523 to 525 conversion
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dear all,
this maybe an old topic but couldn't find the information I need.
What is needed to lift the 523 engine to have the same power as a 525 beside flashing the ecu, as I understand the intake is different. Where can I purchase the intake and will it work with current ecu
Thanks
this maybe an old topic but couldn't find the information I need.
What is needed to lift the 523 engine to have the same power as a 525 beside flashing the ecu, as I understand the intake is different. Where can I purchase the intake and will it work with current ecu
Thanks
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BMW 523i Engine* MY: 2006 - 2007 Type: 2.5 Liter I6 Max Power: 130 kW (175 hp) Max Torque: 230 Nm (169 lb-ft)
BMW 523i Engine* MY: 2008 - Current Type: 2.5 Liter I6 Max Power: 140 kW (190 hp) Max Torque: 240 Nm (177 lb-ft)
BMW 525i Engine MY: 2004 - 2005 Type: 2.5 Liter I6 Max Power: 141 kW (184 hp) Max Torque: 245 Nm (175 lb-ft)
BMW 525i Engine* MY: 2008 - Current Type: 3.0 Liter I6 Max Power: 160 kW (215 hp) Max Torque: 270 Nm (199 lb-ft)
what years are you refering too??
BMW 523i Engine* MY: 2008 - Current Type: 2.5 Liter I6 Max Power: 140 kW (190 hp) Max Torque: 240 Nm (177 lb-ft)
BMW 525i Engine MY: 2004 - 2005 Type: 2.5 Liter I6 Max Power: 141 kW (184 hp) Max Torque: 245 Nm (175 lb-ft)
BMW 525i Engine* MY: 2008 - Current Type: 3.0 Liter I6 Max Power: 160 kW (215 hp) Max Torque: 270 Nm (199 lb-ft)
what years are you refering too??
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Originally Posted by Absolut5' post='576927' date='May 9 2008, 03:58 AM
dear all,
this maybe an old topic but couldn't find the information I need.
What is needed to lift the 523 engine to have the same power as a 525 beside flashing the ecu, as I understand the intake is different. Where can I purchase the intake and will it work with current ecu
Thanks
this maybe an old topic but couldn't find the information I need.
What is needed to lift the 523 engine to have the same power as a 525 beside flashing the ecu, as I understand the intake is different. Where can I purchase the intake and will it work with current ecu
Thanks
Buy the 525i. It's the only way.
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Originally Posted by Absolut5' post='576927' date='May 9 2008, 08:58 AM
dear all,
this maybe an old topic but couldn't find the information I need.
What is needed to lift the 523 engine to have the same power as a 525 beside flashing the ecu, as I understand the intake is different. Where can I purchase the intake and will it work with current ecu
Thanks
this maybe an old topic but couldn't find the information I need.
What is needed to lift the 523 engine to have the same power as a 525 beside flashing the ecu, as I understand the intake is different. Where can I purchase the intake and will it work with current ecu
Thanks
so just get a SB and K&N fillter.
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