Hydra performance hpfp overdrive
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I haven't come across anything detailed other than their youtube video, which you're probably already aware of.
I bought the kit but won't be getting to fitting it for a while. It's just a different sprocket and a shorter chain.
Here's a pic of the kit:
I'm not familiar enough with chain jobs on n5x's to comment whether the sprocket and chain can be done without removing the sump and crank hub. I suspect you need to take the valve cover off, lock timing, remove sump. Belt, a pulley or two, vac pump seal/cover and possibly the crank hub need to come out in order to do this one.
I asked Hydra about some instructions or an installation vid awhile back, but haven't heard back from them. Hope that @Hydra Performance (Omar) and the gang are all OK, considering what's going on in Lebanon and neighbouring countries at the moment.
I bought the kit but won't be getting to fitting it for a while. It's just a different sprocket and a shorter chain.
Here's a pic of the kit:
I'm not familiar enough with chain jobs on n5x's to comment whether the sprocket and chain can be done without removing the sump and crank hub. I suspect you need to take the valve cover off, lock timing, remove sump. Belt, a pulley or two, vac pump seal/cover and possibly the crank hub need to come out in order to do this one.
I asked Hydra about some instructions or an installation vid awhile back, but haven't heard back from them. Hope that @Hydra Performance (Omar) and the gang are all OK, considering what's going on in Lebanon and neighbouring countries at the moment.
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Good excuse to put in fresh unused friction disks, or upgrade to the newer crank hub version (or hell, go pinned while you're in there)
We do it @ the shop without removing the crank hub by removing the vacuum pump sprocket seal, opening the oil pump chain, tying both chains together, replacing the chain and closing it back again, but this is quite difficult to do and requires a fair bit of dexterity & special tools...
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Hello, this topic interests me a lot. I live in France and we have E85, I would like to improve my HPPF because I don't want to use PI. I looked for an overdrive (POD or SPOOL) but I found better and more reliable, interesting the hydra system aimed at putting a smaller sprocket and chain. Is it more efficient than overdrive? Should the injection rail be modified? If yes, what modifications? Definitely a VCV setting? How to get this kit? THANK YOU
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I'm interested, why not use BMW parts instead OEM manufacturer?
Price?
How are you related to @Hydra Performance ? If I understand correctly he is the one who made all the R&D?
Or perhaps it's a chain solution for a more streamlined DIY install of the Hydra product?
Hoping not another entity poaching off their hard work. Assuming the best for now.
He bought 3 kits from me a while back, ripped off the design, and is now passing it off as his own. Very classy...
Yeah ... I wiped his account early this afternoon ... I figured that was about the story. Thanks for confirming!
Why delete his account and not allow him to respond to these accusations?
I know the owner of Bimmerhausperformance personally and he is a good guy.
He offered to do a full install video of this product for Hydra Performance and to collaborate with the company on the improvements, but Hydra ignored him. There is no stealing going on when his solution is different. There is nothing proprietary about this solution and it is very common for people to improve on designs that are in the market. He had multiple tuners reach out to him regarding the improvements to the design and they encouraged him to continue to develop the product for the community with his changes since Hydra didnāt have any interest.
I know the owner of Bimmerhausperformance personally and he is a good guy.
He offered to do a full install video of this product for Hydra Performance and to collaborate with the company on the improvements, but Hydra ignored him. There is no stealing going on when his solution is different. There is nothing proprietary about this solution and it is very common for people to improve on designs that are in the market. He had multiple tuners reach out to him regarding the improvements to the design and they encouraged him to continue to develop the product for the community with his changes since Hydra didnāt have any interest.
Let me start by saying I'll not make any assumptions regarding what affiliation you may or may not have with Bimmerhausperformance.
I don't know if Hydra patented it this, but I have not seen anybody else take that approach prior to Hydra doing it. It' a clever novel approach to the problem he came up with. I don't see how he's under any obligation to work with anybody who may approach him about wanting to do install videos or collaborating with him on the product he came up with. Ignoring somebody is not giving up your rights to them. If Bimmerhausperformance has their own unique product as you say, why didn't they start their own thread for it vs. trying to hijack Hydra's thread?
I appreciate Hydra ingenuity but Hydra wasnāt the first person to put a smaller sprocket on something to make it turn faster. BHP commented on the thread because people complained about having to remove the hub. He didnāt need to collaborate with Hydra but respectfully offered to help promote the hydra product, which hydra didnāt want to do, and that is fine. BHP also offered to be a wholesaler for the Hydra product, to help push the kit in the US and avoid the slow and expensive freight. Hydra didnāt want to play ball, which is totally their right, so he took his own solution to the market.
I donāt think that deserves a ban.
I donāt think that deserves a ban.
Sorry, forgot to address the affiliation comment.
I am not employed by Bimmerhausperformance, however he is a friend and Iāve done install and review videos for his products and others before on my YouTube channel.
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I am not employed by Bimmerhausperformance, however he is a friend and Iāve done install and review videos for his products and others before on my YouTube channel.
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Replied to your PM. For anybody else reading this, just email sales at hydra performance dot com and I'll get you taken care of immediately.
