Turbo swap and other mods

nb335i · 07-11-2016, 08:57 PM

Aloha! I'm finally making the move to purchase some new turbos and other mods for my 07' 335i. I decided on Hexon RR700's, as I have only heard great things about these and the service that I have had with Hexon has been outstanding thus far. Along with the Hexon's, I am also going to be installing a Wagner II Competition FMIC, and replacing my Vishnu OFT with a JB4. Lastly, inlets and Outlets.. I am still on the wall about which brand to go with, VRSF or MMP. I would like to relocate my air filters to the passenger side, but I'm still doing my research as to which brand has better fitment and kits. I plan on doing the surgery myself, along with a few other car enthusiasts I work with. My questions and concerns are with spare parts, tools and other things I should have ready at the same time I do the swap. I plan to buy (or build) an engine support bar, for dropping the subframe, also buying fluids to do a oil/ coolant change at the same time. Any other suggestions or input you guys can offer? All is appreciated! I'll keep the thread going as soon as the parts start flowing!

Figure807 · 07-17-2016, 04:04 AM

07'? Do you have an oil cooler? I would add one of those if you don't. Also, check out the condition of the motor/transmission mounts.

nb335i · 07-17-2016, 12:53 PM

Good idea on the mounts, as far as an oil cooler goes.... I don't have one. But, I don't think I'm going to need one quite yet here in Hawaii. I never see high speeds, back to back runs, or a track. I will definitely keep an eye on my temps to see if they run higher than normal under casual conditions.

Acekid187 · 07-19-2016, 02:41 PM

when do you plan on starting the install? I would love to help

nb335i · 07-19-2016, 05:08 PM

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when do you plan on starting the install? I would love to help

My turbos should take the longest to get here, so I plan to start as soon as I have them. Hopefully sometime mid August. I'm still trying to secure a good spot to do the work. I can use the shop at work, which has a lift, but I'm I'm limited to a weekend. Or I can rent a bay at the hobby shop. Are you local?

nb335i · 07-20-2016, 12:22 AM

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I gotta say, today was a good day!

Stage 3 fuel pump and jb4 going in this weekend.

Acekid187 · 07-26-2016, 03:46 AM

I live in wahiawa right next to the dole plantation

nb335i · 07-27-2016, 08:46 PM

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I live in wahiawa right next to the dole plantation

Okay cool, ill give you a shout when it comes time to do the swap. I did my fuel pump and jb4 this last week. Waiting on the snails now!

Acekid187 · 07-30-2016, 11:29 PM

I need to upgrade my fuel pump myself. How long did it take to get to you

nb335i · 07-30-2016, 11:31 PM

Only took me an hour, very easy to do. I somehow didn't tighten the choker up so on my first fill up I had a leak, but only took me 10 minutes to fix.

nb335i · 08-31-2016, 10:42 PM

Havent posted anything new recently.. About two weeks ago, my car got hit on the highway from some idiot on his phone not paying attention. Luckily the impact was low speed and gieco took care of me. No frame damage, just damage to my heart

