Rear pre turbo inlet pipe removal

3000GT MR · 06-29-2013, 09:49 AM

Has anyone successfully removed the rear pre turbo inlet? Its the only piece i haven't removed. Looking at some people's turbo upgrades they just left it in. I even lowered the motor fit extra clearance. I'll probably end up cutting it out but just wanted to see if anyone has had any luck or know of a trick.

Tony@vargasturbotech · 06-29-2013, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 3000GT MR

Has anyone successfully removed the rear pre turbo inlet? Its the only piece i haven't removed. Looking at some people's turbo upgrades they just left it in. I even lowered the motor fit extra clearance. I'll probably end up cutting it out but just wanted to see if anyone has had any luck or know of a trick.

Yes you can get it out with out cutting it. You have to pull the intake a manifold and I forget which it was either jack the motor way up or lower it down. I already had the sub frame out so raising or lowering the motor a lot was not a problem. It's still a bitch to get out that way, but it will come out.

tcw · 06-29-2013, 12:39 PM

I removed the rear tube when I had the transmission out for the clutch swap. I had to cut the front one to remove it. I would hate to have to install either.

Dave W. · 06-29-2013, 12:44 PM

It's not easy and it takes up some time. I usually lower the engine by several inches, of course the cowling and strut braces need to be removed. The airfilter-side comes up first, then the turbo side comes out last. I usually use a pry bar to push the engine forward and to the drivers side to get the last little bit of clearance between the valvecover and DME shield. HTH and GL!

3000GT MR · 06-29-2013, 05:43 PM

Damn you guys have way more patience than i do. I fought it for about 15min. Then posted the thread grabbed a bite, saw no one posted at the time then cut it out. Lol was hoping to save it for when i go back to stock, that'll never happen. Thanks guys

3000GT MR · 06-29-2013, 05:43 PM

Damn you guys have way more patience than i do. I fought it for about 15min. Then posted the thread grabbed a bite, saw no one posted at the time then cut it out. Lol was hoping to save it for when i go back to stock, that'll never happen.

taylors335 · 06-29-2013, 10:47 PM

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Damn you guys have way more patience than i do. I fought it for about 15min. Then posted the thread grabbed a bite, saw no one posted at the time then cut it out. Lol was hoping to save it for when i go back to stock, that'll never happen.

why were you wanting to remove it ?

3000GT MR · 06-29-2013, 10:52 PM

Single turbo install

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3000GT MR Major 267 Rep 1,392 Posts Drives: 09 335i/3000gt vr4 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sav GA iTrader: (6)	Rear pre turbo inlet pipe removal Has anyone successfully removed the rear pre turbo inlet? Its the only piece i haven't removed. Looking at some people's turbo upgrades they just left it in. I even lowered the motor fit extra clearance. I'll probably end up cutting it out but just wanted to see if anyone has had any luck or know of a trick. __________________ Have a single turbo and/or tired of burning up O2 sensors? Ask me about the new ADV O2 sensor retro kits! 335i 2010 e92 M-sport Mods: VM Top mount 6466, Aquamist HSF4 w/custom direct port. VRSF IC + Exhaust 335i 2009 e90 665RWHP VFF900 ST RIP .
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tcw Captain 54 Rep 748 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (2)	I removed the rear tube when I had the transmission out for the clutch swap. I had to cut the front one to remove it. I would hate to have to install either. __________________ 2008 335I E92, AW, VFF700, 18" Forgestar F14, M3 front/side, M-tech rear, AMS IC, H&R Touring Cup Kit suspension, HID AE, ER Charge Pipe & Synapse BOV, CIC Retrofit, Quafie, DSS, Defiv Lockdown, SPEC 2+/Steel SMFW, Walbro 450
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Dave W. Lieutenant 5 Rep 538 Posts Drives: Porsche 951, 1992 Eagle Talon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	It's not easy and it takes up some time. I usually lower the engine by several inches, of course the cowling and strut braces need to be removed. The airfilter-side comes up first, then the turbo side comes out last. I usually use a pry bar to push the engine forward and to the drivers side to get the last little bit of clearance between the valvecover and DME shield. HTH and GL!
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3000GT MR Major 267 Rep 1,392 Posts Drives: 09 335i/3000gt vr4 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sav GA iTrader: (6)	Damn you guys have way more patience than i do. I fought it for about 15min. Then posted the thread grabbed a bite, saw no one posted at the time then cut it out. Lol was hoping to save it for when i go back to stock, that'll never happen. Thanks guys __________________ Have a single turbo and/or tired of burning up O2 sensors? Ask me about the new ADV O2 sensor retro kits! 335i 2010 e92 M-sport Mods: VM Top mount 6466, Aquamist HSF4 w/custom direct port. VRSF IC + Exhaust 335i 2009 e90 665RWHP VFF900 ST RIP .
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3000GT MR Major 267 Rep 1,392 Posts Drives: 09 335i/3000gt vr4 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sav GA iTrader: (6)	Damn you guys have way more patience than i do. I fought it for about 15min. Then posted the thread grabbed a bite, saw no one posted at the time then cut it out. Lol was hoping to save it for when i go back to stock, that'll never happen. __________________ Have a single turbo and/or tired of burning up O2 sensors? Ask me about the new ADV O2 sensor retro kits! 335i 2010 e92 M-sport Mods: VM Top mount 6466, Aquamist HSF4 w/custom direct port. VRSF IC + Exhaust 335i 2009 e90 665RWHP VFF900 ST RIP .
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