[Shoooter_j]

For those that have installed the OEM location ones, any rubbing concerns on the front hose like VTT?

[Nick1224]

How do you connect the DVs to the stock location silicone inlets? The kit included some aluminum coupler pieces, but I'm not sure if they attach to the OEM twist locks or if I have to modify them. Not really sure what's going on....

[Nick1224]

A heads up to future users

if you use a heat gun, you can warm the stock diverter valve connection up and slip the hose off. Then put the aluminum adapter with the kit on with a clamp. Once again warm it up and the plastic will contract and make a tight connection.

[cristy7610]

I'm still looking after diy for stock inlets install but nothing there.I'm planning to install vrsf downpipes and silicone oem location inlets for the next week.
Is anybody here who can provide step by step how to remove and install these inlets?

[Julian2485]

Originally Posted by cristy7610

I'm still looking after diy for stock inlets install but nothing there.I'm planning to install vrsf downpipes and silicone oem location inlets for the next week.
Is anybody here who can provide step by step how to remove and install these inlets?

For front inlet it's pretty straight forward just take out the fan. For the rear Inlet you have to take off the downpipes but since your replacing them anyway it won't be to hard for you

[cristy7610]

Originally Posted by Julian2485

For front inlet it's pretty straight forward just take out the fan. For the rear Inlet you have to take off the downpipes but since your replacing them anyway it won't be to hard for you

Thanks for reply👍
So,if I remove the downpipes is not necessary to lower the engine to get some space for the rear inlet...I'l do myself these mods and before to start I want to be sure what I have to do.

[Julian2485]

Originally Posted by cristy7610

Thanks for reply👍
So,if I remove the downpipes is not necessary to lower the engine to get some space for the rear inlet...I'l do myself these mods and before to start I want to be sure what I have to do.

No you don't have to lower the engine

[fatjoez]

Originally Posted by Shoooter_j

For those that have installed the OEM location ones, any rubbing concerns on the front hose like VTT?

DUDE. I think my front hose is rubbing
1. It was very tight and did seem like there needed just a fraction more length of hose on either connection end to clear the engine

2. I hear a weird ticking/rubbing kind of noise from engine bay intermittently at idle

Originally Posted by Nick1224

A heads up to future users

if you use a heat gun, you can warm the stock diverter valve connection up and slip the hose off. Then put the aluminum adapter with the kit on with a clamp. Once again warm it up and the plastic will contract and make a tight connection.

too late lol. tried using a lighter and burned the plastic on my diverter valve connection.


Does anyone get a whistle sound when accelerating?
I think this may be due to burning the diverter valve connection and it not having a proper seal on the hose???

[bravehart38]

Originally Posted by cristy7610

Thanks for reply👍
So,if I remove the downpipes is not necessary to lower the engine to get some space for the rear inlet...I'l do myself these mods and before to start I want to be sure what I have to do.

Maybe it's different because I have an IS with DCT but I had to unbolt the subframe and lower the engine a few inches. Could get the rear silicone inlet through the "crush zone". It's no big deal. 6 bolts and you will need an extra floor jack.

[gungriffin]

I have a 2010 335i M Sport and I have been contemplating selling it or modding it. I think that I am heading towards modding it, but just a bit. How much different would the OEM location inlets be from the rerouted if all I was going to run was JB4, CP, DP and IC? Would someone without a huge mod list really notice much difference between the stock location and rerouted inlets? It just seems like a lot of work on the reroutes for not much more gains unless you are running a lot more mods. Also, would it be worth it to run the outlets as well? It seems like it would be a fairly simple item to add (once available) since everything will be torn apart for the install of the other mods.

[Tiago@VRSF]

There's not going to be a noticeable power difference between the two unless you're pushing over 650whp. Otherwise both are large enough to accommodate your turbos

The outlets are a completely different install and will offer a slight HP increase on the stock turbos although we generally only recommend them on upgraded turbo setups.

[gungriffin]

Originally Posted by Tiago@VRSF

There's not going to be a noticeable power difference between the two unless you're pushing over 650whp. Otherwise both are large enough to accommodate your turbos

The outlets are a completely different install and will offer a slight HP increase on the stock turbos although we generally only recommend them on upgraded turbo setups.

Thank you for the quick response!

Out of curiosity on the outlet recommendation on upgraded turbos, are they only recommended because of a small increase in HP or because of difficulty to install or because the stock outlets do not become a bottleneck until higher HP? Would installing them help spooling of the stock turbos. I plan to keep stock turbos on my car since I have an AT and don't want issues.

[Tiago@VRSF]

Originally Posted by gungriffin

Thank you for the quick response!

Out of curiosity on the outlet recommendation on upgraded turbos, are they only recommended because of a small increase in HP or because of difficulty to install or because the stock outlets do not become a bottleneck until higher HP? Would installing them help spooling of the stock turbos. I plan to keep stock turbos on my car since I have an AT and don't want issues.

A little of both to be honest. The gains are limited on a stock turbo car unless you're maxing out the turbos.

[Julian2485]

Originally Posted by Tiago@VRSF

A little of both to be honest. The gains are limited on a stock turbo car unless you're maxing out the turbos.

When are your outlets coming out ? Any pics ?

[gungriffin]

Originally Posted by Julian2485

When are your outlets coming out ? Any pics ?

They are just the stock n54 outlets, turbos and IC presently. Tough to get a good photo of that without tearing things apart...

[Julian2485]

Originally Posted by gungriffin

They are just the stock n54 outlets, turbos and IC presently. Tough to get a good photo of that without tearing things apart...

That was meant for Tiago sorry lol

[gungriffin]

Originally Posted by Julian2485

That was meant for Tiago sorry lol

Whoops... I just reread and realized that as well! They list 2/28 under the relocated inlets options on their website.

[Redbmwm33]

any pics of the outlets?

[Tiago@VRSF]

Not yet, still waiting for professional pics

[sanya0971]

Hello!
I ordered and succefully installed reloc. inlets.
Sound is awesome, really!
But after installation, i have some problem with my IAT, it's to HIGH!

ON FBO jb4 map2 IAT about 140F...
I'm sure, that turbos now sucks hot air from engine hottest part!

So what you can reccomend me? Install thermal protection may be? and connect street air to filters?
Thanks

[Tiago@VRSF]

Invest in a better intercooler

The air temperature increases immensely when compressed in the turbos. Make sure you have a quality intercooler and your intake temperatures will drop.

[sanya0971]

Originally Posted by Tiago@VRSF

Invest in a better intercooler

The air temperature increases immensely when compressed in the turbos. Make sure you have a quality intercooler and your intake temperatures will drop.

i have Wagner's china copy
i think it's time to order your 7" FMIC now)