Now I Can Run FULL E85! | N54 BMW Stage 3 Fuel Pump DIY

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4 жыл бұрын

In this video I show you how to DIY your own stage 3 fuel pump upgrade kit on your N54 powered BMW. I'm doing the upgrade on my 2008 E90 335i.
I pieced this kit together myself. You should be able to do the same for around $350 to $400 USD.
I'm installing this upgrade so I can run full E85 and get as much power as possible out of my upgraded turbos.
It'll take you a few hours total if you're following along.
Here is the link to my stage 2 fuel pump upgrade video:
• N54 Stage 2 Fuel Pump ...
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@ZeroTo60Tube 4 жыл бұрын

Another wicked DIY, thanks for doing them dude!!

@coynor1 4 жыл бұрын

If you had no idea what this guy is doing you would think he’s building a bomb. Nice work man truly this channel is amazing!

@StraightOuttaTheSandbox 4 жыл бұрын

Killing it with the DIY

@whyzee125 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so top notch. Thank you!

@yupi351w 3 жыл бұрын

perfect video I'm doing mine after watching your video//you teach me on how to thank you

@B5S4Audi 4 жыл бұрын

Man I love your videos. I want to see that thing do a pull once you figure out that misfire.

@ALEX.THE.RUSSIAN 4 жыл бұрын

Hey my friend! I'll be installing methanol and run unblended meth and run x3 helix and stage 3 lpfp. We will be stacking them both at 100% . I also have these turbos stage 2+ 775rs.it will be more safe since it would be a lot of fuel and if meth stops flowing for some reason

@BoostieBadAss 4 жыл бұрын

God your videos are so good and inspirational!

@Lagunas88 3 жыл бұрын

Great DIY’s man! Any thoughts on the Walbro hellcat 525LPH from dynamic autowerx?

@matt.108 4 жыл бұрын

Did the stage 2 pump last month with the WB 450’. That pump opening in the tank is a huge PITA.

@VehicularDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's not fun, takes longer than you'd think.

@nickolascain2994 4 жыл бұрын

Nice! Hope to see it clears up that weird misfire. Didnt see anything in the log that would cause a misfire tho.

@VehicularDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I'm thinking it's false knock. I want to isolate and monitor the knock sensors. Yeah log seems fine, I did notice some heavy timing pulls in cyl 5, also heard that's the noisiest cylinder.

@nickolascain2994 4 жыл бұрын

Yep, that was the only thing which you've been trying to get rid of haha. I've heard that alot when I've looked at forums etc. I was thinking about running custom tune on mine but I'm just thinking about using the JB4 with a BEF when I get the bluetooth module. I cant rev past 6500 rpm I get a cam gap loss code. Always something haha. So I just went in and set my rev limit to 6500 on xhp.

@turbo16lbs 3 жыл бұрын

Could you update your links on the relay harness etc? Thanks!

@dfqnexxus3710 3 жыл бұрын

So I'm trying to build my stage 3 or 4 pump , my questions are, do I need to open the bucket ? What are the best option to overkill the fuel system dual 450 or 535 with 450 ? Wich is the best set up right now on the market

@sachak 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and thanks for the great info. On a side note what on earth is going on with your rims? They look heavily cracked?

@VehicularDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yeah it's just the paint shrinking. They were refinished a few years back. I need to look into replacing them.

@draytonPW 3 жыл бұрын

What was the purpose of using a switched 12v? I considered it but decided it wasn't worth the added wiring since there is really no scenario the hobbs switch would activate with the car off.

@chris88331 5 ай бұрын

Hey man been watching you're videos for a long time, just had a quick question what type of bolts did you use for the wires through top hat zinc coated stainless???

@Mudbaby22 4 жыл бұрын

Halp!! I bought a walbro high pressure 450lph. Should i have bought a low pressure fuel pump? Mods: jb4, pods, Inlets, charge pipe, large FMIC, and down pipes.

@melvinkimble7709 3 жыл бұрын

My spool kit looks so different... I am finally ready to hook it up and it looks nothing like what you have...

@antoniomartinez1 3 жыл бұрын

Could you repost the last two eBay links? Apparently the listing expires and is no longer available. Thanks.

@100marcusvinicius 2 жыл бұрын

Hello. Do you have to upgrade the high pressure fuel pump too? Thanks

@scarface16134 4 жыл бұрын

Not false knock bud I also seen those timing corrections in that lot but you pulled it up

@luideluna8977 3 жыл бұрын

Question just bought a stage 3 bucketless - you ran a wire from the hobbs switch all the way to the back?

