VRSF BMW N54 Turbo Outlets Upgrade DIY
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
- In this video I show you how to install a VRSF N54 Turbo Outlet Charge Pipe Upgrade Kit.
You can purchase them at the following link:
www.vr-speed.co...
Overall this job is easier than the inlets but you should still plan for it to take you a full afternoon.
I'd like to thank VRSF for providing the hardware for this video.
Expect a follow up video from my showing how much power the car gained. When you see the word "affiliate" listed beside any link in my description please know that this is a custom link and I will earn a small commission if you opt to purchase using said link. This is at no extra cost to you so it's a win all around :) Thank you!
if there's somebody who can freaking explain so calmly and easily things , that's definitely you , love how calm you speak so everybody can understand (non native english talking people) , you ain't got no idea how much you have helped me so far by watching all your diy's videos , i got two 335xi and thanks of you ive been saving tons of thousands of dollars, , keep it like that dude! you're awesome.
Thanks so much for taking the time to post a DIY! Thank you for your contribution to the community :)
These silicone inlets are not being marketed as for 335i's anymore on your website, rather switched to aluminum 2", is this an update to the original silicone design or?
Excellent video, must watch before installing outlets. The key is removal of about 4 inches if not 5 on the forward turbo hose section, otherwise the hose will pinch off at the merge and the coolant reservoir will not fit. Thanks for putting this together, takes the guess work out.
I opted to wrap the entire outlet assembly in cool tec heat reflective tape (good till 2k Fahrenheit), the hose sits in an area that is particularly heat soaked and face jagged edges at the first bend at the rear turbo, so hoping to protect the unit. Went back and checked the tape and hose right under the forward manifold (not much breathing room there) and found no evidence of burning material, material degradation etc. after 1 1-2 weeks of driving.
You Sir
Make some of the best videos on CZcams! Thank you so much for the content! 335IS convertible
You could take a piece of heat shield and create a 1/2 pipe type cover and mold it to the front turbo outlet pipe for better protection.
I had to do that when I installed MMP 2” Outlets. MMP does not give you a curved coupler for the front turbo. Trust me, I wish they did. So, the 2” pipe basically touches the exhaust manifold on the front. I wrapped 80% of the outlet in the DEI gold tape and then cobbled a half pipe out of the heat shield I had to take off during installation and molded it to the curved portion of the outlet, on the front turbo.
I temped the heat shield after a 45 min drive, and it only got up to 250 degrees while the exhaust manifold was 425. If you temp the part of the outlet with DEI tape vs the part of the outlet w/ out DEI tape, you will see a stark contrast in temp. Last, I put DEI tape on the underside of the curved portion of the rear outlet. This part of the outlet is only a few inches away from the Cats.
Hey thanks for the info, I'm sure that will help some people.
I had mines for 3-4 yrs and just blow up right where u put the tape and by the rear turbos but I never put the tape so it might help it thinking going aluminum scared me with a loud bang thought I blow something up 😂
Video's are Amazing! Informative! Expensive! Good work, brother!
Hey man thank you so much for this video. Ive been looking high and low for this and this is what I needed to see before committing to my upgrade!
I think the 5-series is a bit different, but I don’t recommend the silicone outlets. I’d do PSP, VRSF, or VTT’s aluminum upgraded outlets. I’m running upgraded turbos on 25+ psi and my turbos are ceramic coated. It gets so hot that even with the proper gaps, the silicone still melted. Waiting on my aluminum ones to show up. Hard to get aluminum ones for the 5 series WITH upgraded turbos.
@7:20 “just a couple of bloody knuckles” ! Hahaha great vid man!
I watch all your videos and do my DIY's from it. Just want to thank you for uploading them. I plan on doing the inlets and outlets soon.
I’m redoing my injectors, IC, CP, inlet, outlet, and doing catless. I’m using your guide all the way through. Thanks for the videos.
Great video! Seems the metal outlets may have more longevity
I really enjoy your well detailed videos, I was planning to replace my outlets and this video made much easier, keep up the good job..
I watch all your videos and do my DIY's from it. Just want to thank you for uploading them. I plan on doing the inlets and outlets soon.
FYI: life is too short to say for your information 😄
Amazing stuff man keep up the good work 👌👌
Your videos have come a REALLY long way from the beginning! Keep up the awesome work!
hey man you are truly an inspiration .. i love your videos and your taste is very on par with mine. I was just curious what kind of tune you are running? I have a stock e92 . had it since 25k now have 120k! havent done any mods but i'm looking to maximize my HP without adding tremendous amounts of stress to the motor ... I think you certainly are nailing that.
Great videos. I did inlets and ordered outlets thanks to your detailed videos. Where is the outlet followup video.....thanks for your contribution
Thanks, that's coming this weekend.
Any update on the follow up video?
