335 vs 535
07-13-2009, 12:45 AM
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I see sites for BMW tuning geared especially towards the 335i and it's kind of frustrating to not see it trickle down to the 535 as well. So, I see sites like Active Autowerkes and all selling intercoolers, exhaust, oil coolers, and other parts and wonder, what's the difference between that and a 535? The exhaust, I guess I can understand, the length and what not, but aside from that? Same engine doesn't mean I can use an intercooler from a 335, or any other part from a 335?
07-13-2009, 01:05 AM
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07-13-2009, 02:03 AM
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I think many of the engine specific modifications should transfer but other than that there is not as much stuff out there for the 535. I don't even know if anyone makes an upgraded intercooler.
07-13-2009, 04:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Munich77' post='940610' date='Jul 13 2009, 05:03 AM
I think many of the engine specific modifications should transfer but other than that there is not as much stuff out there for the 535. I don't even know if anyone makes an upgraded intercooler.
For the 335, I believe there's the AA intercooler.
07-13-2009, 06:12 AM
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you don't have to get a 535 "specific" intercooler. There are plenty of aftermarket universal bar & plate style front mount intercoolers on the market. If you have the know-how, get one that fits, and make custom brackets to mount it. Same thing with intercooler piping. There are plenty of places that sell stainless or aluminum mandrel U-bends. Cut to fit
07-13-2009, 12:09 PM
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Hmmmm can you get it chipped? My buddy got his 335 chipped and tuned for $2K and he's not at 400whp. He also has an exhaust that I guess frees up some breathing room, but majority is the chip.
07-13-2009, 01:37 PM
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get the JuiceBox3 http://www.burgertuning.com/jb3pnp.html
or the JB+ http://www.burgertuning.com/jbplus.html
both very high quality tunes (adjustable)
made for all n54 engines...you might want to try www.n54tech.com there is a lot of info there...
or the JB+ http://www.burgertuning.com/jbplus.html
both very high quality tunes (adjustable)
made for all n54 engines...you might want to try www.n54tech.com there is a lot of info there...
07-13-2009, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by rkhettry23' post='941198' date='Jul 13 2009, 04:37 PM
get the JuiceBox3 http://www.burgertuning.com/jb3pnp.html
or the JB+ http://www.burgertuning.com/jbplus.html
both very high quality tunes (adjustable)
made for all n54 engines...you might want to try www.n54tech.com there is a lot of info there...
or the JB+ http://www.burgertuning.com/jbplus.html
both very high quality tunes (adjustable)
made for all n54 engines...you might want to try www.n54tech.com there is a lot of info there...
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Originally Posted by E60714' post='941244' date='Jul 13 2009, 06:27 PM
Yeah, I know about those, but a chip goes only so far. Plus, if I got the JB3, it would make sense to get the intercooler to prevent overheating, as well as an oil cooler, right?
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Originally Posted by E60714' post='941244' date='Jul 13 2009, 03:27 PM
Yeah, I know about those, but a chip goes only so far. Plus, if I got the JB3, it would make sense to get the intercooler to prevent overheating, as well as an oil cooler, right?