She’s at 125k. Slapping in new Genuine BMW rod bearings, motor mounts, catless headers, Karbonius full carbon + snorkel. Valve adjustment. Diff fluid and transmission fluid.
I usually perform the work myself on all of my vehicles, boats and dirt toys but between raising youngins, soccer, school activities, ++, it’s tough at this time in my life to do my own maintenance right now. I’m very passionate about working on my car because I am meticulous and the job is done perfectly. But I also take my time.
How did you find your mechanic that you trusted at times like these? If they did your rod bearings, did you participate to make sure they were done right? I know I’m going to end up doing it myself because of the trouble finding a really good mechanic that I can trust.
What route did you go for those of you that installed a Karbonius airbox with snorkel? I understand you can hack the harness, or wire it properly. Also you can choose different routes for the IAT relocation and sensor replacement? Vent hose capping or not? I have a 6-speed, what are the pros and cons for the different routes? I would prefer not to hack my harness so what are my best options? Do you replace boots as well? I am not sure if an updated parts list exists for a 6speed today. I wasn’t able to locate anything recent.
Then there’s the tuning. In addition to the karbonius airbox, I’ll be installing white lightning ceramic coated megan catless headers. (I can’t recall, do the stock O2 sensors bolt right up or do I need to buy modified ones?) between the airbox and the headers that will complete my engine mods. I do not plan on doing cams or any exhaust beyond the headers. Is there luck buying a tune, or is it a no brainer getting it on the dyno? If the dyno, how did you find your tuner that you trusted? Lol. I used to own a heavily modded C5Z06 and Jeremy Formato was local to me so it was easy to dyno and tune because he was the guy for the LS platform.
I am near Tampa, FL. Production 08/2002.
I appreciate any guidance or advice and thank you in advance.
I usually perform the work myself on all of my vehicles, boats and dirt toys but between raising youngins, soccer, school activities, ++, it’s tough at this time in my life to do my own maintenance right now. I’m very passionate about working on my car because I am meticulous and the job is done perfectly. But I also take my time.
How did you find your mechanic that you trusted at times like these? If they did your rod bearings, did you participate to make sure they were done right? I know I’m going to end up doing it myself because of the trouble finding a really good mechanic that I can trust.
What route did you go for those of you that installed a Karbonius airbox with snorkel? I understand you can hack the harness, or wire it properly. Also you can choose different routes for the IAT relocation and sensor replacement? Vent hose capping or not? I have a 6-speed, what are the pros and cons for the different routes? I would prefer not to hack my harness so what are my best options? Do you replace boots as well? I am not sure if an updated parts list exists for a 6speed today. I wasn’t able to locate anything recent.
Then there’s the tuning. In addition to the karbonius airbox, I’ll be installing white lightning ceramic coated megan catless headers. (I can’t recall, do the stock O2 sensors bolt right up or do I need to buy modified ones?) between the airbox and the headers that will complete my engine mods. I do not plan on doing cams or any exhaust beyond the headers. Is there luck buying a tune, or is it a no brainer getting it on the dyno? If the dyno, how did you find your tuner that you trusted? Lol. I used to own a heavily modded C5Z06 and Jeremy Formato was local to me so it was easy to dyno and tune because he was the guy for the LS platform.
I am near Tampa, FL. Production 08/2002.
I appreciate any guidance or advice and thank you in advance.
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