Can A Non-Car Guy Tune An Engine For NA Power?

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  • Опубликовано: 25 ноя 2024
  • This week, Ethan digs deep under the bonnet (with a little help) to find out how much n/a power his little Z3 project car can make on the dyno!
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Комментарии • 822

  • @user-yq1eb8gi6b
    @user-yq1eb8gi6b 3 года назад +1559

    big shout out to bruno man, the fact that he's willing to give a lot of time for us viewers.... man what a great lad

    • @karlmiller3623
      @karlmiller3623 3 года назад +10

      Getting plenty of free advertising

    • @joaoserra8273
      @joaoserra8273 3 года назад +27

      @@karlmiller3623 if you know bruno you know he doesnt need advertising lol

    • @Ktmzqw
      @Ktmzqw 3 года назад +3

      @Big Dongle yes

    • @vladmihai306
      @vladmihai306 3 года назад +3

      it is a commercial for his shop, obviously he is giving a lot of time for us.

    • @karlmiller3623
      @karlmiller3623 3 года назад +2

      @@joaoserra8273 So that’s why I’d never heard of him before CT then …

  • @DanteJDM
    @DanteJDM 3 года назад +2164

    Bruno is a rare find and adds alot of entertainment value. Good episode!

  • @mugen-r4084
    @mugen-r4084 3 года назад +330

    Can we big up Bruno, my man been offsetting his actual business for CH so I hope man getting paid enough to work with them.

    • @BDSMotorsport
      @BDSMotorsport 3 года назад +133

      thank you, I love working with CT guys as what you see on camera is what they genuinely are.

    • @samstevenson2520
      @samstevenson2520 2 года назад +2

      @@BDSMotorsport man being a mechanic myself, I genuinely wanna congratulate you on your willingness and patience for showing and explaining to ethan about the logistics of repair. I do the same with customers of mine, and know from experience that the more you help someone understand about it, the easier and more maintained their cars are next time they need something sorted and they respect the value of looking after their cars more. Maximum respect to you Bruno. Also, well done Ethan on the jobs you’ve done on the car, it’s pleasing to see your genuine pleasure and pride when you’ve done your own repair or just something you haven’t done before. Keep it up mate

  • @acplguk
    @acplguk 3 года назад +870

    Ethan's moving up in the world -- from changing a tyre to doing a stage 2 map on a Z3! The next video should be "Non-Car Guy Builds Car"!

    • @KSV2366
      @KSV2366 3 года назад

      Yeah that should be next

    • @andyp2547
      @andyp2547 3 года назад

      Car build project, yes defo
      Banger into the bizz build 👍😁

    • @TwinJag374
      @TwinJag374 3 года назад +4

      Non car guy becomes car guy

    • @freddieparrydrums
      @freddieparrydrums 3 года назад +1

      At this point I’m pretty sure he was acting all along lol

    • @mikeyknighty8226
      @mikeyknighty8226 3 года назад +6

      if Alex wont turbo his miata then we have to get Ethan to turbo his z3 first

  • @JMB1891
    @JMB1891 3 года назад +208

    Ethan just casually resting his new alloy wheel in a hedge 😂

  • @mackenziepm
    @mackenziepm 3 года назад +215

    Bruno is excellent entertainment. He is like the Inspector Clouseau of the mechanics. Well maybe a cross between Inspector Clouseau & Papa Lazarou.

  • @TipZ_TV
    @TipZ_TV 3 года назад +73

    “15 minus 5” “imperial” had me fucking rolling 😂😂

  • @woodylovett7516
    @woodylovett7516 3 года назад +115

    This is so sick! The owner of more than tyres is my dad so seeing this is so cool ❤️

  • @GerardBendotti
    @GerardBendotti 3 года назад +37

    Bruno seems to be getting more comfortable with the camera. that CUT! was hilarious. and I thought Ethan was going to hug him when the rocker cover was brought out. Alex would have...

  • @BoostedHamzExtra
    @BoostedHamzExtra 3 года назад +237

    Few days ago, I done my first ever car mod - It was literally changing the hubcaps.
    *I can honestly say it was one of the most happiest days of my life*

    • @andrewmelia2008
      @andrewmelia2008 3 года назад +9

      Is fitting a hubcap really a mod???

    • @dansykes03
      @dansykes03 3 года назад +37

      @@andrewmelia2008 fair enough it’s only a 5 second job, but it’s a start🤷🏽

    • @bennyplayz3126
      @bennyplayz3126 3 года назад +28

      Keep working on cars and them happy days wont be so happy.😂😂

    • @dansykes03
      @dansykes03 3 года назад +10

      @@bennyplayz3126 very true🤣most of the time it’s modifications that are fun, and repair jobs make you want to sell your car🤣

    • @liamholcroft7212
      @liamholcroft7212 3 года назад +16

      You just took a step down a slippery slope

  • @zk9964
    @zk9964 3 года назад +275

    BDS knows so much about the M4X motors it’s astounding

    • @Zzzlol94
      @Zzzlol94 3 года назад +22

      You mean Ethan

    • @jacobl6714
      @jacobl6714 3 года назад +12

      @@Zzzlol94 yeah but i'm sure ethan shares a few tips with the boys here n there. Be a real shame to hoard all that knowledge wisdom and experience all to himself

    • @quest8795
      @quest8795 3 года назад

      BDS are the experts!

    • @GECKOZFTW
      @GECKOZFTW 3 года назад +1

      In my opinion it's still not worth tuning one of these. I'd much rather stick an M50 i6 in there. Better sound and more potential

    • @mouaxiong8618
      @mouaxiong8618 3 года назад +1

      @@GECKOZFTW as a broke ass, I prefer this i4

  • @gbmgaming
    @gbmgaming 3 года назад +61

    The theory that Ethan is actually the most car guy out of all of them and for years he's been faking and now is slowing becoming what he has always been is interesting and I like to believe it.

  • @mac2540
    @mac2540 3 года назад +227

    Been looking forward to a project Z3 update for ages, great job. Love the show! 👌

  • @bpowick
    @bpowick 3 года назад +84

    I love these Ethan centric videos. He’s friggin hilarious 😂

  • @southenglandbusspotting9965
    @southenglandbusspotting9965 3 года назад +111

    09:05 It’s at this point Ethan realises he is a fully qualified mechanic.

  • @DmitryT888
    @DmitryT888 3 года назад +89

    "The Milkman strikes again!"- that should become a slogan of every Ethan's appearance!)))

    • @thenefyncat6970
      @thenefyncat6970 3 года назад

      I can see that as the next merch t-shirt.

  • @jordanb4559
    @jordanb4559 3 года назад +70

    Bruno is a legend. Prove me wrong.

  • @BillyCabrio1985
    @BillyCabrio1985 3 года назад +46

    I love Ethan‘s excitement for everything that’s new to him, it’s like watching a child opening that one big toy under the Christmas tree and seeing the excitement in their face 😂

  • @jonibravo9004
    @jonibravo9004 3 года назад +162

    The ratchet part was actually mind blowing

  • @nathaen
    @nathaen 3 года назад +22

    Bruno genuinely wanting him to learn is honestly so refreshing to see.

  • @anidiotinaracingcar
    @anidiotinaracingcar 3 года назад +40

    "I moved the limiter, 6900 is a good number"!
    ...hits it on the first pull :-D

    • @dragos2010full1
      @dragos2010full1 3 года назад

      these engines used to be used with a mod tuning chip that unlocked the limiter to 7200rpm making them sound real nice and making a bit more power

  • @emanuelsousa1591
    @emanuelsousa1591 3 года назад +11

    You can tell right away that if it wasn’t for Ethan, Bruno would trash the engine beyond repair. Glad to see Ethan helping the inexperienced!

  • @marcoferreira3832
    @marcoferreira3832 3 года назад +34

    Bruno representing the good Portuguese lads

  • @Someone-bf3nk
    @Someone-bf3nk 3 года назад +21

    "You were right once again, it's a 12-2" 🤣🤣🤣

  • @simonhodgetts6530
    @simonhodgetts6530 3 года назад +13

    Bruno has the patience of a saint and the comic timing of Ricky Gervase………top chap!

  • @elitke
    @elitke 3 года назад +19

    I really love Ethan's dedication to this car, he has improved so much!! Nice job mate👌🏻

  • @timw5709
    @timw5709 3 года назад +49

    Ethan buying the wheels, good work boys he's broken his cherry 🍒🤣

  • @danielanthony6141
    @danielanthony6141 3 года назад +3

    I love where this is going but I think the absolute pinnacle of Ethan's journey would be to enter him in some racing event in his Z3, with Alex mentoring him along the way, Jack providing the funny banter and camera shit.

  • @alem1714
    @alem1714 3 года назад +10

    actually love these types of vids with the knowledge bruno provides really is interesting and would be a great person to learn off of

  • @autotea
    @autotea 3 года назад +15

    Looking forward to the “Bruno & Ethan Show” coming soon!

