F15 Diesel ABC Delete (EGR / (SCR) / DEF / DPF)-(Hardware+Software) + Stage Tune

[LateParty2018X535d]

Originally Posted by Xolinlevh

Got it back yesterday, I like it a lot! Its not as loud as i expected, I could stand for it to be a BIT louder but...overall its still very inconspicuous. Did a few errands and a costco run in it, handles much smoother now on the freeway.

https://youtu.be/dPSSGOeLxVI

Sadly....after unloading the groceries, i drove over a rock which managed to slice my wheel and tire FFs this is why i cant have nice things, not even 24 hours with it and now i gotta replace a tire lol

Good video thanks for posting.

I think I’ll be good with cat, stock exhaust and WITHOUT resonator. What was the advertised Horsepower and Torque totals for your tune?

Tunezilla Stage 1 Advertises:
315 HP
526 Ft/lbs Torque

[Xolinlevh]

Originally Posted by LateParty2018X535d

Good opportunity to get a set of all fresh tires post tune. Mine have another 25k miles on em but planning to keep until post tune, then for winter getting all new tires.

This set is just about a year old as it is, bought March of 23…so im hoping the tread wear isnt enough for 1 new tire to be a problem. Im gonna get them measured in the next day or two and hopefully just have to pick up 1. I have the free road hazard coverage from Tire Rack so that should cover the damaged ones, not sure i can claim i need 4 just for ‘even tread’.

Originally Posted by LateParty2018X535d

Good video thanks for posting.

I think I’ll be good with cat, stock exhaust and WITHOUT resonator. What was the advertised Horsepower and Torque totals for your tune?

Tunezilla Stage 1 Advertises:
315 HP
526 Ft/lbs Torque

This guy said usually around +75HP/110TQ

[LateParty2018X535d]

Xolinlevh

Yeah, doubt all 4 under road hazard. Unless you can bend them around to the BMW spec lol.

Had a new tire put on rear right by dealer pre purchase in March due to a nail and had post purchase inspection at another BMW dealer local. They said either 2/32 or 4/32 of differential was ok for mine. Your probably in that range, but I’m leaning toward new set earlier than needed anyway partly because they say these differentials are very sensitive to asymmetric wear, so another excuse for fresh Pirellis!

Nice those are solid HP/Torque gains. I wonder how close advertisement is to reality. Sounds realistic. Have been trying to find a Dyno to test mine on afterwards but no one has an AWD dyno that I can find!

Any tips on finding AWD dyno welcome.

Thx for info, let us know how you like new performance! How are stock brakes post tune. Considering MPBK big brakes after, cuz might as well pay triple lol 🤦‍♂️

Edit/Correction: watched video, dealer inspector said because they are same tires, then fine, didn’t comment on difference in tread depth but personally I’d guess 2/32 differential is good.

[Xolinlevh]

Originally Posted by LateParty2018X535d

Xolinlevh

Yeah, doubt all 4 under road hazard. Unless you can bend them around to the BMW spec lol.

Had a new tire put on rear right by dealer pre purchase in March due to a nail and had post purchase inspection at another BMW dealer local. They said either 2/32 or 4/32 of differential was ok for mine. Your probably in that range, but I’m leaning toward new set earlier than needed anyway partly because they say these differentials are very sensitive to asymmetric wear, so another excuse for fresh Pirellis!

Nice those are solid HP/Torque gains. I wonder how close advertisement is to reality. Sounds realistic. Have been trying to find a Dyno to test mine on afterwards but no one has an AWD dyno that I can find!

Any tips on finding AWD dyno welcome.

Thx for info, let us know how you like new performance! How are stock brakes post tune. Considering MPBK big brakes after, cuz might as well pay triple lol 🤦‍♂️

Edit/Correction: watched video, dealer inspector said because they are same tires, then fine, didn’t comment on difference in tread depth but personally I’d guess 2/32 differential is good.

Yea, either today or tomorrow im gonna get it measured and confirm. I could maybe spin needing the rear 2 replaced (those are the 2 with damage) which i think would be fine.

Dyno...I should find one, be interesting to confirm the numbers first hand (once the tires are safe lol)

Breaks....yea since mine are about to need to go, $1k for the normal replacements or $3k for the retrofits here...I think going all in would be more fun

[LateParty2018X535d]

Xolinlevh
Morning, how’s the setup running?
Noticed quite a bit of exhaust smoke in your video, maybe that’s typical. Seemed
like each engine rev put out a consistent amount of smoke.

What do you think about that?
Did that go away after it warmed up?
Does it do that constantly at idle?

I imagine at higway speed its pretty much gone or irrelevant. But on startup sitting in the car and at a traffic light I’d be more concerned about. Especially since I prefer windows down A/C cranked in Texas heat!

I hear it is more in cold. What outdoor temperature was your video taken at?

