2" Inlets OEM position Rear positioning

vrracing · 03-29-2020, 06:56 PM

I'm trying to install VRSF 2" Inlets. Does the rear outlet come out:

Above and to the right of the bolt
Left and below the bolt
Remove the bolt

My first attempt put it left and below the bolt but I couldn't get it to line up with the turbo inlet.

TIA

Boosted12a · 03-29-2020, 10:09 PM

Vehicular diy has a good vid on the instal. I'd check that to see what it's supposed to look like

alpnwss · 03-30-2020, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Boosted12a

Vehicular diy has a good vid on the instal.

Seconded. Here's a pic of what I did, I know it's not the final position but it's closer.
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vrracing · 03-30-2020, 09:28 AM

I've watch both of his silicon inlets videos; both the small and the 2" versions. Unfortunately in neither video does he say or show if he went above the bolt or below the bolt. The Vargas instructions just skip over that too.

alpnwss, your picture didn't survive. I found that you have to create a gallery here in e90post.com and then add the picture to include it. Seems a reasonable response to the whole Photobucket fiasco

thx

Jeef · 03-30-2020, 11:07 AM

are you guys referring to the trans bolt torx bolt? go above it or you'll never be able to remove your trans later with that inlet in the way

mweisdorfer · 03-30-2020, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Boosted12a

Vehicular diy has a good vid on the instal. I'd check that to see what it's supposed to look like

He used 1.75" vs the 2" inlets

vrracing · 03-30-2020, 03:35 PM

mweisdorfer, he installs the 2" VRSF oem location intakes during his DA turbo install video.

Here is where he installs the 2" inlets...

Here is where he connects them to the turbos...

vrracing · 03-30-2020, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeef

are you guys referring to the trans bolt torx bolt? go above it or you'll never be able to remove your trans later with that inlet in the way

Yes, Jeef. The smaller tranny e-torx bolt right in the middle of my picture.

Your reasoning seems solid so I'll give that a go!

Thx

Jeef · 03-30-2020, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vrracing

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeef

are you guys referring to the trans bolt torx bolt? go above it or you'll never be able to remove your trans later with that inlet in the way

Yes, Jeef. The smaller tranny e-torx bolt right in the middle of my picture.

Your reasoning seems solid so I'll give that a go!

Thx

Happy wrenching!

alpnwss · 03-30-2020, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boosted12a

Vehicular diy has a good vid on the instal. I'd check that to see what it's supposed to look like

He used 1.75" vs the 2" inlets

I ~think~ that's just the very end diameter. They should be 95% similar with a varying end diameter (0.25in taper).

nikitino25 · 04-03-2020, 01:28 AM

You might want to read this thread before you install those:
https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1707440

e90 Second Incarnate · 04-03-2020, 12:55 PM

If you are having trouble getting that thing on, try to jack the motor up a little, remove the motor mounts, let the motor down...and that should provide you with more room to maneuver them. I learned this wrestling with them when I replaced my motor last summer. Sounds like a lot of work, but really, it isn't, and its a lot quicker than the "stare and swear at it until it fits" method.

alpnwss · 04-03-2020, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by nikitino25

You might want to read this thread before you install those:
https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1707440

Wow wish I had seen this when I was shopping for Inlets. Definitely feel better I went with RBTurbo. I haven't noticed any collapsing.

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vrracing Enlisted Member 9 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i coupe. DCI Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	2" Inlets OEM position Rear positioning I'm trying to install VRSF 2" Inlets. Does the rear outlet come out: Above and to the right of the bolt Left and below the bolt Remove the bolt My first attempt put it left and below the bolt but I couldn't get it to line up with the turbo inlet. TIA __________________ 2008 BMW E92, 100k, DCI, JB4-G4. 7.5 VRSF Intercooler, VRSF outlets, VRSF inlets, VRSF charge pipes with OEM DVs, VRSF street exhaust, catless DPs, Dynamic Autowerks Stage 2+ 775RS with Garrett Ultra Flow Gtx 2 11 Blade Wheel
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vrracing Enlisted Member 9 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i coupe. DCI Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I've watch both of his silicon inlets videos; both the small and the 2" versions. Unfortunately in neither video does he say or show if he went above the bolt or below the bolt. The Vargas instructions just skip over that too. alpnwss, your picture didn't survive. I found that you have to create a gallery here in e90post.com and then add the picture to include it. Seems a reasonable response to the whole Photobucket fiasco thx __________________ 2008 BMW E92, 100k, DCI, JB4-G4. 7.5 VRSF Intercooler, VRSF outlets, VRSF inlets, VRSF charge pipes with OEM DVs, VRSF street exhaust, catless DPs, Dynamic Autowerks Stage 2+ 775RS with Garrett Ultra Flow Gtx 2 11 Blade Wheel
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vrracing Enlisted Member 9 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i coupe. DCI Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	mweisdorfer, he installs the 2" VRSF oem location intakes during his DA turbo install video. Here is where he installs the 2" inlets... Here is where he connects them to the turbos... __________________ 2008 BMW E92, 100k, DCI, JB4-G4. 7.5 VRSF Intercooler, VRSF outlets, VRSF inlets, VRSF charge pipes with OEM DVs, VRSF street exhaust, catless DPs, Dynamic Autowerks Stage 2+ 775RS with Garrett Ultra Flow Gtx 2 11 Blade Wheel Last edited by vrracing; 03-30-2020 at 03:43 PM..
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e90 Second Incarnate Enlisted Member 8 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: SF Bay Area, California iTrader: (0)	If you are having trouble getting that thing on, try to jack the motor up a little, remove the motor mounts, let the motor down...and that should provide you with more room to maneuver them. I learned this wrestling with them when I replaced my motor last summer. Sounds like a lot of work, but really, it isn't, and its a lot quicker than the "stare and swear at it until it fits" method. __________________ 2008 335i 6MT FBO 2009 Tacoma TRD Sport A whole quiver of motorcycles, dirt and street, vintage and modern
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