BMW n54 335 Turbo Motiv Reflex Plus Install Guide

BMW n54 335 Turbo Motive Reflex Plus Install Guide
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[@ZeroTo60Tube]

PLEASE GO SUBSCRIBE TO KEN - WITH OUT HIM THIS WOULDN'T BE HAPPENING kzbin.info/door/yujf7t3lHW23_9grBCXG6Q

[@cocko1135]

Done.

[@352lambo]

I appreciate you for doing all the research and explaining the engineering in a beginner friendly environment 🙌

[@BEAR_S55]

Haha “I am thir…. So yep a lot of you where pretty close” Brilliant!

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

So close!

[@wedgeperformance2816]

We will set the PWM frequency for the solid state at 200 Hz, so that we can scale the duty for the secondary pump up as boost pressure increases. This should provide a very smooth increase. I also highly recommend that you go ahead and wire the high low canbus wires now. I can't confirm this for sure, but when I told Jake at MHD my canbus wires were already connected, he was very happy that I took the time to do that while we were talking about the MHD+ testing for my 335IS. Unfortunately, I have not seen a build for MHD+ yet, but my fingers are crossed that I will see that here in the next week or two.

[@qx4n9e1xp]

This video is the GOAT for reflex knowledge! Just got my reflex, and I can't wait to ditch the jb4 & get my PI up and running!!

[@cocko1135]

Absolutely awesome video my man. Well done!

[@BurrNinja]

Pretty damn good guide on what to do. Appreciate all the video's you do man!!!

[@Mr16bit]

The understanding before you wire advice is so true for almost everything. Having a good understanding of all the W questions makes things so much easier when shit goes a bit south or you get a curve ball.

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

It something i didnt realise a lot of people do until i get people messaging me asking for help. A lot think its more complicated that it really is so almost avoid trying to under stand it.,

[@Mr16bit]

@@ZeroTo60Tube very wise

[@astonishingplay3074]

"This is way more clevererer" Love it!

[@friguy4444]

I can't wait to see this chariot in action! You have a valuable gift of liking what you're doing with all of the electronics and details I think Andrew. Keep it up and we all get to enjoy the fruits of your labor. I'm getting close to the install day for my Turbski's. I'm thinking I should video it or at least the general high points of it .

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Thanks Greg! Love it when guys like yourself make comments like that.

[@brandon_30ff]

Motiv reflex squad 💪🏽 no going back! Wedgeperformance the way to go. I see a lot of people complaining about the tap connectors, I run it in my car no issues if you install the things correctly and make good contact shouldn’t have a problem. Shoutout from the usa !

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

You already know!

[@murk1352]

I just bought the same phoenix intake plenum. A split sec with Hobbs switch will only kick the secondary pump on at what ever psi the Hobbs switch is. You can also hook up the AIC to a tach signal to, so I understand? I might wait these control boxes are more developed. Oh and for piece of mind, it doesn’t matter where you put the fuel line on that rail, from middle of back. That fuel pressurizes that rail & that’s it! When those injectors start firing off that fuel is pressurizing that rail. So no need to worry about that at all. Keep up the good work…👍🏻🏁

[@trevorsonnenberg5268]

Very exciting. Andrew watching your channel has had major repercussions to my bank account

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

For that I apologise! Haha

[@ItsKhazzz]

Dope video that will definitely help with my instal. I’m putting a list of all the parts I need to go PI using the MR+(motive reflex plus) for my N54 but there is just one thing I don’t understand. I’m aware that MR+ has a feature that allows it to smartly manage the secondary LPFP but I’m not sure how it sends the signal to it. I currently have my secondary LPFP running of a 10bar boost pressure sensor but I’d like to fully take advantage of the MR+ features. So how would one send the power/signal from the MR+ to the secondary pump and is there maybe a link to the parts I would need?

[@bimmertec]

Awesome kit 👌 😍

[@ravszee]

Happy belated birthday wishes Andrew! Hope you had a fun time!

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Thanks very much man!

[@scarface16134]

I cam tell you the MOTIV flexfuel tune with MHD adds logic in the DME outside of the map partition.... they did something pretty crazy to make that work.

[@Nico_335i_DCT]

Very nice stuff guys. This will be a missile! Have a great weekend. And I was 2 years of, but that's because I think the camera woman is your daughter🤷‍♂️. Dutch regards, Nico.

[@2ndProtects1st]

Very nice and good morning from Boston MA US.

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Good morning!

[@timheuvel6567]

I like the video’s real mutch

[@nate9114]

do you have a video of you setting up the solid state relay?

[@Jern54]

Great video again! My Reflex is ready to install as well. Question can you log the PI fuel rail pressure now in datazap same as the DI rail pressure? I haven't seen a log from a car equipped with a reflex.

