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Some N54 wrenching leading up to SEMA 2015
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11-12-2015, 10:25 AM | #1 |
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Some N54 wrenching leading up to SEMA 2015
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This year I helped my buddy David get his E61 ready for SEMA. Some of you may have seen photos of this thing floating around on the internet, which makes sense as it grabs a lot of attention. There has been A LOT of custom work done to it, including a custom metal widebody, a crazy stereo, and a full custom interior. David is the owner of VIP Modular and RSV Forged, so it makes sense this wagon is focused on wheels, fitment, and style. After giving him a ride in my 500+awhp wagon he had confidence I could help him improve the function and performance of his E61. His wagon wasn't running well and needed some attention on the maintenance and mechanical side of things. The work was done at Strasse Sport in Irwindale. David and I already have some future modifications planned but my pre-SEMA contributions to this build included the following: - Hexon RR550s - VTT Inlets + Filters - JB4 Install + BMS Backend (MHD) - New Plugs, Coils, and Injectors - SAT Transmission Software - Walnut Blasting Valves - New O2 Sensor - Oil and Coolant Flush - Improved engine bay aesthetics Hope you enjoy, Evan 4 Wagons at the shop! 2 E91s and 2 E61s (Mine was parked outside) The gauge cluster is a Christmas tree with error messages and the list of codes I pulled with INPA was very long. The car runs rough and has misfires so it is time to start with the basics. Valves and TB cleaned, new plugs installed. New injectors installed and coded Rerouted ugly hard plastic brake booster line, BEFORE AFTER Cleared a "custom" tune and flashed his car with the BMS Pump Backend via MHD. Installed a JB4 and updated the firmware. Flashed the transmission with the SAT File. He had a faulty O2 Sensor that was replaced. The last person who installed his AR Designs DPs wasn't too careful with the sensor routing... Hexons RR550s and VTT Inlets! Install time The joys of working on an xi vehicle, subframe is already dropped. Another angle Oem turbos and inlets out. Old vs. New Oem vs VTT Oem vs Hexon Cleaned up Installing studs Coolant and oil lines cleaned, new o-rings installed, and reassembled. In with the new VTT Inlet fitment So tight! VTT Inlets require some special attention to keep them from contacting belts and pulleys. Close up Another angle Luckily there is some room to work with. Zip Ties fix everything. Use one zip tie on the middle of the fan shroud and one on the far driver-side edge of the shroud, make sure they are tight and won't slide out of position as these are key areas to keep tension. Close but all good! Daylight on the correct side The Friday before SEMA. Static vs. Air A couple pics I snapped at SEMA |
11-12-2015, 10:34 AM | #2 |
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Dope wagons..!!
I hope my throttle body comes that clean this weekend when I attempt to clean it up before reassembling everything.. (did a valve cover job so I have all that crap taken apart)..
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11-12-2015, 10:55 AM | #3 |
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Wow, whoever did that o2 sensor install was clearly not paying attention to the details. Nothing chaps my butt more then mechanics doing poor work.
Anyway, glad you were smart enough to pull those inlets away from the belts. |
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11-13-2015, 09:56 AM | #7 |
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David blew the CP-UP coupler off while in Vegas. The one supplied by ER was rather short and when looking at their current FMIC kit it looks like they now supply it with a 3" humped coupler.
Pretty sure David received this FMIC as a sponsorship so I called ER and the person who was supposed to call me back never did so I went over to HPS and purchased one of their 4" humped couplers, the added 1" of length and hump should offer some flex and keep this from happening again. I replaced the clamps too for good measure. Evan During repair Old vs. New |
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