yeah I don't see the Greddy as a bad option at all. The turbo is supposed to be like an 18G, so I would assume it can make some decent power if you turn up the boost a bit. I like how clean it seems to be and that it's quiet with no dump tube. I would consider it.

 

I honestly couldn't tell you exactly why, I know very little about the Greddy kit. But from what I've heard on this forum from talking to people with it, the power you gain is very low compared to other type of kits.

 

There seems to be plenty of agreement that the Greddy is the way to go if one lives in California.

What about states that require the original engine computer for the OBD-II emissions test? In these states, the AEM EMS seems to be pretty much out of the question, leaving solutions such as the E-Manage. If one is going to go with the E-Manage anyway, is the Greddy now a viable option or is the Inline Pro setup still worth it?

In other words, with the E-Manage, will the Inline Pro setup be so limited that one might as well go with the more plug-n-play Greddy?

Thoughts?

 

Greedy = good entry kit...

InlinePro = Best potential, best numbers between both.

Now, what if I go for a used InlinePro set up?
What do I have to look for when I buy one? I had an offert and I'm seriously thinking about getting it.

Here's what's the deal...

-InlinePRO Cast Iron T3/T4 Turbo Exhaust Manifold
-Precision SC61 Turbocharger
-Turbosmart 38mm Wastegate
-InlinePRO Billet Blow-Off Valve
-2.5" Mandrel-Bent Aluminum Charge Pipes (mirror polished)
-InlinePRO 600hp Front Mount Intercooler
-High Temp Charge Pipe Couplers & Reducers
-3

 

-AEM EMS (for best potential)
-injectors (probably 650cc for the power you want)
-fuel pump
-clutch
-headgasket (if you're looking for over 400whp to be safe)

And don't forget install. Inline Pro charges anywhere from $1300-$1700 I believe. You'd be looking at $8-$10K if you went new.

 

So my extra cost would be for the AEM EMS, injectors 650cc, the fuel pump and the Clutch.
Maybe the Head gasket to be safe... (I'd be happy with 350whp no need for more now)
So I'm looking roughly at what in term of extra cost?

$2,000 without the head gasket?

I'm planning to install it with a friend of mine. He has a fairly good knowledge in cars and turbo and he is an expert in BMW Turbo system.

Now the Dyno time would be extra I know...

Thanks a lot for the info

 

It's not a crazy idea to install it yourself or with a friend...but IMO you should consider paying someone to professionally install it. I'm sure if your friend knows a lot about turbo systems (for BMW's) he knows quite a bit, but the way a german car works and our cars is apples and oranges. Just make sure everything is done right, cause otherwise its money wasted.

 

This is it... I took my decision, it will be InlinePro

So I tried to call Ya at Inlinepro but didn't got an answer. I'll try later on.

I was wondering if he had an email I could use?!?

 

I've been keeping an eye on the Greddy Kit because I'm thinking about purchasing one myself at some point, and I've read that the kit is set at 7 psi... making about 300 whp. I also read somewhere that the tune that comes with the EMU is capable of being used with 10 psi, which brings the power up to 350 whp.

Like everyone said... it depends on what you want. Cheaper, good enough power to be fast, or a more expensive and making huge amounts of power.

I personally just want something that will keep up with pretty much anything on the road but still have reliability... oh and cheaper is always good... lol.

Andre

 

there is no way that the greddy kit 'out of box' will make 350whp tuned to 10psi...it's said to make around 300 tops (and im sure thats with a good tune, which is hard to find for Emanage ) .....buuuuuuttt there hasn't been enough time to see how this kit will react with EMS and greddy upgrades