So who has the most highly modified CSL? - Page 21

hoshy · 02-04-2013, 08:15 PM

Interesting thread.

Mike, did you consider putting the E90 V8 in? Sacrilege to many/most but I always thought that would be a nice way to up the power.

As I understand it the V8 is alloy block, so lighter, and a perhaps a bit shorter being a V (I'd like evidence of that if anybody has figure - don't want to spread bullshit

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to me that sounds like you'd be getting the comfortable road use, more power and potentially better handling. I'm sure there are aftermarket ways to get the induction noise back too.

_Nathan_ · 02-04-2013, 09:11 PM

It is lighter and shorter.

We did the electronics on this:

Made good power

hoshy · 02-04-2013, 09:31 PM

very nice. Good to know I got my facts right - I assume that was with some kind of 3rd party race gearbox? Would be interested to know more.

On a slightly different approach - I also though a 7sp double clutch box from the facelift 335i would be a nice swap onto the S54. It mates up to the N55, so probably needs a custom bell but you might get lucky

not sure if this is the same box the M3 gets.

The big problem would be the electronics but you seem to work in that field so might comment on feasibility - I imagine it would require extensive development and parts will be expensive for the next few years at least but over time it would be nice to have a 7sp double clutch option for the CSL.

chicken · 02-04-2013, 10:07 PM

a wise man once said, never be the first to do a modification

hoshy · 02-04-2013, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by chicken

a wise man once said, never be the first to do a modification

Not if you want it fast, cheap, and reliable, no. But if you develop a kit I reckon you could do quite well. A "bolt-in" DCT for SMG II (and maybe SMG I) cars could peak quite a lot of interest in the community.

_Nathan_ · 02-04-2013, 10:22 PM

That was using a sequential dog box on paddles.

I do have a plan for DCT...

shane@mbtech · 02-04-2013, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Nathan_

That was using a sequential dog box on paddles.

I do have a plan for DCT...

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_Nathan_ · 02-04-2013, 11:14 PM

Not yet :P

chicken · 02-04-2013, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Nathan_

Not yet :P

Haha

hoshy · 02-04-2013, 11:21 PM

Looking forward to hearing the DCT plans. Would quite happily be a test mule for that.

02-04-2013, 08:15 PM	#201
hoshy S3 - On the open road Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 80 Casino cash: $833	Interesting thread. Mike, did you consider putting the E90 V8 in? Sacrilege to many/most but I always thought that would be a nice way to up the power. As I understand it the V8 is alloy block, so lighter, and a perhaps a bit shorter being a V (I'd like evidence of that if anybody has figure - don't want to spread bullshit ) to me that sounds like you'd be getting the comfortable road use, more power and potentially better handling. I'm sure there are aftermarket ways to get the induction noise back too. Last edited by hoshy; 02-04-2013 at 08:30 PM.

02-04-2013, 09:11 PM	#202
_Nathan_ Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,099 Casino cash: $13060	It is lighter and shorter. We did the electronics on this: Made good power __________________ Nathan

02-04-2013, 10:22 PM	#206
_Nathan_ Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,099 Casino cash: $13060	That was using a sequential dog box on paddles. I do have a plan for DCT... __________________ Nathan

02-04-2013, 11:14 PM	#208
_Nathan_ Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,099 Casino cash: $13060	Not yet :P __________________ Nathan

02-04-2013, 09:31 PM	#203
hoshy S3 - On the open road Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 80 Casino cash: $833	very nice. Good to know I got my facts right - I assume that was with some kind of 3rd party race gearbox? Would be interested to know more. On a slightly different approach - I also though a 7sp double clutch box from the facelift 335i would be a nice swap onto the S54. It mates up to the N55, so probably needs a custom bell but you might get lucky not sure if this is the same box the M3 gets. The big problem would be the electronics but you seem to work in that field so might comment on feasibility - I imagine it would require extensive development and parts will be expensive for the next few years at least but over time it would be nice to have a 7sp double clutch option for the CSL.

02-04-2013, 10:07 PM	#204
chicken S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: London Posts: 172 Casino cash: $1927	a wise man once said, never be the first to do a modification

02-04-2013, 11:21 PM	#210
hoshy S3 - On the open road Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 80 Casino cash: $833	Looking forward to hearing the DCT plans. Would quite happily be a test mule for that.