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28.04.2025Our projects

DRIFT EP9: We start the engines of our Drift BMW 335i + Bench test

Welcome to episode 9 of our mad project to prepare for the French Drift Championship! We've been sharing every stage of the adventure with you for several weeks now. You can find all our Drift projects here.

Today, we're getting down to business: we're finishing the electrical wiring, starting our B58 engines for the first time, and putting them through their paces on the power bench! Well... That's the plan...

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Mechanics, electronics and sleepless nights

We worked relentlessly: 100% in-house wiring harnesses made by Ted, MaxxECU Pro ECU, electronic management via PDM20, oil pressure accumulator to protect our engines at high revs... Nothing has been left to chance to create BMW 335i cars built for drifting.

As for the wiring harness, Ted has refined every detail: concentric sheathing, 'aviation' quick connectors to facilitate work on the engine, and a streamlined installation worthy of the greatest racing projects.

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First starts: stress, escape and emotions

Once the beams are complete, it's time for the real thing. After several checks, we try the first starts:

  • First B58: Sofiane's starts without any problems, but a few adjustments need to be made before it's fully operational.
  • Second B58: Médéric's also starts, but has a few water leaks that need to be repaired before we can continue.

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Off to the power bench: fine-tuning and first flames

It's 10pm and after loading everything up, we're off to Shiftech Tours to put our 335i through its paces. The aim was to check the settings, run in the engines and start fine-tuning the mapping.

Despite the short nights, the first BMW is promising: over 450 bhp and 720 Nm of torque at just 2,700 rpm on the run-in mapping, "a real 530D twin-turbo curve".

The second BMW, still being tuned, has a few minor issues to iron out, but nothing insurmountable.

Many thanks to Ted and Brothers Custom for the energy and time spent on these two machines, which we hope will shine in the rounds of the French Drift Championship.

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Shiftech: BMW tuner

With this double project, we're showing once again that being a BMW tuner isn't just about adding horsepower: it's about designing reliable, high-performance vehicles that are suited to extreme competition.

Whether you're a BMW drift enthusiast, looking for a BMW tuner, or have a crazy project in mind, we're here to make it real.

Put your trust in Shiftech, the extreme performance specialist made in France!

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DRIFT EP9: START YOUR ENGINES! WE PUT THEM ON THE BENCH! (Leaks, breakages, breakers and flames🔥)