Gene

Found this on e90 posts..

"BMW has just issued a press release during the Geneva show that the BMW Performance division will release a tune for the x35i engine. 326 hp (crank) instead of 306, 450 nm torque (crank; 430 for manual transmissions) instead of the stock 400. Apparently an additional water cooler along with a more powerful fan will be added, in addition to the reprogramming of the ECU. No pricing information released yet. Availability from March 2009. "

(it's in german, pg 73)
http://www.pressebox.de/attachment/180040/...f_2009_d_fv.pdf


a translation provided by e90 member cstavaru:

****seems the e60 was not mentioned....

"Highlights:

- 20hp/50Nm gain (30Nm for manual ), 0-100 improved by 0.2 seconds (5.4 to 100), 80-120 improved by 0.5 seconds.
- Will include many additional hardware components: water pump, cooling fan, some other stuff I don't understand.
- Performance intake for 335i is available !

BMW Performance Power Kit: Moving to a new service region.
The maximum increase again, border areas redefined options - such
Challenges, the developers of the BMW Performance Power
Kit successfully made. The result is a performance enhancement for the
Series six-cylinder engine of the models BMW 135i Coup?, BMW 135i Convertible,
BMW 335i Sedan, BMW 335i Touring, BMW 335i Coup? and BMW 335i
Convertible. In these models causes the BMW Performance Power Kit a
Increase the engine power by 15 kW/20 hp to 240 kW/326 hp. Similarly,
increases the maximum torque of the six-cylinder up to 450 Newton meters.
The main result of this growth is a force for the driver
clearly significant optimization of the acceleration and elasticity values
on all models.
When the drive unit for the BMW Performance Power Kit
was, it is the most powerful six-cylinder engine in the portfolio
from BMW. The engine, the top model in the BMW 3 Series and
BMW 1 Series is used, is fitted with a Twin Turbo Resolution adesystem
and the gasoline direct injection High Precision Injection equipped. It
achieved in its series Confi guration for the BMW 3 Series and BMW 1 Series
a maximum power of 225 kW/306 hp and maximum torque
of 400 Newton meters. With the BMW Performance Power Kit triggers these
Topmotorisierung now in a new service region. The BMW Performance
Power Kit consists of software and hardware components installed in
their function are perfectly matched. They were
specifically for the 3.0-liter six-cylinder series engine.
Targeted Modifi cations in the field of motor control have a positive impact
on the performance of fulfillment. An additional outsourced water cooler
and the corresponding air tours, and a particularly powerful
Fan for the main water coolers allow you to adapt to the
changing thermal conditions.
In addition to the uniform increase in the maximum to 240 kW/326 hp
does the BMW Performance Power Kit to increase the maximum
Torque to 430 Newton meters at manually-operated vehicles
and 450 Newton meters at facilities with an automatic gearbox.
The models BMW 335i Coup? and BMW 335i Convertible may
BMW Performance Power Kit also with the seven-speed Sports Automatic
with double clutch combined. In all cases, the drivers
Plus clear momentum is true, which is also confirmed by measurements
leaves. Thus, for example, accelerates the BMW 335i with BMW Performance
Power Kit in 5.4 seconds from standstill to 100 km / h. The standard sprint
can be increased by 0.2 seconds faster than training at a
Vehicle into series production version. The growth pace of 80 to 120 km / h
is even increased by 0.5 seconds faster than the production model.

The performance intake part:

Optimized airflow and concise tailpipes.
At a performance-enhancing air helps the new BMW Performance
Air intake system the series six-cylinder petrol engines of
corresponding models of the new BMW 3 Series. Based on the standard model
were of the filter element and the internal air guide
modified adorns. This ensures an improved airflow at lower
Room for a pressure drop. In addition, the system for a particular
sports-oriented sound experience in the vehicle interior. By
The BMW Performance air intake system resulted in optimization of
Power development will also affect the effi ciency of the engine positive."

radzM

it just keeps getting better and better for you 35ers!!! what for the 550, any news upgrades?

Gene

yeah...2 more valves=///M


***edit, cylinders..thanx Tony

EuroCarFan

I think you meant 2 more cylinders.

Gene

edited

DKNewYork

Yea, sell the 550i and add another M5 in the garage.

jusdoit

So what ever happened with the BMW Performance Power Kit for the 535 series? I asked the local dealer about it last week and they were unaware of a factory upgrade to the N54 engine. They told me I should look into the Dinan upgrade. I read that BMW was no longer partnered with Dinan... Does anyone know anything about a BMW engine upgrade?

Thanks!

Gene

AFAIK, the BMW performance kit/upgrades are only available for the 335 and 135, but definitely not the 535i...(as stated in the quote in my OP)

not surprised your dealer was unaware of any kit....the only members I've actually read of having this kit are e90 members outside of the US....

here's e90posts member cstavaru's review of the kit (yes he is running it in his 335i):

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5760596

Go with ESS or GIAC flash if you are looking to increase your performance and still maintain your warranty, as flashes work within the parameters of your engine and does not "trick" your engine like piggybacks do...so the risk of throwing tuner/manip codes is far less with a flash than a pb. But even the pb's are very good and staying undetectable, and a BT can be pruchased as well to delete codes if you want to go that far....

both flashes are better priced and produce better gains over Dinan...

Krozi

Read this in Bimmer magazine weeks ago...

Gene

and then?