Screaminfast's Build Thread - e92 SG 335i - 56K no wai

[screaminfast]

Update 8/25/20 --

Got some goodies in from VTT

Pulled my 1-step colder injectors out (L to R is 6 - 1)

Pulled the VC and cleaned up all the chipmunk poop from the engine bay...

Tapped the PCV head ports

Plugged them with 10-32 x 3/16 set screws

Cleaned the whole head surface to get ready to put the VC on...

Got the VTT VC on with loose screws while I figure out other stuff!

 

[b4llistic]

EDIT: Thanks your finding and reading my post. Unfortunately, Spoolstreet is no longer a neutral platform where we can have honest discussions on subjects and products freely.
For this reason I have deleted all information I posted on the forums.

 

[screaminfast]

Great stuff! I guess you also bought the Stage3's but got the 1K's?
Mine will go on next month. Can't wait to see what they do.

I actually bought and had these put on back in 2019. Just finally getting around to finishing everything up.

 

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Small update! 8/29/20

Picked up my VRSF 7.5 Race intercooler from my local cerakoter after having it done in transfer black, their thermal enhancement coating. It’s huge and I know I’ll have to cut up the core support. I had pulled my fan shroud and didn’t realize that’s what it bolts to when I couldnt figure out how it mounted haha

I also found some fraying on one of the injector wires. Going to look into wire tucking them and moving the coil grounding posts along with maybe hard wiring the PR coil pack connectors.

 

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Update 9/10/2020 -

Installled new Index 12 injectors

PR Coil plugs

Heat colored the fasteners for the coil packs

Test fit the PR coil bracket but figured it needed some spacers so I grabbed some phenolic spacers for it.

Got my VTT Oil catch can kit in with some fancy -10AN banjo fittings!

Next up, I converted the high pressure fuel rail mounts to studs and added some phenolic spacers.

Lastly, I had a local friend clean up my headlight lenses because they were yellowing pretty bad. Still pitted, but meh.

 

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Update 9/17/2020 -

Did some walnut blasting. Used the two bmw tools + HF blaster + shop vac.

Painted the injector brackets because OCD

Degreased and steam cleaned the block, scotchbrited the head for the intake manifold phenolic gasket.

Stated running the PR fuel pump harness wires and trying to figure out wiretucking the main power wires in the engine bay.

Test fit the fuel rail on the intake manifold and added the VTT throttle body adaptor for the catch cans

Just waiting for some more parts to show up from verocious, mcmaster, amazon and VTT.

 

[b4llistic]

EDIT: Thanks your finding and reading my post. Unfortunately, Spoolstreet is no longer a neutral platform where we can have honest discussions on subjects and products freely.
For this reason I have deleted all information I posted on the forums.

 

[derekgates]

Wow, you get a LOT done! Engine bay is looking great!

 

[screaminfast]

Update 10/10/2020 -

Since I pulled the whole front core support, I finally got a chance to fit the VSRF 7.5 Race IC. I got better hardware from Mcmaster to thread into the radiator support, but I might still add some braces underneath it. Test fitted the custom 3" aluminum lower charge pipe.

Got my Oil adapter plate from VTT, BMS oil filter cap, and had the OFH cerakoted black.

Thanks to help from @bahn I ordered a radium coolant expansion tank and the correct fittings for my Innovate water temp gauge.

Used some permatex high-temp threat sealant and added the fittings I needed to the bottom of the intake manifold. Hobbs switch, plug, 5/32 push-to-connect for ECS boost gauge, and -4AN for TIAL BOV & FPR.

I have a thing for 12pt bolts and nuts. 18-8 stainless nuts for the intake manifold

I wanted to make my own custom aluminum vacuum canister to replace the twin plastic ones. Still have to find where to mount it and add the 1/8NPT ports.

Picked up some new filters from Precision Raceworks to replace the chrome / dirty ones that came with my MMP inlets.

Lastly, started working on the engine wiring harness. Separating the various sections so I can remake them with better wiring and extend them to put the DME inside the cabin.

More to come soon!

 

[Cruizinmax]

Honest question, did you mount the coil bracket upside down intentionally? I've seen people do it both ways and single turbo guys complain it hit the turbo when mounted like yours. I was just wondering.

 

[derekgates]

Got my Oil adapter plate from VTT, BMS oil filter cap, and had the OFH cerakoted black.

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I freaking love this! That is such a great idea, not only for temps.... but looks!

I wanted to make my own custom aluminum vacuum canister to replace the twin plastic ones. Still have to find where to mount it and add the 1/8NPT ports.

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Oh yeah, that's awesome. I was chatting with @GhostRiderCanada about solidifying the vacuum tanks into one unit for packaging reasons... and frankly, looks, cause that looks so much better than the alien pods from BMW.

 

[screaminfast]

Honest question, did you mount the coil bracket upside down intentionally? I've seen people do it both ways and single turbo guys complain it hit the turbo when mounted like yours. I was just wondering.

Its upside down? LOL I have no idea. They were hitting the tops of the coil plugs so that’s why I spaced it up. How is it supposed to go?

 

[screaminfast]

I freaking love this! That is such a great idea, not only for temps.... but looks!




Oh yeah, that's awesome. I was chatting with @GhostRiderCanada about solidifying the vacuum tanks into one unit for packaging reasons... and frankly, looks, cause that looks so much better than the alien pods from BMW.

Nice. Yeah the stock ones look terrible and they are prone to cracking. Once I get the bungs welded on, I’ll have it cerakoted black also so it disappears.

 

[Cruizinmax]

Its upside down? LOL I have no idea. They were hitting the tops of the coil plugs so that’s why I spaced it up. How is it supposed to go?

I thought the bracket got flipped over and the coils mounted below the bracket. This image was from the PR website.

 

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I thought the bracket got flipped over and the coils mounted below the bracket. This image was from the PR website. View attachment 45137

Oh right I remember asking Robert about that and he said people do it either way.

 

[Cruizinmax]

Oh right I remember asking Robert about that and he said people do it either way.

Gotcha! Thanks for clarifying.

Nice build though. Can't wait to see it all together!

 

[NoGuru]

Now I have to see if I can get my PR coils to sit like yours.