 BAP. However, there is no water source and the speed of the challenger's Pokémon is halved. Seismic activity and rock-using moves are permitted. No weather is permitted. There is no external water source. Hall of Mirrors (Move your mouse to reveal the content) Hall of Mirrors (open) Hall of Mirrors (close) Arena: Hall of Mirrors Field Type: Psychic Complexity: Intense Format: Singles Abilities: All Items: Off Switch: OK Image The Hall of Mirrors in Versailles is one of the most elegant, and one of the most iconic, places in France, and perhaps even the world! What better place might there be to do battle? Due to the vast amount of mirrors and reflective items, Reflect and Light Screen have +1 priority, since they are much easier to conjure in this environment. What's more, any attempt to shatter them with Brick Break will bring bad luck upon the user, causing all secondary effects to occur against them! Mirror Shot and Mirror Coat also cost half the energy they normally might. Due to being indoors, weather is banned. All moves (other than those listed below) function as normal, and seismic moves will not damage the arena significantly. The mirrors situated around the room each function as if they have the ability Magic Bounce, reflecting everything such an ability normally might. With this reflection, Flash also becomes an 8 BP special Fire attack against the opponent, though it deals 1/4 of the damage it inflicts in recoil. Psyshock will shatter screen moves with no adverse effects. Summary: Screens have +1 priority. Shattering screens with Brick Break makes every secondary effect RNG roll turn against the perpetrator for 7 actions. Mirror Shot and Mirror Coat cost half the energy. Mirrors around the room act like they have Magic Bounce. Flash becomes an 8 BP special Fire attack with 1/4 recoil. Psyshock breaks screens (after dealing damage).


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