hawaii is a "no fault" state, so the other guy basically got off the hook... I guess? In the meantime, i recieved my TURBOS and got my installation kit and all the other goodies needed to do the swap. I'm going to begin the installation sometime next week hopefully. If anyone wants to give me a hand, feel free to shoot me a message!
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07-11-2016, 08:57 PM	#1
nb335i Private First Class 16 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 07' 335i Join Date: May 2014 Location: HI iTrader: (0)	Turbo swap and other mods Aloha! I'm finally making the move to purchase some new turbos and other mods for my 07' 335i. I decided on Hexon RR700's, as I have only heard great things about these and the service that I have had with Hexon has been outstanding thus far. Along with the Hexon's, I am also going to be installing a Wagner II Competition FMIC, and replacing my Vishnu OFT with a JB4. Lastly, inlets and Outlets.. I am still on the wall about which brand to go with, VRSF or MMP. I would like to relocate my air filters to the passenger side, but I'm still doing my research as to which brand has better fitment and kits. I plan on doing the surgery myself, along with a few other car enthusiasts I work with. My questions and concerns are with spare parts, tools and other things I should have ready at the same time I do the swap. I plan to buy (or build) an engine support bar, for dropping the subframe, also buying fluids to do a oil/ coolant change at the same time. Any other suggestions or input you guys can offer? All is appreciated! I'll keep the thread going as soon as the parts start flowing! __________________ Money may not buy happiness, but I'd rather cry in a Bimmer than on a bus.
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07-17-2016, 04:04 AM	#2
Figure807 Power without control is no power at all... 19 Rep 190 Posts Drives: 335i 6spd Blk/Blk Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii iTrader: (1)	07'? Do you have an oil cooler? I would add one of those if you don't. Also, check out the condition of the motor/transmission mounts. __________________ 2009 335i Coupe 6MT Blk Sapphire / Blk Leather 2007 328i Coupe 6MT Blk Sapphire / Blk Leather Sold 1985 Toyota Corolla GTS 5MT 1.5-way Slvr / Blk Sold 1987 Toyota Corolla GTS 5MT KAAZ 2-way Blk / Blk *Sold
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07-17-2016, 12:53 PM	#3
nb335i Private First Class 16 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 07' 335i Join Date: May 2014 Location: HI iTrader: (0)	Good idea on the mounts, as far as an oil cooler goes.... I don't have one. But, I don't think I'm going to need one quite yet here in Hawaii. I never see high speeds, back to back runs, or a track. I will definitely keep an eye on my temps to see if they run higher than normal under casual conditions.
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07-19-2016, 02:41 PM	#4
Acekid187 Lieutenant 27 Rep 423 Posts Drives: E92 335i, E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (6)	when do you plan on starting the install? I would love to help __________________ 6K Halos, 6K interior Lights, 6K License plate lights, 5" VRSF FMIC, 3K Fogs, JB4 G5, Cyba air scoops, 19in ST1s, ACS Roof Spoiler, DCI, VRSF 3" DP, VRSF CP w/ Tial BOV, VVT Stage 1
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nb335i Private First Class 16 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 07' 335i Join Date: May 2014 Location: HI iTrader: (0)	[IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] I gotta say, today was a good day! Stage 3 fuel pump and jb4 going in this weekend.
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07-26-2016, 03:46 AM	#7
Acekid187 Lieutenant 27 Rep 423 Posts Drives: E92 335i, E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (6)	I live in wahiawa right next to the dole plantation
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07-30-2016, 11:29 PM	#9
Acekid187 Lieutenant 27 Rep 423 Posts Drives: E92 335i, E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (6)	I need to upgrade my fuel pump myself. How long did it take to get to you __________________ 6K Halos, 6K interior Lights, 6K License plate lights, 5" VRSF FMIC, 3K Fogs, JB4 G5, Cyba air scoops, 19in ST1s, ACS Roof Spoiler, DCI, VRSF 3" DP, VRSF CP w/ Tial BOV, VVT Stage 1
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07-30-2016, 11:31 PM	#10
nb335i Private First Class 16 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 07' 335i Join Date: May 2014 Location: HI iTrader: (0)	Only took me an hour, very easy to do. I somehow didn't tighten the choker up so on my first fill up I had a leak, but only took me 10 minutes to fix.
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08-31-2016, 10:42 PM	#11
nb335i Private First Class 16 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 07' 335i Join Date: May 2014 Location: HI iTrader: (0)	Havent posted anything new recently.. About two weeks ago, my car got hit on the highway from some idiot on his phone not paying attention. Luckily the impact was low speed and gieco took care of me. No frame damage, just damage to my heart hawaii is a "no fault" state, so the other guy basically got off the hook... I guess? In the meantime, i recieved my TURBOS and got my installation kit and all the other goodies needed to do the swap. I'm going to begin the installation sometime next week hopefully. If anyone wants to give me a hand, feel free to shoot me a message! [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] __________________ Money may not buy happiness, but I'd rather cry in a Bimmer than on a bus.
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