@POMAH_MOHISH 3 жыл бұрын

I did this and keep getting 2A17 DMTL code even after changeing DMTL pump. Any reason why

@richardcaraballo6778 Жыл бұрын

Will this be over doing it for a stock turbo fbo n54? Also wanted to do port injection. I’ll of course upgrade turbos when it’s time

@kaldyn55 2 жыл бұрын

Quick question, Since i dont have Helix overdrive can i still run 2 walbro 450? and do E50?

@mrvanderschyff4188 2 жыл бұрын

Hi , iv seen u drilling a hole for the electrical connections, but u have not put on any washers, does the fuel not leak out from the nut wen filling up your tank, please let me know im currently struggling

@skizzlemane1 3 жыл бұрын

You have all this equipment and no heat gun? They’re like 10 bucks at harbor freight 👍🏼 I’ll get you one for Xmas if you dont have one by then lol 13:05 by the way I have drank drinks strong than e60 I’m sure it’s not the end of the world if one were to say go gloveless in a tank of ethanol 🤷🏻‍♂️ 14:52 have you found any issue with omitting the use of (purple maybe blue) thread locker or nylock nuts with those terminals?

@houtan 4 ай бұрын

Quick question, what did you use to make the two addition terminals in the fuel hat for the second pump? Looks like you have a kit of screws but don’t see the link to something similar in the description.

@friguy4444 2 ай бұрын

I don't know if you still see comment and questions on here but I'll try. I followed you 2 stage to make mine BTW. Works great! Thank you! So I have 17T 's and all bolt ons including 7,5 cooler 2 inch inlets, outlet and Walboro 450lph lpfp. etc. 3.5 Tmap and anything I can't recall now but you know what I'm saying LOL. So my tuner just finished doing the last E40 custom map for me and he says I'm out of fuel or I've reached max fueling. I guess using a 535lph lpfp wouldn't do the job at this point would it?? LOL. So is the best option this one you're doing in this video?? Or maybe I'm missing something?? Thank you again for the hard work you've done all these years!!

@RaulPerez-iz5it 2 ай бұрын

You need a dual pump set up to optimize the use of bigger turbos. More boost=more feel needed. You can get away with a single pump at mid 500ish hp but after that you need to run a dual pump set up to ensure you get enough fuel always

@brianST92 10 ай бұрын

I’m on stage 2 dual walbro, and I see most videos when they go stage 3 only putting one bucket in. And I know there’s two fuel tanks. Would I have to put 2, stage 3 buckets on my car or do I put one where it sends to the hpfp

@e.t.motorsports7614 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have another link for the Hobbs switch and all the wiring

@phaze2garage750 Ай бұрын

How has it held up? I'm wanting to do this. Step by step.

@vishaanojha4193 4 жыл бұрын

So do you have to buy a hobbs switch? I don’t see a link for that?

@942doc1 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if a 535 walboro could be used if needed be..

@wesleymyers8205 Жыл бұрын

What fuel line are you using? I have been searching for hours for a fuel line that can be submersed and handle E85 and have found absolutely nothing.

@zanmasterr 2 жыл бұрын

What gauge wire is going from hobs switch to rely and is it 1 or 2 wires

@luyanoH 4 жыл бұрын

if you cut the bucket or go buckeless you will run into fueling issues when the tank is low. I do hope some1 makes a solution where you can have 2 pumps inside the bucket while the factory loops keeps it full of fuel all the time.

@VehicularDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I've been running it this way with the one pump in the bucket for over a year. You'd have to be on fumes and try going wot for it to be an issue. I just always fill up at 1/8 of a tank as you should anyway to keep your fuel pump from getting too hot.

@StraightOuttaTheSandbox 4 жыл бұрын

Precision Raceworks makes a dual bucket setup. So does fuel it

@VRRich 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve also ran a similar setup for the last 7 months . With the whole bottom of the bucket cut off and never had any issues .

@MKRN98 4 ай бұрын

I know I'm late into the party but Hydramat is the answer. Ran Hydramat for 3 years now and ran very low sometimes, no issues ever. A bit pricey but well worth it

@avimedina6562 Жыл бұрын

What's the part # to the relay I looked on the link you posted but it's not showing the part anymore

@rnwistnraksnrr3521 4 жыл бұрын

Did you have to replace hpfp or injectors???

@MrNicoe36cabrio 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice. Curious when the first E85 pump will appear in The Netherlands ;-).

@thelightning87 4 жыл бұрын

There is one in Pesse (Shell Greenplanet) for 2 euros per liter. Runs great on my Flexfuel N54 335i.

@MrNicoe36cabrio 4 жыл бұрын

@@thelightning87 Wow, I had no idea. Actually, Tamoil has about 20 in our country!

