BMW N54 335i Chinese 17T Hybrid Turbo Install Part 2: DIY

[@holeshot895]

Good to see the swap happening. The broken water pump bolt is common. Damn aluminum bolts. Interesting to watch all the common issues creep up. Hope you ordered 2 engine mounts, change them in pairs. Good luck troops!

[@garygrenier]

Nice guys!!! The lift is such a joy! I need one for my garage!! Also, try doing an E60 535xi water pump and thermostat on your back. It’s literally almost impossible!! No room for anything. And then had to redo it because I got a leaky thermostat (brand new). Try testing the thermostat for leaks before you install. Mine was leaking from the seal where the 2 halves come together. Leaked by just filling it water from the faucet!!

[@rileyralston8051]

Great to see this happening looks like a long job but it will be so worth it!

[@donteellington7911]

Where did you get the engine leveler??

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Repco back in about 2007

[@teangawarumatetaka6125]

A bit late. But did you remove tie rods to remove the subframe ? Seems like itll be way easier since you dont have to finesse the subframe around them.

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

No I didnt. Ive done about 10 of these now. I still wouldnt bother removing the tie rods.

[@teangawarumatetaka6125]

@@ZeroTo60Tube Damn. I couldn't get it off without removing the tie rods.

[@in54ne82]

I did inlets today and the rear ones were a pain to install (only took me 3.5 hours but my right hand is chopped up bad) I recommend doing the inlets from the bottom and work your way to the top (after you reinstall the subframe). Lower the car so one person can go underneath to push the rear inlet then another person pull it from the top it will be way easier. Great content keep up the good work!

[@teangawarumatetaka6125]

I didn't think they were that bad. Wd40 as lube, and a bit fiddling did the trick. Hardest part was the torx bits in my opinion.

[@friguy4444]

1:10 BLRN54 says that he does them from the top? Wow. That's something I will see if if I can find out more about. Since I have the XI version of these I would think that might just be the better option to try when the time comes for me to swap them out. Thank you for mentioning this Andrew.

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

I am yet to see photos of it done from the top. But i imagine if you undid the gear box and the engine mounts you would get the motor over by a few inches.

[@johnherbert5919]

It would be a good opportunity to do the M3 Control Arm upgrade. Really does sharpen up the handling.

[@ben7020]

Hi John, with the M3 harder bushes, is it harsher over bumps day to day? For my location i cant use harsher bushes. Thanks ;)

[@johnherbert5919]

@@ben7020 I dont think its noticeable, I live on a very rough road and its ok.

[@Faustastico7]

Should I get 17t or 19t ?

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

What ever budget allows. I'd go 19T. That said i do feel a well setup 17T build is going to scare me anyway.

[@HassanEido1]

Now we're talking. We're doing the tubro install on our shop car too. Shooting for 650whp 💪

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

What supporting mods are you are running to shoot for 650whp?

[@HassanEido1]

@@ZeroTo60Tube relocated inelts, custom outlets, port and charge pipe meth, 2x walbrow 450, on pump 98 Ron. We don't intend to run it daily on that power level though. 580 would be our daily drive output. Also our hp doesn't mean a lot in Australian currency lol. I've tuned cars on your dynos and they make a lot less. But you can sort of get an idea comparing it to US cars on US Dynos.

[@eriqrosado3337]

Maybe you should have looked into going single turbo? Just a thought? Could gain a lot from going single.

[@GregoryOcol]

Big chinese single turbo!

[@chogg123]

Pricey in Australia for single set-ups

[@TrackItYT]

Not wrong about the RHD aspects. That’s something overlooked in nearly every downpipe video. I found taking the rack off out the steering angle sensor out as it didn’t go back in exactly the same position. That heatshield above the rack is best accessed with a very long extension from the top.

[@markhutchens4944]

Looking forward to seeing the progress. Where did you get the turbos? Looking forward to seeing how you tune it.

[@brettgainfort2383]

Keep it up guys, very handy video, more info you can give us the better, this will be me in a few weeks.

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Thanks! Will do!

[@chogg123]

Where are you located Brett

[@toddbookout3845]

Great progress!!

[@Tuffy5132]

Isn't the coolant in these engines meant to be blue not green?

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

I have noticed that on USA vids, but the BMWs we have here in Aus all seem to have green (not sure about the F series). The coolant manufacturers here also recommend the green for the N54, when they have the blue stuff available. Im not sure if its a climate thing, we don't really see freezing temps in Australia at all, maybe that comes in to play.

[@tuiwilson5486]

Can a big single turbo fit in a RHD?

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

It can, but it's, quite tight. There are no off the shelf kits available. But i have seen quite a few. Its quite an expensive setup, about 3-4 times more than these will cost.

[@tuiwilson5486]

@@ZeroTo60Tube I think the power band of the twins will suit daily driving

[@namsu2403]

You should do the M3 control arms while you've dropped the subframe. TRW JTC1423 JTC1424 JTC1426 JTC1427 You'll need a new arm for the headlight leveler from the M3 (37142283867)

[@CueCustoms]

Hi guys!! Love the video. Water possibly leaking from the aftermarket rear lights.

[@Saavvvv]

Awesome! Great progress! Are you sticking with JB4 for these new blowers?

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Yes, running the JB4 and BMS PI controller.

[@ben7020]

Hi Guys, the original water pump bolts are aluminum, but the replacement ones from fcp are steel FYI so no more breaky breaky

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

I hadn’t opened them yet. But that’s good to know

[@erickromero010]

Some outlets would’ve been cool. It helps with back pressure on turbos for longevity. But the motor should die before turbos if they are maintained well. And if car is running 650whp

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Trust me i have searched. Options have popped up then they get pulled from sale.

[@erickromero010]

Zero To 60 my bad! I had no idea. Might be a good vid for new turbos if you decide to go with the biggest twins from DAWs

[@pulsechainpete3808]

Can now understand why replacing the water pump is a bitch. My new injectors come today, will get them in by the end of month, also bought a new glove box lock as mine doesnt open all the time. Loving the videos keep them coming..

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Yeah, its super tight trying to get to the water pump bolts when the subframe is in place.

[@Cleanish_n54]

I did it with the whole front off I was replacing crash bar and had radiator and ac condenser off it makes it easier but still tight squeeze with subframe there