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04-17-2016, 02:07 PM | #1 |
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N54 E90 VRSF Intercooler install question
Need some input here... I've read every IC install post and youtube vid I could find. Best I've found were Cobb, Romak47 Helix, SFValley335i, etc
Still, it seems the outlet side straight coupler isn't long enough. Here are the details. I've disassembled the air box and removed the OEM charge pipe in anticipation of upgrade coming in the next day/two. It seems the intercooler is sitting too low and I do not have enough length on the straight coupler on the passenger side. I removed some material around the tabs on the bottom back of the radiator fan shroud to allow the tabs on the Intercooler to come up a bit more. Still, they interfere with the bottom edge or the radiator fan shroud. There is also a gap of about an inch from the top of the IC to the bottom of the radiator when looking from the front. My concern is that the passenger side silicon adapter is not on enough beyond the IC ridge to allow the clamp to adequately secure it. Even with it on with about 0.5" past the ridge, the connection to the car side is nowhere near enough. On the front part of the hard pipe, the silicon is barely on past the ridge. Pics are here: https://goo.gl/photos/7XXMzkVgbyiqq86u6 I've tightened the bolt and rubber spacer all the way so there is nowhere else to shorten the distance. Exactly why I should have dropped it off at the expert Bavarian specialist - I'm just too impatient! Thanks!!! |
04-17-2016, 06:27 PM | #3 |
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And those plastic tabs at the bottom of the cooling fan are now useless since the stock guard cannot go back on anymore so I cut them off with a dremel because they were totally in the way of me making mine flush
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04-17-2016, 06:51 PM | #4 | |
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I had issue with the same piece of silicone. Mine was just long enough to cover the gap and connect the T bolt couplers behind the respective lips.
Here's a pic of exactly how close it was: (Turbo outlet CP to FMIC) I had to go behind the original installer, to shore up the gap, which I circled in the image I wish that the included piece of silicone turbo hose would be maybe 1" longer, to get a better perch. Due to my PTF tune, this connection has blown off a few times. This didn't stop me from recommending the same 5" stepped VRSF FMIC for one of my best friends. His comes in a few days. I'll be paying attention to his installation, as I did vouch for the product.
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04-17-2016, 07:10 PM | #5 |
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I've installed 4 VRSF 7" intercoolers and no problems, they way it's sitting likes like you didn't cut enough.. should be sitting up a lot higher then that, if you need help just PM me
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04-17-2016, 10:09 PM | #6 |
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I had the same issue. That tube is barely long enough. You have to put it on just right. I went back in and readjusted after getting boost leaks. I ended up lowering the silicon about 3/4 inch. You actually have more room to play with than you think on the upper pipe. But yes, Tiago, add another inch and it will be perfect.
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04-17-2016, 10:29 PM | #7 | |
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P.S. since you are having trouble on the passenger side, you did remember to remove the small clip of plastic from that side too right? |
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04-18-2016, 03:01 PM | #8 |
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Last I checked with VRSF, they contacted you and issue has been resolved.
Please let me know if this is still not resolved. it is also worth mentioning that OP has an upgraded radiator
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04-19-2016, 04:25 AM | #9 |
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I put the rubber between the car and the intercooler as suggested by the Cobb instructions. Tiago suggested putting it between the screw head and intercooler which may place the IC higher.
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04-19-2016, 04:27 AM | #10 |
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I think that's the main source of interference - I'll have to get rid of them! Tiago said they are not really doing much more than keeping radiator and IC close.
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04-19-2016, 04:30 AM | #11 | |
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Def dont want nor have the time to revisit blown connections down the road... I'm with you - IC and hardware are great quality and I'd recommend. Esp with the support I've had from Mike and Tiago. |
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04-19-2016, 04:36 AM | #12 |
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Update: First, as soon as I sent an email to Mike @ X-Ph he responded and copied Taigo who also immediately responded. This was late on Sunday evening. Tiago continued to communicate until 10pm Sunday - that's AMAZING customer service.
Second, you all rock! Thanks for all the feedback and responses. My car has factory installed PPK1 and PPK2 which includes 850W upgraded radiator fan and other aux cooling hardware making the fit tighter. I will need to cut the tabs on the radiator shroud and see if it lets me bring the IC up and closer to make the silicon hoses fit. I'm not in huge rush as I have mode bolt ons coming... Thanks again for all the input. |
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04-19-2016, 10:47 PM | #14 |
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Make sure you remove the plastic cover. It's number 5 in the picture below
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=17_0378 |
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