VRSF New 7" N54 Intercooler Review

benzy89 · 08-30-2012, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by drm916

OEM or aftermarket from bumper?

The description says he's test fitting an M3 replica front bumper

drm916 · 08-30-2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by benzy89

The description says he's test fitting an M3 replica front bumper

How the hell did I miss that? Sorry. Edited.

Markyd83 · 08-30-2012, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by psmitty95

Anyone that got their intercooler get the VRSF logo stenciled in? I'd love to see pictures if anyone did.

It was not available yet when we ordered. He said he would mail the stencil after it is done if we want it. I thought about putting some other stencil on there instead but not sure what would look good.

skyguy · 08-31-2012, 02:33 PM

Wish I had the stencil, might have to make one here...

oma3710 · 08-31-2012, 03:53 PM

Ordered mine today. Cant wait..

drfrink24 · 08-31-2012, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by skyguy

Mounted and trimmed, cut off a lot more that I initially thought, spent too much time trimming when it could've been 2 cuts and done.

Please tell me there are jack stands behind those front wheels.

impactplayer · 08-31-2012, 04:25 PM

Hey Tiago (or anyone else that can answer), what's the discount I would receive on the VRSF DP's if I were to order the intercooler? And would there be a time limit for ordering the DP's?

I've still got warranty through 3/2014, so I'm mulling whether to go ahead and get DP's or not. Thanks!

skyguy · 08-31-2012, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by drfrink24

Please tell me there are jack stands behind those front wheels.

that's affirmative

Markyd83 · 08-31-2012, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by skyguy

Wish I had the stencil, might have to make one here...

Agreed. Thoughts of doing the same. Mine is waiting for me at home. I have to wait till Monday night to install it! I hate waiting.

akotten · 09-01-2012, 12:11 AM

Are there install instructions for this?

Bimmer305 · 09-01-2012, 07:15 PM

Here are my first logs..
I can feel the car loving this thing. Also, I don't have an oil cooler and I noticed the oil temperature went down from the usual 240F to 230F

1- Log1
2- Log2
3- Log3.1
4- Log3.2

theinfamousdrew · 09-01-2012, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by akotten

Are there install instructions for this?

there are a few different videos out there

Markyd83 · 09-02-2012, 02:03 PM

Im using the larger clamps and i having problems getting them in Anyone know how remove the hose right off the blow off value. I'm trying to replace the coupler and hose for my bigger intercooler. It will not come down at all. Getting annoyed. The DIY don't help because they just say pull down. U can't pull down because there is this plastic piece in the way so you can not pull it down. Been messing with it for over an hour and it will not come out.

akotten · 09-02-2012, 02:36 PM

From the videos I've watched, it looks like the 335i has different anti-roll bar mounting points compared to my 335xi. Soooo.....Mine is only attached with the two torx screws because of this. I need an alternative.

JC335xi · 09-02-2012, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by akotten

From the videos I've watched, it looks like the 335i has different anti-roll bar mounting points compared to my 335xi. Soooo.....Mine is only attached with the two torx screws because of this. I need an alternative.

Same here. Were those two giant nut looking things to adapt the brackets for the xi? I don't see where they would be used on the rwd cars.

akotten · 09-02-2012, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JC335xi

Same here. Were those two giant nut looking things to adapt the brackets for the xi? I don't see where they would be used on the rwd cars.

No, I'm pretty sure those get used in conjunction with the sway bar mounting point on the RWD models.

This video will show you what I mean.

theinfamousdrew · 09-02-2012, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by akotten

No, I'm pretty sure those get used in conjunction with the sway bar mounting point on the RWD models.

He is correct. Im sure that the mounting points on the sides plus the bumper and belly pan will do just fine in holding it in place.

Markyd83 · 09-02-2012, 05:24 PM

That's what I meant. Sorry. I mean the tube that goes from the intercooler that attached to the bov I can't pull out. The little black plastic piece on the tube is making it hard to pull out below the engine or above. It keeps getting stuck on the radiator hose and power steering hose. So I am stuck. Everything else is done.

Bimmer305 · 09-02-2012, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Markyd83

That's what I meant. Sorry. I mean the tube that goes from the intercooler that attached to the bov I can't pull out. The little black plastic piece on the tube is making it hard to pull out below the engine or above. It keeps getting stuck on the radiator hose and power steering hose. So I am stuck. Everything else is done.