  • @dominicrichardson5546
    @dominicrichardson5546 3 года назад +25

    Finally another z3 video, m44 ftw

  • @fantaring705
    @fantaring705 3 года назад +7

    It's so good to see Ethan taking the time to teach Bruno

  • @niklaswejedal463
    @niklaswejedal463 3 года назад +1

    The personal chemistry between Ethan and Bruno is pure comedy gold - extremely entertaining to watch!

  • @JoaoPereira-gz2zc
    @JoaoPereira-gz2zc 3 года назад +1

    It’s a privilege to know Bruno for so long, and to see what he built out of scratch only with solid hard work. Um abraço!!!

  • @davekaldenbach8024
    @davekaldenbach8024 3 года назад +2

    Bruno seems to be a really nice lad, would be nice to see him again on the channel. And well done Ethan for the wrenching 💪

  • @mattjdavies2224
    @mattjdavies2224 3 года назад +4

    Great video team! Given a bit more tweaking and performance upgrading hopefully we may see Z3 VS Phil on track at some point? Keep up the exceptional work!

  • @a.j.kasetyo232
    @a.j.kasetyo232 3 года назад +1

    It's finally back!
    And I'm really proud of Ethan. He's come a long way since he started.

  • @alfie3836
    @alfie3836 3 года назад +1

    Great video!
    I love Bruno’s comment re: just looking at peak number gains. It’s all about the gains on the curve, and also percentage of gains (this was nearly a 10% power gain), and relative to power-to-weight as well.

  • @zanderboy
    @zanderboy 3 года назад +30

    bruno is comedy gold, hes on my level. my type of guy. And clearly on your level too. love seeing the videos guys. youre getting close to clarkson may and hammond in terms of famousnesesessss but much better content than they make.

    • @fartloudYT
      @fartloudYT 3 года назад

      clarckson hammond and may are insanely funny and have good commentary, however, the entire grand tour is overscripted filled with way too many cliches. was much better in slightly more relaxed environment.

  • @waclosh
    @waclosh 3 года назад

    He is doing such a great job! I love how he plays his role and really sticks to it to a point where you barely notice it, when he actually forces it.

  • @vanoscrap6296
    @vanoscrap6296 3 года назад +1

    that torque bump at 4k rpm is gonna feel lovely, nicely done. Would like to see the differences between the stock and custom plenums

  • @Brooke_RS197
    @Brooke_RS197 3 года назад +4

    I just love how Bruno looks completely uninterested in life, but my god he's brilliant 🤣
    Still waiting for the day where he just chins Ethan 🤣

  • @MiniMattTV
    @MiniMattTV 3 года назад +2

    I think you guys need to buy Bruno some new lighting for the workshop!
    Excellent video, really enjoying watching Ethan learn all these things.

  • @SonnyC96
    @SonnyC96 3 года назад +1

    You guys really really need to keep doing this series🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @pauljones6996
    @pauljones6996 3 года назад

    Bruno is fantastic, knows his stuff, relaxed and naturally funny. Loved this vid.

  • @flohackel5003
    @flohackel5003 3 года назад +1

    Reminds me of my early days. I was so proud when I replaced the washer fluid pump on my old Volvo.. 😄

  • @neilnisbet5317
    @neilnisbet5317 3 года назад +2

    Bruno is becoming a fast favourite of mine hope he is in a lot more videos :) he’s a great guy

  • @franticfrancis9710
    @franticfrancis9710 3 года назад

    Dude, Ethan’s camera shyness is decreasing and his car knowledge is increasing. This I what everyone needed.

  • @leeshelton1230
    @leeshelton1230 3 года назад +3

    So pleased you’ve continued with this

  • @PetersChannel
    @PetersChannel 3 года назад +5

    Ethan working on his Z4 is one of the best series on this channel 💪🏻🔥

  • @miketaylor1916
    @miketaylor1916 3 года назад +1

    Brunos smile at the end!! Top bloke

  • @iamaparanoidandroid1
    @iamaparanoidandroid1 3 года назад +1

    Whilst taking the piss out of Ethan is fun an' all, can we just take a moment to appreciate the progression from 'losing an Allen key down a spark plug hole' to 'wrenching and bleeding on own project car' in a little over a year?
    Yes, there is still some mechanical sympathy and confidence to come with practice, but good on you Ethan!

  • @Dave-zz9fk
    @Dave-zz9fk 3 года назад +1

    Ethan’s willingness to share his vast knowledge is inspiring.

