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bryce · 11-04-2010, 07:58 PM

jb3 isnt "unsafe"

procede is safer, though

bryce · 11-04-2010, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by instag8tr

ok thanks

np

BMW86 · 11-04-2010, 08:33 PM

Hey Bryce, can you post a DIY for the AR oil catch can? Cheers.

bryce · 11-04-2010, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW86

Hey Bryce, can you post a DIY for the AR oil catch can? Cheers.

cheers,

i didn't make a diy when i installed my ar occ. it's simple enough, however, that you should be able to do it. i try and explain it in a few steps:

-remove cowl
-remove engine cover
-locate pcv valves, there's two on the passenger side of the engine compartment (edit- i don't know how AU cars are setup. it's the left side if you're looking at the car from the front)
-you have to remove the "blocks" from the pcv valves, it's easy enough
-run the hoses over the engine and towards the front of the engine bay
-attach the occ to the power steering fluid resevoir.
-insert and clamp down the hoses. use the arrows on the occ to figure out which attachments to put the hoses on
-put cowl back on, you're good to go!
-check occ every few weeks for oil, drain as necessary

sorry that i don't have pics, it's really pretty simple though.

bryce · 11-04-2010, 08:54 PM

this is a great diy install of an occ. the only thing that's different is the mounting position for the ar occ. that's very easy, just bolt it to the existing mounts of the power steering fluid resevoir

bryce · 11-05-2010, 02:05 PM

something weird to add about my ar design occ: i don't think my car suffers from oil blow-by, i've had the occ installed for almost 3 months and it's still dry

bryce · 11-07-2010, 01:25 AM

ttt

BMW86 · 11-07-2010, 04:25 AM

Hey Bryce, are you running a bov with upgraded charge pipe? Which one? Are you using the stock intercooler piping? I'm not sure what setup to go with using the HPF FMIC.

bryce · 11-07-2010, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW86

Hey Bryce, are you running a bov with upgraded charge pipe? Which one? Are you using the stock intercooler piping? I'm not sure what setup to go with using the HPF FMIC.

i'm still on the factory charge pipes w/ factory dv's. i got the hpf intercooler with the factory intercooler connections, made for a quick and clean install

jojo135 · 11-07-2010, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW86

Hey Bryce, are you running a bov with upgraded charge pipe? Which one? Are you using the stock intercooler piping? I'm not sure what setup to go with using the HPF FMIC.

I have evolution racewerks charge pipe and meth elbow with stock intercooler and piping but hpf has a charge pipe that includes piping I think now. Check that out if u have their intercooler. Evolution makes very good products for or cars also though.

BMW86 · 11-08-2010, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by bryce

i'm still on the factory charge pipes w/ factory dv's. i got the hpf intercooler with the factory intercooler connections, made for a quick and clean install

The use of the factory c-clip couplers into the design of the HPF is quite brilliant, it's what initially gauged my interest in this fmic over others. Very clever!

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Originally Posted by jojo135

I have evolution racewerks charge pipe and meth elbow with stock intercooler and piping but hpf has a charge pipe that includes piping I think now. Check that out if u have their intercooler. Evolution makes very good products for or cars also though.

Yeah I know mate, I'm very keen but summer is approaching here in Oz and I need to sort something out asap. I'm not in a position to order the HPF FMIC and then have it shipped back to weld on the new connections because that would cost me a fortune in shipping costs. I'd love it if they released this entire new setup in say 2 weeks max

Have you got any pics of your setup? What's the meth elbow? sorry for the newbie questions

bryce · 11-09-2010, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW86

The use of the factory c-clip couplers into the design of the HPF is quite brilliant, it's what initially gauged my interest in this fmic over others. Very clever!

Yeah I know mate, I'm very keen but summer is approaching here in Oz and I need to sort something out asap. I'm not in a position to order the HPF FMIC and then have it shipped back to weld on the new connections because that would cost me a fortune in shipping costs. I'd love it if they released this entire new setup in say 2 weeks max

Have you got any pics of your setup? What's the meth elbow? sorry for the newbie questions

hpf will definitely be worth the wait. especially if you have larger goals for your car in the long run.

vividracing · 11-09-2010, 09:29 AM

Nice one bryce, very useful thread, like the idea.

