Quick & Easy CHEAP BMW 335i Build (Pimp My 335i) - Part 1

We do a pimp my ride style transformation on a cheap $2000 E92 BMW 335i auto using the following parts:
Cobb Tuning 335i Parts: www.cobbtuning.com/
ST Suspension XA Coilovers: www.stsuspensions.com/
BMW Tuning Dyno Services: bmstuning.ca/
FCP Euro BMW Parts: www.fcpeuro.com/
Valvoline Modern Engine Motor Oil: www.valvoline.com/
Find Cheap Cool Cars FAST Search: www.autotempest.com
Join Our KZbin Community: goo.gl/n4m3Ez
Our Patreon page: / speedacademy
BUY Merch Here: speed-academy.myshopify.com
Conquer Helmets: www.roadbikeoutlet.com/?ref=s...
Favorite Tools:
EARNEST WORK APRON - USE 'SPEED15' for 15% OFF: earnestco.com/
Astro LED Work Light: amzn.to/2r70JUu
LED Bay Shop Light: amzn.to/2HHBw9D
Milwaukee Ratchet: goo.gl/2Cvuzm
Milwaukee Impact: goo.gl/kxnJTg
Miwaukee Sawzall: goo.gl/Sbw5FC
Fluid Transfer Pump: amzn.to/2ILVP9u
Uvex Face Shield: amzn.to/2jgZttO
Astro Rivnut Tool: amzn.to/2HAZN51
Rivnuts: amzn.to/2Fse0v8
Canon OES R Camera: amzn.to/2TzJqdo
Rode Microphone: amzn.to/2FsGeGa
Zhiyun Gimball: amzn.to/2WTtFww
DISCLAIMER:
Speed Academy videos are solely for entertainment purposes. Never perform any modifications to your vehicle that will void your warranty or in any way violate your local road going laws. We assume no liability for property damage or injury as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use the information provided at your own risk.

[@fcpeuro]

$2500 for an N54 equipped car + Immediate Dyno Pulls ..... how did that not end poorly!? For all the freedom dollar comments - $2500 cad for a 335i in any condition is a STEAL! Good luck gents, looking forward to seeing the end result. Just let us know when you need injectors and hpfp 😁

[@earnestbunbury2103]

Just send it to them now ...

[@hugoberzito2190]

This car in Denmark is Like 25000$

[@Crispy1434]

Definitely a great deal! Picked mine up last year for $1,000 USD 🙌🏽

[@AviatorDashie]

Id be lucky to find a crashed one under 15k😂 damn EU

[@hovnojede010101]

Things might break on these engines, but they're stout in their core. God know how much abuse this poor 335 has seen and yet it still made 280WHP

[@mo7286]

Dave screwing up that pour was hilarious 😂

[@Tan997]

big dad moment

[@speedacademydave]

@Tanner P I represent that remark 😆

[@Omegasticks77]

🔥😂😂

[@styre]

"And now for my masterful pouring technique"

[@epiccheatmealday1180]

Dave relaxing and reading “BMW Engines Are Gigantic Pieces of Sh..” is my favorite KZbin moment of 2021 so far.

[@Levent_Ergun]

Funny how that article is written by Tavarish.

[@user-or9ey2ld6s]

Levent Ergün i looked that article up just to see if it was all bullshit. Most of it is and it‘s written by Tavarish. I‘m not even surprised...

[@Levent_Ergun]

@@user-or9ey2ld6s yeah, I used to follow jalopnik. I even followed him on KZbin for a while. Both him and jalopnik now pump out shit content for quick cash grab. Even the story behind the name "Tavarish" is a legitimate cringefest.

[@motivvt]

@@Levent_Ergun give or take. some uploads are really good, his mechanic Jared is a great dude to watch.

[@Levent_Ergun]

@@motivvt I stopped watching that dude when he built a 500hp twin turbo gallardo lol

[@kevinh.64]

My favorite part......watching homeboy reading magazines, eating granola bars, and drinking coffee. Summarizes my life goals.

