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Surk
06-02-2005, 09:52 PM
Took my time doing the install and followed MarvelousPhx's very helpful DIY at my330i.com ..looking fwd to hearing the 'whistle" and 8 psi boost next week when DME arrives...

Many thanx to Todd (aka MarvelPhx) Hans@ESS, and others whom have offered assistance & advice during install :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
RalphzMCS
06-03-2005, 12:05 AM
looking good:thumbup:
omes
06-03-2005, 02:24 AM
Congrats bro on installing your own system, the best way to get to know it, mad props bro. :thumbup: Oh and of course .........Congrats on getting blown :)
03 Dinan 3
06-05-2005, 04:06 PM
awesome!
Hopefully I'll get to see it :yikes:
SteelGray328CI
06-05-2005, 07:00 PM
Niiiiice!!!
NorCal BMWBoy
06-05-2005, 10:36 PM
some questions here while im mentally preparing for my own ess v2 install here ....

1. was that dip stick parts as hard as it was made to sound?
2. how was putting on the belt? did u have any problems with it?
3. What preperations did u do prior? fluid changes? fan belt? ect ect
Surk
06-06-2005, 01:01 PM
Dipstick install WAS PITA as MarvelPhx said it would be.. BE VERY careful to NOT over-tighten oil block bango bolt at oil press switch location..otherwise you'll strip the housing..

Belt install was pretty simple..just had to figure out what\where..kinda twisties around a few idlers.. Gonna buy a spare belt also..

I printed off the DIY pics from my330i.com..labeled them ie LL\GG in PS..then resized them and had print shop print in colour for a hard manual (unless you have a laptop avail on ur workbench)

Changed engine oil\filter.. DO NOT OVERFILL!!

some questions here while im mentally preparing for my own ess v2 install here ....

1. was that dip stick parts as hard as it was made to sound?
2. how was putting on the belt? did u have any problems with it?
3. What preperations did u do prior? fluid changes? fan belt? ect ect
NorCal BMWBoy
06-06-2005, 04:25 PM
hahaha took me a second to fugure out PITA but i get it now. yah, the SC install doesn't have me too worried, but i am really scratching my head about how to fit a front mounted IC onto this kit. i have't found a clear pic of other IC to tell if the front mounted IC had the inlet and outlet on the same side or not. doesn't seem to be a whole lot of room to be running 3 sets of 3" piping all over the place??? we might have to work together on this one for some ideas.
Surk
06-06-2005, 09:04 PM
I'm game for that.. It'll be tricky to do..I'm just waiting for my ECU return from Norway this week with a few misc parts..hopefully it's ready to fire this weekend...

I found that the "oil" related stuff was the most PITA.. everything else, injectors, fuel rail, V2 mounting was simple.. maybe I need smaller hands.. :dunno:



hahaha took me a second to fugure out PITA but i get it now. yah, the SC install doesn't have me too worried, but i am really scratching my head about how to fit a front mounted IC onto this kit. i have't found a clear pic of other IC to tell if the front mounted IC had the inlet and outlet on the same side or not. doesn't seem to be a whole lot of room to be running 3 sets of 3" piping all over the place??? we might have to work together on this one for some ideas.
Alan L.
06-06-2005, 09:19 PM
Nice to see other fanatics doing the work themselves. :thumbup:

I'm not sure if its too late or if you've changed these parts already but since alot of the coolant hoses are out, you might want to change the following parts:

Water pump
Thermostat and the housing
Coolant expansion tank ( common for the plastic to crack and burst coolant over time)

Also consider changing to a fresh set up spark plugs if you haven't already :)
Surk
06-07-2005, 12:50 AM
Thanx for the heads-up Alan>> did the plugs to NGK Iridiums>> Waterpump is still solid no play whatsoever..



Nice to see other fanatics doing the work themselves. :thumbup:

I'm not sure if its too late or if you've changed these parts already but since alot of the coolant hoses are out, you might want to change the following parts:

Water pump
Thermostat and the housing
Coolant expansion tank ( common for the plastic to crack and burst coolant over time)

Also consider changing to a fresh set up spark plugs if you haven't already :)
NorCal BMWBoy
06-07-2005, 03:46 AM
i refuse to believe that an aftercooler can not be added i won't let it be true! hey thanks for the heads up i'll check my water pump ect and change plugs too!
als00328ci
06-07-2005, 12:42 PM
Good job surk, it's good to see that you are almost done. Let us know what you think about the SC once it's running. By the way are you guys coming to MTL for Grand Prix weekend? It would be perfect timing for a meet.
steelgrey330ci
06-07-2005, 03:16 PM
SURK


Nice job brother. Well we have to hook up so I can see your ess and you can see my asa maybe run them too :shhh:

But hit me up cause it would be cool to talk sc talk LOL
Surk
06-07-2005, 07:42 PM
Albert>> Only if we can stay at ur house.. :) Would love to see the GP

SteelGrey330ci>> Definately would love to hook-up with you soon..hopefully at a TE meet soon as I get mobile again.. :thumbup:
Solid
06-07-2005, 07:52 PM
I have my old ASA FMIC for sale if you want to try and retrofit it to your kit.

i refuse to believe that an aftercooler can not be added i won't let it be true! hey thanks for the heads up i'll check my water pump ect and change plugs too!
beanfree
06-07-2005, 08:02 PM
Good job surk, it's good to see that you are almost done. Let us know what you think about the SC once it's running. By the way are you guys coming to MTL for Grand Prix weekend? It would be perfect timing for a meet.

Will be there. Coming up tomorrow to do the pit lane. Then off to Ottawa
till Saturday morning and then the races on Saturday and Sunday.
douglas_ngo
06-07-2005, 09:58 PM
How much are you asking for your old FMIC? I might be interested.

I have my old ASA FMIC for sale if you want to try and retrofit it to your kit.
als00328ci
06-08-2005, 10:56 AM
I don't have tickets to see GP but even without them, there's so much going on downtown. It'll be amazing. Do you really need a place to stay?

Albert>> Only if we can stay at ur house.. :) Would love to see the GP

SteelGrey330ci>> Definately would love to hook-up with you soon..hopefully at a TE meet soon as I get mobile again.. :thumbup:
als00328ci
06-08-2005, 10:58 AM
My friend just offered me some tickets to see the pit lane and track tomorrow. If anything i think Friday (maybe Saturday) is M night, we'll probable see all the bimmer owners around that area.

Will be there. Coming up tomorrow to do the pit lane. Then off to Ottawa
till Saturday morning and then the races on Saturday and Sunday.
Surk
06-08-2005, 11:44 AM
I'd SOOOOO love to go..but I'm waiting for ECM return so I'm "carless" til then... love MTL though and would be a great time... enjoy!! :thumbup:

My friend just offered me some tickets to see the pit lane and track tomorrow. If anything i think Friday (maybe Saturday) is M night, we'll probable see all the bimmer owners around that area.
Mike Benvo
06-13-2005, 07:20 AM
I have my old ASA FMIC also.... Mine is bigger though... here is a pic:
http://blowne46.com/Old/intercooler.JPG

It's for sale :).
als00328ci
06-14-2005, 01:12 AM
cool dude, good luck with the rest of the install. Like i said before just to make sure you don't make the same mistake that i did. Don't go wild on the oil for the air filter. I think i actually might have to buy a new one now. $500 CAD :(

I'd SOOOOO love to go..but I'm waiting for ECM return so I'm "carless" til then... love MTL though and would be a great time... enjoy!! :thumbup: