How To: Install 335i VRSF Inlets EASY (No Cutting Needed!)

[@maiks.3684]

Thanks a lot, also never saw how to lift down the engine. Most people always talking and they don't show how it works. I love you US guys.

[@davispaul82]

This is one the the best content when It comes to the N54 engine and its given me ideas on how I will tackle a few things in the future. I be replacing my clutch some since I can feel it starting to slip when under boost and dropping the engine that low will allow easy access to the transmission bolts.

[@TheBimmerBarn]

Glad you liked it Paul!

[@I_Learned_a_Thing]

Tbh it’s easier to just cut it rather than dropping the whole subframe and removing the intake manifold.

[@danielkhan2032]

Seriously

[@silverarrowgaming1077]

Cut it where

[@I_Learned_a_Thing]

@@silverarrowgaming1077 right where it attaches to the turbo, the little elbow.

[@silverarrowgaming1077]

@@I_Learned_a_Thing what did you use to cut it? Can’t seem to get a dremmel in there

[@I_Learned_a_Thing]

@@silverarrowgaming1077 reciprocating saw, my car is X-drive and I still had plenty of space.

[@MillenialWhiteGuy]

You can actually cut up the front stock inlet apart and use it as a guard/mounting point to keep it out of the pulleys.

[@TheBimmerBarn]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing

[@friguy4444]

I really love your channel! You do incredible work and teach me any things! Thank you! I have a 335XI. I doubt I can do anything except remove the whole front end drive train. Which I despise. I got inlets with my upgraded turbos that did not have wire running through them and they are terrible! They make a horrible racket sounding like a dying Turkey every time I step on the throttle and they are not good for the turbos which are new 17T's. They weren't even cheap one either. I paid $280 for them thinking they would be matched to the turbos as they were the same supplier and the turbos have been proven fairly reliable and make good power. I'm waiting to see if the ebay seller will stand behind any type of refund. But no matter what I have to buy new inlets and install them AGAIN! GRRRR. So I'm sure I am doomed to have to do it. But watching you I might be able to do the same thing you did here. Do you know anything about doing the inlets on "XI" models?? I know my DP's aren't able to be removed like these ones are. Thank you again!

[@chadriddle3517]

Nice upgrade , I don’t even have n54 but still watched lol.

[@pugs1377]

Sweet upgrade! I made my own hot side Inlets. Even with an ots map it makes a noticable difference in throttle response

[@TheBimmerBarn]

I can't wait to see how this car spools up! Hopefully these turbos are good 👀

[@Nico_335i_DCT]

Wow Chris. This will make a noticable change on the spool responce. I will do this to my 335i some day. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones. Dutch regards, Nico.

[@TheBimmerBarn]

Merry Christmas to you and your family Nico! Thanks for watching 😊

[@luispina317]

I just broke the rear tabs for the rear inlet and cut it with a sawzaw where it mates to the turbo. So easy.

[@Toobs138]

You made that look easy, wish you were here when I did mine. That rear inlet was a pain. Good job.

[@mwdh]

Nice and smooth work :) I installed inlets half a year ago without dropping the subframe or the disassembly of the intake manifold and I did not disconnect the coolant hoses for the front inlet. I have metal outlets at home and I know it's not that difficult to install outlets when doing inlets but that time I was just exhausted and skipped it as the benefits are not big enough for stock turbos. In total inlets are absolutely worth it and everything just becomes better but next time I would just pay somebody.

[@kneecaps2000]

Any issues with the front inlet getting near the belts? Doing this on a 135i and it's scary tight

[@mwdh]

@@kneecaps2000 A little bit. I have steel wires in mine and with them I was able to bend it slightly to prevent belt / pulley contact. Furthermore I used the original mounting points (the two screws in the cylinder head) to bend a holder made of flat aluminium. The front inlet is a little bit higher now. That's not really necessary but I feel better with it.

[@kneecaps2000]

@@mwdh thanks. So you made a custom bracket?

[@mwdh]

@@kneecaps2000 Kind of. Not easy to describe but it's holding the inlet in place and as said it's just a slightly thicker bended flat aluminium which costs 3...4$. It took max. 20min to create it and it looks nearly stock.

[@kneecaps2000]

@@mwdh I will make something like this too then..just to keep the inlet from hitting anything

[@alquehenwebb7349]

I appreciate your time and video i will continue to learn from your video thanks

[@TheBimmerBarn]

Thank you for watching and leaving a nice comment 🙏

[@FoulNews]

Awesome vid! I've got the sub frame off on my 535xi doing the turbos and I'm just about to install the inlets next.

[@slick_flawlessbikerz]

Thinking i need to include this on my maintenance for my 535i

[@bslothed3211]

"How To: Install 335i VRSF Inlets ((EASY))" - drops whole subframe where in the shit is that easy? LMAO

[@naders5]

Exactly. I reckon it would be easier removing the valve cover than doing this lol plus who cares if you cut the stock pipe

[@gsr187t]

Let’s be real, i just did mine and is no way in hell easy. You took half of the car apart then it became easy after 5+ hours of labor.

[@ablakeslife]

I just did the front one and left the rear alone f it.

[@Swagory]

At the 11:00 mark what are you plugging into the inlet ?