[@rlessmeier]

...and reading about how bad BMWs are. That part was priceless.

[@donniebunkerboi9975]

Lots of people in africa still don't have access to water.

[@sharkparty1027]

@@rlessmeier Breaks Monthly or Weekly. Had a beemer, cost more to fix to than it is worth, pure trash.

[@rlessmeier]

@@sharkparty1027 BMW: Brings More Worries

[@markbrown2296]

@@donniebunkerboi9975 What is the point you are trying to get at?

[@icare5]

I loved how you guys kept it completely natural, organic, etc unlike other KZbinrs who just edit the flaws and keep on perfect shots in their videos.

[@bukkwheat66]

MHD Flasher > Cobb. You’ll see a big difference if you switch over to MHD

[@nineteen76]

LMAO when he said the internet took him to cobb tuning when doing his research. Cobb stopped developing for the N54 platform back in 2017. Sponsorship $$$ took him to cobb tuning.

[@SamHuard]

@@nineteen76 nothing wrong with that. MHD doesn’t have the research and development that Cobb does. It’s like Dinan, you can’t really find any cars that have blown up on their tunes, but MHD there’s plenty. That being said, this car made over 270whp “stock”. I say 270 because that’s what a stock 335 should make. It obviously has a tune in it, or a JB4. It’s likely why they did a new baseline on their next video.

[@Blue335iN54]

@@nineteen76 Cobb is absolute garbage for this platform

[@nineteen76]

Nothing wrong with Cobb as a company. They do great work when developing for a platform. I was a customer. Running the AP for a while when they were doing great things for the N54. Until it just stopped and I watched MHD continue to develop and innovate. At one point I decided to switch and sell my AP before they become worthless. For this video to suggest they did extensive research and come to the conclusion that Cobb is a good pick just reeks of an infomercial. Stopped watching after that. It’d be fine if they say they’re sponsored or honest about they just love cobbs because of previous ties. Right now it just look like they suck at research.

[@SamHuard]

@@nineteen76 understandable. But MHD hasn’t really done anything Cobb hasn’t done. I mean you can flash a sweet pop and crackle tune with a slider. Oh and on a tablet with a 15$ k can cable from aliexpress. But they don’t have any real hardware that required research and development. They’re a company that made a flash program.. which Cobb did in the early 2000’s. I think Cobb is more innovative to be honest. They’ve always made hardware and a tune to support it, and it’s backed with a warranty. And I don’t think Pete and Dave need to say that it’s sponsored. It’s goes without saying. They don’t do this for charity, it’s their job. And income needs to come from somewhere, and so do some of the parts.

[@jarednorris1350]

The new editing changes and humor are on point. Great series and the 6K build series is sweet too.

[@andysgaragetherapy]

I’m glad you’re continuing these build projects. Thoroughly enjoyable!

[@clayduval1255]

Dave reading the BMW article made me laugh. These types of builds are always fun!

[@pedrorodrigueziii4859]

Honestly I was impressed with the wheels it had on it to start. I don't often like BMW OE wheels but these were nice.

[@CDOES]

This is going to be a excellent little series! Im really surprised you guys dont have a sand blasting cabinet! That little bracket would of taken a few minutes and came out perfect.

[@alexwalsh31]

1st time watching you guys and i was pleasantly surprised. I love these engines but you guys have a good sense of humour and i like the directing/style and format. Big Respect from England 👊

[@bossracing3387]

i seen the bad obsession motorsport coffee mug .....

[@amietinen]

That's the best mugs.

[@joannaatkins822]

No wonder he was keen to fettle that bracket ;)

[@palmermonsen9098]

Where?

