Performance mods for E60
09-22-2007, 10:19 AM
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I'm considering buying a used E60 (2004 or 2005) and wondering about performance mods like turbos, superchargers, headers, nitrous, flywheels, etc. Can I get the cheaper 525i (184hp) and build up the horsepower through modifications? Any tips on where to find this kind of information is appreciated. Thanks.
09-22-2007, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ODB' post='473105' date='Sep 22 2007, 09:19 PM
I'm considering buying a used E60 (2004 or 2005) and wondering about performance mods like turbos, superchargers, headers, nitrous, flywheels, etc. Can I get the cheaper 525i (184hp) and build up the horsepower through modifications? Any tips on where to find this kind of information is appreciated. Thanks.
09-23-2007, 04:27 AM
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ODB, enjoy the forum but pls indicate your location in yur profile!
If you live in US, you can get a 545i and supercharge it!
You can reach easily over 500 HP with the only supercharger!
If you live in US, you can get a 545i and supercharge it!
You can reach easily over 500 HP with the only supercharger!
09-24-2007, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by AlexFW' post='473304' date='Sep 23 2007, 08:27 AM
ODB, enjoy the forum but pls indicate your location in yur profile!
If you live in US, you can get a 545i and supercharge it!
You can reach easily over 500 HP with the only supercharger!
If you live in US, you can get a 545i and supercharge it!
You can reach easily over 500 HP with the only supercharger!
09-25-2007, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by cmansbimmer' post='473813' date='Sep 25 2007, 04:16 AM
Alex - When are you supercharging your car?
Step by step, cmans!
Now I am boosting the car leaving it aspirated .
The major problem is that here there are tons of paper to do, to legalize the mod : a friend is attempting to supercharge his M5 E39 to 600 HP and it isn't so simple : you have to have a lot of time to waste!
Anyway, I will wait to drive his car
The second problem is that ESS Tuning (esstuning.com) didn't release the kit for the 545i yet .
And some people told me VF is not so reliable (some parts in plastic instead of metal and trouble with software) .
But there you could .. Buy and install it
Seriously .. The car has almost 400 HP on 1600 Kg .. 180 MPH are enough to travel
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