Spring cleaning - FMIC, plugs, Valves cleaning (Walnut blasting)

AltecBX · 03-15-2013, 01:57 PM

So I just passed the 56K mile mark and I figure it's time to do a lit bit of cleaning, especially with the warmer weather coming. I replaced my DCI with new ones from BMS. I upgraded my HID, HID fogs, and installed new Angels as well. I upgraded to the Alpina B3 transmission flash a copule weeks back. I also finally replaced the factory FMIC with a ETS 5". Replaced both pre-cats O2 sensors.

While I was having a little hesitation compared to driving a new car from the lot, I figured is time to do a little bit of cleaning to my valves. I took my car in to AUTOCOUTURE MOTORING in NJ for cleaning (walnut blasting). @Sal@AUTOcouture was great. MY valves where dirty; looked almost clogged with all that carbon built up. I figured this would also be a great time to change my plugs (12k on them)since the cover was off, as I had a misfire in cyl 5 & 6 a week ago. Boy what a difference the valves cleaning make. Not only does my car feel like new, but the throttle response is so spot on. No longer I feel the hesitation when down in the RPM. She feels so alive. She just feels like she on her toes the whole time ready to rev. After doing several logs as well, I notice that my temps are >30F lower, pull after pull thanks to the upgraded FMIC.

Doing the plugs & cleaning the valves alone feels like I gained another 10-15whp.

BAL278 · 03-15-2013, 01:59 PM

ACM does it again!! I did the same thing last spring.. Plugs and intake valves.. And just did a FMIC.. I should probably do plugs soon

jlcf22 · 03-15-2013, 02:09 PM

how much was the walnut blasting?

AltecBX · 03-15-2013, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jlcf22

how much was the walnut blasting?

Give them a call. (201) 666-3500). There techs are great and knowledgeable.

135Pats · 03-15-2013, 02:49 PM

the ETS looks beautiful, nice!

03-15-2013, 01:57 PM	#1
AltecBX Colonel 324 Rep 2,663 Posts Drives: BMW 335xi Sedan; BMW M3 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW M3 ZCP [0.00] 2007 BMW 335Xi [0.00]	Spring cleaning - FMIC, plugs, Valves cleaning (Walnut blasting) So I just passed the 56K mile mark and I figure it's time to do a lit bit of cleaning, especially with the warmer weather coming. I replaced my DCI with new ones from BMS. I upgraded my HID, HID fogs, and installed new Angels as well. I upgraded to the Alpina B3 transmission flash a copule weeks back. I also finally replaced the factory FMIC with a ETS 5". Replaced both pre-cats O2 sensors. While I was having a little hesitation compared to driving a new car from the lot, I figured is time to do a little bit of cleaning to my valves. I took my car in to AUTOCOUTURE MOTORING in NJ for cleaning (walnut blasting). @Sal@AUTOcouture was great. MY valves where dirty; looked almost clogged with all that carbon built up. I figured this would also be a great time to change my plugs (12k on them)since the cover was off, as I had a misfire in cyl 5 & 6 a week ago. Boy what a difference the valves cleaning make. Not only does my car feel like new, but the throttle response is so spot on. No longer I feel the hesitation when down in the RPM. She feels so alive. She just feels like she on her toes the whole time ready to rev. After doing several logs as well, I notice that my temps are >30F lower, pull after pull thanks to the upgraded FMIC. Doing the plugs & cleaning the valves alone feels like I gained another 10-15whp. Attached Images __________________ 335xi Sedan 6AT \| Weather(70-85°F) \| N54 Tune Comparison Chart \|\| N54 Turbo Upgrade Comparison Chart -PROcede Rev. 2.5 ~ v5 (3/17 maps) / JB4 (8/21 maps) / COBB (Stg2+FMIC LT Aggressive maps) †Procede Map2(UT 45 - IGN 40) Aggression Target 2.0 \| 0-60 in 4.0sec \|\| †Cobb E30 LT (35% Ethanol/65% 93 Octane) \| 0-60 in 3.9sec AR Design Catless DP \| BMS DCI + OCC \| ETS 5 FMIC \| Alpina B3 Trans Flash \|235/265 19" Michelin PSS Last edited by AltecBX; 03-15-2013 at 02:14 PM..
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03-15-2013, 01:59 PM	#2
BAL278 Major 48 Rep 1,010 Posts Drives: E92 335xi JB Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North NJ iTrader: (3)	ACM does it again!! I did the same thing last spring.. Plugs and intake valves.. And just did a FMIC.. I should probably do plugs soon __________________ 2008 335xi Jet Black//Coral Red VTT Stage 1+// Procede V5//VRSF DPs//AMS FMIC//KW V1//M3 Sways & Sub Bushings// Alpina AT flash Apex EC-7//Michelin PSS//Dinan CAI
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03-15-2013, 02:09 PM	#3
jlcf22 Lieutenant 100 Rep 502 Posts Drives: 335i09 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: bakersfield CA iTrader: (0)	how much was the walnut blasting?
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03-15-2013, 02:49 PM	#5
135Pats Major General 456 Rep 6,478 Posts Drives: A few BMWs Join Date: May 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (3)	the ETS looks beautiful, nice! __________________ E88 N54 Alpinweiss/Coral Red/Motiv HTA 3586r Tial .82AR/Other stuff...652WHP F30 N55 XDrive EBII
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