Aquamist HFS-4 install

bigtigga01 · 06-25-2014, 11:28 AM

I recently purchased the Aquamist HFS4 kit from Protuningfreaks and finally got around to installing it. I chose this kit because I’m flash only and when you add all the features and items that you get its worth it. Mods are in my sig and I will be getting a ptf protune shortly, but this thread is just to help others with some alternatives and insight on install methods that I’ve come across during my research.
My controller is mounted like many others in the glove box. It’s actually behind the glove box panel that is used to access the fuses.

From there I shrink wrapped and routed the power harness to the front cigarette lighter harness under the center console. This provides the +12, ground, and Dim needed for the guage.
(Pics coming soon)
The ECU and User harness were routed the same way as the JB4 usb cable through the firewall directly into the DME box. Most likely your kit will come with the posi-taps and those make it easy to tie into the dme wires.
(Pics coming soon)
I mounted my gauge on the dash as seen in the pics and routed to cable under the dash board to the glove box. I also used this route for the FAV and Flow sensor harness and passed them through a grommet on the driverside firewall.

The Trunk harness was routed along the passenger side under the doorsills and to the trunk. I have my pump and tank mounted on the driverside of the trunk. My tank placement may change because I thought the DO tank would fit perfect in the corner with the pump mounted to it. I guess the e90 trunks are not like the e92s that I’ve seen where the tank is mounted.

I wanted to be different and decided to plug my power cable for the pump harness directly into the distribution block on top of the battery. You will need to buy the2 pole socket housing and flat-type connector, which were a couple of bucks at the dealer.

The 6mm hose was ran through the vent on the side panel and comes out behind the rear bumper. Then I zip-tied it to the fuel line and ran it underneath the car up to the engine bay.

The FAV is mounted to the power steering bracket.

I tapped into my ER CP right after the elbow for one nozzle while the other is tapped into the intercooler outlet pipe. PTF suggested this way for cooler iats and better atomization.

Well that’s my install and I hope it will help others with theirs. All in all it wasn’t as hard as I thought it was going to be. Now I’m waiting to get the meth map from PTF to take full advantage of the kit.

Ingeniator · 06-25-2014, 11:35 AM

Good Job nice install.

sutter2k · 06-25-2014, 11:53 AM

Thanks for sharing this. One day, I will install a meth kit on this car. (after rb's & clutch..)

Did you find the posi-taps fairly non-invasive to the ecu harness. Curious if anyone had just piggy-back hardness to tap into so the ecu wires would not be modified at all.

135Pats · 06-25-2014, 01:21 PM

Looks sharp OP

marketmaster · 06-25-2014, 02:11 PM

Thanks for posting. I really needed to see how to run the lines. Everything else looks pretty simple.

BAL278 · 06-25-2014, 02:22 PM

Nicely done, clean work!

007_e350 · 06-25-2014, 03:38 PM

I dont know what it does, what are the gains ??

C.Pop · 06-25-2014, 03:51 PM

Nice job. Looks great.

135Pats · 06-25-2014, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 007_e350

I dont know what it does, what are the gains ??

it's a methanol kit, probably the best on the market.

Lowers IATs, allows you to hush the comp tables, raises octane which is a nice benefit. IF you do it right it allows for more consistent power, especially in hot climates.

007_e350 · 06-25-2014, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 135Pats

it's a methanol kit, probably the best on the market.

Lowers IATs, allows you to hush the comp tables, raises octane which is a nice benefit. IF you do it right it allows for more consistent power, especially in hot climates.

ok, no wonder Wedge's got it

/jk

335is808 · 06-26-2014, 01:21 AM

Been wanting to do this for a while.. just can't muster up the extra $1300. Great install tho op. Any reviews on ptf meth map?

robc1976 · 06-26-2014, 10:10 PM

Love mine HFS-4 also

bigtigga01 · 06-27-2014, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sutter2k

Thanks for sharing this. One day, I will install a meth kit on this car. (after rb's & clutch..)

Did you find the posi-taps fairly non-invasive to the ecu harness. Curious if anyone had just piggy-back hardness to tap into so the ecu wires would not be modified at all.

I wanted to do the harness but sourcing the ecu pins and putting something together took more time. The posi-taps are nice are not invasive at all.

bigtigga01 · 06-27-2014, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335is808

Been wanting to do this for a while.. just can't muster up the extra $1300. Great install tho op. Any reviews on ptf meth map?

What's $1300? I didn't pay anything near that much for everything.

robc1976 · 06-27-2014, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigtigga01

What's $1300? I didn't pay anything near that much for everything.

Depends on tank and if you go with stainless steel lines and 4AN fittings.

135Pats · 06-27-2014, 09:12 AM

With SS lines, AN taps and fittings and 90 deg bends etc, the tank...Yea $1,300 sounds about right. Maybe a bit less.

bigtigga01 · 06-27-2014, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robc1976

Depends on tank and if you go with stainless steel lines and 4AN fittings.

Oh gotcha. Yeah if you go all out then I can see spending $1300.

robc1976 · 06-27-2014, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigtigga01

Oh gotcha. Yeah if you go all out then I can see spending $1300.

I am at $1500 but that is with a lot of nozzle configurations lol!

06-25-2014, 11:28 AM	#1
bigtigga01 Second Lieutenant 33 Rep 230 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Summerville, SC iTrader: (6) Garage List 1988 BMW 325is [0.00] 2011 BMW 550i [0.00] 2014 BMW X5 [0.00] 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Aquamist HFS-4 install I recently purchased the Aquamist HFS4 kit from Protuningfreaks and finally got around to installing it. I chose this kit because I’m flash only and when you add all the features and items that you get its worth it. Mods are in my sig and I will be getting a ptf protune shortly, but this thread is just to help others with some alternatives and insight on install methods that I’ve come across during my research. My controller is mounted like many others in the glove box. It’s actually behind the glove box panel that is used to access the fuses. From there I shrink wrapped and routed the power harness to the front cigarette lighter harness under the center console. This provides the +12, ground, and Dim needed for the guage. (Pics coming soon) The ECU and User harness were routed the same way as the JB4 usb cable through the firewall directly into the DME box. Most likely your kit will come with the posi-taps and those make it easy to tie into the dme wires. (Pics coming soon) I mounted my gauge on the dash as seen in the pics and routed to cable under the dash board to the glove box. I also used this route for the FAV and Flow sensor harness and passed them through a grommet on the driverside firewall. The Trunk harness was routed along the passenger side under the doorsills and to the trunk. I have my pump and tank mounted on the driverside of the trunk. My tank placement may change because I thought the DO tank would fit perfect in the corner with the pump mounted to it. I guess the e90 trunks are not like the e92s that I’ve seen where the tank is mounted. I wanted to be different and decided to plug my power cable for the pump harness directly into the distribution block on top of the battery. You will need to buy the2 pole socket housing and flat-type connector, which were a couple of bucks at the dealer. The 6mm hose was ran through the vent on the side panel and comes out behind the rear bumper. Then I zip-tied it to the fuel line and ran it underneath the car up to the engine bay. The FAV is mounted to the power steering bracket. I tapped into my ER CP right after the elbow for one nozzle while the other is tapped into the intercooler outlet pipe. PTF suggested this way for cooler iats and better atomization. Well that’s my install and I hope it will help others with theirs. All in all it wasn’t as hard as I thought it was going to be. Now I’m waiting to get the meth map from PTF to take full advantage of the kit. __________________ Sandlapper BMWCCA #481069 07 e90 6AT, Cobb V3 protuned by Motiv, Aquamist HFS-4, DCI, ER CP/Tial BOV, AA DPs, AA Sport Intercooler, 19" BBS CH-R, Pure Stage 2 Turbos
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Ingeniator Major 34 Rep 1,093 Posts Drives: 07 335XI(90) 09 135I(82) Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Fort Mac, Alberta iTrader: (1)	Good Job nice install. __________________ 07 335XI (A008006) 6AT ~94K miles JB4 G5 ISO VSRF DP's 09 135I M (VK80379) 6MT. Race Project car. 1) Install Cobb/piggyback? and Motiv 600 Kit[HTA3076R w/ tial .82] 2) JRZ or Moton suspension. 3) Build high flow intake manifold with multi-port fuel and relocate OFH 4) Build full cage 5) Complete staged twin setup with HTA4205R [w/Tial 1.16] 6) Complete dry sump system
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sutter2k Banned 12 Rep 248 Posts Drives: 2010 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Willow Grove, PA iTrader: (4)	Thanks for sharing this. One day, I will install a meth kit on this car. (after rb's & clutch..) Did you find the posi-taps fairly non-invasive to the ecu harness. Curious if anyone had just piggy-back hardness to tap into so the ecu wires would not be modified at all.
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135Pats Major General 456 Rep 6,478 Posts Drives: A few BMWs Join Date: May 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (3)	Looks sharp OP __________________ E88 N54 Alpinweiss/Coral Red/Motiv HTA 3586r Tial .82AR/Other stuff...652WHP F30 N55 XDrive EBII
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marketmaster First Lieutenant 35 Rep 311 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: United States-TX iTrader: (2)	Thanks for posting. I really needed to see how to run the lines. Everything else looks pretty simple.
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06-25-2014, 02:22 PM	#6
BAL278 Major 48 Rep 1,010 Posts Drives: E92 335xi JB Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North NJ iTrader: (3)	Nicely done, clean work! __________________ 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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007_e350 Lieutenant Colonel 217 Rep 1,909 Posts Drives: 335i 2008 MHD'd / x5d E70 Join Date: May 2013 Location: left lane iTrader: (3)	I dont know what it does, what are the gains ??
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335is808 Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 266 Posts Drives: 2011 335is Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hawaii iTrader: (1)	Been wanting to do this for a while.. just can't muster up the extra $1300. Great install tho op. Any reviews on ptf meth map?
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06-26-2014, 10:10 PM	#12
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135Pats Major General 456 Rep 6,478 Posts Drives: A few BMWs Join Date: May 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (3)	With SS lines, AN taps and fittings and 90 deg bends etc, the tank...Yea $1,300 sounds about right. Maybe a bit less. __________________ E88 N54 Alpinweiss/Coral Red/Motiv HTA 3586r Tial .82AR/Other stuff...652WHP F30 N55 XDrive EBII
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