Much appreciated

[LateParty2018X535d]

Originally Posted by JupiterBMW

Sorry I don't frequent this forum enough, but I've recently completed the full delete. I went with the catted/resonated Rawtek downpipe, and I went with the Tunezilla Stg 2 tune. I too didn't want too much added noise, smoke, or smell. I'm happy with the result. In fact, if anything, I couldn't dealt with a little MORE noise! But no complaints. I do hear the turbo a little more inside the cabin, but if you aren't really listening for it, you'd never know. I did the full delete myself and ensured I reinstalled all of the factory insulation, and again, its barely noticeable inside the vehicle. Now, there is some smell outside if you walk around the vehicle or back out of the garage/driveway with the windows down, but otherwise, that is it. VERY pleased.

For those of you planning to DIY, feel free to reach out. I got a TON of help from a member on here and I'm absolutely down to pay it forward. Its a very daunting DIY job as there is SO much to do but once you get into it, its really not that bad.

Good luck!

Thx for this feedback JupiterBMW , very helpful info!
I am considering this same setup, except I think with your feedback I can skip the resonator and just do the cat.

Have been planning to do just Stage 1 since power gains are quite awesome and Stage 2 is not much more that way I am not pushing my luck. Doing all this work to get longevity and less maintenance plus enjoy it for next 6 years, 100k miles. Mine is 2018 only 57.7k miles.

What do you think about doing Stage 2 versus Stage 1? Pros/Cons.

Could you post an exhaust video?

How’s tailpipe smoke at startup and at a stop light?

Much appreciated!

[Xolinlevh]

Originally Posted by LateParty2018X535d

Xolinlevh
Morning, how’s the setup running?
Noticed quite a bit of exhaust smoke in your video, maybe that’s typical. Seemed like each engine rev put out a consistent amount of smoke.

What do you think about that?
Did that go away after it warmed up?
Does it do that constantly at idle?

I imagine at higway speed its pretty much gone or irrelevant. But on startup sitting in the car and at a traffic light I’d be more concerned about. Especially since I prefer windows down A/C cranked in Texas heat!

I hear it is more in cold. What outdoor temperature was your video taken at?

Much appreciated

Smoke there was a cold start, first thing in the morning (60 something out). Other than that I havent noticed any when driving or later starts when the cars warmer already. Ill be monitoring it more once i get more driving in this week (getting my ruined tire replaced this afternoon lol)

[LateParty2018X535d]

Originally Posted by Xolinlevh

Smoke there was a cold start, first thing in the morning (60 something out). Other than that I havent noticed any when driving or later starts when the cars warmer already. Ill be monitoring it more once i get more driving in this week (getting my ruined tire replaced this afternoon lol)

Awesome that’s good news on the smoke. Pretty cold morning for this time of year by Texas standards! Good luck with the tire. Usually if you can manage to pickup a few mesquite thorns too, they usually tell me they would repair it but since you have more than 3 holes in your tire, we are going to replace it HAHA.

Any updates on what you notice on exhaust smoke later on after more driving would be excellent. Sounds like just on cold start though….

[Xolinlevh]

Originally Posted by LateParty2018X535d

Awesome that’s good news on the smoke. Pretty cold morning for this time of year by Texas standards! Good luck with the tire. Usually if you can manage to pickup a few mesquite thorns too, they usually tell me they would repair it but since you have more than 3 holes in your tire, we are going to replace it HAHA.

Any updates on what you notice on exhaust smoke later on after more driving would be excellent. Sounds like just on cold start though….

Totally, I have done a few drives and havent noticed any smoke so i'd be confidant saying only cold starts would have. Tire wise...i'm on my way to get the ripped one replaced (yay road hazard coverage) and if they can patch the 2nd one...great if not....coverage

[LateParty2018X535d]

Thought I’d add this video into the mix. It’s an E70 X5, granted there’s probably a lot out there on those and I haven’t paid much attention cuz into the F15s but if you like this then, you should really love your F15 cuz this is awesome and yet F15 better in every way. Ha

He calls the diesel BMWs,” diesels best kept secret”. Quite an excellent claim and cites some diesel experience to back it up.

Says he straight piped this one, no exhaust. Sounds pretty damn good. Personally I’ll stick with muffler no resonator.

Claims tuned to 355 HP and 580 Torque.

188k miles on it.

[LateParty2018X535d]

Hello everyone, I owe an update on this:

DONE
And
Totally BadAss

For reference, boring video first. Sorry for crap video but audio is the point. This is good reference because video shot in same location/same method so acoustics will be comparable.

Audio BEFORE
https://rumble.com/v5eqpbo-x5-35d-sound-before.html

Audio AFTER
https://rumble.com/v5eqqk3-x5-35d-sound-after.html

Exhaust Appearance, Better Video/Audio AFTER
https://rumble.com/v5eqr6q-x5-35d-ex...dio-after.html

Dramatic Audio Garage Acoustics AFTER
https://rumble.com/v5eqs45-x5-35d-ga...ics-after.html


There’s a LOT more but just warming up first!
Let me know your questions.
Later

[donstay]

Say I didn't want to do a Delete but just set up a tune upgrade? Is it worth it, can I do it without part changes?