[@bossracing3387]

@@palmermonsen9098 12:48

[@palmermonsen9098]

@@bossracing3387 thanks

[@endlessdrive8421]

I'm really happy I found this channel today! It's the perfect content to sit back and relax to after a long day of work. I love cars, I love builds and I love before/after so this is amazing. Also love the synthwave music you chose for the B rolls, that was icing on the cake.

[@sin1252]

Uuuuuiu

[@motheolebelo]

Awesome project and loving the transformation guys. Exhaust sounds on point, love it

[@joannaatkins822]

This was genuinely fun, thanks guys!

[@Nick210]

That’s a screaming deal. Love these mini build episodes.

[@doggothedog7744]

Love vids from you guys. Making this quarantine a little less boring and a lot more fun.😊

[@hakeem2231]

I love these simple cheap transformations ❤️💯 keep making more videos like this

[@andrewsapp856]

This is my first time ever finding this channel and I can’t stop watching. Amazing work!!

[@antonio-andresfortezastefanova]

Honestly the automatic transmission on this car is quite good, and with a loght tune it het to feel as if it haves a double clutch

[@MediocreHustler]

I love these mod my ride episodes!

[@Omegasticks77]

There so entertaining 🔥🔥

[@rickyduarte6344]

Amazing, these mini series are to die for

[@jimmydukes3841]

Great video boys. Aside of the maintenance and reliability of them...the 335i is an underrated platform. Absolutely love mine!

[@SteveWeltman]

Nice video and great sources for materials used on this platform. One of the likely reasons they're cheap in Canada is that you can only drive them 4 to 5 months a year and keep them roadworthy (or the car gets rusty AF on anything exposed to the elements, like yours is, no offense). Also, the N54 motor has historically been a 'not-fully-baked' feel to the complete motor assembly. Many of the accessories are ABS plastic which heat cycles out after a few years and need replacement. Seals that get baked dry (like the really fun oil pan gasket) or the oh-so-lovely oil filter housing gasket. Oh, and that wonderful electric coolant pump, yay. I love mine but I also live in SoCal, do my own work on the car, and it's not my primary commuter. But, on the other side of that reliability is tremendous potential for 500-700 horsepower with manageable maintenance (but it's true, the higher you tweak your car, the more you must maintain your car). Great job guys! Looking forward to the next episode! #projectweltspeed #weltspeed

[@chrisgriswold4181]

Love the subtle shoutout to Bad Obsession!

[@ttt69420]

These are great cars. A buddy of mine bought one when they first came out and I was very surprised by how good it felt. It makes a ton of torque really quickly and on the street it feels a lot faster than it is. Fun to drive, good steering. $2500 is a killer deal.

[@SiGainey]

You folks and the BOM tea cup. So impressive, love it!

[@heyhayhay247]

The gasp when the funnel tipped over was pure gold!

[@bryanm6080]

Just found your channel, you guys are awesome! Surprised you guys didn't go with downpipes; hope you guys put in an upgraded LPFP, intakes, and switch to something like an MHD tune (you would actually hide the downpipes codes and pass inspection with it). I feel like the majority of newcomers to this platform, as well as seasoned owners, very well have switched to flash tuning outside of the original tuners like COBB. After 12 years of ownership I can say that I have switched across many different tunes as others have, and COBB was left in the dust a long long time ago. You guys definitely went conservative on the choice of parts here which I would say actually will benefit in it lasting longer lol. Sometimes not edging out every last bit of power will lead to a better overall driving experience. Great video! I am looking forward to what you guys do in the future with it and if you do another round of next tier up mods or something!

[@209_diecast]

You guys are one of my favorite KZbin car modding crew 👍

[@kin6david]

Love these quick mod my rides. Start doing more of these!

[@motomenace4962]

This has to be one of my favorite all-time cars (despite the reliability issues) right next to the e92 m3!

[@anthonycicero7970]

love these pimp my ride builds!!

[@vithursan.b]

I always look forward to these kind of videos. Can't wait for the next one

[@Pislui]

love that platform, I had numerous BMW, E34, E39, E46 and E92. I just had a 328xi coupe and was pretty fun.