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Not yet, however once MHD+ is working you should be able to do. I get a message after this video went live, telling me to connect the canbus wires now, so it can't be too far away.

[@N54God666]

Excellent, those other bare wires are aux3 and aux4

[@davidharris2900]

U are the oracle of the n54 I wish u lived in the uk … I have n54 going max flow turbos the engines getting built with Carrillo rods cp pistons …… what is quicker out the 2 the max flow car or big single what would ya money be on

[@lionplanet3001]

Just receive reflex+ with ethanol sensor how I have to connect wires to read ethanol content via MHD ??

[@SouthernCrossMotors]

Stuff me mushrooms 🍄. I hate electrical stuff. I am a mechanic by trade and happy to work on engines etc but electrical stuff freaks me out, so much admiration to you. Brilliant video and the diagrams are awesome. I am actually fitting 2013 headlights to my 2010 ISF and that involves electrical stuff 😂🤣😳😳😳 Happy belated 3x birthday Andrew. Hope it was awesome 😎

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Why thank you sir!!! Electrical is easy, i think its easier than the mechanical side of things, just need to know what on earth you are connecting and why

[@SouthernCrossMotors]

@@ZeroTo60Tube I have a 2010 Lexus ISF. I am upgrading to the 2013 headlights with the Daylight Running Lights. Need to connect so they work on the early model. Little bit scary but should work out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYW3fKFuoKp6p5o

[@JayV-dm9vf]

What is the black box you used for the red to orange wire

[@trindadream5898]

I dont have the green wire on my harness and what dme number is the boost on?

[@Kh.J.]

Did you do the bench testing

[@n54mondo32]

How did you hook up the Mac solenoid

[@zanmasterr]

Where’s your flex fuel sensor that the harness goes too? If that makes sense

[@iSwaggs2000]

Can you make a JB4 vs Reflex video?

[@joelzitzer9070]

Happy late birthday! What’s the benefit of the reflex plus with its cam, crank and map sensor functions over the lite version?

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Tbh I think the lite has that too. However the 3 sensors are used a the reflex knows which cylinder is firing.

[@TML34]

Do you need to run a larger fuel feed line if using E85 with port injection? The wiring part all makes sense to me, otherwise. Nice work, Andrew!

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

I’m running 6an from the tank forwards. However the current restriction is the factory fuel reg. That’s gotta go at some point. However we should see nearly 800whp with this setup

[@crazienick1010]

I have the first version reflex harness OG. Has plug and play ethanol sensor but not reading accurately (100% all the time) any idea what i need to do to have it reading. No extra wires. Only the canbus..n54 car thanks in advance

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

I honestly had no idea that they had them running through canbus on the early ones. Canbus is by far the most accurate way to send data around the car. Better than an analogue voltage signal, so i cant really comment on why its not accurate. You may be able to add some sort of smoothing to the calculation with in the reflex. Definitely worth speaking with motiv, the reflex is infinitely adjustable by those guys with firmware changes so they should be able to sort it out.

[@wyattturner9976]

does the motive reflex plus kit need an in-line ethanol content sensor or can i just to port injection, motiv reflex+, and a upgraded lpfp and an6 fuel line

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

no not needed

[@matt_h537]

I ended up using Deutsch Connector’s instead of using the other connectors mostly because embarrassingly as many times I have taken the car apart n put it back together

[@Zalle335]

Question that's not related to this video but what pistons would you preffer/suggest for a budget build? amp44?

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Amp44 have been good so far! But I will try the china pistons at some point as well

[@ssswdon]

I'm dealing with a tuner issue. They can't figure out my gear log. I'm on n54 mt6 and my logs are showing 5th gear when I'm actually in third gear. I'm looking for a base tune that I can adjust and tweak and play with around the transmission settings to figure it out. Any thoughts?

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Unfortunately that’s something the tuner should be able to assist with. To my knowledge the manuals calculate gear based on rpm and wheel speed. So something in the map is wrong, or wheel speed the dme is seeing is not correct.

[@stevesas4744]

Regulators on PFI also have vacuum line to manifold to vary pressure due to vacuum and boost.

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Correct, but if the reflex can see the boost and fuel pressure what do you need a reg form?

[@stevesas4744]

@@ZeroTo60Tube They use this method to save money. You don't need the 2 sensors.

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

@@stevesas4744 Im not sure what you have to pay for regulator and return line system. But here it's a lot more than the single sensor you need to buy to make the reflex do it.

[@uisperfectemail9720]

Great vid, do you know how to access BMWTIS without paying?

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Short answer, no. I have access to someone’s paid account. But I know some old user got invites

[@miggeer8007]

Greetings, where can you get a tuner for motivreflexplus calibration.

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

facebook.com/WedgePerformanceRacing is the G. Tell him you saw our channel too!