[LateParty2018X535d]

Originally Posted by donstay

Say I didn't want to do a Delete but just set up a tune upgrade? Is it worth it, can I do it without part changes?

Pretty sure you can, but check around with others who know the mechanics better. Many were using Racechip I think it’s called, so a tune could probably be done also. Not sure if they were diesels though. I would at minimum monitor health of DPF with Bimmercode.

[SD35D]

Originally Posted by bcromwell

The one from bimmertune:

https://bimmertune.com/bmw-535d-x5-egr-scr-delete-kit-n57

This one or

https://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/bmw-n57-n57s-egr-and-cooler-delete-kit.html this?

[vancitym3]

Originally Posted by Googone20

For the coolant plugs, I ordered the follow:
2 x 11531436850
1 x 11531439134
1 x 17128515062
If memory serves me right, one of these plugs was extra and not used. When I get home today I’ll update with the proper info on that.

For the rear coolant line at the back of the block, I cut the two metal lines off of the housing plug. Then I had a local welder aluminum the plug solid. He did an amazing job and the price was free to me. Here are some pictures of what I did.

I tried all 3 of these part numbers and they didn't fit to cap off the coolant lines. Is anyone able to verify the part numbers please 🙏

[Tritan84]

Getting ready to delete my F15. Is Rawtek and Darkside no longer shipping to the states? Suggestions for alternatives?

[9mmkungfu]

Originally Posted by Tritan84

Getting ready to delete my F15. Is Rawtek and Darkside no longer shipping to the states? Suggestions for alternatives?

Rawtek does not, unsure of DSD. Bimmertune has EGR-related components.

[LateParty2018X535d]

Originally Posted by Tritan84

Getting ready to delete my F15. Is Rawtek and Darkside no longer shipping to the states? Suggestions for alternatives?

I used these two mid last year, along with Tunezilla Stage 1, and personally would try to figure out how to get them anyway if doing it today.

Apparently Canada will be the 51st state soon anyway so that will solve the RawTek part ahahahaha

[LateParty2018X535d]

UPDATE:

At 66.5K miles today. 4,200 miles since delete/tune. No problems with tune and delete so far, no codes, except the below which don’t quite count.

Prior to tuning I wanted to know what other components should be upgraded to maintain longevity performance?? What are effects of extra torque on reliability? Answer I got was not much at all, so reporting these new considerations.

1- upgrade front drive shaft. See Tony’s custom driveshaft on forums. Since this is part of powertrain experiencing extra torque and is already prone to major catastrophic failure, I decided to upgrade to the model Tony commissioned before issue occured.

2- valve cover and gasket oil leak. At 65K miles BMW found and replaced entire valve cover and gasket due to oil leak. Luckily, my extended warranty paid for this. it might not be caused by the tune rather by my driving style of stomping the accelerator regularly. It seems this car has failures of rubber in general around the six or seven year mark, despite being relatively low mileage. Previously Rear air springs were replaced, both front motor mounts were collapsed and replaced transfer case mount near transmission. All of these are rubber so I assume time has an impact on this rubber nut necessarily mileage, but leaks are no surprise to me and valve cover is a typical thing on BMWs apparently overtime, but sooner than I expected.

[Sam Lin]

Note you can still get Rawtek stuff to the US through Aftermath Tuning.

[mtar]

Originally Posted by JupiterBMW

For those of you planning to DIY, feel free to reach out. I got a TON of help from a member on here and I'm absolutely down to pay it forward. Its a very daunting DIY job as there is SO much to do but once you get into it, its really not that bad.

Good luck!

That offer still good?

Just about done with mine and need to figure out what to do with the two sensors in the midpipe section, #7 in the diagram here:

Attachment 1


I'm assuming they're temperature probes, and they're very stuck. Can I just cut them?


Also, I've removed the SCR injector at the hose disconnect and will be removing the control module behind the headlight. Is that hose disco self-sealing? Wondering if I need to plug it.

[OSA_BMW]

Originally Posted by mtar

That offer still good?

Just about done with mine and need to figure out what to do with the two sensors in the midpipe section, #7 in the diagram here:

Attachment 1


I'm assuming they're temperature probes, and they're very stuck. Can I just cut them?


Also, I've removed the SCR injector at the hose disconnect and will be removing the control module behind the headlight. Is that hose disco self-sealing? Wondering if I need to plug it.

All those sensors can go at #7. They usually are very stuck, some PB blaster overnight + heat you can eventually get them. You can trace back to the module and unhook them there which is a bit more work.


The SCR Hose is not self sealing but you can empty the tank and plug everything if you don’t wanna work to remove it. If something gets in the hose after you’ve removed the SCR, it shouldn’t matter. I tried to completely remove everything I could; reduce clutter, extra lines and some weight I guess.


Jupiter is a good resource, reach out. helped me some.