  • @m5s10
    @m5s10 3 года назад +1

    Ethan looks so genuinely pleased when he says "I've taken engine apart". Keep it up boys

  • @stuarthumphrey6158
    @stuarthumphrey6158 3 года назад +2

    Really enjoyed the videos in this series, Bruno is an excellent on screen presence. So, when is the Ethan taking the Z3 on track?

  • @Wunderbaumsporting
    @Wunderbaumsporting 3 года назад

    This series is one of the very best in the automotive youtube. 😎 The Z3 is a solid and easy to work on first project car, so a great choice from the advisors 👌🏻

  • @naikjoy
    @naikjoy 3 года назад

    Been a fan of the Z3 since Need For Speed High Stakes. I like that Ethan got to change the wheels to these ones. This Z3 has a modest tune and a modest look to it so far. I like it.

  • @zanderchiasson8064
    @zanderchiasson8064 3 года назад

    On behalf of all the viewers, I would just like to saw how proud we are of you Ethan for finally almost remembering everything youre gonna do to the car today

  • @dominicrichardson5546
    @dominicrichardson5546 3 года назад +3

    Definitely time for a 944 vs z3 challenge video

  • @Christyleadbitter
    @Christyleadbitter 3 года назад +2

    Bruno is the man and well done Ethan for getting stuck in.

  • @woody0393
    @woody0393 3 года назад +3

    love the 306 in the background, rareish colour as well

    • @jdmfreak22
      @jdmfreak22 3 года назад +2

      Wanna see it going sideways on every track it attends to? Camber and Combustion channel!!! :)

    • @BDSMotorsport
      @BDSMotorsport 3 года назад +1

      @@jdmfreak22 spot on... and now it has some bds magic under the bonnet as well

    • @jdmfreak22
      @jdmfreak22 3 года назад

      @@BDSMotorsport hell yeah!

  • @jojbouk
    @jojbouk 3 года назад +1

    9:50 he was so proud of that joke, more bruno pls

  • @Zerodominic
    @Zerodominic 3 года назад

    Ethan is so lucky to be able to teach Bruno! I hope I can take my Ti to BDS shop someday!

  • @basilfabian05
    @basilfabian05 3 года назад +1

    Wheels and tyres are probably my favorite mods. You can improve the looks and add some performance by doing so 👍🏾

  • @JakeHewlett
    @JakeHewlett 3 года назад +1

    The fine camber and combustion pug in the shot to! WIN 🏆

  • @db192
    @db192 3 года назад +1

    Great video, I looked at the 1.9 Z3 for the channel, ended up with a 2.5 Z4. Been fixing bits on it ever since! 😂

  • @jamesmccartermail
    @jamesmccartermail 3 года назад +2

    Another superb episode from a fantastic series! Loving it keep up all the hard work YOU’RE doing Ethan!

  • @Toastybear1
    @Toastybear1 3 года назад

    this is the best series on RUclips ever, never let it end!!!

  • @clumsygarage1578
    @clumsygarage1578 3 года назад +7

    If there's an episode of Ethan getting driver coaching on track I will declare this my favorite Car Throttle series.

    • @fartloudYT
      @fartloudYT 3 года назад +1

      he has a video of the stig coaching him and there are some with alex doing it rather seriously too

    • @e7234
      @e7234 3 года назад

      he has, the old stig gave him lessons

  • @Suzuki-SwiftSport
    @Suzuki-SwiftSport 3 года назад +1

    Watching Ethan work on a car is making me look forward to getting a project of my own

  • @judedenham5935
    @judedenham5935 2 года назад

    I love how Ethan is getting more involved!

  • @joseferreira9263
    @joseferreira9263 Год назад

    Alex really makes it run, but Ethan.. he's the cherry on top of the cake!

  • @amberturner2821
    @amberturner2821 3 года назад

    I love how Ethan goes full beans when loosening something but doesn't stop. No stopping Ethan's beans.

  • @curtisshaw6887
    @curtisshaw6887 3 года назад +1

    Bruno is such a nice guy and great mechanic keep up these vids 👍🏾

  • @scotstrowger3885
    @scotstrowger3885 3 года назад +1

    Track day for Ethan & the Z3 is a must!

  • @klue42
    @klue42 3 года назад

    more project car builds please lads, great episode, Bruno is a legend.

  • @alexcornofficial
    @alexcornofficial 3 года назад +1

    Love the BMW series on carthrottle, Ethan makes it even better

  • @adamcoventry4640
    @adamcoventry4640 3 года назад

    Guys these episode with you all in are just top tier and I’m so here for them. I love it. Yous are amazing

  • @panzerveps
    @panzerveps 3 года назад +13

    He even installed an aftermarket cat!

