Anyone have a Vargas Tuning Crankhub?

[Vader97]

Adding some extra power to my F83 M4 and wanted to know if anyone is running VTTs spline lock crankhub. Been quoted $3800-$4200 for MaxPSI and Gintani variants which seem pretty high. I'm based in NJ and I'm currently contacting performance shops for more information. I haven't seen anything about catastrophic failure regarding VTTs crankhub and apparently they're used on cars making 900+hp (I don't intend on running that much power in my m4)

[LINF83]

Originally Posted by Vader97

Adding some extra power to my F83 M4 and wanted to know if anyone is running VTTs spline lock crankhub. Been quoted $3800-$4200 for MaxPSI and Gintani variants which seem pretty high. I'm based in NJ and I'm currently contacting performance shops for more information. I haven't seen anything about catastrophic failure regarding VTTs crankhub and apparently they're used on cars making 900+hp (I don't intend on running that much power in my m4)

Take a look at insane performance crank hub it's one piece design.

I have mine done at JRS performance -Middletown New York

[18BMWX5M]

I went with insane performance as well and my local shop installed it for me. Total out the door cost including the part was about $2900.

[ASRman]

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1679594

Perhaps have a read through this first then make a decision.

[aBMWfan]

Originally Posted by 18BMWX5M

I went with insane performance as well and my local shop installed it for me. Total out the door cost including the part was about $2900.

+1 for insane

[Chris@VargasTurboTech]

We have tons of them out in the field, zero failures with the V2. It's easily the most aggressive and secure solution out there, and significantly less expensive turn-key installed.

[behindthen0thing]

Ive got the insane perf as well. No problems yet.

[jpy1980]

Although the insane performance hub is cheaper, shouldn’t the install be more than the maxpsi due to the one piece design? I thought the one piece design meant that you have to drop the oil pan thus more work. So how are people getting this installed cheaper? Or are the shops installing the Maxpsi one just charging a premium because they know they have an in demand part?

[18BMWX5M]

Originally Posted by jpy1980

Although the insane performance hub is cheaper, shouldn’t the install be more than the maxpsi due to the one piece design? I thought the one piece design meant that you have to drop the oil pan thus more work. So how are people getting this installed cheaper? Or are the shops installing the Maxpsi one just charging a premium because they know they have an in demand part?

My friends shop did mine and gave me a great deal on the install cost so that could be why my cost is lower than everyone else's.

[santiwan]

Hey, I got the Vargas V2 hub installed about 2 weeks ago.

I'm not running crazy power, I just have the stage 2 tune from Alex@Alpine and got the hub done for peace of mind since I plan on keeping this car long term. So far I haven't had any issues at all and I had EAS do it and feel confident in driving the car as hard as I want. I think you'll be fine with v2 of the Vargas hub.

I paid around $3k after parts and labor and taxes (CA) to give you an estimate. I have the receipt in my car so I can get PM you the exact cost and break down if you want to compare it with shops in your area.

[jpy1980]

Originally Posted by santiwan

Hey, I got the Vargas V2 hub installed about 2 weeks ago.

I'm not running crazy power, I just have the stage 2 tune from Alex@Alpine and got the hub done for peace of mind since I plan on keeping this car long term. So far I haven't had any issues at all and I had EAS do it and feel confident in driving the car as hard as I want. I think you'll be fine with v2 of the Vargas hub.

I paid around $3k after parts and labor and taxes (CA) to give you an estimate. I have the receipt in my car so I can get PM you the exact cost and break down if you want to compare it with shops in your area.

Nice you had EAS do it for you as you get that no slip guarantee right?

[santiwan]

Originally Posted by jpy1980

Nice you had EAS do it for you as you get that no slip guarantee right?

Correct, but also because I know and trust EAS knows what they are doing and they've always been a pleasure to work with. With that said, in the SoCal area I'm sure there are plenty of other great shops that can do it, I just felt more comfortable with EAS doing it. But yes, warranty as well lol.

[papasmurf_m3]

Studio RSR in socal is doing the job 1-2 days for 1,995 installed. A much more reasonable price then we have seen. This is a very good option!

[aBMWfan]

Originally Posted by papasmurf_m3

Studio RSR in socal is doing the job 1-2 days for 1,995 installed. A much more reasonable price then we have seen. This is a very good option!

Including parts?

[X.X.I.V]

Originally Posted by aBMWfan

Including parts?

I had bought my VTTv2 during The BF sales, had a local shop install it-back in Jan. I paid about 2400 for the install and 450 for the full Crank hub capture kit, all Parts and fluids included.
I'm on stock power(for now) I drive my M like it was meant to be driven,no issues.
Going to Stage 2 this summer when this.... pandemic ends.
For the price it's good....

[BlownOne]

Got about 10k miles and 6 months on my vtt v2 w/CBC installed by EaS without any issues whatsoever. Cars making good power and I’m using it frequently lol

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by Chris@VargasTurboTech

We have tons of them out in the field, zero failures with the V2. It's easily the most aggressive and secure solution out there, and significantly less expensive turn-key installed.

+1

We sold a lot of Vargas crank hubs without a single issue

[Beemerm3]

Originally Posted by X.X.I.V

I had bought my VTTv2 during The BF sales, had a local shop install it-back in Jan. I paid about 2400 for the install and 450 for the full Crank hub capture kit, all Parts and fluids included.
I'm on stock power(for now) I drive my M like it was meant to be driven,no issues.
Going to Stage 2 this summer when this.... pandemic ends.
For the price it's good....

Are you sure that's a vtt v2?

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by M3classic

Are you sure that's a vtt v2?

The one shown in the picture is a v2.

[papasmurf_m3]

Originally Posted by aBMWfan

Including parts?

Yes including parts and they said they're doing 1 day turnarounds also.

[JamesF80m3]

I have the insane performance crankhub installed on my F80. About 4k miles on it so far no issues

[TheMaster1971NL]

+1 Insane. No issues at all