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From my understanding the exact purpose of it is HP gains and often times, throttle remapping. Some ECU tunes (not sure if this applies to BMW) claim better milage as well - not to mention the ever popular top speed de-limiter.
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oh okay thx do you like does it have any disadvantages maybe like idno engine goin bad after few years?
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An ECU tune give gains on HP and TQ. Your throttle response is quicker and you can go as fast as your car can handle.
A tune usually gains about 20-25 hp and tq for the 5 series.
Do not go with a plug and play tune. Very unstable.
As for your motor/transmission, you'll be fine. I couldn't say the same if you put a turbo on your car!
A tune usually gains about 20-25 hp and tq for the 5 series.
Do not go with a plug and play tune. Very unstable.
As for your motor/transmission, you'll be fine. I couldn't say the same if you put a turbo on your car!
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An ECU tune give gains on HP and TQ. Your throttle response is quicker and you can go as fast as your car can handle.
A tune usually gains about 20-25 hp and tq for the 5 series.
Do not go with a plug and play tune. Very unstable.
As for your motor/transmission, you'll be fine. I couldn't say the same if you put a turbo on your car!
A tune usually gains about 20-25 hp and tq for the 5 series.
Do not go with a plug and play tune. Very unstable.
As for your motor/transmission, you'll be fine. I couldn't say the same if you put a turbo on your car!
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An ECU tune give gains on HP and TQ. Your throttle response is quicker and you can go as fast as your car can handle.
A tune usually gains about 20-25 hp and tq for the 5 series.
Do not go with a plug and play tune. Very unstable.
As for your motor/transmission, you'll be fine. I couldn't say the same if you put a turbo on your car!
A tune usually gains about 20-25 hp and tq for the 5 series.
Do not go with a plug and play tune. Very unstable.
As for your motor/transmission, you'll be fine. I couldn't say the same if you put a turbo on your car!
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An ECU tune give gains on HP and TQ. Your throttle response is quicker and you can go as fast as your car can handle.
A tune usually gains about 20-25 hp and tq for the 5 series.
Do not go with a plug and play tune. Very unstable.
As for your motor/transmission, you'll be fine. I couldn't say the same if you put a turbo on your car!
A tune usually gains about 20-25 hp and tq for the 5 series.
Do not go with a plug and play tune. Very unstable.
As for your motor/transmission, you'll be fine. I couldn't say the same if you put a turbo on your car!
thx.
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An ECU tune give gains on HP and TQ. Your throttle response is quicker and you can go as fast as your car can handle.
A tune usually gains about 20-25 hp and tq for the 5 series.
Do not go with a plug and play tune. Very unstable.
As for your motor/transmission, you'll be fine. I couldn't say the same if you put a turbo on your car!
A tune usually gains about 20-25 hp and tq for the 5 series.
Do not go with a plug and play tune. Very unstable.
As for your motor/transmission, you'll be fine. I couldn't say the same if you put a turbo on your car!
so any plug and play tune is unstable could you tell me why