[@marcoandrade2101]

I installed the reflex plus following this video. I am however trying to figurr out the mac solenoid install. Can i leave with the oem plug or should i splice into the reflex? If so, do i use the grey aux and the orange for voltage? What tune map do i use for a doc race bottom mount as i wait for a tuner

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

You need to get all that info from your tuner. Because he will configure which aux out put controls boost. I tapped in to the wiring in the stock harness that goes to the front stock actuator.

[@marcoandrade2101]

@@ZeroTo60Tube i wired mine the same way as yours. I wired the white aux for boost control in the dme and i wired the mac solenoid to the grey aux. I wired the 12v from the mac to the red wire pin 1 on the reflex. Jake then helped me make sure everything was wired correctly and working. Thank you for your response. I see all your videos, you are amazing and very detailed videos!!!

[@MistakenMedia087]

Having any issues with the downpipe? I decided to be silly and do a 3.5" downpipe and it's equally as close on my car lol. Almost done building the whole hot side, just tying into my 3.5" exhaust now.

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

This very close at a few points but it does clear, you can get a 3.5” dump in to a Rhd if you don’t have the equal length manifold.

[@dodge360dart]

What map are you using to activate your fuel pump and how are you verifying that the relay is activating?

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

It’s not setup yet on the reflex side

[@zackbumgarner6751]

Mine doesn’t have the green wire from the flex it has the yellow grey and white wire but not the green one. It does have the green and yellow wire that is twisted but not the shorter green one that comes straight out of the reflex box.

[@steventikkanen2839]

For the flex fuel do we need a custom tune or will it automatically adjust as needed

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

If you are running OTS maps, the flex will work with out a custom tune.

[@midwestbmw1292]

You’re not going to run a JB4 on this car? I understand the ReFlex is taking place of the PI controller but are you just going to run straight MHD custom map(s) and the ReFlex?

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Correct, reflex doing the pi and boost control

[@midwestbmw1292]

@@ZeroTo60Tube good to know. I’m literally putting my fuel system together right now and I think I’m going to go with this set up. I was almost going to go the JB4 route but this set up seems light years better. Looks like I’m selling my JB4 that’s still in the box lol. Great info as always!

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

@@midwestbmw1292 The reflex is a more powerful unit, meaning it is more capable, but i do feel like we are on scratching the surface of what it can do.

[@KurumaDesigns]

Will you be able to have 2 step and anti-lag with the reflex?

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Not with reflex. However with mhd+ antilag should be there

[@midwestbmw1292]

12:43 literally almost spit out my coffee.

[@rd.3696]

Just a question.Is meth via charge pipe an option,or is it cool enough with the ethanol/e85 ? I do have it With my twin pures,really good during hot weather/intake temps.I know you get a fair bit hotter over there in OZ.👍

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Yeah, it seems meth is of no advantage on a street car with e85. When you think about it, i have never seen a race/drag car, that runs ethanol use meth on top. I have seen a few dyno queens tho.

[@rd.3696]

@@ZeroTo60Tube Good info.Because I dont run ethanol/e85 here.Not at pump here in NZ.👍

[@tristanmapp6773]

where did you get that hood mounted work light?

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Sorry i missed this. Its a narva light, i got it from Repco.

[@Snuuupp]

Bro my stock turbos are going out on the n54 ! I was thinking RB TURBOS OR PURE, but what do I need to turn the power up a little ? I’m completely new to this !

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

im sorry dude, i missed this comment. did you make a descision?

[@Snuuupp]

@@ZeroTo60Tube not yet no my stock turbos are still going but the rattle is getting louder

[@cptrey]

Do you know if motiv are on vacation or something? I’ve been calling them all week for wiring help but no answer

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Sorry man, i have no idea.

[@Stefan_Eccles]

🔥

[@midwestbmw1292]

What forum are you going to to get information on the ReFlex? I emailed Motiv over a week ago with some general inquiries and they haven’t responded. Also the phone number on their site rings to voicemail and then says the voicemail isn’t set up. I want to run this on my car but not being able to get ahold of anyone who works there is concerning.

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Most of my info comes from our Zeroto60 member chat and some dude called Ken.

[@midwestbmw1292]

@@ZeroTo60Tube “some dude called Ken” lol. How do I become a member to access said forum?

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

@@midwestbmw1292 Info on the member G chat is in the description of every vid. The members are huge help to keep us being able to make videos and they are really decent group of guys with a serious issue with spending way to much money cars..... it great support group to be fair. Ken from wedge has been a member since August last year and he is a genuine car dude that likes helping people go fast, also his insider knowledge on developments for N54 MHD platform is crazy, its almost like he does all the mapping :P

[@midwestbmw1292]

@@ZeroTo60Tube ahh I see. I wasn’t able to find it on your channel using the mobile KZbin app. I had to logon using my MacBook and there the “Join” button was. Thanks for bearing with me, I’m not typically this slow.

