Low boost after FMIC install

M3 Eater · 04-17-2011, 08:47 AM

I have been going round and round with high boost applications leaking boost. Since installing a cheap fmic with no bead on the ic tube, I went on a witch hunt for the issue. In my travels I replaced the fmic altogether. In doing so I believe I pulled on the inlet charge manifold trying to get the coupler off and loosened it, at least from the front side turbo. I found the front side turbo v band loose and tightened it back up but I am wondering if there is a gasket, the the DP gasket for the same type fitting, that I may have damaged when pulling on the manifold tubing.

Does anyone know if there is a gasket there and if so, what its called, part #, diagram etc? I have been to the oem web site and they don't seem to isolate that part.

M3 Eater · 04-17-2011, 08:49 AM

ah... found it..

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...85&hg=13&fg=20

Quisp · 04-17-2011, 09:21 AM

Besides less power what other things did you notice about how the car drove? I had some work done on the car and when I got it back it has less power and when Ipress the gas down hard the caroscillates/surges like i was pressing and lifting off the acceleartor repeatedly. Trying to see what possibly could cause that

big_scoggs · 04-17-2011, 11:00 AM

that sounds like you popped a intercooler pipe off...my old evo did that when i would blow the intercooler piping off...

04-17-2011, 08:47 AM	#1
M3 Eater Major 36 Rep 1,054 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: May 2010 Location: Unknown iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Low boost after FMIC install I have been going round and round with high boost applications leaking boost. Since installing a cheap fmic with no bead on the ic tube, I went on a witch hunt for the issue. In my travels I replaced the fmic altogether. In doing so I believe I pulled on the inlet charge manifold trying to get the coupler off and loosened it, at least from the front side turbo. I found the front side turbo v band loose and tightened it back up but I am wondering if there is a gasket, the the DP gasket for the same type fitting, that I may have damaged when pulling on the manifold tubing. Does anyone know if there is a gasket there and if so, what its called, part #, diagram etc? I have been to the oem web site and they don't seem to isolate that part. __________________ JB4 beta 15 ohms FSB,AEM inline filter/ CM 10, ETS fmic, ER custom made charge pipe,TSW Donnington 18's,Simitumo HTRZ3, Injen DCI, AR DPs, Forge DVs, AA SLD, Koni FSD, ZSP springs.
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M3 Eater Major 36 Rep 1,054 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: May 2010 Location: Unknown iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	ah... found it.. http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...85&hg=13&fg=20 __________________ JB4 beta 15 ohms FSB,AEM inline filter/ CM 10, ETS fmic, ER custom made charge pipe,TSW Donnington 18's,Simitumo HTRZ3, Injen DCI, AR DPs, Forge DVs, AA SLD, Koni FSD, ZSP springs.
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Quisp Does not play well with others 80 Rep 1,787 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Arizona iTrader: (4)	Besides less power what other things did you notice about how the car drove? I had some work done on the car and when I got it back it has less power and when Ipress the gas down hard the caroscillates/surges like i was pressing and lifting off the acceleartor repeatedly. Trying to see what possibly could cause that __________________
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04-17-2011, 11:00 AM	#4
big_scoggs New Member 1 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: ca/tx currently mosul iraq iTrader: (0)	that sounds like you popped a intercooler pipe off...my old evo did that when i would blow the intercooler piping off...
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