BMW N54 Turbo Inlets on my E92 335i - No Cutting!!!

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As you may know I recently changed the clutch in my BMW and I thought while the gearbox was out it would be a good opportunity to access the rear turbo inlet, so I did but it was still quite a struggle to remove the original inlets and fit the new ones, both front and rear!
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[@regulus8319]

Did you ever have issues with leaving the hose clamp off?

[@ScubaMade]

I was definitely concerned about it but as yet I’ve had no problems!! And that includes a track day drifting too, hopefully I’ll edit the video about drifting soon too! So yeah, so far it’s fine with no clamp on the rear turbo!

[@regulus8319]

@@ScubaMade thank you for the fast response I really didn't expect that! Was having trouble with the clamp staying on during an engine swap. I just got the engine back in and needed to know if i should fight to get the clamp on there which didn't wanna latch on for me in the first place.. Thank you for the feedback. Subscribed

[@ScubaMade]

Oh sweet, thank you and that sounds like a massive job taking the engine out! No worries, and I hope it stays all good with no clamp! I plan to put 17t’s on in the near future so I’m still wondering if I’ll still use no clamp or not then 🤔

[@regulus8319]

⁠@@ScubaMade hey man I managed to get the inlet on without moving the transmission and I figured that I would let you know how I did it in case somebody comes in the future and wants to try it. It's going to be lengthy to type but worth the read for someone who needs it I undid the passenger side motor mount and lifted the engine forward. You obviously can't move it a lot but as you know, every inch helps. (😂) I put silicone lubricant on the outside of the inlet and pushed it to the other side of the engine by snaking it from the back, you will be able to push it down just enough for you to see it from the bottom of the car if the downpipes are removed. From there you could literally take two or three fingers and pull it to almost match up with the turbo snout. From there, you can go back to the top of the engine and push down a few good times and it will literally line up or get close enough for you to manipulate it from the bottom and put it on to the snout of the turbo. I actually was able to get a clamp on there too but first I focused on putting the inlet onto the snout of the turbo then I fully undid a clamp and pushed it back on there and was able to fit a wrench with an 8 mm onto the clamp and tighten it. The fun part about the clamp is that if the transmission is on, it will block it so you will need a screwdriver between the transmission and the inlet to push in between the two to allow the hose clamp to fully seat onto the snout and the inlet. From there it is difficult, but you can use a small wrench to get the first initial turns and get it tighter on the turbo, and it's tight enough to where the clamp needs to be pushed in order for it to turn you can start to tighten it with a socket. Honestly, being with how tight the area is, you may not have to do that, but I just didn't want to be in a position where it miraculously pops off because I have wonderful luck and then I have to pull the down pipes again.

[@ScubaMade]

That’s great to hear and I still remember when I changed the downpipes, that was a massive job too because we have a steering shaft right in the middle of that here in Australia! But thanks for that explanation, I hope it can help out others on here too! I’ll be keeping in mind all that when I finally get to changing the turbos too!

[@alquehenwebb7349]

First time watching your video thanks for the your time to send it out

[@ScubaMade]

Thanks heaps buddy! Much appreciated!!

[@naders5]

I have to remove my valve cover and do the gasket would this be a good time to do the rear inlet ? Make it easier ?

[@ScubaMade]

I’m not exactly sure about that, it might help a fair bit, it was still pretty hard even with the gearbox removed, just make sure nothing gets into the motor with the valve cover off and maybe do an oil change after that too. You must be pretty good at working on your car already though!

[@naders5]

@@ScubaMade I'm Not great tbh lol but I have a mechanic friend who can help. I'll cover the valve cover with plastic sheet before incase because we will be leaning over it

[@ScubaMade]

Oh no worries, that’s good to hear!

[@in54ne82]

Was the rear inlet blocking the transmission bolts or on the way at all? I had these inlets on mine and I'm not sure if they are too low so when I did my clutch the inlets were blocking the tyranny bolts. It was a pain to remove/install the transmission.

[@ScubaMade]

I don’t think so, from what I remember the gearbox went back on fairly straightforward, not easy but not overly difficult, I kinda presume that with how tight everything is down there it’s holding the rear inlet in place. I hope it is anyway haha!

[@fivesfe]

Going through the same right now, inlets blocking my trans bolts.

[@in54ne82]

@fivesfe If I'd do this job again I'm going relocated inlets that way the rest of the engine bay cleans up a bit. Too much clatter in these n54s...

[@fivesfe]

@@in54ne82 I'm contemplating getting the relocated inlets right now. My VRSF inlets are only about 4 months old. However I'm doing an 8hp swap on my car right now and the rear inlet is completely blocking two of the trans bolts.

[@in54ne82]

@@fivesfe Yup, go for it! It will be a way better setup and easier to work on the engine.

[@KK-rz6cq]

Did you end up having to clamp the rear inlet in? or has it stayed in place

[@ScubaMade]

So far it’s still in place I think! Haha I can’t even see it though, but it’s still running really well! It just broke another axle.. 😖

[@jonathanchavez8286]

What size are you inlets and outlets 2’ or 1.75’

[@ScubaMade]

Outlets are still stock so probably the biggest restriction currently and I went with the 2” inlets and hope to be installing some 17t’s one day, should do outlets then too!

[@jonathanchavez8286]

They fit even though your in stock turbos?

[@jonathanchavez8286]

Debating on which size to get

[@ScubaMade]

Yeah I just had to put a straight piece of 1.75” silicone on the inside of the 2” where they meet the turbo and they fit nicely but I couldn’t get a clamp on the rear turbo, but as far as I can tell, it’s still on and she’s running great!

[@skinnyjeenz]

What brand are these?

[@ScubaMade]

China’s finest, I don’t know haha, they’re not branded!

[@chriscee546]

@@ScubaMade Have read they destroy the turbos as they are not reinforced like VRSF are

[@ScubaMade]

That’s concerning, they haven’t yet, I have spare stock turbos too luckily but still I hope that doesn’t happen 🤞🏼

[@ForzaPulls]

@@chriscee546 look closely during video , you can see the inlets have material inside and don’t have much flex

[@ForzaPulls]

@@chriscee5462:49 look at silicone interior

[@scawthorn13]

How was the power after this?

[@ScubaMade]

Well I have to say I really didn’t notice much difference in feeling how much power it gained, kinda like putting my downpipes in, but with the new clutch and everything else it definitely feels quick and like it’s running very well!! I’m on about 20psi boost now, and going from about 16 to 20psi was very noticeable! They might have more of an impact on aftermarket turbos too, but I’m not sure.

[@juiceesquirt4078]

It had to be tuned after bro it adds 40 tq 30hp

[@ScubaMade]

That’s cool, I’m just running the MHD v5 stage 2+ on e40 fuel at the moment!

[@juiceesquirt4078]

@@ScubaMade supposedly you can’t run these with a regular MHD map use wedge performance

[@ScubaMade]

Oh that might be the Ken who Andrew from Zero to 60 talks about! So it might be time for me to get a custom tune!

[@aboitoo]

Link plsss

[@ScubaMade]

Sorry for not having a link, I just got generic ones off eBay, maybe just do a search for n54 inlets!

[@fivesfe]

Are you kidding me? No trans on? Gtfo

[@ScubaMade]

I did it while I was replacing the clutch and waiting for a new rear main oil seal, gave me some more room under there as there isn’t very much room down there at all.