[@gbeshara7480]

Commenting late but did you run that wire from your secondary pump yourself or is it in the dme box somewhere I would assume you ran it yourself but lost thanks 😆

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Ran it manually. It triggers a relay in back

[@trindadream159]

@@ZeroTo60Tube that was my question as well but I am literally new to all of this lol do you mind explaining what pin the white wire connects to for aux output? Thank you

[@AndrewNichols]

I am still confused why the DI systems are not be being deleted completely. Just run 1000cc injectors on EFI only.... right?

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

*2000cc injectors

[@AndrewNichols]

LS injectors and some TIG welding it is then.

[@bimmertec]

Really excited to see big. No.

[@loekfelten548]

👍👍

[@juliank911]

@18:24 cue everyone freaking out at the use of T tap

[@ysljay9061]

So would I need this if I get a single turbo??

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

It’s simply a supplemental fuel and a boost controller. So can be used on any car that needs extra fuel.

[@ysljay9061]

@@ZeroTo60Tube thank you ! I have a e90 on a custom mhd map and I love your guys content helps me take a good direction on the n54

[@andresmelendez9742]

Can you possibly assist on why I can’t get my motiv to connect to my laptop?

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

There is a sequence when you power it up. Can you connect it to the firmware update software?

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Also forgot about this issue. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJK4oaBqaq6Cd8k

[@andresmelendez9742]

@@ZeroTo60Tube I can not connect to the firmware update. Either motiv doesn’t work or doesn’t get power. Or my laptop is not recognizing the connection. I put car in accessory mode. Plug it in and still says disconnected on bootloader. Also have the correct usb cable and nothing

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

@@andresmelendez9742 what happens when you follow what i did on the test and tune video?

[@andresmelendez9742]

@@ZeroTo60Tube nothing happens because the computer doesn’t recognize motiv when I plug in. Updated drivers and still nothing. I plug in any other device it shows or makes the notification sound that something has been plugged in. With motiv my laptop does nothing

[@glennarnold3970]

andrew those butt crimps are shyt if you like i will send you up some brass crimps like what factory spliced wires use cheers glenn

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

I do have a plethora of crimps to be honest. However for the sake of learning in the public eye, i have followed the instructions..... :P

[@glennarnold3970]

@@ZeroTo60Tube i get those cheesy crimps in every bull bar kit and driving light kit great products cheesy crimps as marty says IN THE BIN lol

[@FardriverTunes]

Hey Andrew , whats your favorite car that you own ? Been wondering this for a while my guess is , Oh Really

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

This e92, because it’s my personal car. I have a lot of attachment to it.

[@FardriverTunes]

@@ZeroTo60Tube Great to hear my guy! That's awesome ,the e92, care to elaborate on why it's your favorite ?

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

@@FardriverTunes The one i have spent the most time in, the one thats cost me the most amount of money, the one that i have a lot of memories in. I hardly drove ohhrly, and the flowmax i am just starting to get a bond with

[@FardriverTunes]

@@ZeroTo60Tube awesome

[@andrewf8486]

If you would like to sell the old pi stuff and old flex fuel stuff I would be I interested.

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Just saw this. It was sold before it was even removed. Had a lot of people chasingnit

[@AndreiParaschiv]

how old? there was a glitch exactly at the moment you mentioned your age

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

What? Really? What timecode?

[@AndreiParaschiv]

​@@ZeroTo60Tube 0:15

[@davizzleman]

@@ZeroTo60Tube :D

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

@BMW1M I missed a trick there didnt i

[@Scuffed_Andy]

My brain hurts. So glad I don't need to understand any of that. 🙂

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Me too! LOL

[@seanpaul3050]

I am 30 with grey hairs coming through Lol

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Dude i had my first greys at 17..... insane

[@zenbraccio1574]

You went too fast at the end with the gray and green wire

[@bradchenoweth7584]

Is it just me or are Australian birds super loud?

[@konnorjolley1868]

Dont say that to loud, they will come for you Everything in australia tries to kill you

[@SynicSerraris]

Don’t use the taps they don’t get good connection. Solder em.

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Well, for the sake of showing people how Motiv say to do it, lets see how these go.

[@SynicSerraris]

@@ZeroTo60Tube I had issue and a few others have where the taps don’t seat correctly and interrupts the crank sensor. One of my taps didn’t even completely seat into the cam signal.

[@matt_h537]

I had the same issue’s Motiv was logged in an we struggled trying to figure out why everything wasn’t communicating constantly..Mine ended up being inconsistent ground..which I eventually ran to the front fender well ground lug.

[@igotaction]

Pro tip Andrew: women age, men just gain years of experience. We men ain't we???? I have 45 years of experience.