Having trouble installing vrsf intercooler

kprocivic · 03-19-2016, 01:10 AM

We've been at it for hours. I need help getting the new one clamped and bolted up.

kprocivic · 03-19-2016, 01:38 AM

Anyone wanna make a quick 100 bucks helping me.

135 TING · 03-20-2016, 10:19 AM

what exactly is your problem? is it the chargepipes?

Stig Farm · 03-20-2016, 09:14 PM

$100 is good as mine 😲

Which size?
*VRSF Intercooler 7in, or 5in FMIC Upgrade for 2007-11 N54 BMW 135i/335i [E82/E90/E92]

The easiest way, remove front grill unless you have a lift, otherwise jack front up place jackstands under car. It's likely cutting will be involved: front hard plastic matrix support to fit in the larger fmic.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=718951

Hope my 2cents help?

Cheers!
SF

kprocivic · 03-20-2016, 10:20 PM

Thanks guys. I couldn't understand how the Damn thing didn't fit without cutting. It was the 5incher.

kprocivic · 03-23-2016, 09:59 PM

I have a question when tightening the hoses with the clamps how tight should I clamp down?

wjk_glynn · 03-23-2016, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kprocivic

I have a question when tightening the hoses with the clamps how tight should I clamp down?

When I first installed mine, initially I had outlet coupler pop off because it seemed (at least to me) to be a bit short. Then after some more aggressive trimming to get the FMIC as high up as possible, I was still getting a sound under high boost that that sounded for all the world like air escaping from a balloon.

So I adopted the time honored method of tightening the living sh** out of all of them. Seemed to solve the problem.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stig Farm

...It's likely cutting will be involved...

Most people report not having to trim with the 5" VRSF, but I found I needed to do so in order to get it to fit nice and snug (see attached pics).

Having said that, I probably went overboard with the trimming. But I had a free Saturday and nothing else to do

Karl.

kprocivic · 03-24-2016, 12:45 AM

Thanks for help @wjk_glynn I trimmed about the same as you and it fits pretty snug. I prolly could go a tad higher. I had the coupler blow out on me today and I was wandering about over tightening. Thanks again for the detailed pictures.

cjet68 · 04-02-2020, 11:36 AM

On the passenger side, does the VRSF supplied flexible silicone boot attach to the original accordion piece? Or do I cut the metal band, remove the accordion piece, and then use the VRSF silicone boot to make the connection?

Soterios · 04-02-2020, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by cjet68

On the passenger side, does the VRSF supplied flexible silicone boot attach to the original accordion piece? Or do I cut the metal band, remove the accordion piece, and then use the VRSF silicone boot to make the connection?

You cut that metal band and remove the accordion piece.

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Stig Farm Private 2 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2012 135i DCT Sapphire Black Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	$100 is good as mine 😲 Which size? VRSF Intercooler 7in, or 5in FMIC Upgrade for 2007-11 N54 BMW 135i/335i [E82/E90/E92] The easiest way, remove front grill unless you have a lift, otherwise jack front up place jackstands under car. It's likely cutting will be involved: front hard plastic matrix support to fit in the larger fmic. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=718951 Hope my 2cents help? Cheers! SF Attached Images Last edited by Stig Farm; 03-20-2016 at 09:34 PM..*
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kprocivic Lieutenant Colonel 813 Rep 1,575 Posts Drives: ecoboost s to the t Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: 92346 iTrader: (7)	Thanks guys. I couldn't understand how the Damn thing didn't fit without cutting. It was the 5incher.
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kprocivic Lieutenant Colonel 813 Rep 1,575 Posts Drives: ecoboost s to the t Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: 92346 iTrader: (7)	I have a question when tightening the hoses with the clamps how tight should I clamp down? __________________ 2.0l ecosmackkaa
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kprocivic Lieutenant Colonel 813 Rep 1,575 Posts Drives: ecoboost s to the t Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: 92346 iTrader: (7)	Thanks for help @wjk_glynn I trimmed about the same as you and it fits pretty snug. I prolly could go a tad higher. I had the coupler blow out on me today and I was wandering about over tightening. Thanks again for the detailed pictures. __________________ 2.0l ecosmackkaa
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cjet68 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2019 M4CS, 2005 M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: connecticut iTrader: (0)	question on passenger side intake connection On the passenger side, does the VRSF supplied flexible silicone boot attach to the original accordion piece? Or do I cut the metal band, remove the accordion piece, and then use the VRSF silicone boot to make the connection?
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