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EricE47 · 10-25-2016, 12:55 PM

Whats up guys? New member just thought I would introduce myself I bought a 2010 335i xdrive sedan back in march, a few months ago a check engine light came on so I took it to BWM to have them look at it. They claimed my turbos were blown and wanted over $8,000 to replace them. I ended up doing the job myself and ordering a "few" extras including, Vargas Turbos GC Lites, ETS 5" intercooler, BMS oil cooler valve, BMS catch can, gutted downpipe cats and mid pipe cats, and got the MHD flasher. I just got the car running last night, been super busy between school and work. Haven't had the chance to break in the turbos yet but my first impression is incredible. The car sounds and feels amazing. After I break in the turbos I plan to switch to 40% e85. Ill try and post some pics later.

Big shout out to Tony at Vargas Turbos, he was a big help getting me my turbos and giving advice along the way.

TomD335xicoupe · 10-25-2016, 01:31 PM

Congrats on all that DIY, I wish I had the ability to go that far. Sounds like you will enjoy that ride, all the best and welcome, Tom.

Seattlesquash · 10-25-2016, 10:33 PM

Welcome, and that's not a small job so well done. Now share some cool pics of the job, you must have something!

dspence44 · 10-26-2016, 01:45 AM

Welcome to the family! I agree with Seattlesquash we need some pictures of this beauty!

desertman123 · 10-26-2016, 01:51 AM

Now that's talent. Not usual we get a new member around here telling us he casually replaced the turbos himself!!

EricE47 · 10-26-2016, 01:45 PM

Here are some pictures, no particular order

EricE47 · 10-26-2016, 01:47 PM

Here are some pictures, no particular order. I did go back and clean the rest of the carbon on near the end of the inlet.

Manual Transmission · 10-26-2016, 03:58 PM

...What the hell is in the S4's engine bay?

EricE47 · 10-26-2016, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Manual Transmission

...What the hell is in the S4's engine bay?

That is in the process of a VR6 swap, precision turbo, fully built, and running on a VIPEC standalone.

mike@x-ph.com · 10-26-2016, 05:42 PM

Welcome!

Seattlesquash · 10-26-2016, 08:18 PM

Nice, not afraid to get knee-deep I see. Thanks for sharing, and surely you will contribute a lot and welcome aboard. Good to see you got an Audi sidekick as well. And the beer evidence is there to prove a successful project outcome.

EricE47 · 10-26-2016, 08:36 PM

The S4 isn't mine, it has been a fun build but not my project. I'll try to post a dyno after I switch over to 40% E85. Thanks for the complements.

Manual Transmission · 10-27-2016, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by EricE47

That is in the process of a VR6 swap, precision turbo, fully built, and running on a VIPEC standalone.

That makes me kind of sad, the 2.7T is probably my favorite engine of all time. Still I'm sure it's a cool project, I know people love the VR6.

PourBoi-Jay · 10-27-2016, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by EricE47

That is in the process of a VR6 swap, precision turbo, fully built, and running on a VIPEC standalone.

I came from the Audi forums (username Jumboblack1.8 on Audizine), and know just how incredible a project like this is.
If you can do a VR6 swap on a B5, then an N54 will be a walk in the park for you.

Welcome!

PourBoi-Jay · 10-27-2016, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Manual Transmission

That makes me kind of sad, the 2.7T is probably my favorite engine of all time. Still I'm sure it's a cool project, I know people love the VR6.

The 2.7T is a good motor, but needs FAR more massaging to make big power than the N54. It can also be a maintenance pig.

But, they are fabulous motors when fully built (rods, pistons, overbore, heads, etc) and maintained meticulously.

Drifter2090 · 10-27-2016, 03:50 PM

Can't wait for the dyno results, welcome

10-25-2016, 12:55 PM	#1
EricE47 New Member 8 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW e90 335i XDrive Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Northern Colorado iTrader: (0)	New Member Whats up guys? New member just thought I would introduce myself I bought a 2010 335i xdrive sedan back in march, a few months ago a check engine light came on so I took it to BWM to have them look at it. They claimed my turbos were blown and wanted over $8,000 to replace them. I ended up doing the job myself and ordering a "few" extras including, Vargas Turbos GC Lites, ETS 5" intercooler, BMS oil cooler valve, BMS catch can, gutted downpipe cats and mid pipe cats, and got the MHD flasher. I just got the car running last night, been super busy between school and work. Haven't had the chance to break in the turbos yet but my first impression is incredible. The car sounds and feels amazing. After I break in the turbos I plan to switch to 40% e85. Ill try and post some pics later. Big shout out to Tony at Vargas Turbos, he was a big help getting me my turbos and giving advice along the way.
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10-25-2016, 01:31 PM	#2
TomD335xicoupe First Lieutenant 319 Rep 378 Posts Drives: 08 335XI me ,19 x3 M40 wife Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (1)	Congrats on all that DIY, I wish I had the ability to go that far. Sounds like you will enjoy that ride, all the best and welcome, Tom.
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10-26-2016, 01:45 PM	#6
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10-26-2016, 01:47 PM	#7
EricE47 New Member 8 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW e90 335i XDrive Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Northern Colorado iTrader: (0)	Pics Here are some pictures, no particular order. I did go back and clean the rest of the carbon on near the end of the inlet.
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Seattlesquash Car Enthusiast 905 Rep 1,307 Posts Drives: E92 328i 2007 SC Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 328i ESS V ... [0.00] 2007 B7 RS4 AMD SC ... [0.00]	Nice, not afraid to get knee-deep I see. Thanks for sharing, and surely you will contribute a lot and welcome aboard. Good to see you got an Audi sidekick as well. And the beer evidence is there to prove a successful project outcome. __________________ E92 328i\|6MT\|ESS SC VT-1 (G.2)\|3 stage\|22 RPD SC/Meth tune\|AA Headers\|Snow Performance Meth Injection\|Rotiform KPS\|R139\|PS4S 275.245.19\|M3 front\|M3 side skirts\|MTEC rear\|Akrapovic C tips\|Koni Sport (Yellow)\|Eibach PS\|Hotchkis SB\|C high-kick spoiler\|C mirror Covers\|C trim\|LCI tails\|M3 Control arms\|M3 MS\|Black E trim\|Black kidney's\|Full LED Conv\|BMW F30 370/345 BBK\|ECS SS\|ECS Strut Tower Brace\|034 Engine-Trans-Rear Mounts
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10-26-2016, 08:36 PM	#12
EricE47 New Member 8 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW e90 335i XDrive Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Northern Colorado iTrader: (0)	The S4 isn't mine, it has been a fun build but not my project. I'll try to post a dyno after I switch over to 40% E85. Thanks for the complements.
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10-27-2016, 03:50 PM	#16
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