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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: Janne on April 02, 2010, 06:40:06 AM

Title: Dbilas itb
Post by: Janne on April 02, 2010, 06:40:06 AM
I need help with my Dbilas Itb installation.

Which the connector is that pictured a long hose on the intake manifold?
It only goes to 4th sylinder.

http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn158/Janne87/Itb/
Title: Dbilas itb
Post by: autox320 on April 02, 2010, 08:46:24 AM
Should go to the brake booster for vacuum assist.

(http://www.realoem.com/bmw/diagrams/p/s/2.png)
Title: Dbilas itb
Post by: Janne on April 02, 2010, 08:53:07 AM
Quote from: autox320;90359
Should go to the brake booster for vacuum assist.

(http://www.realoem.com/bmw/diagrams/p/s/2.png)


Yes it is, i was just experimenting with the hose to the brake booster connector and it pass.
Title: Dbilas itb
Post by: deekay on April 02, 2010, 08:44:42 PM
i love my dbilas setup, i'm sure you'll enjoy yours too :)

what engine management are you using?
Title: Dbilas itb
Post by: Warsteiner on April 02, 2010, 10:10:13 PM
I plan on loving my Dbilas ITB's too! Mine are the same that Janne has. The Dbilas logo is on the bottom!! Weird....

I plan on running MSII on mine.

~Ralph
Title: Dbilas itb
Post by: deekay on April 02, 2010, 11:01:35 PM
i'm bugging a buddy of mine to put together a pnp-MS setup for me, but i have another round of weight reduction to do on the car first anyhow.
Title: Dbilas itb
Post by: Janne on April 03, 2010, 02:46:36 AM
Quote from: Warsteiner;90401
I plan on loving my Dbilas ITB's too! Mine are the same that Janne has. The Dbilas logo is on the bottom!! Weird....

I plan on running MSII on mine.

~Ralph


The Dbilas logo is on both sides
Title: Dbilas itb
Post by: Janne on April 03, 2010, 02:53:51 AM
Quote from: deekay;90395
i love my dbilas setup, i'm sure you'll enjoy yours too :)

what engine management are you using?


I first try that Dbilas chip that came with the package and wideband-lambda.

But i have "shrick" cams too, so i have to get mega etc. later.
Title: Dbilas itb
Post by: Warsteiner on April 03, 2010, 10:38:51 AM
That is weird.  Mine is only embossed on one side and it's the wrong side.LOL
Leaves plenty of room for a decal.
Title: Dbilas itb
Post by: deekay on April 03, 2010, 12:45:34 PM
dbilas and shrick cams... that's an expensive setup, but i'm sure it will be fun. i keep thinking of getting a set of regrinds for mine, but i'm already most of the way to having the turbo setup collected and i kinda have to pick one or the other.

make sure you look into the VW hydraulic lifters when you do the cams; search for posts by "1991 E30 M42" about them- both cheaper and lighter than the factory BMW parts.
Title: Dbilas itb
Post by: Warsteiner on April 03, 2010, 04:42:50 PM
I am so ready to run my ITB's on my new motor. I just received a file for the Megasquirt so I have a start up map:-) Thanks Todd!

I too have regrinds that are a little more aggressive than Schricks but very similar. Should make some good power and torque.

Maybe we can make a list of all the cam people that are reputable and price worthy in the US to get some regrinds done? I know of a couple from my research when I did my cams, but am always interested in who has what, when I'm ready to an upgrade for more power. Some are really expensive and some are ridiculously inexpensive.

We should probably start another thread for that one.
Title: Dbilas itb
Post by: Janne on April 04, 2010, 03:42:57 AM
Quote from: deekay;90427
dbilas and shrick cams... that's an expensive setup, but i'm sure it will be fun. i keep thinking of getting a set of regrinds for mine, but i'm already most of the way to having the turbo setup collected and i kinda have to pick one or the other.

make sure you look into the VW hydraulic lifters when you do the cams; search for posts by "1991 E30 M42" about them- both cheaper and lighter than the factory BMW parts.


My "shrick" cams are regrinded too.
Title: Dbilas itb
Post by: Janne on April 04, 2010, 03:50:05 AM
Quote from: Warsteiner;90432
I am so ready to run my ITB's on my new motor. I just received a file for the Megasquirt so I have a start up map:-) Thanks Todd!

