[Vince@ V K Motorwerks]

It is a well known fact that the potential of the 335i is limited by the inefficiency of it’s stock oil cooling system. The optimal oil temperature is very critical to the engine’s longevity and performance. The OEM oil cooler maybe sufficient for a stock 335i under normal driving conditions. However, under rigorous driving it fails to keep the oil temps below 300F.

We have been working diligently on producing a high quality oil cooler at a reasonable price. Below you will find pictures of our oil cooler, the lines, and the oil filter housing and thermostat. At the moment we are finishing up the louver design and mounting brackets. Also you will find the specification of our oil cooler compared to Dinan and the BMW sports package oil cooler.


There will be an upgrade and a full kit available for those who don’t have any oil cooler.
We will be releasing the oil cooler upgrade first and then follow up with the complete kit.

The upgrade kit consists of:
• V K Motorwerks high performance oil cooler
• Heavy duty lines
• Fittings
• Thermostat (core exchange with refundable deposit of $80 additional to the upgrade kit price)
• High quality louver and mounting bracket

The complete kit consists of everything you see above along with a new thermostat and oil filter housing.

The price for the upgrade will be $999. However, we will be releasing the first batch for a price of only $595! We are expecting to release the oil cooler upgrade in the next 4 to 6 weeks. Please PM me if you are interested in purchasing the oil cooler upgrade kit at this introductory price. At the moment I don’t need your personal information. I just need the following:
• Coupe or sedan.
• Your location.

Thank you for your patience and we look forward to delivering this great product to you.

[Robertbog]

not tiny

[Vince@ V K Motorwerks]

Originally Posted by Robertbog

not tiny

Yeah but it does the job well!

[uberschnell]

Why the need for a new thermostat for the upgrade?

[Vince@ V K Motorwerks]

Originally Posted by Magna3

Why the need for a new thermostat for the upgrade?

The thermostat will be an OEM unit, however, because we could not guarantee the seal we have to thread it to accept our type of fittings, which we feel are superior. We will send you a thermostat that is compatible with our lines and you will send back your old thermostat. There is no additional cost to this process and won’t cost you anything because we will refund your deposit once your thermostat is returned.

[fucema]

Gimme!

On a serious note - thank you for giving the community a more cost effective alternative to the Dinan upgrade/retrofit. And also, for offering (soon?!) a retrofit kit for those of us who are getting the shaft from BMWNA.

Since you are giving out a serious discount for the first few orders of the upgrade, will those of us waiting on the complete kit also receive a comparable discount too?

I would be one of those who do not qualify for a factory retrofit because my tires are 1" smaller than required. /sarcasm

[Vince@ V K Motorwerks]

Originally Posted by fucema

Gimme!

Gladly, by the way your profile pic is halarious!

[335iheLLraiseR]

will there be an option for SS braided lines and AN fittings?

[Vince@ V K Motorwerks]

Originally Posted by 335iheLLraiseR

will there be an option for SS braided lines and AN fittings?

Yes! I don’t expect this to be in large demand so please PM me and let me know that you want the braided lines with the AN fittings and I will get the pricing for you. This will change the price however not by much. The more request I get the cheaper it will be. (economy of scale)

[Vince@ V K Motorwerks]

Originally Posted by fucema

Gimme!

On a serious note - thank you for giving the community a more cost effective alternative to the Dinan upgrade/retrofit. And also, for offering (soon?!) a retrofit kit for those of us who are getting the shaft from BMWNA.

Since you are giving out a serious discount for the first few orders of the upgrade, will those of us waiting on the complete kit also receive a comparable discount too?

I would be one of those who do not qualify for a factory retrofit because my tires are 1" smaller than required. /sarcasm

Basically the price difference from the upgrade to the full kit comes from the thermostat and oil filter housing. You may purchase the oil filter housing on your own and order the kit. Please make sure however, that the oil filter housing is the one that attaches to the thermostat. So basically you will end up paying only $80 more for the modified thermostat then the upgrade guys!!!

[335iheLLraiseR]

Originally Posted by Vince@ V K Motorwerks

Yes! I don’t expect this to be in large demand so please PM me and let me know that you want the braided lines with the AN fittings and I will get the pricing for you. This will change the price however not by much. The more request I get the cheaper it will be. (economy of scale)

Will send PM accordingly. I heard something about an upgraded shroud for the oil cooler, its the only thing not pictured. I'd like to know how it looks and what modifications will need to be made.

[getInline]

+1

Any cutting required? Roughly how long does the install take?

Thanks....

[fucema]

For anyone else interested in the oil filter housing, I found this reference:

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...71&hg=11&fg=30

Don't take my word for it - but this *might* be the right oil filter housing you need if you already do not have it installed in your car. I am going to try and find a parts department that can confirm the correct part number for my VIN.

[335iheLLraiseR]

and i really don't mean to sound picky, but can we get some info on the core, brand, etc.

[O-cha]

Originally Posted by Magna3

Why the need for a new thermostat for the upgrade?

The stock fittings push in, seal with an Oring and use a bolt to hold them in with a bracket and pressure.

They have presumably drilled threads into these stock fittings for use with theirs.

[BuLoOoSki]

PM sent. cant wait to get this thing
Next is going to be an intercooler, just waiting for helix to release their's

[munters]

PM sent

[e.n335]

Originally Posted by munters

PM sent

+1

The OC and FMIC will help to keep the temps as low as possible, IMO a must on a tuned 335i. I never got why some track their cars, watching the oil-temps climbing up to 300 degF and then get the associated limp-mode.

[Vince@ V K Motorwerks]

Originally Posted by O-cha

The stock fittings push in, seal with an Oring and use a bolt to hold them in with a bracket and pressure.

They have presumably drilled threads into these stock fittings for use with theirs.

Wow man, you hit that right on the nose!

[Vince@ V K Motorwerks]

Originally Posted by 335iheLLraiseR

Will send PM accordingly. I heard something about an upgraded shroud for the oil cooler, its the only thing not pictured. I'd like to know how it looks and what modifications will need to be made.

The shroud, I think your referring to is the louver and housing we are having fabricated for the oil cooler. Please refer to this thread for any updates. We are testing a few designs and should have one selected by next week for production. I will post some pictures of it as soon as its ready.

Like with most aftermarket parts there will be some modification required, fortunately, the only modification will be to the wheel well cover. You will have to cut out a small section of the wheel well cover so that the OC louver can expel air away from the car and oil cooler. If you don’t want to use your original, you can purchase one from an OEM parts shop, they are not very expensive.

[Vince@ V K Motorwerks]

Originally Posted by e.n335

+1

The OC and FMIC will help to keep the temps as low as possible, IMO a must on a tuned 335i. I never got why some track their cars, watching the oil-temps climbing up to 300 degF and then get the associated limp-mode.

Just FYI, FMIC and trans cooler are the next projects we are working on. FMIC's target price should be around $800.

[BMWeber]

will this oil cooler fit a 135i?