[@shadowxps]

Really took the notion of PT doing all the work to the extreme this time 😂😂😂

[@Hybridesque]

There's a rule on KZbin with respect to working on car brackets... You're supposed to get the funk out! XD

[@speedacademydave]

😂@badobsessionmotorsports changing the game

[@Hybridesque]

You know it. Also jumped for joy when I saw the BOM mug!

[@Omegasticks77]

😂😂

[@clintwhite4372]

The b-roll with DP was hilarious. Good job, guys.

[@theo.k]

I love these quick and easy 'mod my' series. What a crazy good deal on the 335i.

[@eriqrosado3337]

That’s an absolutely out of this world deal! Shit I didn’t even get my e90 n52 for that good of a deal. I’m not even gonna mention the mileage/ k’s 🤷🏽‍♂️ on mine. Best of luck with that beast

[@mesprojects674]

A few thoughts for those considering a build like this...I thought BMW switched to 0W30 recommendation for N54. MHD > Cobb for years now. If those injectors are original, if you’re considering any tunes, suggest switching them to series 12 prior tune, also plugs and coil packs, especially for an engine bay remotely resembling that.

[@upbuild4397]

Wow, quite impressed by the power that put out standard. Got me thinking of doing a 335 motor transplant into my E81 1 series now 💪😁

[@georgejanoura7582]

I recently discovered your channel and quite enjoy it. This is my second video the first being a CRV and you did both conversions on vehicles that the engines and suspension were not cleaned either before or after the jobs were completed.

[@OliverRivettCarnac]

That Bad Obsession motor sport cup and Dave's article choices.... Hahahaha amazing episode!

[@samjohnson7325]

That makes me feel even worse that I can’t find a reasonably priced one near me

[@noun3707]

@@Gandalf721 I mean with some TLC and some change. It isnt a bad, a 6 cylinder turbo with great power potential for under 10 thousand or even 7 thousand isnt bad.

[@somebrownguy07]

N55 is the way to go

[@lifeofluke8620]

@@somebrownguy07 B58>N54>N55

[@heatchamps2011]

@@Gandalf721 garbage? get ur money up if u cant fix it

[@Syntax73]

gave 800 for my 07 e90 335i w/ 130k clean title

[@dreednlb]

I really like these mini-makovers/flips. Keep it up.

[@tun1034]

Love the man power that Dave's putting in!!

[@thewheeltroll1833]

Wow, can we just get a moment of silence for that bump stop 😂

[@thefriends109]

Please do a vw next like a mk5 golf gti

[@im_an_alvani]

Love these episodes! I'd personally wash the engine bay before getting to work, but it's looking fantastic regardless.

[@mrnicktoyou]

That exhaust sounded really good at the end. Wasn't expecting that. So throaty.

[@jkfhgjkjnklrkl]

Now I miss waiting for the latest issue of Modified magazine and read about Peter working on a Chevy Sonic.

[@speedacademydave]

haha, you sir are a true OG 👍

[@NissanSkyline901]

It's weird, and I can't explain why, but when I saw Dave drinking out of that Bad Obsession Motorsport mug I got the feeling that this build could use more brackets.

[@Omegasticks77]

Haha really?

[@RSPerformance-RS3EVO]

I really love these types of videos guy's! Pls make more 🙏🏽

[@jeremyb4493]

Great video and great music. Instructional, entertaining and oddly relaxing, thanks guys.

[@frankfraga295]

Old trick I learned that many don’t know is when pouring fluids out a container always have the spout in the top position instead of the bottom like was shown here. Controls the trapped air and gives a smoother and more controlled pour. Not that that would have made a difference here since the funnel was the problem.