  • @jamesk3565
    @jamesk3565 3 года назад +1

    Love Ethan and how far he has come

  • @chrisdooley6468
    @chrisdooley6468 3 года назад +4

    I like Bruno. Good addition to the series

  • @joshuabodgers9238
    @joshuabodgers9238 3 года назад +1

    So much love for an M42/M44 engined beamer

  • @CRTH09
    @CRTH09 3 года назад

    This is the best way to make an addition to the thro, since then to now Ethan has come a long way, Ethan is better than the German dude but tbh the sa land is cool too

  • @mitchyk
    @mitchyk 3 года назад

    I actually learned something from this video. A group of Rhino's is called a Crash! Ethan has taught me something and it wasn't car related. Much like Ethan! lol

  • @whatsstefon
    @whatsstefon 3 года назад

    Accurate street tuning info there. Torque curve is higher priority. Smooth and tractable power is better. A small increase in the entire rev range is better than bigger numbers, which will inevitably end up right at the top end of the rev range.

  • @cmoore3966
    @cmoore3966 3 года назад +3

    I love Ethan working on cars. Ethan is an awesome dude!

  • @harrymolore8001
    @harrymolore8001 2 года назад

    ethan and bruno are the best combo i never knew i needed

  • @Onlooker71
    @Onlooker71 3 года назад

    This is entertainment gold. Ethan does seem to be getting more confident around a car.

  • @duncandehulst2016
    @duncandehulst2016 3 года назад

    I love how ethan takes of a bolt and gets excited xD very entertaining

  • @crispypotato7601
    @crispypotato7601 3 года назад +11

    Ah yes its always a great day when Ethan works on a engine👹

  • @zepedrofd
    @zepedrofd 3 года назад

    Love that this is just like a bunch of mates that no one knows why they hang out together but it just works…

  • @dr3wmurphy
    @dr3wmurphy 3 года назад +1

    I feel like i've been waiting for a project Z3 video for ages

  • @zygmuntbonifaciuk1386
    @zygmuntbonifaciuk1386 3 года назад +1

    Is that a lovely toyota carina in the intro on the left side 👌

  • @ShiftMotoring
    @ShiftMotoring 3 года назад +12

    For anyone struggling to understand what is happening:
    Cam Timing - The BMW M42/4 engines have adjustable timing gears. The intake cam has been advanced, probably ~5 degrees. Any mechanic can do this for you if you ask and was part of a regular service bulletin with the cars.
    Throttle Body: The TB is a dual-stage to improve partial load response. As the volume behind the TB hasn't changed and neither has the diameter of the TB this will have no effect.
    Manifold: Bruno has cut the area behind the TB to try and improve flow. This is a misunderstanding of the design of the original part.
    Tune: This is where all the change in power has come from and is typical for these cars.
    Filter: This has removed the helmholtz resonator on the original intake which why you can hear the 'squeak'

    • @DashCamSerbia
      @DashCamSerbia 3 года назад +2

      Yeah. Most "tuners" think they know better than the engineers who spent hundreds or thousands of engineering hours on designing and optimising a part. And then they just changed it without understanding anything, and think it is "better". And of course, charge you money for it.

    • @BDSMotorsport
      @BDSMotorsport 3 года назад +1

      very inaccurate explanation. please do not miss inform people

    • @ShiftMotoring
      @ShiftMotoring 3 года назад +4

      @@BDSMotorsport Nice to have you with us Bruno! Please let me know where I was wrong? I'm trying to help the viewers understand what is happening. I saw you put up a couple of comments before but you deleted them!

  • @davidmarques8448
    @davidmarques8448 3 года назад

    Very nice! Cooperation with Bruno is great

  • @Aleks_Mechanics
    @Aleks_Mechanics 3 года назад

    I'm so fricking proud, he's coming along nicely

  • @S3ni0rCit1z3n
    @S3ni0rCit1z3n 3 года назад +2

    "I've taken apart an engine"....as he removes the throttle body :D brilliant !

  • @TheDanGuy
    @TheDanGuy 3 года назад +1

    Love the video and the awesome update on the Z3 project! What watch is Ethan wearing, looks great!

  • @qwertiee
    @qwertiee 3 года назад +3

    "I think it's time we get to bed, it's crazy late"
    Me watching at 2am: 😲

  • @ThaMythbuster
    @ThaMythbuster 3 года назад

    Ok but with that valve cover and intake we need Ethan to spend HOURS with a brass brush to get all that corrosion off the rest of the engine and then do something so it doesn't come back...
    Bruno is amazing tho! Love this series!