@thelightning87 4 жыл бұрын

@@MrNicoe36cabrio That is old information unfortunately :( No more E85 from Tamoil. Back in/around 2012 there used to be 150 E85 pumps! Now there is only 1 left who charges way too much. Better buy it from the Action or from Germany in big quantities.

@JerainJezza 4 жыл бұрын

@@thelightning87 Exactly what I do, buy 10 liter cans from Germany and mix myself, works perfect! There is talk that E85 will be introduced again in whole Europe...

@thelightning87 4 жыл бұрын

@@JerainJezza Yeah i have a 1000liter IBC with E100 :) E85 is already available in France for about 65cents per liter. My ethanol sensor reported about E70. Belgium is also starting with E85 but without any governement benefits so the price will probably be the same or probably even higher.

@crzystve42 4 жыл бұрын

Dude what is the song in your outro?

@themexicanwinner 3 жыл бұрын

Anybody have a problem where the bottom of the gas tank began leaking after this DIY? I’m currently experiencing that 😅

@x1xhit_yt384 2 жыл бұрын

Can you update the link som are not found thanks !

@sinanabdul3547 4 жыл бұрын

I bought the parts for stag 2 following your video. I didn't install the parts yet because Im still working on my car. Now Im going to buy the parts for stage 3 for video. Which video should I follow? the first video and then this one or I start with this video ? Im asking about the steps if I have all the parts for stage 2 and 3. Thank you for the good work.

@phaze2garage750 Ай бұрын

Did you do it? Did it work? How has it held up?

@jchbarnett 4 жыл бұрын

What relay? The link is not working. Thanks

@cheesy7013 2 жыл бұрын

Please can I have lint for relay kit

@davituned 4 жыл бұрын

How's the e85 holding up?

@scarface16134 4 жыл бұрын

But I do think it is a bad tune tbh and those AIT on that one log were too flat possibly wrong scaling for the N20 map sensor you have

@erickarevalo4200 3 жыл бұрын

Can i run 100% e85 on stock turbos but fbo?

@trezsr 4 жыл бұрын

I know in general that your fuel mileage suffers as boost increases, but, out of curiousity, as you have been increasing boost, what are you seeing so far with actual mpg numbers? PSI vs mileage?

@jaymills85 5 ай бұрын

Nobody cares about gas mileage on a race car.

@phaze2garage750 Ай бұрын

Also could you please please please update the list?

@slown5414 3 жыл бұрын

Is this a bucketed or bucktless set up?

@boylocomdg 8 ай бұрын

Can you please send me the parts 4,5 and 6? Cause the links are dead

@loburbon 4 жыл бұрын

Man your videos are great. I'm in Houston also, I'd love to actually check out car in person. I drive a n54 535i myself. Been tossing up getting a 335i coupe or a M3

@josephtrujillo5790 2 жыл бұрын

@@VroomNPew so true. 335is handle more power than the m3. Stock power is a different story but 335 all day. M3 for the purists

@wakendstroy4177 Жыл бұрын

Any update on links?

@Gendo3s2k 4 жыл бұрын

Noob question, but why did you need upgraded fuel pumps to run e85? Is the fuel a different viscosity or something?

@VehicularDIY 4 жыл бұрын

It's less energy dense so you need more of it, its less prone to knock so you can make more power with it but need to supply a greater volume of it.

@joshhdtx 3 жыл бұрын

So this stage 3 pump is able to feed enough fuel for full e85 without a hpfp overdrive or port injection? or was this video released after your hpfp overdrive install?

@VehicularDIY 3 жыл бұрын

No you'd still want an overdrive or PI solution to run full E85. This was released after.

@joshhdtx 3 жыл бұрын

@@VehicularDIY I managed to answer my question 0.5s after typing that comment. Thank you though!

@Entertainmentinc1 4 жыл бұрын

hey what do you think about water/meth injection, would love to see you install one of those kits on the car and see what gains you can get

@VehicularDIY 4 жыл бұрын

I haven't really thought about it given e85 is readily available, I've heard you can make more power on it and is the way to go if you can't find e85.

@ALEX.THE.RUSSIAN 4 жыл бұрын

I'll be installing bms methanol and we will also be running helix x3 and stage 3 lpfp we will be stacking full e85 and 100 % methanol. Check my channel. I have these turbos too after watching his videos lol. This guy is the best youtube n54 ever

@justindunn5471 2 жыл бұрын

Could you update the links to all the stuff needed for install?

@FathomSoundProAudio Жыл бұрын

+1. The last three ebay links dead-end. Great video, nonetheless!

@4x4runr 4 жыл бұрын

Hey just curious why you decided to create your kit instead of purchasing a full kit yourself?

@VehicularDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Mostly for content, I was offered a kit for free but didn't want to wait for it. These stage three kits used to cost 600 to 800. Now that they're 500 you could go either way really

@F16spec 4 жыл бұрын

I hear E85 can damage high pressure fuel pumps (GDI). What is true? Can it?

@flinchy952 3 жыл бұрын

its probably a good idea to add in some lubrication/e85 additive (castor oil is another common additive), but otherwise no it's fine

@JayV97 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, I love your videos very detailed and informative. I have a small issue with my 335i, It squeaks only during cold start. Anyone knows what the issue is ? Your Help is much appreciated. Thanks

@VehicularDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, have you changed your serpentine belt recently?

@matt.108 4 жыл бұрын

If it’s a squeak that sounds like a constant rotational squeak that goes away after a minute look at replacing the belt and pulleys

@JayV97 4 жыл бұрын

Vehicular DIY no I just got the car recently only 2 weeks back . If it’s the belt issue, what would you recommend, to buy oem belt or aftermarket? If aftermarket can you suggest a brand that you use?

@JayV97 4 жыл бұрын

Matt Crosby it goes away after the engine is warm. Thanks 😊

@matt.108 4 жыл бұрын

Jayvenkatraj I can send you a link to the part on FCP euro. Has a lifetime warranty. You have a E90 335i or is it a 328i?

@vishaanojha4193 4 жыл бұрын

The second to last link is not working. Can you update it or clarify what it was?

@VehicularDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Check now I just updated it.

@rollinmario98 4 жыл бұрын

How much was the total for everything purchased in this diy

@VehicularDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Close to $400

@robertsimental1469 4 жыл бұрын

I think the link to wiring harness is broken can you repost?

@VehicularDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for pointing that out, check now.

@abdul_adi 4 жыл бұрын

I wish I lived in Texas and could do this. Ontario Canada has no E85 pumps anywhere

@ltdasilva93 4 жыл бұрын

I feel that bro. Best we can do is that 94 from petro on jb4 or an mhd 93 tune :(

@Matt335i 4 жыл бұрын

From Qc, had the same issue here. Just started ordering 57L barrels and mix it at home

@AshwinLB 4 жыл бұрын

yeah man, we used that have that one in Guelph but it’s closed. I just decided to go with meth injection to get similar benefits.

@VehicularDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah meth injection is a good alternative. Guelph was my hometown did my first year of high school at GCVI.

@AshwinLB 4 жыл бұрын

Vehicular DIY that’s wild, I was thinking you were from Ontario because of your old e30. My great aunt actually lives on raglan st, 2 minutes away from gcvi!

@Brok3n_54 3 жыл бұрын

is your car running well on full e85 without port injection?

@VehicularDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Yes but I have a HPFP overdrive kit.

@sollisummers9474 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos but I find it crazy that every fuel pump installation video I find, people do it on a full tank of gas. That seems so counter intuitive to me.

@devonsmith1995 4 жыл бұрын

When your not running e85 and just regular pump how’s your fuel economy

@luluhus1 4 жыл бұрын

Because it can't handle it.

@jasongarcia2783 4 жыл бұрын

What tune do you have?

@VehicularDIY 4 жыл бұрын

I'm on a custom tune from Wedge Tuning.

@jesseboles1969 4 жыл бұрын

Is there a reason you chose to put your switch in the CP instead of keeping it all in the trunk and using the vacuum line from the flapper?

@VehicularDIY 4 жыл бұрын

To avoid issues and for a more secure connection mostly.

@OptionedOut 4 жыл бұрын

Wondering if you go stage 3 fuel pump what happens to normal mpg when cruising around town

@VehicularDIY 4 жыл бұрын

If you run more e85 your mpg goes way down. It's cheaper so it offsets but you visit the pump more often. One trade off it runs smoother in day to day driving.

@roblesinline6642 4 жыл бұрын

The injectors can hold full e ?

@VehicularDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah they can hopefully lol

@luluhus1 4 жыл бұрын

Yes they can and they do. The problem with e85 isn't and never was the injectors. It's the fuel delivery before the injectors.

@chrisnas1483 4 жыл бұрын

Is their a dyi on how to do this anywhere?

@Entertainmentinc1 4 жыл бұрын

bro you dumb? what do you think he is doing in the video? it cant get more simpler than this

@chrisnas1483 4 жыл бұрын

It dont tell you everything, like other diy I've seen.

@Entertainmentinc1 4 жыл бұрын

@@chrisnas1483 hey literally explained everything for that specific install, idk what else you looking for, be more specific what you wanna know and maybe if you make sense he can help answer your question. Idk where people like you come from ffs what a waste of space on earth you are just talking negative about his video for no reason