[@atlantajunglepythons1744]

I learned to start the pour on the side for more control. Keeps from flooding plugs and injectors. Better to use a clean, widemout funnel, tho

[@JesusRodriguez-xc3ki]

Love The amount of videos you guys are pumping out!!! Keep up good work

[@TheTechCheck1]

Keep this kind on content coming! I enjoy all of your pimp my ride type of videos

[@simonbowen4254]

Great episode boys, also love the 80's style music 👌

[@basithph8958]

This 335i is probably going to be one of the most sought after cars in the next few years!

[@Coltondk]

Heres to hoping thats true

[@kylewood7052]

Already extremely popular and sought after in oklahoma, they are rarely under 9k here with 100-200k miles

[@Gizawar]

Prices are the same for 2-3 years now since youtubers started to show how much power you can make without spending ton of money

[@spawulski]

The views on this video are going to the moon!

[@BobbyTruffle]

All the cars are good and have their pros and cons. Maintenance saves a car always. Great job as always guys. This BMW is a great car and you'll make it an even better one.

[@cyanomical]

Couldnt click this vid fast enough! Love these mini-builds!

[@kt218]

Another “giveaway “ in the near future? I need another reason to buy more Speed Academy stickers!

[@jamesonnorth]

The Cobb exhaust is beautiful, but going with AccessPort instead of JB4 or MHD is insanity. Hoping for an explanation in part 2.

[@atlantajunglepythons1744]

Sponsor?

[@asherq8646]

@@atlantajunglepythons1744 no sponsor, access port is just crap

[@bluestangGT2001]

That body style BMW is one of my faves

[@MediocreHustler]

That exhaust is sick!

[@briankennedy6693]

Escargot, my car go, 160, swiftly

[@kennykunie6660]

Biggie Biggie Biggie can’t you see?

[@markbrown2296]

@@kennykunie6660 I just love your flashy ways!

[@Bovice4]

wreck it buy a new one, your crew run run run, your crew run run

[@ayoobkarriem527]

@@kennykunie6660 sometimes your words just hipnotise me

[@Omegasticks77]

🔥🔥

[@pngailanboi]

If your largest subscribership is from North America you should probably upload around 5pm if you want higher viewership, also Wednesday is found to be the day with the highest view rate.

[@AvalonNine]

That Modified magazine throwback!

[@altimatic2183]

Those quickie episode are real nice

[@Tha_Zhuk]

I get the emissions concerns but you couldn't even put on high flow cats?

[@DrewGlenzer]

Yeah but they are half the price of the car lol.

[@alimerhi6334]

Please don’t change the wheels, If the they are not replicas and are real M3 wheels please keep them.

[@Omegasticks77]

I agree!!

[@jaedon_1k]

I never did get why people take of the stock bimmer wheels 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@dom7282]

@@jaedon_1k cuz "BbS bRo"

[@ejtransportation4673]

been waiting for a vid like this thanks guys!!

[@TypeSC2]

Love these episodes! Very inspirational!

[@tr335hy4]

y’all messed up by deciding not to get catless downpipes, or even high flow catted ones

[@jwrecka231]

These guys are shills for Cobb & cobb don't make catless downpipes for the 335i ,if they had a bit of integrity they would have used VRSF ones but gotta keep the sponsors happy.

[@Jaredscott89]

@@jwrecka231 Actually it is pretty interesting to see what just cheap and dirt easy bolt ons will make.

[@idokwatcher2062]

"Don't know why it's cheap", 30 seconds later "unfortunately it's an automatic", well there you go

[@spazda_mx5]

Dave, if you rotate the oil container 90 degrees to how you had it (so the front label points down) then it'll pour a lot better. Good vid, love these shorter projects now and again.

[@yabasta13]

The BMW shade this episode was excellent!

[@MediocreHustler]

2k for that car? That’s an amazing deal!

[@DonRob96]

in germany you dont get one under 15k euro thats around 19k US Dollars

[@MediocreHustler]

@@DonRob96 😳 dang. Most of the ones you find the area of the US I live are super clapped out. 19k would get you a mint weekender with next to no miles.

