My intake manifold was cleaned today by Luther.

MacR6 · 09-13-2013, 07:54 PM

Posting this via the iPhone so not sure how the pics will come out.

But big thanks to Luther for taking care of me today. In and out in about two hours with a clean intake manifold!!!

boom · 09-13-2013, 08:15 PM

AWESOME!! Who is Luther? How much?

bigdaddycane · 09-14-2013, 09:28 AM

not the manifold but the intake valve portion of the cylinder head.

it does make a difference and ALL of these N54 motors need this cleaning.

N0Chill 335i · 09-14-2013, 04:06 PM

Very interested. I'm about to start my bolt on mods and definitely want to have this done 1st. How much and what city?

bigdaddycane · 09-14-2013, 04:17 PM

Luther is in Beltsville, Md ....not far from you at all. I think he charges $400 to $500.....which is a great deal

N0Chill 335i · 09-14-2013, 04:20 PM

Sweet. I just moved back to civilization. Laurel/Silver Spring area right off of 29 so Beltsville is right around the corner from me. I'm gonna get this done on my next check for sure. Can someone PM me his contact info please? Thanks

bigdaddycane · 09-14-2013, 04:22 PM

search for Luther@FlemmingsAuto (something close to that) and you can PM him

Chris_506 · 09-14-2013, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdaddycane

Luther is in Beltsville, Md ....not far from you at all. I think he charges $400 to $500.....which is a great deal

Not really, most places charge $250-$350 for walnut blasting

bimmer32five · 09-14-2013, 06:59 PM

May depend on the area too. South Carolina may be cheaper?

bigdaddycane · 09-15-2013, 09:33 AM

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Not really, most places charge $250-$350 for walnut blasting

we're talking DC MD VA....I have not seen walnut blasting below 400 in OUR area

MacR6 · 09-15-2013, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdaddycane

not the manifold but the intake valve portion of the cylinder head.

it does make a difference and ALL of these N54 motors need this cleaning.

Yup not the manifold.

Price was just over four bills. I'm happy with what he did. Luther is a good guy. I was having issues with rough idle at cold starts. The dealer wanted to change out all six injectors for around $1300. Well got the intake cleaned and now I'm good. Saved $900.

tres · 09-16-2013, 05:41 AM

I had mine done at luther's last week also.

RimasRS · 09-16-2013, 08:16 AM

Which method was used to clean them?

tres · 09-16-2013, 03:11 PM

he used the same machine as bmw

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Which method was used to clean them?

bigdaddycane · 09-16-2013, 03:36 PM

Walnut shell blasting machine

Clem · 09-17-2013, 07:52 AM

Probably this or similar

MacR6 · 09-17-2013, 05:24 PM

Looked just like that.

bosstanaka · 09-17-2013, 07:42 PM

Luther does great work. I highly recommend him for the walnut blasting.

davidkotok · 09-18-2013, 09:36 AM

Awesome, my buddy just did this back at my other home and the results were great... will be contacting luther.

HIGHLY recommend getting an oil catch can from Burger Tuning and also doing plugs while you do this as well.

bigdaddycane · 09-18-2013, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by davidkotok

HIGHLY recommend getting an oil catch can from Burger Tuning and also doing plugs while you do this as well.

add a RB PCV valve for $45 as well....makes a big difference.

Luther@Fleming Automotive · 09-19-2013, 12:16 PM

Thanks for the kind words. The machine I use is the one pictured above. It is the BMW specific machine. Cost is 430 and that includes new intake manifold gaskets. It takes about 2hrs to do. I can do this and other work as I have numerous accounts set up with your favorite aftermarket manufacturers. I do recommend purchasing and installing an OCC. It will not alleviate the problem but will definitely reduce the amount of carbon build up. If anyone wants this done please contact me here or at 443.336.9521

Red_Bean_Bun · 09-19-2013, 12:31 PM

How's the ride after the blasting ?

09-13-2013, 07:54 PM	#1
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N0Chill 335i Colonel 848 Rep 2,771 Posts Drives: 13' F30 335i M Sport AW Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: MD iTrader: (2)	Sweet. I just moved back to civilization. Laurel/Silver Spring area right off of 29 so Beltsville is right around the corner from me. I'm gonna get this done on my next check for sure. Can someone PM me his contact info please? Thanks
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davidkotok Lieutenant 17 Rep 408 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: ny/dc iTrader: (3)	Awesome, my buddy just did this back at my other home and the results were great... will be contacting luther. HIGHLY recommend getting an oil catch can from Burger Tuning and also doing plugs while you do this as well.
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09-19-2013, 12:16 PM	#21
Luther@Fleming Automotive Banned 12 Rep 179 Posts Drives: 07 E90 BSM Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Hyattsville, MD iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the kind words. The machine I use is the one pictured above. It is the BMW specific machine. Cost is 430 and that includes new intake manifold gaskets. It takes about 2hrs to do. I can do this and other work as I have numerous accounts set up with your favorite aftermarket manufacturers. I do recommend purchasing and installing an OCC. It will not alleviate the problem but will definitely reduce the amount of carbon build up. If anyone wants this done please contact me here or at 443.336.9521
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09-19-2013, 12:31 PM	#22
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