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Vrsf 5" intercooler upgrade
Hey guys, this is my first post due to the fact that I finally cannot find an answer to one of my questions.
About a month ago I installed VRSF 5" stepped intercooler and their catless downpipe on my MY17 LBB M2. Had a big boost leak at first but fixed it by getting the clamps on correctly. These days my check engine light is coming on and reading code P120D and I have a feeling it has something to do with a boost leak because I do not have an aftermarket air intake just the K&N air filter. Now my question is, when you folks were Installing a VRSF intercooler did you use any couplers or O rings? I still feel like I'm leaking in the higher rpms. I just can't figure out what exactly it could be. Wanted to ask around first before I spend money on a smoke test that probably won't do me much. Let me know what you folks have done if you have been in this situation! Thank you! |
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I actually have the same intercooler and planning to install the bm3 stage 1 tune soon to fix the low end tourqe lag. Did u notice that too? |
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first off this is in the wrong section, the m2's with an air to air intercooler such as the vrsf 5" model has the N55 engine and you should post in the N55 section instead. Next off the P120D code could be due to the leak as it could be letting air out post maf, but it could be the MAF readings being messed up by the MAF. Do you have ISTA + to see if the car has any other warnings a generic reader cant see? In regards to the coupler, you use the one supplied with your aftermarket chargepipe if you have one. in regards to the O rings you must use either new OEM o-rings or reuse the old ones if they are not too badly damaged. You need an Oring that goes from the chargepipe to the intercooler, and another O-ring that goes from the chargepipe to the throttle body, this is for the cold side. The hot side will also require O rings from the turbo to the chargepipe, and the chargepipe to the intercooler as well. Also check to make sure they are seated properly in the chargepipe, and are not pinched. Here is the real oem didagram: https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=13_1500 You need these O-rings on the cold side: 9, 12 Hotside: 9,10. Quick summary: They should still be in the stock chargepipes and you can remove them with a pick and transfer them to the aftermarket chargepipes if you are using them, and if the Orings are still in good shape. Otherwise if you are using a stock chargepipe make sure they are still seated well. Otherwise I recommened changing them anyways as it is a huge PITA to change them out later on.
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That's code could also be MAF related due to a oily filter, also check if the MAF is connected and if everything intake related is not loose.
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