[@DonRob96]

@@MediocreHustler a e46 330ci in good shape and 200k km is around 10k Euros.

[@somebrownguy07]

totally wasn't expecting it to be running at that price

[@JelleVH]

@@DonRob96 Netherlands is even worse.. €20.000 + for a decent one 😭😭

[@camver100]

Unfortunate that you used Cobb for this sponsor. Their parts and more importantly, tune (in particular) are all 10 years old tech. If your not tuning with mhd your leaving a lot of power on the table.

[@joshuamoore3846]

MHD is trash compared to Cobb

[@camver100]

@@joshuamoore3846 clearly you know nothing

[@ThtGuyIzRippin]

great video man, keep up the great content!

[@DefaultLoginDetaiIs]

Probably the first person to actually use a COBB on the N54 since MHD came out. Old school tune! Good choice with the CSF intercooler though, really nice bit of kit.

[@sebastiansmolnik1926]

canada: 3k Germany: 20k Euro

[@ahmedrashid4778]

Yup

[@AquaStevae]

As soon as I saw you decided to use Cobb instead of great VRSF and MHD FBO's, I left the vid. Not worth watching you muddle around for a less than optimum setup. You won't get even close to the real power you COULD make with this car. What's the use of halfassing the job??? #WastedtimeANDmoney After re-reading my comment to you guys, I thought maybe I was being a bit harsh, so decided to watch a little more. But after seeing you install a new chargepipe and keep the old plastic diverter valves and smothering air box, I knew I'd made the right decision in the first place. This is NOT a good vid. Horrible decisions all the way around...

[@nrvsauto8990]

probably one of the funniest episodes ive watched! and J.P, pretty sure ive read that same article about bmw engines

[@jackweta]

wow love how your following through on feedback & wish you had tested the laptime difference before & after camber plate install track tune. rotors trackpads replace brake fluid. those 335i are pretty awesome track car daily.

[@floridiankicks4543]

Cobb? Yank that junk out and put MHD

[@BimmerM5e39]

lol they put all the basic trash upgrades that will need to be upgraded again sponsored by cobb

[@floridiankicks4543]

@@BimmerM5e39 wow that’s pathetic, I own a single turbo N54 E90 that’s manual. Seeing this junk is horrible

[@Blue335iN54]

Cobb modded N54. Lmao! You guys clearly have know idea what you’re doing with a N54. Honestly can’t believe anyone still buys the Cobb tune. Outdated garbage.. along with the super awesome fmic with stock connections

[@lucasrobison99]

For real they are clueless.

[@poduss44]

Loved the video guys!🤙🏽

[@Pantimoto]

So far ive loved the crv and this 3 series ❤️

[@abdurrehman19999]

Last part the sound of exhaust you took words from my mouth thx guys

[@captainbarge]

Love the series idea

[@fastexoticcars6945]

I've actually been in the market for a 335i (in Ontario), my ideal spec being a RWD manual coupe (white on red colour combo would be cool). I've been torn between getting an older and cheaper N54, or going for the newer N55 which seem to be more reliable. But the newer manual 335i are around $20k. This video is perfectly timed because it will give me ideas for mods.

[@romeosaunders3310]

that car is so beautiful, great video btw

[@geeksteruk]

Absolutely loving the Binky mug. We like our tea over here!

[@Koolicyde]

I did almost exactly the same mods to my 2008... Cobb V3, Bigger FMIC, Cobb Catback, drop in filter, metal CP with stock bypass valves... I did KW V1's... fairly similar there too :)

[@ahmadtajy7178]

Man i love this series

[@DnBBHox]

I love finding new n54 content. I’ve had my e61 for a year and a half now, and it’s finally mostly sorted (196k miles and going strong), but the more video content, the more familiarity I have cracking into mine. Thanks for the content, keep it coming.