I had the same problem. Just dont take it off, leave it there and brake the clamp with long flat head screw driver.

Markyd83 · 09-02-2012, 06:59 PM

Ok I shall give that a shot tonifht. Do u just jam the screwdriver underneath it and it pops up?

badfish718 · 09-02-2012, 07:24 PM

What did you guys do to know that when you were attaching the new couplers on the engine side that there would be enough length left to attach the intercooler sides?

While under the car I couldn't get the coupler over the pipe too well (I didn't think of using WD40) I actually took out the pipe that goes up to the chargepipe, attached the coupler and reinstalled it to the CP, but I was only barely able to get the coupler over the intercooler opening and I think this is where I am getting major boost leak.

My friend will be working on it at his shop on Tuesday but I may want to give it another go tomorrow.

FirstBMWLA · 09-02-2012, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by badfish718

What did you guys do to know that when you were attaching the new couplers on the engine side that there would be enough length left to attach the intercooler sides?

While under the car I couldn't get the coupler over the pipe too well (I didn't think of using WD40) I actually took out the pipe that goes up to the chargepipe, attached the coupler and reinstalled it to the CP, but I was only barely able to get the coupler over the intercooler opening and I think this is where I am getting major boost leak.

My friend will be working on it at his shop on Tuesday but I may want to give it another go tomorrow.

I'd install it with all clamps loose and get the hose adequately covered on both ends then clamp.
I tried to install mine onto the charge pipe side first and then attach intercooler. When doing this I had slid the hose too high onto the stock piping and didn't leave enough to cover the intercooler. Caused hose to blow off on me.
After that I had to redo it and and ensure I had enough hose onto the intercooler side.

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08-31-2012, 04:25 PM	#183
impactplayer Private 1 Rep 54 Posts Drives: '08 E90 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Hey Tiago (or anyone else that can answer), what's the discount I would receive on the VRSF DP's if I were to order the intercooler? And would there be a time limit for ordering the DP's? I've still got warranty through 3/2014, so I'm mulling whether to go ahead and get DP's or not. Thanks! __________________ 2008 BMW 335i (E90) - Black on Black! 2010 Audi Q7 - Gray/Black
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09-01-2012, 12:11 AM	#186
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Markyd83 Captain 28 Rep 917 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicago iTrader: (2)	Im using the larger clamps and i having problems getting them in Anyone know how remove the hose right off the blow off value. I'm trying to replace the coupler and hose for my bigger intercooler. It will not come down at all. Getting annoyed. The DIY don't help because they just say pull down. U can't pull down because there is this plastic piece in the way so you can not pull it down. Been messing with it for over an hour and it will not come out.
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akotten Major 38 Rep 1,079 Posts Drives: 2004 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wichita, KS iTrader: (2)	From the videos I've watched, it looks like the 335i has different anti-roll bar mounting points compared to my 335xi. Soooo.....Mine is only attached with the two torx screws because of this. I need an alternative. __________________ 2004 E46 M3 \| Imola Red on Cinnamon \| Slicktop \| Manual Seats \| 6spd MT \|
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09-02-2012, 05:24 PM	#194
Markyd83 Captain 28 Rep 917 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicago iTrader: (2)	That's what I meant. Sorry. I mean the tube that goes from the intercooler that attached to the bov I can't pull out. The little black plastic piece on the tube is making it hard to pull out below the engine or above. It keeps getting stuck on the radiator hose and power steering hose. So I am stuck. Everything else is done.
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Markyd83 Captain 28 Rep 917 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicago iTrader: (2)	Ok I shall give that a shot tonifht. Do u just jam the screwdriver underneath it and it pops up?
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badfish718 Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 240 Posts Drives: 13 F30 335i M-Sport EB2 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Staten Island, NY iTrader: (5)	What did you guys do to know that when you were attaching the new couplers on the engine side that there would be enough length left to attach the intercooler sides? While under the car I couldn't get the coupler over the pipe too well (I didn't think of using WD40) I actually took out the pipe that goes up to the chargepipe, attached the coupler and reinstalled it to the CP, but I was only barely able to get the coupler over the intercooler opening and I think this is where I am getting major boost leak. My friend will be working on it at his shop on Tuesday but I may want to give it another go tomorrow. __________________ 13 F30 335i M-Sport EB-II/Black Prev: 07 E92 335i Montego/Saddle - Stage 2+
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