I too have regrinds that are a little more aggressive than Schricks but very similar. Should make some good power and torque.

Maybe we can make a list of all the cam people that are reputable and price worthy in the US to get some regrinds done? I know of a couple from my research when I did my cams, but am always interested in who has what, when I'm ready to an upgrade for more power. Some are really expensive and some are ridiculously inexpensive.

We should probably start another thread for that one.


When you get the car driving, please send videos here:cool:
I want to hear that Itb sound!
Title: Dbilas itb
Post by: deekay on April 04, 2010, 03:05:04 PM
like i said i'm only running stock cams on mine, but it sounds like it's cammed-out. a little bit of lope to the idle, and one friend always comments on how he loves the sound when i pull up to his house or shop.

my phone is old, so i can't do video. but trust me, you'll enjoy it. in fact, why don't you have it running already? only took me an afternoon :P
Title: Dbilas itb
Post by: Janne on April 04, 2010, 03:27:13 PM
Quote from: deekay;90465
like i said i'm only running stock cams on mine, but it sounds like it's cammed-out. a little bit of lope to the idle, and one friend always comments on how he loves the sound when i pull up to his house or shop.

my phone is old, so i can't do video. but trust me, you'll enjoy it. in fact, why don't you have it running already? only took me an afternoon :P


I have to do  "year inspection" and emission test next month, im not sure is that itb legal in my car beacause i have e36 and it is low-emission. I dont have the dbilas-chip yet (maybe it come next week) and Afm-meter must be installed first.
Title: Dbilas itb
Post by: deekay on April 04, 2010, 10:04:39 PM
i'm confused, but it's probably just the language barrier...

you're switching the AFM out for something else?

dbilas has a chip intended for motronic and their ITBs?

i'm just running the MarkD chip... tried the Alpha-N that dbilas sells, but mine ended up being bad and since i got it used i had to just go back to the stock AFM. lost a little power over 6000rpm with that, but i took some weight out of the car and that made up for it.

anyway good luck, and post pics. :)
Title: Dbilas itb
Post by: Janne on April 05, 2010, 04:27:15 AM
Quote from: deekay;90477
i'm confused, but it's probably just the language barrier...

you're switching the AFM out for something else?

dbilas has a chip intended for motronic and their ITBs?

i'm just running the MarkD chip... tried the Alpha-N that dbilas sells, but mine ended up being bad and since i got it used i had to just go back to the stock AFM. lost a little power over 6000rpm with that, but i took some weight out of the car and that made up for it.

anyway good luck, and post pics. :)

Sorry my bad english, i use Google Translate:D

dbilas has a chip intended for motronic and their ITBs? Yes my itb packages include chip to motronic, but they have not yet submitted it to me. Maybe it come next week.

Sorry i write wrong that Afm-meter must instal first. I meant i have instal wideband-lambda and air/fuel-meter.

I post videos when im install my Itb`s:cool:
Title: Dbilas itb
Post by: Janne on April 05, 2010, 04:32:54 AM
Quote from: deekay;90465
like i said i'm only running stock cams on mine, but it sounds like it's cammed-out. a little bit of lope to the idle, and one friend always comments on how he loves the sound when i pull up to his house or shop.

my phone is old, so i can't do video. but trust me, you'll enjoy it. in fact, why don't you have it running already? only took me an afternoon :P


My idle with the grinded cams in last year. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tW_xks-Ae3U
Title: Dbilas itb
Post by: deekay on April 05, 2010, 09:03:46 PM
Quote from: Janne;90481
Sorry my bad english, i use Google Translate:D

dbilas has a chip intended for motronic and their ITBs? Yes my itb packages include chip to motronic, but they have not yet submitted it to me. Maybe it come next week.

Sorry i write wrong that Afm-meter must instal first. I meant i have instal wideband-lambda and air/fuel-meter.

I post videos when im install my Itb`s:cool:


ah, i understand now.

yeah, i have a wideband i need to get put in also. but school is keeping me pretty busy.

your car's idle in that youtube video sounds exactly like mine does now.