[@Gtrgtegt]

thx for this Video. I installed today inlets and it was pain in the ass

[@ModestBuildSheet]

Great video! What brand are the outlets? I'm looking for some that fit oem turbos

[@hosumliang739]

Anything should be paid attention to when you lowered the engine ? millian thanks

[@Spirited_Driver]

I came to the comments for an answer to this! ...

[@shlumpedgreg328]

at 11:35 you blocked the inlets off with that cap right, but i have the charge pipe with two hoses coming from it(stock setup) which connect to each of the inlets. i cant block it off cause those two hoses have to go somewhere and cant just leave it. rather than having to change the charge pipe to the blow off valve. how can i make those two hoses from the charge pipe fit onto the inlets? hopefully this makes sense thanks

[@michaelpast19]

Can someone tell me what that piece he is holding is 11:17 I just bought a n54 and it’s missing those pieces

[@EddieKM]

Why spen dan hour lowering the engine when it takes 3 minutes to cut that junk off and toss it in the garbage

[@jesusvazquez8658]

Whats better relocation location or stock location ?

[@jrock865]

i like the stock location due to cooler air in that area but that's just me.

[@N54.S6]

Wtf is your timing? I was just about to do this in two days. Christ, thank you chris

[@TheBimmerBarn]

It's my Xmas gift to you! 😊 Thanks for watching as always my friend

[@britaneyblair2336]

Bro just pulled the hole motor to replace that intel. Lol 😂 work harder not smarter

[@EduardoGrau-g3r]

Hi question on the front inlet tube on the left side that goes into the turbo is there a gasket that goes inside of it? Because mine is very loose. Thank you.

[@matthewpratt5528]

I can’t figure out how to get my down pipes off. I can’t get leverage on any of the bolts to get them undone.

[@MrTrixxster]

I think 2 long extension

[@v1858]

I’ve lost one of the diverter valve plugs. Any idea where I can purchase the same one? Vrsf wants me to buy all new inlets just for the metal part that goes inside the plug

[@williambill6417]

Did you get 2inor 1.75in??

[@TheBimmerBarn]

1.75, fits perfect on factory turbos

[@zetelo3837]

Do you think about a single turbo swap?

[@TheBimmerBarn]

Nah too much lag for my taste 🐌

[@linkaan14]

Will you be doing outlets too?

[@TheBimmerBarn]

Car has some upgraded silicon outlet already, since the turbos were replaced at some point apparently

[@linkaan14]

@@TheBimmerBarn Ah I see, I will be doing inlets this summer so really helpful DIY guide :)

[@SHWELL11]

Thanks for sharing. I am replacing my engine in my 535, is this something I can add before dropping the engine in?

[@I_Learned_a_Thing]

Yes

[@kneecaps2000]

Thank you sir for this. At 10:09 the 2 large bolt holes to the left, are they transmission housing bolts or not present on your vehicle? on mine I have a large hangar that was for the stock downpipes, can these bolts be removed permanently ?

[@TheBimmerBarn]

No mine were missing because the bolts were cross threaded and need to be replaced. If I recall correctly, you can just remove the bracket and re-install the bolts without a problem. Good eye!

[@kneecaps2000]

@@TheBimmerBarn Thank you! I'll remove the hanger and source some new bolts I think. Good to know your transmission didn't fall off without the two bolts :D :D

[@slk1771]

If I lowered the whole subframe (engine on) would I be able to do the turbos? Trying to avoid dropping the whole subframe (I have an e61 535xi and I'm dreading it). Would rather have to remove an axle than the whole assembly. Any tips are appreciated. Thanks in advance!

[@claudioagmfilho]

🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷👏🏻👏🏻, Wow, engine was lowered quite a bit indeed. Awesome video !

[@naders5]

Wouldn't it just be easier removing your valve cover to install it ? And does he matter if the stock one is cut up ? No one will use it again

[@truongxlong]

he did remove the valve cover in the video.

[@derekgilger6243]

Can you remove the intake I don't think you remove the valve cover maybe the plastic cover over the valve cover

[@derekgilger6243]

@420Kicks ok thanks for the info that's what I was thinking move the intake and clean the valves also how did you go about cleaning your valves I don't have a walnut blaster I was thinking about using like seafoam and a toothbrush or something like that and the vacuum a wet dry vac

[@yungflyandflashy12]

Is it the same for e60 535i?

[@TheBimmerBarn]

Yes! Some will say that it's a little harder/easier, but I recommend using this same method and you'll get them out safely! Thanks for watching :)

[@Demon_n54]

Why can't I find e60 n54 not e90😔😔

[@Lich_demi]

Same process just save time and cut the inlets

[@labeeb5429]

👌👍

[@UNCOVR]

Well then, I guess I won't be doing this myself.

[@dokterkarel]

"install inlets EASY". Makes me think this is like an E46 and simply removing a hose. Meanwhile drops the entire front subframe to reach for a single plastic pipe. Makes me wanna hold off on buying an E90

[@YTuberosity]

Easy lol.

[@Spirited_Driver]

LMAO!

[@antwalk7772]

No need to save the factory inlets. Been on ebay for 15 years not even a view

[@Spirited_Driver]

LMAO!!