Need advice on 525i mods
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='1079050' date='Dec 23 2009, 05:29 PM
Which is better, the 535 or 550?
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='1079050' date='Dec 23 2009, 02:29 PM
Which is better, the 535 or 550?
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BMW should have a warning sticker 525 specific: if u drive this car, and u are under 40 u will crave more power. Please go home, save more $, and see M5.
M5 sticker: Haha gotcha beeoootttccchhh!!
M5 sticker: Haha gotcha beeoootttccchhh!!
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It is my understanding the 525 and 530 are the same engine.
Change the cam, throttle body, exhaust, and get the ECU remapped to accomodate the new parts.
Change the cam, throttle body, exhaust, and get the ECU remapped to accomodate the new parts.
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Originally Posted by Speed_Force_E60' post='1080182' date='Dec 27 2009, 04:22 AM
My advice is to sell the 525i and get something else. Trust me, i feel like I dumped a ton of money on my 525i and I still dont feel satisfied.
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So does anyone know if it's possible to bring a 525 to 530 specs? I had a shop tell me that with 530 intake manifold, ECU flash and exhaust they can do it. I know it would be easier to just buy a 530 but would like to know if this is true?
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Originally Posted by egzen75' post='1083481' date='Jan 3 2010, 01:48 PM
So does anyone know if it's possible to bring a 525 to 530 specs? I had a shop tell me that with 530 intake manifold, ECU flash and exhaust they can do it. I know it would be easier to just buy a 530 but would like to know if this is true?
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