[srbarnes4ever]

Ok folks, I have several parts out for delivery hopefully today so the time draws nigh. Parts are:
Helix/ATM FMIC
VRSF CP
VRSF Catless DP
Cobb AP V3

I have an 07 e90 with 76k miles on it.
I plan to swap spark plugs but do not plan to touch coils or injectors.
I have stock air box/filter...planning to go AFE sealed intake in a month or so.

Questions are:
Do I need any other engine maint/prep?
Will I have any issues on stock air box for a short window if time?
With the hardware installed, which OTS map should I use with the Cobb?
I am planning an tune from Wedge, should I wait to log til summer to get worst case conditions or can tuning parameters accommodate those variables effectively?

Can't wait to unleash the monster within!

[LGCubana]

I added the K&N drop in air filter to my FBO. I don't know if it was really necessary, but COBB recommends it for Stage 2+ FMIC Aggressive and what's $50, after all of the other expenses.

[Jeff@TopGearSolutions]

Only downside to the stock air box with stock filter is your turbo's need to work a little harder. The stock intake is like breathing through a straw.

The mods would be Stage 2+ FMIC but you should consider at least upgrading your air filter at a minimum. It would relieve your wastegate duty cycles which would improve efficiency of the turbo's.

[srbarnes4ever]

Originally Posted by Jeff@TopGearSolutions

Only downside to the stock air box with stock filter is your turbo's need to work a little harder. The stock intake is like breathing through a straw.

The mods would be Stage 2+ FMIC but you should consider at least upgrading your air filter at a minimum. It would relieve your wastegate duty cycles which would improve efficiency of the turbo's.

Noted, Jeff...I have a plan...will a few weeks cause irreparable damage til I order that AFE unit?

[Jeff@TopGearSolutions]

Originally Posted by srbarnes4ever

Noted, Jeff...I have a plan...will a few weeks cause irreparable damage til I order that AFE unit?

You should be fine.