Hope you don't mind me chipping in with a link to our Project 135i:
http://www.vividracing.com/blog/cate.../project-135i/

Might give the guys some ideas on what's achievable. We also have the 'Ask a Pro' section:
http://www.vividracing.com/blog/rand...or-product-qa/

You're doing an excellent job on this thread though bryce,

but thought I'd add the link, just in case

Graeme

bryce · 11-09-2010, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by vividracing

Nice one bryce, very useful thread, like the idea.

Hope you don't mind me chipping in with a link to our Project 135i:
http://www.vividracing.com/blog/cate.../project-135i/

Might give the guys some ideas on what's achievable. We also have the 'Ask a Pro' section:
http://www.vividracing.com/blog/rand...or-product-qa/

You're doing an excellent job on this thread though bryce,

but thought I'd add the link, just in case

Graeme

thanks graeme

always nice to see vendors doing builds to showcase what's available

jojo135 · 11-09-2010, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW86

The use of the factory c-clip couplers into the design of the HPF is quite brilliant, it's what initially gauged my interest in this fmic over others. Very clever!

Yeah I know mate, I'm very keen but summer is approaching here in Oz and I need to sort something out asap. I'm not in a position to order the HPF FMIC and then have it shipped back to weld on the new connections because that would cost me a fortune in shipping costs. I'd love it if they released this entire new setup in say 2 weeks max

Have you got any pics of your setup? What's the meth elbow? sorry for the newbie questions

Evolution race werks uses the c clip connector for the charge pipe also...talk to fred su and tell him I sent u.

METH elbow is the 45 degree elbow at the end of the charge pipe. IT is the rubber one on stock.

Check out the link below... 1st picture shows meth elbow with a meth injector installed. METHANOL injection

http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showth...ighlight=Build

bryce · 11-11-2010, 10:28 AM

ttt

bryce · 11-12-2010, 04:34 PM

bump

bryce · 11-13-2010, 01:56 PM

vividracing · 11-13-2010, 02:58 PM

Bump for a great job by Bryce.

Graeme

BMW86 · 11-13-2010, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryce

hpf will definitely be worth the wait. especially if you have larger goals for your car in the long run.

Do you know when HPF will be releasing the charge pipe and BOV?

I'm becoming impatient, I've been waiting for these parts for so long...

bryce · 11-15-2010, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW86

Do you know when HPF will be releasing the charge pipe and BOV?

I'm becoming impatient, I've been waiting for these parts for so long...

i'm sure it'll be out before the end of the year. here's to hoping, at least

rodi · 11-15-2010, 05:56 PM

How many hours of labor for turbo replacement?

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bryce Banned Drives: zhp 3-pedal Join Date: May 2010 Location: texas Posts: 3,181 iTrader: (22) Garage List 2005 bmw 330ci zhp [3.67] 2008 bmw 135i- sold [3.00] 2007 bmw 335i- sold [3.57]	this is a great diy install of an occ. the only thing that's different is the mounting position for the ar occ. that's very easy, just bolt it to the existing mounts of the power steering fluid resevoir

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bryce Banned Drives: zhp 3-pedal Join Date: May 2010 Location: texas Posts: 3,181 iTrader: (22) Garage List 2005 bmw 330ci zhp [3.67] 2008 bmw 135i- sold [3.00] 2007 bmw 335i- sold [3.57]	something weird to add about my ar design occ: i don't think my car suffers from oil blow-by, i've had the occ installed for almost 3 months and it's still dry

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vividracing Drives: ///M Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,955 iTrader: (13)	Nice one bryce, very useful thread, like the idea. Hope you don't mind me chipping in with a link to our Project 135i: http://www.vividracing.com/blog/cate.../project-135i/ Might give the guys some ideas on what's achievable. We also have the 'Ask a Pro' section: http://www.vividracing.com/blog/rand...or-product-qa/ You're doing an excellent job on this thread though bryce, but thought I'd add the link, just in case Graeme

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