Heat tape +25hp
Plot twist: it actually gains 25hp
With practice that fan shroud comes out in 5 seconds. Nice job on getting that sucker in there? Question, do you experience a noticeable diff with the bigger IC? Been thinking about that for a long while now :)
Awesome video bro!!! Can you do a turbo removal video tutorial?
I know this is an older video (Excellent job though!) but they are still selling these silicone Outlets but not with the Mounting hardware you have here. It's almost impossible to even see if anyone sells that hardware anymore. I guess the hard outlets are the only real good solution to the smaller outlets. SO do those that are selling the silicone outlets still expect that they will be mounted directly to the turbos?? Will that even work?
Great video. I appreciate the detail as always. Thank you.
Great videos thank you. Can you tell me if this would fit a RHD 335i N54. Also I note a lot of plugs being unclipped do you have to disconnect power to the battery before doing these upgrades. Thanks
Great video man. Could heat tape have been put on before you installed tube?
Is that pipe for turbo coolant? I mean, does water circulate from turbo to intercooler thru this pipe? I have coolant leak on my n54 but don’t see any water leaks on any pipe anywhere. (This Alu pipe has bin welded and under the car is big water leak so I think it could be it).
Iike all your videos. I also own a red e90 w/n54. keep up the great work and info..
Just curious, I have the same inlets , intercooler, charge pipe elbows and charge pipe. Now I have a cracked radiator and it needs to be replaced. I would like to upgrade to a CFS but at 1.5” wider I do not think that it will fit. I already have a large Zip -tie keeping the front inlet off of the alternator pulley and belt. Your thoughts. Just go back with a new stock radiator with the crappy plastic arms? The Misimoto is not as wide but still wider than factory.
Follow up video on virutal dyno with the outlets? :D still waiting :)
Bravo I love it!!!! Thanks
This is adding low end torque and power?
You gotta do turbo’s eventually, I would think if the car is still operating on OEM turbos abs it’s over 180,000 miles
Hey sorry for the late response, yeah they have been changed once. They should have around 60K on them total. They came off a car with 13K miles and they were installed at around 140K miles by the previous owner.
My OEM turbos went out at 129,000km. 2008 BMW 335xi 392 6MT (all stock)
@@myboybill01 im at 101k miles and mine are still going strong
Hello do you have a Down pipe fix vrsf??? If so can you make a video and explain please
When are you posting the video about the HP gains from the recently added VRSF outlets ?
I'm a bit behind as I had a couple issues, AC compressor and mechatronic sleeve let go. Hopefully this weekend.
I know this is a couple years old now but these silicone lines ended up having melting issues, correct?
yeah the aluminum outlets are the way to go
Dude, your videos are awesome and very detailed! I like them a lot! However, you seriously need an external mic. This video was good but made me frustrated because there were many times where I could faintly hear you talking (even with my volume at 100%) but could not understand you. Very detailed video but to many moments where I cant hear you.
Thanks for the feedback, I did actually get an external mic but it is very directional. I'll look into a wireless lapel mic.
great diy!
Nice video. But the ones you are using are silicone and the ones I find on the link are from aluminium? I'm confused.
Thanks, there are different versions out there.
I noticed VR doesn't have the silicone one anymore. Do you know who else sells this?
you dont want silicone outlets they melt. get aluminum ones instead
I just bought the aluminum one cause my silicon one tore how much different is the install with that one ? looks like a pain in the ass but I have no more boost so my car is on map 8 on JB4.Would you know if I have to reuse the aluminum adapter with the aluminum outlet ?
Update I just installed the new outlets this took me all day there's no fucking room in the N54 engine bay.i didn't remove the fan shroud I was able to fit my hand and undo the coupler after removing the coolant bottle and vacuum canisters.But I couldn't for the life of me put on the rear vband clamp on the rear turbo. Ended Yuo getting help removed under belly tray/right wheel and held it in place while someone else tightened the clamp.What a disaster but it all worked out the aluminum pipe is much smaller in diameter compared to the silicone one I replaced it with. Now I don't have to worry about it melting or tearing.
@@LikquidDutch is there a major torque difference?
@@chrisplayz9739 I wouldn’t say major but boost response is much better and worry free now that you have it installed .
if u use this outlet with BIG 7.5'' like BMS FMIC , it'll make things bad. OUTLET go melt ,because it must be closed to the exhaust banana...
Why install these?
I have inlets but do the outlets make any difference?
Am changing the outlets and inlets right now and im putting in the metal ones that are hella hard to put in but theyre so much biggger then the oem ones.
they increase hp a little bit but they mainly increase torque
Can I get a link for the heat tape?
This is similar www.amazon.com/010394-Reflect-High-Temperature-Reflective-Adhesive/dp/B0039Z5TUY
I tried to find the one I bought from Autozone on line but wasn't able to.