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My Ride: 2008 528i blk/blk' , black grills, v2 angel eyes
20 inch Beyern Mesh staggered black, H&R springs
AFE stage 1 intake
Sprintbooster V2
Meisterschaft Pro SuS exhaust
I am looking at purchasing the AC Schnitzer exhaust for my 08 528. I find the 528 a little slow and the AC adds 38hp.
Any thoughts?
Shall i pull the trigger?
Thanks Guys
Any thoughts?
Shall i pull the trigger?
Thanks Guys
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A bolt on exhaust, even with headers will struggle to give 38 horsepower gains (and you wont pass emissions inspections). Especially on a 230~ HP engine.
The gains on the exhaust are like a couple of horsepower and pound/feet of torque.
With that said, an exhaust definitely adds to the "butt dyno" and makes the car more enjoyable to drive. I would go for it.
In all honesty, if you want a faster version of the E60, trade the 528 and get a 535 or a 550. Even the 530 pulls much harder than the 528 (had a few 528 loaners).
Good luck.
The gains on the exhaust are like a couple of horsepower and pound/feet of torque.
With that said, an exhaust definitely adds to the "butt dyno" and makes the car more enjoyable to drive. I would go for it.
In all honesty, if you want a faster version of the E60, trade the 528 and get a 535 or a 550. Even the 530 pulls much harder than the 528 (had a few 528 loaners).
Good luck.
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My Ride: 2008 528i blk/blk' , black grills, v2 angel eyes
20 inch Beyern Mesh staggered black, H&R springs
AFE stage 1 intake
Sprintbooster V2
Meisterschaft Pro SuS exhaust
Here is the link to their website.
http://www.ac-schnitzer.de/en/bmw-ca...3/engineering/
Its the exhaust plus an ecu.
I know i should have bought a 535 but its too soon to trade this one in.
http://www.ac-schnitzer.de/en/bmw-ca...3/engineering/
Its the exhaust plus an ecu.
I know i should have bought a 535 but its too soon to trade this one in.
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My Ride: Alpine White 2006 530Xi (SLD)
Why not? Exhaust PLUS ECU remap - could be 38 horses. The engine in 528 is restricted anyhow - its not likely, but it is possible... kinda... I don't know...
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Here is the link to their website.
http://www.ac-schnitzer.de/en/bmw-ca...3/engineering/
Its the exhaust plus an ecu.
I know i should have bought a 535 but its too soon to trade this one in.
http://www.ac-schnitzer.de/en/bmw-ca...3/engineering/
Its the exhaust plus an ecu.
I know i should have bought a 535 but its too soon to trade this one in.
38 crank HP with a tune on a diesel is definitely possible. The NA 528 engine, I don't know..